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81) Blink of an eye
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"Kendra Michaels was blind for the first twenty years of her life. Then she gained her sight through a revolutionary surgical procedure. Her former disability has left her incredibly observant and insightful -- able to detect what other investigators may not. So when a world-famous pop star is kidnapped mid-show, investigator Kendra leads a pulse-pounding race to rescue the young woman from a deadly foe. This time Kendra gets assistance from recurring...
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English
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Presents the true account of the relationship between Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan. Portrays how this blind and deaf child is challenged by a teacher who is determined to help her overcome her physical handicaps. Captures the patience and perseverance displayed by Sullivan as she instructs this mute young girl to communicate using sign language and introduces her to the power of words.
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"There's much ado about everything when two adversaries become allies and fake a relationship to fool their meddling friends in this swoony, inclusive reimagining of the Bard's beloved play Much Ado About Nothing. Jamie and Bea have nothing in common except a meet-disaster and the mutual understanding that they couldn't be more wrong for each other. But when the people closest to them play Cupid and trick them into dating, Jamie and Bea realize they...
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Español
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Graphic novel reimagining of the fairy tale "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves," in which a girl named Elena Choine has a troubled relationship with her stepmother, but through a dog-walking job caring for seven canines, she meets a boy named Zach who helps her repair it. Features a list of discussion questions, facts about fairy tales, a glossary, and a list of online resources.
93) The secret code
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English
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Oscar, who is blind, teaches Lucy how to read his Braille book.