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1) The poet X
Author
Lexile measure
HL 800L
Language
English
Description
When Xiomara Batista, who pours all her frustrations and passion into poetry, is invited to join the school slam poetry club, she struggles with her mother's expectations and her need to be heard.
Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours her frustration...
Language
English
Formats
Description
Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a Victor's Tour of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games, The Quarter Quell, and announces a...
Pub. Date
2000
Edition
Special ed. ; Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 127 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Frank Horrigan, a veteran Secret Service agent haunted by his failure to protect JFK from assassination gets a chance to redeem himself when a brilliant psychopath threatens to kill the current president and take Horrigan with him.
4) Prom
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"At 'Prom,' every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. For Nova Prescott (Aimee Teegarden), it's a classic tale of opposites attracting when she finds herself drawn to the guy (Thomas McDonell) who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Share the laughter and the drama as secrets are brought to light, seemingly steady relationships unravel and new romance catches fire"--Container.
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
Dance-off ed. ; Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Andie is a spunky young women who is from one of Baltimore's grittiest neighborhoods. Her dance ability, which has been forged in fire on the streets, lands her in a prestigious performing arts school. There, she struggles to fit in. Her classmates are in awe of her talent and catches the eye of Chase, a guy from a privileged family. He becomes captivated by Andie's street dance moves and genuine heart.
Publisher
Big Idea Productions
Pub. Date
[2013?]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (46 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
'Merry Larry' is serving as 'Head Elf' during the Christmas season when Christina's request catches his attention - she wants to help her friend, who lost her house in a fire! Larry sets off to bring attention to her situation. Philip finds he has NO lights and no head elf for the mall's display! Will Philip realize what the 'true light of Christmas' is really about? Find out in this story where kids learn that Christmas shines most bright and...
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
8 videodiscs : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Hunger games: Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister's place and must rely upon her sharp instincts when she's pitted against highly trained Tributes who have prepared their entire lives. She must make impossible choices in the arena...
8) En llamas
Author
Series
Publisher
Molino
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
406 pages ; 21 cm.
Language
Español
Description
Al ganar los Juegos del Hambre anuales, los tributos del Distrito 12, Katniss Everdeen y Peeta Mellark, se aseguraron una vida segura y abundante para ellos y sus familias, pero debido a que ganaron desafiando las reglas, sin darse cuenta se convirtieron en los rostros de una rebel̤in inminente.
By winning the annual Hunger Games, District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have secured a life of safety and plenty for themselves and...
9) Carrie
Pub. Date
2001
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Based on the best-selling Stephen King novel, Carrie catches the mind, shakes it and refuses to let it go. Starring Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie, John Travolta and Amy Irving, this ultimate revenge fantasy is one of the all-time great horror classics! At the center of the terror is Carrie, a tortured high-school misfit with no confidence, no friends...and no idea about the extent of her secret powers of telekinesis. But when her psychotic mother...
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
Full screen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Fireman Sam is back for more heroic adventures in fire safety! Fireman Sam and his friends in Pontypandy work together to save the day when Mike's kitchen catches fire, Dilys gets stuck out at sea, and Norman cries wolf...literally!
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
Widescreen presentation.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (548 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Hunger games: Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister's place and must rely upon her sharp instincts when she's pitted against highly trained Tributes who have prepared their entire lives. She must make impossible choices in the arena...
12) Catch a fire
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The true story of a South African hero's journey to freedom. In the country's turbulent and divided times in the 1980s, Patrick Chamusso is an oil refinery foreman and soccer coach who is apolitical. That is, until he and his wife Precious are jailed. Patrick is stunned into action against the country's oppressive reigning system, even as police Colonel Nic Vos further insinuates himself into the Chamussos' lives.
Pub. Date
1998
Edition
Widescreen ed. (2.35:1)
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (165 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Due to substandard materials and workmanship, one of the world's tallest skyscrapers catches on fire during its gala opening, trapping a large crowd of society guests.
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
Full screen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Madeline takes a transatlantic trip with Miss Clavel, her schoolmates and her pal, Pepito. After being discovered in the park by a Hollywood producer, Madeline heads to Tinseltown with her friends to star in a movie with the young starlet Sugar Dimples. When the jealous and bratty star has Madeline fired from the picture, Madelines' friends come to the rescue. Spring is in the air and Miss Clavel decides a trip to New York is in order. While all the...