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Instant FamilyInstant Family, DVD
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
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Added Sep 30, 2021
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Added Sep 20, 2021
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Charlotte's Web is an amazing story! It is about a pig named Wilbur. He was the runt of his litter and was rescued by a little girl named Fern. He lives in a barn and creates a friendship with a spider named Charlotte. A sheep in the barn tells Wilber what happens to pigs during Christmas. They get killed, and roasted just for the humans to eat. Around Christmas time Wilbur gets very worried and it's true he is about to die. But one day something amazing happened. Charlotte does something that helps save Wilbur. Everyone in the town is astonished. My favorite part of this story is the unique friendship between the pig, and spider. It shows that we can help a stranger out even if we don't know them very well. I highly recommend this book for 2nd-5th graders. It is very entertaining to read, and has a great storyline.Charlotte's Web is an amazing story! It is about a pig named Wilbur. He was the runt of his litter and was rescued by a little girl named Fern. He lives in a barn and creates a friendship with a spider named Charlotte. A sheep in the barn tells…
BraveBrave, DVD
DVD - 2012DVD, 2012
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Added Aug 19, 2021
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Brave is a very inspiring movie for all ages! It follows the story of a princess named Merida who does act like a “princess” should. She doesn’t like dressing up, she loves nature and archery, and she longs for a lifestyle where she isn’t constantly being judged. Because of this she and her mom have a horrible relationship. Merida meets a strange witch who promises she can change her relationship with her mom if she gave her a muffin that had a spell in it. Merida gave her mom the potion but was shocked to see what had happened to her mom. Now she must figure out a way to undo this curse or her mom could die. I love this movie because we see what we take for granted. I love how Merida is different from how Disney portrays normal princesses and wants to create her own path in life. I reccomend this for family movie nights!Brave is a very inspiring movie for all ages! It follows the story of a princess named Merida who does act like a “princess” should. She doesn’t like dressing up, she loves nature and archery, and she longs for a lifestyle where she isn’t constantly…
The Boss BabyThe Boss Baby, DVD
DVD - 2018DVD, 2018
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Added Jul 05, 2021
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The Boss Baby is another great Disney movie! A family got a new baby but their baby is a secret spy agent. His older brother Tim dislikes him because he gets so much attention. Boss baby’s job is to stop dogs from becoming cuter, and more popular than babies. Him and his baby crew pretend to be normal babies and figure out a solution to their problem. When Tim finds out what the baby is really up to they join forces to stop dogs from overtaking the world. This movie is very funny and has an interesting topic. At certain scenes it is extremely cute, and others very wild. I did find the plot line boring because it was very simple. I wish there was a bigger problem going on but I still recommend it for families to watch it together, and it is perfect for all ages!The Boss Baby is another great Disney movie! A family got a new baby but their baby is a secret spy agent. His older brother Tim dislikes him because he gets so much attention. Boss baby’s job is to stop dogs from becoming cuter, and more popular…
Finding DoryFinding Dory, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
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Added Jun 12, 2021
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Finding Dory is an amazing movie! It is the second part of finding Nemo. This movie follows Dory, a fish who has a short-term memory and is trying to find her way back home to her parents. There are humans trying to capture her, and take her to a sanctuary, when all she wants is to be by the family's side. This movie introduces so many new, and funny characters that make the story line a lot better. Dory uses her memories from when she was a little kid to try to find her way home. During the adventure of trying to find Dory's parents, she also tries to save all the other fishes that are being collected by the sanctuary if they don’t want to go. I highly recommend this movie for all ages! It is a perfect family friendly watch for any occasion, and will leave you with a warm feeling inside.Finding Dory is an amazing movie! It is the second part of finding Nemo. This movie follows Dory, a fish who has a short-term memory and is trying to find her way back home to her parents. There are humans trying to capture her, and take her to a…
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Added May 26, 2021
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The Last Flight follows the story of two different people: Claire, and Eva. Claire and Eva both want to run away from their lives so they switch plane tickets and switch identities. Claire is running away from an abusive relationship, and Eva is running away from her lifestyle. Throughout the story we learn more about Claire and Eva, and how they got into this situation. Claire hates her partner and wants to get away from him. Eva starts drug dealing for money but quickly regrets that choice and can’t back out anymore. They meet for a few minutes at the airport and switch lives. There is an amazing plot twist at the end! I think this story was a very good thriller which kept me on my toes at all times. I highly recommend this for anyone who loves mystery/thriller books. I recommend this for ages 12+ and goes into topics such as relationship abuse very briefly.The Last Flight follows the story of two different people: Claire, and Eva. Claire and Eva both want to run away from their lives so they switch plane tickets and switch identities. Claire is running away from an abusive relationship, and Eva is…
Inside OutInside Out, DVD
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
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Added May 04, 2021
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Inside Out is such a captivating, and amazing movie! It takes a look in the mind of a girl named Riley, and teaches us the importance of all feelings - even sadness. Happiness, anger, disgust, madness, and sadness all play a role that makes us individually special. A "bad" feeling like sadness is actually very important, and we can take a look at this through Inside Out. Riley is going through environmental changes as she leaves her hometown and friends and moves to San Francisco. She hates it here as she constantly feels lonely and sad. She tries to run away and leave her parents from San Francisco, but sadness stops her. Sadness helps her realize that she needs to face and overcome her feelings. There are plot twists, and happy and sad points which come together to make a wonderful movie. I love, and highly recommend this movie for all ages. We all can learn something from it!Inside Out is such a captivating, and amazing movie! It takes a look in the mind of a girl named Riley, and teaches us the importance of all feelings - even sadness. Happiness, anger, disgust, madness, and sadness all play a role that makes us…
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Added Apr 27, 2021
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The Silent Patient is the one of the best books I have ever read! It is so intense, and pulls you in, and you will be struggling to stop reading it. I finished it in one sitting due to the fact I couldn’t put it down. It is a psychological thriller about the murder of an actor named Gabriel who died because of his wife. His wife Alicia stopped talking after the murder of Gabriel. A psychotherapist tries to work with Alicia to help her recover, and tries to get her talking again. It is definitely for very mature readers. It goes into triggering topics such as suicide, and abuse that can be taken in the wrong way. I recommend it for mature readers ages 15+. The twists and turns is the reason I read it 2 more times before returning it back to the library. Toward the end of the book an amazing, and well structured plot twist happened leaving me mind blown! I did not expect it at all, but it made the story 10x better!The Silent Patient is the one of the best books I have ever read! It is so intense, and pulls you in, and you will be struggling to stop reading it. I finished it in one sitting due to the fact I couldn’t put it down. It is a psychological thriller…
RatatouilleRatatouille, DVD
DVD - 2011DVD, 2011
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Added Apr 21, 2021
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Ratatouille is a movie about a rat who wants to become a chef. Now a rat and a chef, those two things don’t really go together, but if we look closer we can see that it is a story of how we can do whatever we dream of doing. Remy the rat leaves his rat family in hopes of becoming a chef. He finds a worker named Alfredo Linguini at the most famous restaurant in France, and becomes friends with him. He hides underneath Alfredo’s hat and controls what he cooks. Soon everyone learns that the rat is behind the delicious dishes Alfredo is making! However, instead of showing their appreciation, they are absolutely disgusted and angry. Suddenly Remy is getting death threats because of how unsanitary it is for a rat to work in a restaurant. The story gets really ugly with many ups, and downs, and plot twists. Remy teaches us about persuasion, trying hard, and never giving up. I highly recommend this movie for all ages due to the amazing story it had!Ratatouille is a movie about a rat who wants to become a chef. Now a rat and a chef, those two things don’t really go together, but if we look closer we can see that it is a story of how we can do whatever we dream of doing. Remy the rat leaves his…
TangledTangled, DVD
DVD - 2011DVD, 2011
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Added Apr 14, 2021
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Tangled is such a magical movie, that will uplift your spirits. It is about a princess named Rapunzel who has magical powers through her hair. An evil person named Gothel steals her when she is a baby and keeps her locked up in a tower so she can use Rapunzel’s powers. Rapunzel doesn't remember being stolen and thinks Gothel is her mother. Every year the castle lights lanterns on Rapunzel’s birthday in hope to find the lost princess. On Rapunzel’s 18th birthday she becomes curious about the lanterns and escapes with the help of Flynn Rider who is a thief. During her journey she sees the outside world for the first time, meets many new friends, finds true love, and discovers what Gothel has been doing to her this whole time. I recommend this for all ages because of the wonderful plot and character development.Tangled is such a magical movie, that will uplift your spirits. It is about a princess named Rapunzel who has magical powers through her hair. An evil person named Gothel steals her when she is a baby and keeps her locked up in a tower so she can…
Bee MovieBee Movie, DVD
DVD - 2008DVD, 2008
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Added Apr 08, 2021
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The Bee Movie continues to be one of my favorite movies! It is about a bee named Barry who leaves his colony because he feels uninspired and bored of his everyday life. Leaving your colony is very dangerous. There are a billion things that could kill a bee in our world which is the reason why barely any bees actually leave their hive. While Barry is on his adventure outside of his hive he talks to a human! No bee has ever done this before, and is a rule that all bees should uphold - no interacting with humans. He soon becomes friends with this human and forms a close bond. Soon Barry learns that the humans are stealing the bees' hard work,and taking away all their honey. He becomes very angry and decides he needs to fix this unjust problem. I thought this movie was very entertaining and funny. I have rewatched it about 8 times and am still not bored of it. I recommend this for all ages because it is a classic family movie!The Bee Movie continues to be one of my favorite movies! It is about a bee named Barry who leaves his colony because he feels uninspired and bored of his everyday life. Leaving your colony is very dangerous. There are a billion things that could…
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Added Apr 05, 2021
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The sixth book in the Land of Stories series is a beautiful end to the amazing series. In Words Collide, everyone from the fairytale world has the ability to come to the “real world”. This includes not only heroes, but also villains. Alex and Connor have to figure out how to stop some of the worst villains ever in a huge villain army. Their situation gets even worse when Alex goes missing! Now Connor is all by himself having to save the entire world. Just like the other books it is a very interesting adventure book that is hard to put down once started. Around the very middle of the story I did have to power read for a few chapters. This means it got a little boring, because the book moved pretty slow and hard to read, but I pulled through, and it was worth it! I recommend this for ages 8+, and for people who like intense stories.The sixth book in the Land of Stories series is a beautiful end to the amazing series. In Words Collide, everyone from the fairytale world has the ability to come to the “real world”. This includes not only heroes, but also villains. Alex and Connor…
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Added Mar 26, 2021
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The Maze runner is a very thrilling story. A kid named Thomas arrives in a glade where few other people are already there. He is completely lost and has no memories from his past. The Glade is inside a huge maze that he, and others must solve. There are also horrific creatures that come out at night and try to kill all the people in the Glade. While Thomas is getting used to this new setting, he realizes he recognizes the Glade - in fact he helped create it. With this sudden burst of information from the back of his head he tells everyone he knows a way out from the maze. Some are hesitant while others immediately join him as they try to fight their way out of this dystopian society. At points I did have to power read when the author was setting up the scene, or when the story moved slow. I still highly recommend this book for people who love thrillers, and are 9+. There were a lot of moments in this story where hope was created, and lost, but it makes the story more realistic. The movie is great to watch if you read the book.The Maze runner is a very thrilling story. A kid named Thomas arrives in a glade where few other people are already there. He is completely lost and has no memories from his past. The Glade is inside a huge maze that he, and others must solve. There…
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Added Mar 26, 2021
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Matched is a very unique story, and is unlike anything I've read. It takes place in a dystopian society where people at the age of 17 are matched with a partner they have to spend the rest of their lives with. The main character Cassia Reyes has been waiting for her Match day for a very long time. But when she gets her partner it ends up being her best friend Xandar. In the middle of the story a glitch is revealed and shows a boy named Ky would be a better match. Cassia feels lost, and doesn’t know what to do. Read the rest of the story as she struggles to figure out what her true feelings are, and to see what happens in the end. This book was very good at some parts, and the first few chapters especially intrigued me. But in parts of the middle and end it became a little bit boring for me, so I did have to power read a little. Overall I do recommend it for mature teens who like semi love stories. Some similar books include The Selection, and at points Hunger Games.Matched is a very unique story, and is unlike anything I've read. It takes place in a dystopian society where people at the age of 17 are matched with a partner they have to spend the rest of their lives with. The main character Cassia Reyes has…
Diary of A Wimpy KidDiary of A Wimpy Kid, BookGreg Heffley's Journal
by Kinney, JeffBook - 2007Book, 2007
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Added Mar 19, 2021
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Diary of a Wimpy kid is a hilarious book, and is the start to an even better series. In this book we have a kid who is starting middle school- Greg Heffley. His mom buys him a diary, and expects him to write all his feelings and thoughts down, and we the readers are just taking a peak of what goes through Greg’s mind. We follow Greg as he is adjusting to his new middle school life, and is trying to figure out popularity. He faces many different people, tall ones, short ones, loud ones, and mean ones. He and his best friend Rowly try many different things to try to be “cool” in this series. All the characters are very well developed, and special in their own way. Greg’s family consists of an emo older brother who doesn’t care about anything, a younger brother who always gets their way, a dad who is confused with what’s going on half the time, and a mom who relentlessly tries to bring them all together. I highly recommend this series for light readers ages 7+. At times it is funny, happy, or even sad but it is always entertaining.Diary of a Wimpy kid is a hilarious book, and is the start to an even better series. In this book we have a kid who is starting middle school- Greg Heffley. His mom buys him a diary, and expects him to write all his feelings and thoughts down, and…
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Added Mar 19, 2021
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The Hunger Games is an amazing book, and a wonderful trilogy! It takes place in a dystopia called Panem where two teenagers from each of the country's 12 Districts are forced into a huge arena, are thrown inhumane and disastrous obstacles, and must fight until there is only one person left alive. Panem is a state that was established because of global conflict, and the collapse of modern civilization. They host the Hunger Games for pure entertainment reasons. In Katniss’ district her sister gets chosen, so Katniss takes her place. Katniss faces many challenges throughout the story from not being able to find any drinking water, to thinking if she should kill a person or not. I recommend this book for readers who like intense stories, and are 10+. This series is very brutal, and heartbreaking at parts when we lose our favorite characters. It has a wonderful story line which makes it hard to put down once started.The Hunger Games is an amazing book, and a wonderful trilogy! It takes place in a dystopia called Panem where two teenagers from each of the country's 12 Districts are forced into a huge arena, are thrown inhumane and disastrous obstacles, and must…
Added Mar 05, 2021
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Frindle is an amazing book! It has such a unique, and fun story line. The concept of this story is very interesting, and I have never read anything like it. It is about a boy who wants to show that words can come from anywhere, and starts calling his pen a “frindle”. He especially wants to prove to his teacher that he can make frindle a word, and is very determined. The story had many ups, and downs, and ends on a very positive note! My favorite part was at the very end during a conversation between the teacher, and the boy. I recommend this age 7+. If you enjoy this read more books by Andrew Clements, because they are all very entertaining!Frindle is an amazing book! It has such a unique, and fun story line. The concept of this story is very interesting, and I have never read anything like it. It is about a boy who wants to show that words can come from anywhere, and starts calling…
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Added Feb 23, 2021
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I really like this book, because I think it teaches young readers about the importance of thanking people. It has the perfect amount of humor, and the perfect amount of teaching a valuable lesson. I love the ending because I did not expect it at all. This book is perfect if you are learning how to read. The animations are funny, and the cartoon style is very unique. While this is a children’s book, I recommend it for all ages because every once in a while it is nice to take a break. If you like this book I recommend reading all the other books from the Elephant, and Piggie series!I really like this book, because I think it teaches young readers about the importance of thanking people. It has the perfect amount of humor, and the perfect amount of teaching a valuable lesson. I love the ending because I did not expect it at…
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Added Feb 12, 2021
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In the 5th Land of Stories Book; an Author's Odyssey is so fascinating! The twins are still fighting against the Masked Man, and don’t know what to do. They realize they can go into some of the stories Connor has written to collect an army of characters to fight against the Masked Man and his army. While there is so much chaos going on something else is happening which can change both worlds forever. I think this idea, and concept is so cool! I wish I could travel to any book that I want to go to. This book kept me on my toes as I was dying to figure out what happens next. Some new characters are introduced into this story and they all have different personalities which makes the story even more entertaining. I would recommend this book to ages 8+!In the 5th Land of Stories Book; an Author's Odyssey is so fascinating! The twins are still fighting against the Masked Man, and don’t know what to do. They realize they can go into some of the stories Connor has written to collect an army of…
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Added Feb 12, 2021
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Added Feb 05, 2021
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The third Land of Stories Book, A Grimm Warning is so cool. It connects our favorite childhood books, and adds a twist on them. Connor discovers a clue left by the brothers Grimm. He goes on a trip to Europe with his friends, and Mother Goose to crack the code. Alex is training to be the next Fairy Godmother! This is a huge deal, and is pretty hard. Disaster strikes and Alex, Connor, friends, and enemies come together to fight a battle. In this book there is also a secret that Connor and Alex find out about that will change their lives forever. This book is amazing, and will keep you on your toes. Once I started it, I couldn’t stop! I recommend this book for ages 8+!The third Land of Stories Book, A Grimm Warning is so cool. It connects our favorite childhood books, and adds a twist on them. Connor discovers a clue left by the brothers Grimm. He goes on a trip to Europe with his friends, and Mother Goose to…
The Land of StoriesThe Land of Stories, BookThe Enchantress Returns
by Colfer, ChrisBook - 2014Book, 2014
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Added Feb 05, 2021
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In the 4th Land of Stories book; Beyond the Kingdoms the Masked Man is on the loose. Alex has been thrown off of the fairy council so no one believes Alex and Connor when they say the Masked Man is dangerous. This is a huge problem because the Masked Man has a potion that turns every book it touches into a portal. He is making an army of the worst villains in every story. Alex, Connor, and some of their friends must catch up to the Masked Man before it’s too late. I love the plot twist this story has when they figure out who the Masked Man is. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves fiction. It is so entertaining to read and the story doesn’t drag on.In the 4th Land of Stories book; Beyond the Kingdoms the Masked Man is on the loose. Alex has been thrown off of the fairy council so no one believes Alex and Connor when they say the Masked Man is dangerous. This is a huge problem because the…
Added Jan 27, 2021
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Ugly is such an inspiring and heartwarming book. I love how everything in the story actually happened in the author’s (Robert Hoge's) life. You will learn a lot from it such as how we automatically judge people and how we should stop that. I recommend it for kids 7 and above. Robert has a tumor, and because of this he is faced with hurtful words, and cruel looks. Sometimes we all do cruel actions that hurt people without even realizing it. If you were a fan of the book Wonder this is a story you should definitely read! They are similar in some aspects of the book. This is perfect for a light reading. I finished this book in 1 day because I didn’t want to put it down!Ugly is such an inspiring and heartwarming book. I love how everything in the story actually happened in the author’s (Robert Hoge's) life. You will learn a lot from it such as how we automatically judge people and how we should stop that. I…
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Added Jan 18, 2021
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I highly recommend the book Supergifted. It is the continuation of the story Ungifted. It follows Noah’s dream of coming to a normal school from his gifted school. He tries to fit in, and fails badly. Donovan finds himself in some trouble (as usual). All of a sudden Donovan is caught up in something he really doesn’t want to be with. So Noah steps in and takes Donovan’s place. This is a really funny, and entertaining book! If you haven’t read Ungifted I recommend reading it before you read Supergifted. I enjoyed how the characters really compliment each other, and how it makes a perfect story line. Gordon Korman has made many wonderful books this being one of them!I highly recommend the book Supergifted. It is the continuation of the story Ungifted. It follows Noah’s dream of coming to a normal school from his gifted school. He tries to fit in, and fails badly. Donovan finds himself in some trouble (as…
Added Jan 18, 2021
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Lea Dives In is a heartwarming story. We follow the story of Lea who is going on vacation to Brazil! Her grandma recently passed away, and it is a really hard time for Lea. During her trip she is going to be able to meet her older brother who went to college. She hasn’t seen him in a very long time, and is super excited to meet him. When she finally meets him she realizes things are different. Lea is also scared of swimming which she desperately tries to overcome with the help of her grandma’s adventure journal. While she has so much on her plate, something scary happens on the trip. Lea’s family is in danger. Read the book to find out what happens next! I enjoyed how real this story is, and how lots of people are facing so many of the same issues today. Her trip ends with lifelong memories + adventures she now has.Lea Dives In is a heartwarming story. We follow the story of Lea who is going on vacation to Brazil! Her grandma recently passed away, and it is a really hard time for Lea. During her trip she is going to be able to meet her older brother who went…
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