Susannah Harker
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 22
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Description
'Miss Dashwood had a delicate complexion, regular features, and a remarkably pretty figure. Marianne was still handsomer. Her form, though not so correct as her sister's ... was more striking' As the title of Jane Austen's first published novel suggests, the difference between two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, lies not only in their appearance but also in their temperament. Yet Sense and Sensibility not only contrasts Elinor's good sense,...
7) Adam Bede
Pub. Date
2007
Description
Adam Bede, an honest, hard-working carpenter, has his heart set on marrying his sweetheart, pretty dairymaid Hetty Sorrel. Hetty wants nothing to do with her boring life on the farm and she allows herself to be seduced by the heir to a local estate. She finds herself abandoned and pregnant from her ill-fated dalliance.
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House of Cards Trilogy volume 1
Description
When charming Chief Whip Francis Urquhart is passed over for promotion by a new party leader, he hatches a dastardly plot to wreak revenge on each and every one of his colleagues.
Author
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House of Cards Trilogy volume 4
Description
In the run up to the leadership election Urquhart becomes ever more ruthless. He must eliminate each one of his rivals, but what can he do about Mattie?
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House of Cards Trilogy volume 2
Description
The King is insisting that politicians should have the interests of the populace more at heart. For appearances sake, Urquhart pretends to take a more temperate stance towards the King's attack on his policies.
Author
Series
House of Cards Trilogy volume 1
Description
Francis Urquhart is now triumphantly installed in No 10 as Prime Minister, but uneasy at the memory of Mattie Storin, the young journalist he murdered on his way to the top. He is also facing criticism from an unexpected source. The newly crowned King is appalled by his unfeeling, materialistic policies. However, Urquhart has lost none of his relish for the fight.
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House of Cards Trilogy volume 3
Description
Urquhart's plans to undermine Collingridge reach their conclusion. But Mattie Storin continues to investigate the story, and Urquhart must decide how to stop her.
Author
Series
House of Cards Trilogy volume 4
Description
Urquhart gives the King an ultimatum, which could change the history of the British Monarchy.
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Description
This modern retelling of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is set in modern day Barbados under a full moon during a Caribbean festival. Comedy and chaos ensue when Puck the Butler and mischievous fairies tamper with the wedding plans of Theseus and Hippolyta. Filmed entirely in Barbados, this enchanting film will be sure to entertain individuals of all ages.
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Series
House of Cards Trilogy volume 2
Description
Urquhart forges ahead with his plan to bring down the new PM. Meanwhile, the party faithful congregate at the Tory conference in Brighton.
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Series
House of Cards Trilogy volume 3
Description
"I am, in fact, extremely angry with His Majesty, and I intend to do him harm." The antagonism between King and Prime Minister develops into full confrontation as Urquhart accuses the King of trying to organize a bloodless coup against the Government.
17) Ultraviolet
Pub. Date
[2001]
Description
For centuries vampires have co-existed in harmony with humans until now ... Amidst the growing threat of viral epidemic and the possibility of worldwide environmental catastrophe, humanity has an unprecedented ability to destroy itself. In order to prevent further contamination or loss of their food supply, the vampires have organized and are pouring funds into all manner of human scientific research. Though they profess to be a persecuted and misunderstood...