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Series
Hal Leonard piano play-along volume 73
Publisher
Exclusively distributed by Hal Leonard
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"We're off to see the Wizard...along with Dorothy, Toto, and all of her friends as they make their way onto the What Is the Story of? list. When L. Frank Baum wrote about the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy and her pet dog in the magical Land of Oz in 1900, he wanted to create a beautiful story based on the America he knew and treasured. But he had no idea his book would become a bestseller and grow into the cultural phenomenon that...
Author
Publisher
Palazzo Editions Lg
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Surely America's greatest storyteller, no single author has been adapted more regularly than Stephen King. With sixty-five existing movies and thirty television shows, and many more to come, the concept of the King adaptation lies at the core of what we understand as Hollywood entertainment, the essence of horror, and the landscape of American life. Illustrated with a fabulous array of familiar and unusual iconography, this is the most comprehensive...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The whimsical, wacky, and wondrous character of Willy Wonka made his first appearance in Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. When the fictional factory owner opened up the doors of his company, readers were welcomed into his world of pure imagination . . . and chocolate! Wonka went on to dazzle a whole new set of fans in the 1971 film that brought Dahl's characters to life. Since then, there have been other movie...
Author
Publisher
Insight Editions
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A tour of Diagon Alley as imagined in the Harry Potter films is comprised of intricately detailed spreads of such iconic destinations as the Ollivander's wand store, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes joke shop, and the vaults of Gringotts bank.
Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
August 2014 marks the 75th anniversary of one of the best-loved films in the world, MGM's The Wizard of Oz, based on L. Frank Baum's beloved books. Since Baum's death there have been over 30 official continuations of the saga, as well as alternate takes on the central concepts, 17 movies with more to come (including a re-release of the original movie, in 2014), more than 20 different TV versions, and more than 15 stage adaptations, including the blockbuster...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaption of Little Women is bringing new fans to Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic, and this comprehensive, in-world guide follows the making of this highly anticipated film--starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern, Meryl Streep, Bob Odenkirk, and Chris Cooper. Readers will see the character sketches and costumes that brought these cherished characters to life; the real-life locations that were transformed...
11) Panthers, Hulks and Ironhearts: Marvel, ethnicity and the twenty-first century century superhero
Author
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Marvel is famous for their fantastic superheroes. Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man and dozens of other costumed avengers from the Marvel Universe are recognized the world over. In the 21st Century, Marvel has expanded just what it means to be a superhero, and who can wear the tights. Panthers, Hulks & Ironhearts explores the importance of ethnicity in many of Marvel's newest heroes (and a few of their oldest) in the comics, movies, and on television....
14) Power up, pups!
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A meteor has hit Adventure City! What does the PAW Patrol find inside it?" -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"For film buffs and literature lovers alike, this is an essential guide to 52 great reads, and the cinema classics they inspired"--
You loved the movie-- but have you read the book? Lopez looks at beloved screen adaptations, and the great reads that inspired them. Some diverge wildly from the original source materials, while others shift the point of view to create an entirely different experience within the same story. In exploring what makes these...
Author
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Presents a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the motion pictures "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick rules," and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog days," offering script pages, storyboard sketches, costume designs, and original art.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The unbelievable-but-true, inside story of Jacqueline Susann's pop culture icon Valley of the Dolls--the landmark novel and publishing phenomenon, the infamous smash hit film ("the best worst movie ever made"), and Dolls's thriving legacy today"--
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