Mercy Street. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 2008 book, Adventures of an army nurse in two wars
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Adventures of an army nurse in two wars
James Phinney Munroe, 2008
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Lisa Quijano Wolfinger, David Zabel, 2016-2017

Set in the year 1862, the lives of Mary Phinney, a New England abolitionist, and Emma Green, a Confederate belle, intertwine at Mansion House. The hotel, owned by the Green family, has been converted into a Union Army hospital, serving as the backdrop for their unexpected collision.


Bridge to Terabithia. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1977 book
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Bridge to Terabithia
Katherine Paterson, 1977
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Gabor Csupo, 2007

Jesse Jess Aarons (Josh Hutcherson) is a 12-year-old aspiring artist living with his financially struggling family in Lark Creek. He rides the bus to school with his little sister May Belle (Bailee Madison), where he avoids the school bully Janice Avery (Lauren Clinton). On the way home, Jess and Leslie learn they are next-door neighbours.


Words on Bathroom Walls. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2017 book
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Words on Bathroom Walls
Julia Walton, 2017
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Thor Freudenthal, 2020

Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to not be defined by his condition.


Soul Surfer. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2004 book
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Soul Surfer
Bethany Hamilton, 2004
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Sean McNamara, 2011

In 2003, 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton lives in Kauai, Hawaii with her parents Tom and Cheri, and two older brothers, Noah and Timmy. Holt, Alana, and Byron get her out of the water where Holt makes a tourniquet out of his swimshirt to put on her while Byron calls 911 as Cheri is also informed.


The Carrie Diaries. Poster of the 2013 TV series and cover of the 2010 book
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The Carrie Diaries
Candace Bushnell, 2010
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Amy Harris, 2013

The Carrie Diaries focuses on Carrie Bradshaw, a high-school student who lives in Castleberry, Connecticut. Carrie is followed through high-school starting her junior year, continuing through the summer, and ending at senior year graduation. Carrie, her friends, and family are shown going through many different trials during this time.


Freak Show. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2007 book
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Freak Show
James St. James, 2007
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Trudie Styler, 2017

The narrative revolves around Billy Bloom, a teenager who finds himself in an ultra-conservative high school. Despite the challenging environment, Billy makes a courageous choice to run for homecoming queen.


Because of Winn-Dixie. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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Because of Winn-Dixie
Kate DiCamillo, 2000
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Wayne Wang, 2005

In a small Florida town, a solitary young girl finds companionship with an orphaned dog she discovered at a local supermarket and named Winn-Dixie. Through their unbreakable bond, the girl is able to reconcile her strained relationship with her father and bring the community closer together.


Jumper. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 1992 book
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Jumper
Steven Gould, 1992
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Doug Liman, 2008

In Ann Arbor, Michigan, 15-year-old David Rice (Max Thieriot) gives his crush, Millie Harris (AnnaSophia Robb), a snow globe. A bully, Mark Kobold (Jesse James), throws it onto a frozen river. He suddenly finds himself in the local library and discovers his ability to #jump# from one place to another. Roland later discovers Mark in police custody and learns David’s identity.


Race to Witch Mountain. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1968 book, Escape to Witch Mountain
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Escape to Witch Mountain
Alexander Key, 1968
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Andy Fickman, 2009

An alien spacecraft crashes near Searchlight, Nevada, 45 miles outside of Las Vegas. Project Moon Dust, a secret Defense Department unit led by Henry Burke, arrive at the scene of the crash in black helicopters. Men in black seize the spaceship and search for its passengers with the intention of harnessing their DNA and powers.


Race to Witch Mountain. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Race to Witch Mountain: The Junior Novel
James Ponti, 2009
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Andy Fickman, 2009

An alien spacecraft crashes near Searchlight, Nevada, 45 miles outside of Las Vegas. Project Moon Dust, a secret Defense Department unit led by Henry Burke, arrive at the scene of the crash in black helicopters. Men in black seize the spaceship and search for its passengers with the intention of harnessing their DNA and powers.


Down a Dark Hall. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 1974 book
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Down a Dark Hall
Lois Duncan, 1974
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Rodrigo Cortés, 2018

Kit Gordy, a troubled adolescent, finds herself compelled to enroll in the prestigious Blackwood Boarding School. However, upon arrival, she becomes ensnared in a web of sinister forces revolving around the enigmatic headmistress, Madame Duret.