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1) Mort
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels are consistent number one bestseller in England, where they have catapulted him into the highest echelons of parody next to Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen.
In this Discworld installment, Death comes to Mort with an offer he can't refuse -- especially since being, well, dead isn't compulsory.
As Death's apprentice, he'll have free board and lodging, use of the company...
Author
Publisher
Bantam
Pub. Date
c1961
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 18
Physical Desc
338 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Years after the Flame Deluge has destroyed much of the country, Brother Francis of the Albertian Order of Leibowitz uncovers some of the martyr Leibowitz's own possessions which results in a search for truth, love, and hope.
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperPrism
Pub. Date
1980
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 15
Physical Desc
355p. 18cm.
Language
English
Description
Welcome to Guards! Guards!, the eighth book in Terry Pratchett's legendary Discworld series. Long believed extinct, a superb specimen of draco nobilis ('noble dragon' for those who don't understand italics) has appeared in Discworld's greatest city. Not only does this unwelcome visitor have a nasty habit of charbroiling everything in its path, in rather short order it is crowned King (it is a noble dragon, after all...). How did it get there? How...
Author
Series
Publisher
ACE
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
What's a millionaire bachelor to do? Join the army-with his butler-of course. Meet Captain Willard Phule and his company of misunderstood misfits. Together, they've taken space by storm-and left a tradition of zaniness and laughter in their wake . . . Desperate to kick Phule out of the Space Legion, General Blitzkrieg sends a crack team of environmental investigators-including celebrity canine Barky the Environmental Dog-to sniff out Phule and...
10) Valhalla rising
Author
Series
Dirk Pitt volume 16
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
Description
In the midst of its maiden voyage, the Emerald Dolphin, a luxury cruise ship equipped with revolutionary new engines, sinks and NUMA special projects director Dirk Pitt heads out to rescue the passengers and investigate the disaster.
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperPrism
Pub. Date
1995
Physical Desc
373p. 18cm.
Language
English
Description
When her dear old Granddad -- the Grim Reaper himself -- goes missing, Susan takes over the family business. The progeny of Death's adopted daughter and his apprentice, she shows real talent for the trade. That is until a little string in her heart goes "twang." With a head full of dreams and a pocketful of lint, Imp the Bard lands in Ankh-Morpork, yearning to become a rock star. Determined to devote his life to music, the unlucky fellow soon finds...