Richard Gere
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OBD Books Make Good Friends (March - May 2024) - YOUTH
Short Reads (adult)
Tearjerkers
That's on Netflix
Short Reads (adult)
Tearjerkers
That's on Netflix
Description
The Little Prince describes his journey from planet to planet, each tiny world populated by a single adult. It's a wonderfully inventive sequence, which evokes not only the great fairy tales but also such monuments of postmodern whimsy. The author pokes similar fun at a businessman, a geographer, and a lamplighter, all of whom signify some futile aspect of adult existence.
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The heartwarming true story of a loyal dog named Hachiko. This very special friend would accompany his master to the train station everyday and return each afternoon to greet him after work. Even after his master passed away, he continued to return to the same spot at the station every day for the next nine years to wait for his beloved master. During his daily visits he touched many lives and taught the local people about love, compassion, and above...
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Listen to the scientists. That's the refrain of climate activist Greta Thunberg. Climate scientists explain how warming caused by human activity is setting in motion Earth's own natural warming mechanisms, releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and further warming the planet.
4) Henry & me
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"When Jack is thrown a curve ball at such a young age, a magical guide named Henry takes him on an unforgettable adventure. On their journey, Jack's dreams come true when he meets his biggest heroes: the New York Yankees! Through meeting Yankee legends of both past and present, he learns valuable lessons that will give him the strength to go up to bat against his greatest battle ever"--Container.
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A dog's way home: The adventures of Bella, a devoted dog who embarks on a 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved human.
Hachi, a dog's tale: Based on a true story. Professor Parker Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home from work. Despite initial objections from Wilson's wife Cate, Hachi endears himself to the Wilson family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion.
Alpha: An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age. While on his...