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The illustrations for this series were created by Scott McKowen, who, with his wife Christina Poddubiuk, operates Punch & Judy Inc., a company specializing in design and illustration for theater and performing arts. Their projects often involve research into the visual aspects of historical settings and characters. Christina is a theater set and costume designer and contributed advice on the period clothing for the illustrations.
Scott created these...
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A series of unfortunate events volume 4
Language
English
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Accidents, evil plots, and general misfortune abound when, in their continuing search for a home, the Beaudelaire orphans are sent to live and work in a sinister lumber mill.
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A series of unfortunate events volume 6
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English
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The woeful saga of the Baudelaire orphans continues as evil Count Olaf discovers their whereabouts at Esme Squalor's seventy-one bedroom penthouse and concocts a new plan for stealing their family fortune. In their most daring misadventure, the Baudelaire orphans are adopted by a very rich couple whose penthouse apartment is located close to the place where the orphans' misfortune all began. This sixth book in "A Series of Unfortunate Events" finds...
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A series of unfortunate events volume 8
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English
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On the run after being falsely accused of murder, the three Baudelaire orphans find themselves in the Heimlich Hospital, with the evil Count Olaf in close pursuit.
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Chronicles of Narnia volume 4
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
1994.
Language
English
Description
Four children help Prince Caspian and his army of Talking Beasts to free Narnia from evil. Troubled times have come to Narnia as it is gripped by civil war. Prince Caspian is forced to blow The Great Horn of Narnia, summoning the help of past hero Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Now they must overthrow Caspian's uncle, King Miraz, to restore peace to Narnia.
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Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Because Rattlesnake has taken over the road and will not let any of the people or animals in the village use it, Desert Woman enlists the aid of the other animals to create a strange new creature with the necessary tools to overcome Rattlesnake. The bully Snake is defeated when Desert Woman creates Roadrunner, who is able to get the best of Snake through his unique dance.
10) My car
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Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
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Sam describes in loving detail his car and how he drives it.
11) The reptile room
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A series of unfortunate events volume 2
Language
English
Description
After narrowly escaping the menacing clutches of the dastardly Count Olaf, the three Baudelaire orphans are taken in by a kindly herpetologist with whom they live happily for an all-too-brief time.
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Mirette books volume 3
Publisher
Putnam
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
With the help of a young immigrant boy they meet on their crossing to America, two famous tightrope walkers manage to survive the treachery of a rival showman.
13) The wide window
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A series of unfortunate events volume 3
Language
English
Description
Catastrophes and misfortune continue to plague the Baudelaire orphans after being sent to live with fearful Aunt Josephine, who offers little protection against Count Olaf's treachery.
17) Gleam and Glow
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Harcourt
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
After his home is destroyed by war, eight-year-old Viktor finds hope in the survival of two very special fish.
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