John Ritter
1) Stargirl
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Series
Language
English
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Description
In this story about the perils of popularity, the courage of nonconformity, and the thrill of first love, an eccentric student named Stargirl changes Mica High School forever.
4) It
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A malevolent force in a small New England town takes the shape of a clown, but he's not clowning around. Instead, he terrifies youngsters and brings some to their untimely doom - until some wily kids fight back. The evil resurfaces 30 years later: meaner, angrier, deadlier. And friends who vividly remember youthful terrors reunite to fight It.
5) It
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A malevolent force in a small New England town takes the shape of a clown, but It isn't clowning around. Instead, It terrifies youngsters with their innermost fears, bringing some to their untimely doom--until a group of wily neighborhood kids fight back. Thirty years later the evil resurfaces: meaner, angrier, deadlier. And the friends who vividly remember the terrors of their youth reunite to make a desperate stand against It.
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
For ten years, the tortured soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray has been imprisoned inside a child's doll. "Chucky" is reborn when his old flame rescues his battered doll parts from a police impound. But Chucky wants his new playmate cut down to size, so he transforms his blushing bride into a stunning little terror.
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Clifford the Big Red Dog joins a traveling carnival when he mistakenly believes that he has become a burden to his human family. As he seeks his fortune in food, Clifford helps his new animal buddies overcome their fears, saves the carnival from going bust, and eventually finds his way back home again to his real family.
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Every summer day, Clifford sets out on fun-filled adventures with his friends and learns big lessons about friendship, loyalty, and other ways to be big! Clifford discovers that one of the best ways to be big is to always be truthful. Cuddly Clifford leads the way for neighbors and friends to learn how to always be kind to each other and be truthful! Episodes include: Special Delivery, Welcome to Birdwell Island, Doing the Right Thing, The Dog Who...
12) Sling blade
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
25 years after committing an unthinkable crime, a quiet man named Karl is finally returning home. Once there he is befriended by a fatherless boy and his mother. As a strong relationship develops between Karl and the boy, a confrontation builds with the mother's abusive and sometimes violent boyfriend.
Author
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Clifford the Big Red Dog is a lovable canine who joins a traveling carnival when he mistakenly believes that he has become a burden to his human family. As he seeks his fortune in food, Clifford helps his new animal buddies overcome their fears, saves the carnival from going bust, and eventually finds his way back home again to his real family.
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
"The kibble crook": Someone has eaten a whole bowl of Cleo's doggie chow and Clifford helps her search for the culprit. "Doggie detectives": There's a big mystery in the park when someone takes all the playground equipment. "Who moved my bone": A missing bone lands T-Bone and Cleo in an argument. "To catch a bird": Jetta accuses Emily Elizabeth of taking her medal.
15) Bad Santa
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Ill-mannered store Santa Willie Stokes is really a safecracker with a holiday tradition of making one big score every Christmas Eve with his clever elf--partner-in-crime Marcus. But this year's heist-fest could be completely foiled by a snoopy store manager, savvy mall detective, sexy Santa fan, and an innocent 8-year old misfit who thinks the intoxicated and felonious Willie is the real Santa he seeks.
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Formats
Description
To stop the sinister Red Wizard Ommadon from destroying nature, the Green Wizard Carolinus snatches Peter, a man of science and magic, from the 20th century to capture Ommadon's empowering red crown. Peter is helped on his quest by a fire-breathing dragon, an elf, and a knight.
18) Sling blade
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
After 25 years, mildly retarded killer Karl Childers is released from the mental hospital where he was placed, and tries to start a new life.
19) Bride of Chucky
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
For ten years, the tortured soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray has been imprisoned inside a child's doll. "Chucky" is reborn when his old flame, Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly), rescues his battered doll parts from a police impound. But Chucky wants his new playmate cut down to size, so he transforms his blushing bride into a stunning little terror.