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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
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The #1 New York Times bestselling novel beloved by millions of readers the world over.
“A vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people [of Afghanistan] have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence—forces that continue to threaten them even today." –New York Times Book Review
The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy...
“A vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people [of Afghanistan] have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence—forces that continue to threaten them even today." –New York Times Book Review
The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A scarred Vietnam veteran and successful businessman reflects on his teen years as a social outcast and friend to a popular youth during a summer camp reunion marked by selflessness and an unthinkable event involving his friend's family members.
6) Wild Hogs
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Four middle-aged suburbanite buddies decide to take a road trip on their motorcycles to overcome their midlife crises.
7) Grown ups
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Five friends and former teammates reunite for the Fourth of July weekend after their high school basketball coach dies.
Author
Series
Publisher
Orbit
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
A retired group of legendary mercenaries get the band back together for one last impossible mission in this award-winning debut epic fantasy.
"Fantastic, funny, ferocious." — Sam Sykes
Clay Cooper and his band were once the best of the best, the most feared and renowned crew of mercenaries this side of the Heartwyld.
Their glory days long past, the mercs have grown apart and grown old, fat, drunk, or a combination of the three....
"Fantastic, funny, ferocious." — Sam Sykes
Clay Cooper and his band were once the best of the best, the most feared and renowned crew of mercenaries this side of the Heartwyld.
Their glory days long past, the mercs have grown apart and grown old, fat, drunk, or a combination of the three....
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
A consummate prankster with a quick wit, Tom Sawyer dreams of a bigger fate than simply being a "rich boy." Yet through the novel's humorous escapades-from the famous episode of the whitewashed fence to the trial of Injun Joe-Mark Twain explores the deeper themes of the adult world, one of dishonesty and superstition, murder and revenge, starvation and slavery.
12) St. Vincent
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
After his parents get divorced, a boy finds a friend and mentor in the grouchy, hedonistic older man living next door.
14) The paper tigers
Publisher
Well Go USA Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
As teenagers, kung fu disciples Danny, Hing, and Jim were inseparable. Fast forward 25 years, and each has grown into a washed-up middle-aged man seemingly one kick away from pulling a hamstring, and not at all preoccupied with thoughts of martial arts or childhood best friends. But when their old master is murdered, the trio reunites, soon learning that avenging their sifu will require conquering old grudges if they are to honorably defend his legacy....
15) The odd couple
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Two divorced men move in together but can't stand each other's habits.
17) On the road
Publisher
MPI Home Video
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
As two friends head out on a cross-country trip, their lives are changed by the people they meet and the circumstances they encounter.
Publisher
CBS
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Two years after Dave and Gemma moved in next door to Calvin and his wife Tina, the families come together for pivotal moments in their lives, whether standing against injustice in their community or supporting Dave's enthusiastic run for city council. But when Calvin and Dave decide to take their first road trip together, will their growing friendship survive, or hit an insurmountable roadblock?
Author
Publisher
Harper Horizon
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Immortalized in Willie Nelson's road song "Me and Paul," Paul English was the towering figure who for 70 years acted as Willie's drummer, bodyguard, accountant, partner in crime, and right-hand man. Together, the two men roamed the country, putting on shows, getting into a few scrapes, raising money for good causes, and bringing the joy of their music to fans worldwide. Stories of Willie and Paul's misadventures became legendary, but many have gone...
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