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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 13
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Following his doctor's instructions, engaging simpleton Charlie Gordon tells his own story in semi-literate "progris riports." He dimly wants to better himself, but with an IQ of 68 can't even beat the laboratory mouse Algernon at maze-solving. Algernon is extra-clever thanks to an experimental brain operation so far tried only on animals. Charlie eagerly volunteers as the first human subject. After frustrating delays and agonies of concentration,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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The classic story of giving is beautifully retold in a simplified text which retains the charm and style of O. Henry's original work. Richly detailed illustrations by award-winning Carol Heyer makes The Gift of the Magi a book worthy of becoming a family heirloom. Full color.
7) The Lottery
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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The people of a village perform their annual lottery, with startling consequences for the recipient of the one paper with the black spot.
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Next, turn your dough into a variety of shapes, from a simple roll to a traditional brioche à tête. Master the art of the brioche à tête as Joanne demonstrates forming the head and making sure it stays on in the oven! Then move onto brioche à sucre and finally learn Joanne's own pull-apart brioche buns, no shaping necessary!
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Meet your instructor, pastry chef Joanne Chang, as she walks you through the process of making brioche dough. Mix along with Joanne as she offers numerous tips for working dough in a stand mixer and teaches you how to assess when it's done. Then, learn to proof, shape and bake your dough into a traditional loaf.
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Master the sticky buns that brought down competitive chef Bobby Flay. Joanne shares her exclusive recipe for her famous sweet rolls as you learn how to make the rich caramel sauce that will give your rolls their "goo." Then, roll out your dough, layer on a sweet, nutty mixture, roll up and cut into buns. Proof, bake and prepare to get stuck on this treat!
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Looking for that perfect make-ahead recipe for special guests? Learn how to transform day-old brioche into a decedent treat soaked in almond syrup and topped with frangipane -- or almond cream -- and slivered almonds and then baked to a golden brown. Not only can you make each component days ahead of time, but the entire dish can be made up to two days before, too!
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Turn your attention from the sweet to the savory as you explore topping or filling your brioche dough with cheeses, pesto, meats and even a fresh egg. Form mini deep-dish pizzas and hot pockets and make Joanne's special pesto recipe where she blanches the basil to add an extra punch of flavor.
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Discover two favorite brioche treats filled with classic French pastry cream. First, cook along with Joanne as you temper your egg yolks before adding to your milk to make to make a thick vanilla-flavored custard. Roll out your dough before adding chocolate and folding in half, or add raisins and roll into a jelly roll. Finally, cut, proof, bake and even add a sugar glaze.