Lynn Redgrave
1) Inkheart
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Series
Language
English
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Twelve-year-old Meggie learns that her father, who repairs and binds books for a living, can "read" fictional characters to life when one of those characters abducts them and tries to force him into service.
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Nanny enrolls Eloise in the prestigious Hawthorne Academy, but she soon finds out it isn't exactly what she was expecting. There are mean girls on the playground, very strict teachers, and so many rules. Eloise decides it is time to make school fun again. She's teaching her new friends to stand up to bullies, helping her teacher understand there are a lot of different ways to learn and having tons of adventures.
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Winter is over in New York City and Nanny is going on a much needed vacation with her brother Gavin. Eloise gets a temporary nanny, one that is young, hip and beautiful. Nanny Nicole shows Eloise an exciting, artsy side of New York City that she knew nothing about and they have tons of fun along the way. Unfortunately, most of the fun involves breaking Nanny's rules. Soon, Eloise notices that Nicole and Eloise's favorite Plaza employee, Bill are getting...
5) My dog Tulip
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
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The story of a man who rescues a German shepherd and how the two become fast friends.
The distinguished British man of letters, Ackerley hardly thought of himself as a dog lover when, well into middle age, he came to adopt Tulip, a beautiful yet intolerable 18-month-old German shepherd. To his surprise, she turned out to be the love of his life, the 'ideal friend' he had been searching for in vain for so many years. In vivid and sometimes startling...
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
When their wicked stepmother strands them in the Magic Forest, things look mighty grim for little Hansel and Gretel. On their enchanted adventure, they encounter everything from a scatterbrained Sandman and a bumbling Boogeyman, to a very Wicked Witch who really likes her children well-done.
7) Shine
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
The story of Australian pianist David Helfgott. He experiences a nervous breakdown and is hospitalized, but later returns to the concert hall.
8) Me, Eloise
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
It's Eloise's sixth birthday and she is determined it will be a special party. Besides planning her big day, she is busy making friends with a new girl at the hotel. Of course things don't go as planned and Eloise almost misses her own party!
9) Peter Pan
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Description
"The story you thought you knew becomes the adventure you never imagined! The magic, the excitement, the wonder of the true Peter Pan comes to life in this spellbinding fantasy that critics proclaim "a fun and fantastic tale!" (Daily Herald). Brimming with spectacular special effects and non-stop action, this all-new adventure is sure to be a family favorite for years to come!"--Container.
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Deep in the heart of Africa, the Thornberry's are filming their latest action-packed wildlife show. They are ready for anything, except for the greedy poachers lurking in the jungle. It's up to Eliza, who can talk to animals, to foil their evil plans. To do this, it will take all her courage, strength and exceptional gifts.
