Joe Johnston
1) Jumanji
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
When young Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers, until he is magically transported before the startled eyes of his friend, Sarah, into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Now a grown man, Alan reunites with Sarah and together with Judy and Peter tries to outwit the game's powerful forces
2) October sky
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes
4) The wolfman
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Lawrence Talbot is lured back to his family estate to investigate the savage murder of his brother by a bloodthirsty beast. There, Talbot must confront his childhood demons, his estranged father, his brother's grieving fiancee, and a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector. When Talbot is bitten by the creature, he becomes eternally cursed and soon discovers a fate far worse than death
Author
Series
Star Wars (Disney/Lucasfilm Press) volume 2
Publisher
Disney/Lucasfilm Press
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Reimagines the second Star Wars film in which Luke Skywalker trains with Yoda to become a Jedi after a rebel defeat on the ice planet Hoth and battles Darth Vader, who reveals a startling secret to Luke during their duel. You are Luke Skywalker, taking your first steps toward becoming the greatest Jedi in the galaxy. But the way will not be easy, and the power of the dark side is strong..
Author
Series
Star Wars (Disney/Lucasfilm Press) volume 3
Publisher
Disney/Lucasfilm Press
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Presents a retelling of the third Star Wars movie, featuring Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia as they battle the Empire. The evil Empire is constructing a second Death Star to crush the Rebel Alliance. But Luke Skywalker has other plans-- to destroy the Empire and stop the Emperor once and for all. Yet there is one thing standing in his way... his father
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into Captain America, a Super Soldier. Now, as Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes and Peggy Carter to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull
Publisher
Universal Pictures
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
When renowned paleontologist Dr. Grant agrees to accompany a wealthy adventurer and his wife on an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, InGen's former breeding ground for prehistoric creatures, he has no idea that he was brought along for a totally different reason. When their plane crashes and they become stranded, they discover the island's native inhabitants are smarter, faster, fiercer, and more brutal than imagined
Publisher
Marvel Studios
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
Captain America leads the fight for freedom in the action-packed blockbuster starring Chris Evans as the ultimate weapon against evil! When a terrifying force threatens everyone across the globe, the world's greatest soldier wages war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull.--From container
10) Jumanji
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
When young Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers, until he is magically transported before the startled eyes of his friend, Sarah, into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Now a grown man, Alan reunites with Sarah and together with Judy and Peter tries to outwit the game's powerful forces
11) Hidalgo
Publisher
Touchstone Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
In the 1890's Frank T. Hopkins, a former U.S. Cavalry dispatch rider who is haunted by memories of what he saw at the battle of Wounded Knee, and his mustang Hidalgo, are performing in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, billed as the greatest horse and rider the West has ever known. This leads them to be invited to run in the 3,000 mile endurance race across the Middle Eastern desert, the Ocean of Fire, by one of the leading Arabian Sheiks. The race soon...
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Mickey's Once upon a Christmas: Donald Duck's nephews learn why holidays come once a year. Goofy and his son discover the spirit of Santa, and Mickey and Minnie reenact a classic tale of giving in this holiday offering
Disney's a Christmas Carol: Ebeneezer Scrooge begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt. But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge...
Publisher
Binge Box
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Matilda: Matilda is a super-smart little girl who is woefully ignored and ridiculed by her self-centered parents. They send her to a school with a mean, bullying principal, where she learns she has special powers that can help her, her friends, and her kind and gentle teacher
Jumanji: When young Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers, until he is magically transported before the startled eyes of...