orphans

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The demon prince of Momochi House

"Himari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate that exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. The waters of the seven sacred falls have become polluted, and Himari, Aoi and the shikigami cross over to the spiritual realm to find the cause. But during an attempt to purify the waters, Himari is taken away by the dragon god!"--Back cover.

City of secrets

"Since his father's death, Ever Barnes has secretly been in charge of an amazing mechanical building but now, ruffians are after him and his new friend Hannah, the building owner's spunky daughter"--Provided by publisher.

The elephant's girl

Twelve-year-old Lexington, a foundling raised in a zoo, spends a summer cementing friendships, growing closer to the elephant that saved her life, and learning about her family and herself.

The storyteller

"As Sefia and Archer watch Kelanna start to crumble to the Guard's will, they will have to choose between their love and joining a war that just might tear them apart"--Provided by publisher.

The dark in-between

After meeting an angel fallen to earth to regain his wings, sixteen-year-old Casey finds herself in Limbo, a place between the living and the dead, where angels and demons battle for souls and where Casey tries to save her best friend Liddy, the victim of a tragic accident.

Cold white sun

"A teenage boy stands outside the Calgary bus station, alone, on a frigid night. He has no winter clothes, no identification, and he speaks little English. His name is Hakim, but who is he, and where did he come from?"--Provided by publisher.

Great Expectations

1985
Great Expectations tells the story of Pip, an orphaned boy who is suddenly whisked off to London to be educated as a gentleman. It takes him many years to discover who his benefactor is, and when he does he gets a shock.

Oliver Twist

Videocassette
Charles Dickens' tale of loyalty and greed. A poor young man receives a secret inheritance without knowing why. Entering the upper crust of society, he finds the true worth of man, his honor-and the surprising truth of his inheritance..

Then there were five

1987
Mona, Rush, Randy, and Oliver form a friendship with Mark. They want to help him because he is an orphan living with a cruel guardian.

Nightshade

Teen spy Alex Rider is sent to a maximum security facility in Gibraltar to impersonate Julius Grief while seeking information about a new criminal organization called Nightshade.
Cover image of Nightshade

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