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Strongheart

wonder dog of the silver screen
2018
A German shepherd is transformed from Etzel, a police dog in Berlin, to Strongheart, a silent movie star that will need his best acting skills to prove himself innocent of attacking a girl.
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The science of movies

Reluctant readers learn how science is used to make movies, and create special effects such as explosions, computer graphics, and 3-D effects, and more.

Darth Vader

sith lord
2017
Tells the story of Anakin Skywalker, a slave born with immense powers who grew up to become Darth Vader, the most feared villain in the galaxy.

Squishy Taylor and the mess-makers

2018
What's the best way to sneak onto a film set? Why do grown-ups trust you more when you're carrying a baby? Is pizza a pizza without mozzarella cheese? What do you do when everyone dislikes your hero? With Squishy Taylor on the case, these mysteries don't stand a chance.
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Curious George goes to a movie

1998
When his curiosity leads him to investigate how the movie gets onto the screen, George, an inquisitive monkey, disrupts the show.
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The greatest zombie movie ever

After producing three horror films that went mostly ignored on YouTube, fifteen-year-old Justin and his filmmaking buddies decide it's time to make something epic.

Pete Milano's guide to being a movie star

Pete Milano, class clown, is used to getting into trouble while amusing people, but now his tricks have gained him an audition for a movie that could lead to stardom--and the loss of his girlfriend and other friends.
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Octo-man and the headless monster

Imaginative Clint McCool goes on a fact-paced adventure and runs into trouble on a film set, which threatens to keep him from saving the day.
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Gracie LaRoo on the big screen

2018
"Piggywood! Gracie LaRoo had long been starstruck with the town where glamorous movie stars work on thrilling films. But now it's her turn as a famous director asks Gracie to be a part of her next film. Gracie is thrilled! That is, until she gets there. Her part is not at all what she thought it would be and she can't seem to find her voice to speak up. Plus, her idol, Tilda Swinetune, is unhappy with the way the movie is going, too. But Gracie figures out a way to save the day and in the process finds her voice"--Provided by the publisher.
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