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• Anne of Green Gables

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  An orphaned girl is adopted by a farmer and his sister, after they expected to adopt a boy to help on the farm. Rated: G

• Annie

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  The iconic musical follows smart and spirited little orphan Annie, whose whole life changes when larger-than-life billionaire Daddy Warbucks takes her away from an orphanage run by the mean Miss Hannigan. Not rated.

• Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

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  Eleven-year-old Margaret is uprooted from her life in New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara, who is also struggling to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Boy Genius

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  Emmett is a twelve-year-old prodigy and junior at Heart High. After his older brother is accused of the thefts at school, Emmett must prove him innocent. He enlists the help of local crime novelist, Mary, to find the real culprit. Not rated.

• Dora and the Lost City of Gold

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  Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora for her biggest challenge yet: High School. When her parents mysteriously disappear while searching for the Lost City of Gold, Dora must swing into…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Endgame

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  Since he was five years old, Jose's abuelita taught him to play chess like his grandfather, who was a champion in Mexico. Now as part of the Brownsville school team, Jose finds himself in the spotlight and has the chance to use his skills as he…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Karate Kid

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  Dre Parker finds himself in China after his mother's latest career move. He and classmate Mei Ying immediately fall for each other, but cultural differences make this friendship impossible. Even worse, his feelings make an enemy of class bully,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Little Women

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  Louisa May Alcott's classic coming-of-age story follows the childhood adventures of the four free-spirited March sisters and their family's struggles during the Civil War. Rated: PG

• Long Way North

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  Sacha, a young girl from the Russian aristocracy, dreams of the Great North and anguishes over the fate of her grandfather, Oloukine, a renowned scientist and Arctic explorer who has yet to return from his latest expedition to conquer the North…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Matilda

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  Matilda is a super-smart little girl who's woefully misunderstood by her parents, her brother, and an evil school principal. But with the help of a brave best friend and a wonderful teacher, Matilda discovers she doesn't have to get mad to get even.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Moana 2

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  An epic animated musical takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her way-finding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nancy Drew

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  Nancy is an iconic girl detective with a passion for mystery and all things old, but she is about to experience a serious case of culture shock as she heads to Hollywood on an extended business trip with her father, Carson Drew. Having promised him…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Polly

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  Polly chronicles the adventures of an orphan sent to Harrington, Alabama, to live with her aunt--a very wealthy and influential black woman in a small divided town. Aunt Polly is prim, proper and often cold toward her new charge. Despite many…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rookie of the Year

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  When the cast is removed from his severely broken arm, a clumsy 12-year-old is shocked to find his arm has become a 100 mile-per-hour thunderbolt, and is signed as ace pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Rated: PG

• Turning Red

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  A thirteen-year-old girl named Mei Lee turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited. Rated: PG

• Up

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  Carl Fredericksen is a 78- year-old curmudgeon. He used to enjoy his modest life as a balloon seller when his adventure-loving wife Ellie was still alive. When she died, Carl was left with his memories and the awareness that they never made their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

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  True story of an orphan who is about to become a star diving girl when an accident threatens to destroy her dream. Rated: G

• The Great Gilly Hopkins

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  Gilly Hopkins has seen more than her share of foster homes and has outwitted every family she has lived with. In an effort to escape her new foster mother Maime Trotter's endless loving care, Gilly concocts a plan that she believes will bring her…Read moreRead more of this annotation