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THE JOURNEY OF

CRAZY HORSE

by Joseph M. Marshall III

An unforgettable journey through triumph, tragedy, and tenacity. In The Journey of Crazy Horse,' you'll discover the life of a warrior who fearlessly defended his people's way of life against insurmountable odds. With a blend of historical rigor and storytelling prowess, this compelling narrative brings Crazy Horse's extraordinary spirit to life, painting a vivid portrait of courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to freedom.

THE PICTURE OF

DORIAN GRAY

by Oscar Wilde

In Oscar Wilde's darkly seductive novel, a breathtakingly beautiful young man named Dorian Gray makes a diabolical bargain to preserve his youth forever, watching his hidden portrait bear the grotesque marks of his increasingly depraved soul while he remains eternally young and untouched by the moral consequences of his wickedly indulgent life.

HOW BEAUTIFUL

WE WERE

by Imbolo Mbue

"We should have known the end was near."
In a powerful tale of resistance, the villagers of Kosawa wage a decades-long battle against an American oil company that is destroying their land, poisoning their children, and threatening their very existence, with a fierce young revolutionary named Thula leading the charge against corporate greed and environmental devastation.

FEED


by M.T. Anderson

In M.T. Anderson's razor-sharp dystopian novel "Feed", teenagers navigate a nightmarish future where corporate-controlled brain implants have transformed human consciousness into a relentless stream of advertisements, consumerism, and digital manipulation, revealing how technology can brutally strip away individual thought and humanity.

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Short Stories for English Language Learners
MR. FOX

by Roald Dahl

Get ready for a rollicking adventure! This charming tale follows the wily Mr. Fox as he outsmarts three mean, greedy farmers to provide for his family. With his quick thinking and clever tactics, Mr. Fox proves that brains and teamwork can triumph over brute force. Full of humor, heart, and delightful characters, this story is a celebration of courage and cunning, sure to enchant readers of all ages.



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ANTI-AUTHORITARIAN NOVELS:
various genres that explore themes of authoritarianism, resistance, and individual freedom.

1984
by George Orwell

Brave New World
by Aldous Huxley

Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury

The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret Atwood

Animal Farm
by George Orwell

'We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.'
~Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

It Can't Happen Here
by Sinclair Lewis

The Iron Heel
by Jack London

Little Brother
by Cory Doctorow

Night Soldiers
by Alan Furst

The Plot Against America
by Philip Roth

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