John Fusco
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Little Monk and the Mantis is the thrilling martial arts children's story of one boy's search for self-expression, courage and the peaceful, non-violent teachings that are at the root of true martial arts. A young boy, abandoned on the steps of the Shaolin Temple, is adopted by mysterious Kung Fu monks. Raised in a place where the powers of animals are studied and practiced, Wong Long tries to fit in and learn kung fu. Forever bested by the exotic...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Cape May is America's first seaside resort, and with that comes a mouthwatering food history. The New York Times even proclaimed the city "Restaurant Capital of New Jersey." The first settlers, the Kechemeche of the Lenape tribe, feasted on the fish and wild game in the area. The whaling industry briefly brought attention to the island, but Ellis Hughes's 1801 advertisement offering seashore entertainment with "fish, oysters, crabs, and good liquors"...
4) Young guns
Publisher
Artisan Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
Five young outcasts team up with Billy the Kid against the corrupt officials of a small New Mexico town in 1878.
5) Hidalgo
Publisher
Touchstone Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
Burbank, CA
Language
English
Description
In the 1890's Frank T. Hopkins, a former U.S. Cavalry dispatch rider who is haunted by memories of what he saw at the battle of Wounded Knee, and his mustang Hidalgo, are performing in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, billed as the greatest horse and rider the West has ever known. This leads them to be invited to run in the 3,000 mile endurance race across the Middle Eastern desert, the Ocean of Fire, by one of the leading Arabian Sheiks. The race soon...
6) The shack
Publisher
Summit Entertainment
Language
English
Description
After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness.
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Spirit Untamed is the next chapter in the beloved franchise full of adventure, family and friendship. Free-spirited Lucky Prescott moves to Miradero to join her estranged father. She is decidedly unimpressed with the sleepy town until she discovers a unique tie to her late mother, who was a fearless horse-riding stunt performer. She quickly forms a bond with a wild mustang named Spirit and makes two new pals who love horses as much as she does. When...
Author
Series
Dreamkeeper volume 2
Language
English
Description
Grandpa and Shane trek across the open vistas and distant Black Hills of South Dakota en route to the All Nations ceremony. Along this peaceful terrain, and under the calm of the moon, it's also the perfect time for Grandpa to tell his stories as they were told to him, perhaps for the last time.
Author
Series
Dreamkeeper volume 1
Language
English
Description
The legends of the Native American nations come to life in this groundbreaking new miniseries from legendary executive producer Robert Halmi Sr. (ARABIAN NIGHTS, MERLIN). Two generations-a century-old storyteller and his grandson, a troubled 17-year-old boy-embark on a cross-country journey toward self-discovery.