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Pub. Date
2002.
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In 1931, Molly and her younger cousins, Gracie and Daisy, were three half-caste children from Western Australia who were taken from their parents under government edict and sent to an institution, were taught to forget their families, their culture, and re-invent themselves as members of "white" Australian society. The three girls begin an epic journey back to Western Australia, traveling 1,500 miles on foot with no food or water, and navigating by...
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Questioneers volume 4
Pub. Date
2019.
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IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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When her abuelo is injured at the local landfill, second-grader Sofia is determined to transform the dangerous Mount Trashmore into a park, taking on City Hall in the process.
3) Gotti
Pub. Date
[2018]
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The story follows infamous crime boss John Gotti's rise to become the 'Teflon Don' of the Gambino Crime Family in New York City. Spanning three decades and recounted by his son John Jr., it examines Gotti's tumultuous life as he and his wife attempt to hold the family together amongst tragedy and multiple prison sentences.
4) Pom poko
Pub. Date
[2005]
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From acclaimed director Isao Takahata. The Raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. They band together and fight back, practicing the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans. Can they scare off the advancement of civilization?