Oxford University Press.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 5
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Description
Robert Louis Stevenson originally wrote "Dr. Jekyll And Mr Hyde" as a " chilling shocker." He then burned the draft and, upon his wife's advice, rewrote it as the darkly complex tale it is today. Stark, skillfully woven, this fascinating novel explores the curious turnings of human character through the strange case of Dr. Jekyll, a kindly scientist who by night takes on his stunted evil self, Mr. Hyde. Anticipating modern psychology, "Jekyll And...
6) The Prince
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.3 - AR Pts: 7
Description
The most famous book on politics ever written, The Prince remains as lively and shocking today as when it was written almost five hundred years ago. Initially denounced as a collection of sinister maxims and a recommendation of tyranny, it has more recently been defended as the first scientific treatment of politics as it is practiced rather than as it ought to be practiced. Harvey C. Mansfield's brilliant translation of this classic work, along with...
8) The tempest
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 2
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Description
Prospero, the deposed Duke of Milan, uses his skill at controlling natural forces to cause the shipwreck of his old opponents, forcing them to seek refuge on the island where he and his daughter Miranda have been living in exile, and setting the stage for Miranda to fall in love with Ferdinand, the prince of Naples. Includes explanatory notes, plot summaries, critical essay, and illustrations.
9) Kidnapped
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 14
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Description
The story of young David Balfour, whose miserly uncle cheats him out of his inheritance and schemes to have him kidnapped, shanghaied, and sold into slavery. But justice triumphs - after a spirited odyssey that includes a shipwreck, a hazardous journey across Scotland with a daredevil companion, intrigues, narrow escapes, and desperate fighting.
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
Contains maps of the world, with detailed maps of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Oceania, and North and South America; statistics on populations, climate, and physical dimensions; information on the universe, forces of nature, world economies, and other topics, and place name index with over 64,000 entries.
16) Custard chaos!
Author
Pub. Date
2008, c1995
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Rodney's dad is a baker, and Rodney has to deliver baked custards across the river only to find the bridge is broken.