Newbern, George 1964-Overview
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Most widely held works by
George Newbern
Justice League
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3 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 539 libraries worldwide The greatest super heroes of all time team up in the 21st century to battle intergalactic villians. Martian Manhunter comes to Earth to warn of an impending alien invasion. With the help of Superman and Batman, he enlists the world's greatest heroes to fend off the unstoppable invading force.
A Dennis the Menace Christmas
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 447 libraries worldwide Six-year-old Dennis Mitchell is making a list and checking it twice, and then some. He aims to find the perfect gift for his grumpy ol' neighbor Mr. Wilson. It'll take a miracle to get it right. And a miracle is what he gets, thanks to a visiting angel who's on a mission to impart the Christmas spirit to someone who needs it.
Justice league. Justice on trial
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3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 430 libraries worldwide The Enemy Below: The Justice League uses their super human strength to save Aquaman and his family -- In Blackest Night: Green Lantern is put on trial for destroying a planet but the Justice League proves it wasn't him.
Hatching Pete Dadnapped
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 420 libraries worldwide Hatching Pete: Poole has becomes his school's mascot. He comes from a long line of mascots in his family, but it turns out that he can't do it because he's allergic to the costume. So his shy best friend, Pete, does it for him. But when Poole starts becoming popular for being the mascot, and people don't know that it's really Pete, trouble starts between the friends.
The evening star
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3 editions published between 1997 and 2000 in English and held by 413 libraries worldwide The generations grow, but life still spins around Aurora like a cyclone: her rebellious granddaughter wants to run off with Mr. Wrong; a snooty rival has come up with new ways to meddle in Aurora's life; her longtime spinster housekeeper is ready to ditch domestic work for the domestic bliss of matrimony; her great-grandson is like a poison pill; and her shrink is more than eager to cross the line separating client relationships and romantic entanglement.
For the win
by Cory Doctorow
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6 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 363 libraries worldwide A group of teens from around the world find themselves drawn into an online revolution arranged by a mysterious young woman known as Big Sister Nor, who hopes to challenge the status quo and change the world using her virtual connections.
Justice League starcrossed
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 306 libraries worldwide When a Thanagarian spaceship descends upon Earth, the Justice League turns to Hawkgirl for some answers. And their questions multiply when they discover she has been living amongst them as a spy! As the Thanagarian visitors reveal their dark intentions, Hawkgirl must choose between loyalty to her people and love for her friends on her adopted planet Earth.
Seabiscuit [an American legend
by Laura Hillenbrand
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3 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 306 libraries worldwide Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success was a surprise to the racing establishment, which had written off the crooked-legged racehorse with the sad tail...
Think of a numb3r
by John Verdon
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3 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 243 libraries worldwide Arriving in the mail over a period of weeks are taunting letters that end with a simple declaration, "Think of any number ... picture it ... now see how well I know your secrets." Amazingly, those who comply find that the letter writer has predicted their random choice exactly. For Dave Gurney, just retired as the NYPD's top homicide investigator and forging a new life with his wife, Madeleine, in upstate New York, the letters are oddities that begin as a diverting puzzle but quickly ignite a massive serial murder investigation.
The mountain between us
by Charles Martin
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4 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 206 libraries worldwide Flying together on a storm-ravaged night, a gifted surgeon facing a painful separation from his wife and a young magazine writer on her way to her wedding are plunged into a life-and-death ordeal. As the days turn into weeks on the unforgiving mountain, the two heal from their physical wounds even as they are forced to confront surprising and painful truths about their lives.
The simple life of Noah Dearborn
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2 editions published between 1999 and 2005 in English and held by 170 libraries worldwide In a small southern Georgia community lives Noah Dearborn. He is a master craftsman and farmer who cherishes his solitude. When a greedy real estate developer sets his sights on Noah's land, Noah rejects his offer. Now he must summon all his strength in order to defend his property, his way of life and ultimately his sanity.
The Steadfast tin soldier
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2 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 155 libraries worldwide Animated adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale of the toy soldier who must brave perilous adventures to return to his beloved ballerina.
Think of a number
by John Verdon
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2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 132 libraries worldwide An extraordinary fiction debut, Think of a Number is an exquisitely plotted novel of suspense that grows relentlessly darker and more frightening as its pace accelerates, forcing its deeply troubled characters to moments of startling self-revelation. Arriving in the mail over a period of weeks are taunting letters that end with a simple declaration, "Think of any number...picture it...now see how well I know your secrets...
Sublime
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 118 libraries worldwide George Grieves has just turned 40 and is being checked into Mt. Abaddon Hospital for a routine colonoscopy. The procedure goes wrong when charts are mixed up and the doctors make mistakes. Now, George is struggling against the nursing staff, cold hospital lawyers, an oddly distant family. To make matters worse, a formless sinister force prowls the halls of the East Wing, which is currently under construction.
Crazy eights
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 76 libraries worldwide Six people are brought together at the funeral of a childhood friend. While settling the estate, they discover a map, which leads them on a search for a long-forgotten time capsule. What they discover reawakens repressed childhood traumas and leads them on a journey through their long-abandoned childhood home: a home with a terrible secret and a mysterious dead girl who will lead them to their strange fates.
Superman. Shazam! the return of the Black Adam
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 57 libraries worldwide Chosen the world's protector against the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man (pride, envy, greed, hatred, selfishness, laziness, and injustice) young Billy Batson accepts his destiny. Battling alongside Superman against nefarious Black Adam, Billy soon discovers the challenge superheroes ultimately face; is it revenge or justice? Superman, Green Arrow and Black Canary follow an internal moral code to guide their actions.
The sons of Mistletoe
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1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 54 libraries worldwide The Sons of Mistletoe, a boys' orphanage, is in danger of being shut down. The owner leaves the place to his daughter, Helen Radke, and Jimmy Adams, who runs the place, worries about funding, especially as the old house begins to show its wear. Just when it appears that Ms. Radke is going to pull the plug on her father's investment, a Christmas miracle changes everything.
Friends & lovers
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4 editions published between 1999 and 2004 in English and held by 48 libraries worldwide A sexy comedy about best friends who pair up in unexpected ways over a memorable weekend.
Doppelganger
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4 editions published between 1993 and 2002 in English and French and held by 47 libraries worldwide Shy Holly Gooding was the perfect daughter-- until police began to suspect her in her mother's brutal murder. Fleeing to Los Angeles, Holly moves in with a struggling screenwriter, where her mysterious behavior leads him to a shocking discovery, and he watches helplessly as Holly succumbs to the desires of her "doppelganger," or evil ghost double.
Think of a number a novel
by John Verdon
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 45 libraries worldwide Recently retired after a prestigious career with the NYPD, homicide detective Dave Gurney is pulled back into service when an old college friend receives threatening letters from a murderous sender who has an uncanny ability to read a person's thoughts. more
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Action and adventure films Aliens Allergy Animated films Aquaman (Fictitious character) Audiobooks Batman (Fictitious character) Biography Christmas Christmas films Comedy films Counselor and client Dennis the Menace (Fictitious character : Ketcham) Drama Employee rights Extended families Feature films Feature films Fiction Fiction films Film adaptations Films Film sequels Friendship Gifts Green Lantern (Fictitious character) Horse racing Household employees Internet games Interpersonal relations Justice League of America (Fictitious characters) Juvenile works Kidnapping victims Man-woman relationships McMurtry, Larry Miracles New York (State)--New York Novelists, American Race horses Seabiscuit (Race horse) Serial murder investigation Sibling rivalry Sports team mascots Superman (Fictitious character) Teenage girls Teenagers United States Video recordings Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired
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