Aaron Stanford
1) Tadpole
Author
Language
English
Description
Oscar Grubman is no ordinary 15-year-old. He's suave, smart, cultured and has one thing on his mind: older women! But when a sexy 40-something friend of the family actually takes Oscar up on his infatuation, he suddenly finds himself in way over his head!
2) Allegiant
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 17
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered--fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she's known, Tris is ready. But will she be prepared to face impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love?
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 9
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Description
A collection of four pre-Divergent stories plus three additional scenes from Divergent, all told from Tobias's point of view, that follow Tobias's transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his Dauntless initiation, the first clues that a foul plan is brewing in the leadership of two factions, and the weeks after he meets Tris Prior.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Utilizing a dangerous and untested method of time travel, a man from the post-apocalyptic future, James Cole, travels to the present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will decimate the human race. But as he and virologist, Dr. Cassandra Railly, track the mysterious cult behind the outbreak, the 'Army of the 12 Monkeys', the effects of time travel threaten to destroy humanity's last hope.
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
The story follows the journey of James Cole, a man from 2043 sent back in time to stop a malevolent organization known as the Army of the 12 Monkeys from destroying the world. Joining forces with Dr. Cassandra Railly in the present day, Cole must untangle a conspiracy that's been spun throughout centuries. As Cole, Dr. Railly and their unlikely allies get closer to discovering the truth they will learn that there are not only deadly consequence for...
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
The X-Men are mutant heroes sworn to defend a world that hates and fears them. With the help of new recruits The Beast and Angel, they must face evolution itself in the form of their former teammate, Jean Grey. Possessed with the cosmic power of the Dark Phoenix, the resurrected Jean Grey has become a danger to herself, her mutant comrades, and the entire planet. To stave off this imminent threat to humanity, a possible cure is discovered that may...
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
With the help of their new recruits -- including Beast, Angel, Juggernaut, and Colossus -- the X-Men must face evolution itself in the form of their former teammate, Jean Grey. Possessed with the cosmic power of the Dark Phoenix, the resurrected Jean Grey has become a danger to herself, her mutant comrades, and the entire planet. A potential cure is discovered and processed to treat and ultimately eliminate the genetic mutations, once and for all....
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
James Cole and Cassandra Railly embark on a desperate search across time to find the man responsible for the apocalypse, a time traveler who calls himself the Witness. Killing the Witness will mean saving the world. But the journey will come at tremendous personal stakes for both Cole and Railly, and call into question new alliances, old bonds, and the virtue of the mission.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Formats
Description
Complete your Divergent library with the Four stories!
Fans of the Divergent series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be captivated by "Four: The Transfer," the first of four stories, each between fifty and seventy-five pages long, set in the world of Divergent and told from Tobias's perspective.
In "The Transfer," readers witness Tobias's aptitude test, Choosing Day, and the moment he is given
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Complete your Divergent library with the Four stories!
Fans of the Divergent series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be delighted by "Four: The Initiate," the second of four stories, each between fifty and seventy-five pages long, set in the world of Divergent and told from Tobias's point of view. "The Initiate" provides readers with a glimpse into Tobias's Dauntless initiation experience, including an epic game of late-night...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Complete your Divergent library with the Four stories!
Fans of the Divergent series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be captivated by "Four: The Transfer," the first of four stories, each between fifty and seventy-five pages long, set in the world of Divergent and told from Tobias's perspective.
In "The Transfer," readers witness Tobias's aptitude test, Choosing Day, and the moment he is given the infamous nickname...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Complete your Divergent library with the Four stories!
Fans of the Divergent series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be excited by "Four: The Traitor," the fourth of four stories, each between fifty and seventy-five pages long, set in the world of Divergent and told from Tobias's point of view. "The Traitor" takes place two years after "The Son" and runs parallel with the early events in Divergent. In this robust story,...
13) Four: The Son
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Complete your Divergent library with the Four stories!
Fans of the Divergent series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled by "Four: The Son," the third of four stories, each between fifty and seventy-five pages long, set in the world of Divergent and told from Tobias's perspective.
In "The Son," Tobias struggles to find a place in the hierarchy of the Dauntless. He also begins to suspect that a foul plan may...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Complete your Divergent library with Four! Fans of the Divergent trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled by Four: A Divergent Collection, a companion volume that includes four pre-Divergent stories plus three additional scenes from Divergent, all told from Tobias's point of view. This collection also makes a great pick for fans of the blockbuster movies who want to delve deeper into the character played by Theo...
16) X2: X-men united
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Following a shocking attack on the President, the X-men must stand united with their deadliest enemies to combat a menace that threatens every mutant on the planet, and possibly all of mankind.
17) Winter Solstice
Author
Language
English
Description
WINTER SOLSTICE is a tale of small steps taken in the aftermath of family loss. Landscape gardener Jim Winters (Anthony LaPaglia) is a quiet craftsman, a soft-spoken man who prefers an orderly life. His family, however, is anything but orderly. Older son Gabe (Aaron Stanford) is planning his escape to Florida, leaving behind any shot at a stable future with his girlfriend. Younger son Pete (Mark Webber) has retreated into a private world of anger,...