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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 11.7 - AR Pts: 14
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English
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"A sinful act ruins the lives of three people, especially that of Hester Prynne, a young, beautiful, and dignified woman, who has conceived a child out of wedlock and receives a public punishment of having to wear a scarlet "A" on her clothing. Despite Hester's attempts through the years to distance herself from her past and repent for her sins, she continues to be rejected by society. A best-seller upon its publication in 1850, The Scarlet Letter's...
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English
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"Conflating her own childhood experiences with those of a celebrated Wagnerian soprano of her day, Willa Cather here introduces Thea Kronborg, a Scandinavian-American singer who rises from a one-story town in Colorado to the Metropolitan Opera House. Along the way she learns her own capacity for the rigorous demands of artistic excellence, and how few of her colleagues are willing to sacrifice ordinary vanities for exacting professional standards....
6) Cold aim
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Language
English
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"Police Chief Tess O'Rourkes small town is still reeling from a devastating fire when the FBI asks for help: Could she shelter a witness in a high profile human trafficking case? Initially reluctant to put the townspeople of Rogues Hollow at risk, Tess is swayed after she sees Pastor Oliver Macphersons genuine conviction to rescue those in need, a trait in him shes coming to love more each day. Tesss fledgling faith is tested when crews of workmen...
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Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
The seven member Camden family expands as Annie gives birth to twins, Sam and David. But just because of newborns have arrived doesn't mean that the problems of the older children are over. A jealous Ruthie runs away from home, Mary and Lucy rebel against their household duties and Matt is obsessed with stopping the wedding of his ex-girlfriend.
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