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Sam leaves home for the mountains after being told that the family trip has been canceled, preventing him from doing the algae experiments he had planned for. The film chronicles his struggle for independence, and his battle with the forces of natures. *"A slender, honest study of a boy learning to be a man in his own way." - Howard Thompson, **The New York Times***
Publisher
CBS DVD
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The residents of a small, peaceful Kansas town are suddenly plunged into chaos when a nuclear mushroom cloud appears on the horizon, leaving them completely isolated and wondering if they're the only Americans left alive. But in this time of crisis, as sensible people become paranoid, personal agendas take over and well-kept secrets threaten to be revealed, some people will find an inner strength they never knew they had and the most unlikely heroes...
5) Jumanji
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Young Alan Parrish is sent to the jungles of Jumanji as he plays a mysterous board game. Twenty-six years later he is set free when two children play the game. Together they must outwit the powerful game, before new problems occur.
6) Unknown
Publisher
Weinstein Company, Broken Nose Productions
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Five men awaken to find themselves in a locked-down warehouse with no memory of who they are. They are soon forced to figure out who their true enemy is, in a fight against each other to stay alive.
7) The road
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
A father and his son are two of the last remaining people on earth after an unexplained tragedy has destroyed most of life. As the two head south, they are faced with many trials and tribulations along the way. An intense bond between the father and son is formed as together they strive to not only survive, but to retain humanity as they help the people they encounter along the way.
Publisher
CBS DVD
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
In the aftermath of a devastating nuclear explosion, and a battle with neighboring New Bern, the once peaceful town of Jericho begins to rebuild itself as it attempts to communicate with the outside world. The newly formed Cheyenne government strives to establish its stronghold in the region, but Jericho's citizens become suspicious of these new leaders and they question their true intentions.
9) The road
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Traces the journey of a father and his son as they walk alone after a great fire has consumed the nation and left everything in ashes.
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Language
English
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Sixteen-year-old Margo Crane, family ties severed with the violent death of her father, takes to the Stark River in a rowboat left to her by her grandfather and sets out to find her runaway mother, using her knowledge of the natural world and ability to see into the hearts of men and women to survive.
11) Zombieland
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Four strangers, who have found their own unique ways to survive in a world full of zombies, head towards an amusement park which they believe is safe and have to rely on each other to make it there alive.
Publisher
DreamWorks Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Ray Ferrier must put aside thoughts of himself and come to the defence of his children when aliens invade Earth. As the world fends for itself, it's inhabitants must save humanity from a far greater force that threatens to destroy it.
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