Roberts, Emma 1991-Overview
Most widely held works by
Emma Roberts
Valentine's Day
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7 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,290 libraries worldwide Follows the intertwining storylines of a diverse group of Los Angelenos as they navigate their way through romance and heartbreak over the course of one Valentine's Day. Couples and singles experience the pinnacles and pitfalls of finding, keeping or ending relationships in a day in the life of love.
Nancy Drew
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 1,288 libraries worldwide 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 that she has given up sleuthing in favor of becoming a "normal" teenager, Nancy tries her best to resist the lure of the age-old mystery of famous actress Dehlia Draycott's death, and living in Dehlia's old mansion full of clues proves too powerful a force for Nancy to resist.
Hotel for dogs
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 1,157 libraries worldwide Foster children Andi and Bruce have been placed with a flaky couple who care more for their aspiring rock careers than their charges. Their mischievous tendencies repeatedly get them into trouble. After a close call with the local pound, the kids end up searching for Friday, their secretly adopted dog, in an abandoned old hotel where they find several other stray dogs seeking shelter. They, along with three other local kids, begin caring for the strays. Bruce is a clever inventor whose innovative gadgets ensure top-notch care and constant entertainment for all the dogs. The police storm the hotel and take all the dogs to the pound. The kids attempt to rescue the dogs and it might just land them in separate group homes. Bernie, their social worker, will have to somehow convince the authorities, and perhaps a loving family, that the children were just doing what was right.
Aquamarine
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8 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 1,123 libraries worldwide Two twelve year old girls are in love with a dilapidated beach club near their home. After a huge storm they check to see how the club held up and discover Aquamarine, a mermaid, in the pool of the club. Aquamarine falls in love with the cute, young boy who runs the food bar and begs the girls to help her set up a date with him. Aquamarine offers to grant them a wish in exchange for help in finding the man of her dreams.
It's kind of a funny story
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4 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 954 libraries worldwide Sometimes what's in your head isn't as crazy as you think ... that's certainly true for Craig, a stressed-out teenager who checks himself into a mental health clinic for some time out. What he finds instead is an unlikely mentor, a potential new romance and an opportunity to begin anew. Charming, witty and smart, it's a coming-of-age story that's kind of a funny story.
Hotel for dogs
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6 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 634 libraries worldwide Foster children Andi and Bruce have been placed with a flaky couple who care more for their aspiring rock careers than their charges. Their mischievous tendencies repeatedly get them into trouble. After a close call with the local pound, the kids end up searching for Friday, their secretly adopted dog, in an abandoned old hotel where they find several other stray dogs seeking shelter. They, along with three other local kids, begin caring for the strays. Bruce is a clever inventor whose innovative gadgets ensure top-notch care and constant entertainment for all the dogs. The police storm the hotel and take all the dogs to the pound. The kids attempt to rescue the dogs and it might just land them in separate group homes. Bernie, their social worker, will have to somehow convince the authorities, and perhaps a loving family, that the children were just doing what was right.
Lymelife
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3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 409 libraries worldwide Scott is 15 and growing up in suburban Long Island. While caught up in his first love, Scott watches the relationships of his parents and neighbors slowly crumble as they try to keep up with the changing times.
Wild child
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 404 libraries worldwide Sixteen-year-old Poppy is an LA teen diva who does what she wants, whenever she wants. But after an over-the-top prank pushes her father one step too far, she finds herself shipped off to the one place where everything will change: a British boarding school. Finding herself in a foreign world of early curfews, stern matrons, and mandatory lacrosse, Poppy realizes that she has finally met her match: a school of British girls who won't tolerate her rebellious ways. Under the watchful eye of the headmistress and surrounded by a new circle of friends, Poppy begins to understand her bad-girl behavior will only go so far. But just because she must grow up into a young lady, doesn't mean that she won't be spending every waking hour shaking up a very proper system.
Twelve
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2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 335 libraries worldwide When you're this filthy rich, it's hard to get clean. White Mike is a young drug dealer straddling the mean streets of Harlem and the party palaces of upper Manhattan. Mike's double life comes crashing down when a highly addictive new drug called 'twelve' hits the streets, unleashing a shocking wave of passion and violence.
The winning season
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2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 329 libraries worldwide A has-been coach is given a shot at redemption when he's asked to run his local high school girls' basketball team. While he leads the girls to victories on the court, he discovers they have a lot to teach him as well.
Nancy Drew
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7 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 276 libraries worldwide 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 that she has given up sleuthing in favor of becoming a "normal" teenager, Nancy tries her best to resist the lure of the age-old mystery of famous actress Dehlia Draycott's death, and living in Dehlia's old mansion full of clues proves too powerful a force for Nancy to resist.
The flight before Christmas
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4 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 210 libraries worldwide Niko is a young reindeer with big dreams to be like his father: a member of Santa's Flying Forces reindeer troupe. With the help of a flying squirrel named Julius and a singing weasel named Wilma, he will embark on a daring and exciting journey to Santa's place where dreams come true if you believe.
Spymate
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5 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 188 libraries worldwide Minkey, the highly trained super spy chimp, must team up with his ex-partner Mike in this high action comedy to rescue Mike's daughter from the clutches of the evil Dr. Farley, who has greedy plans to dominate the world's energy supply.
Scre4m
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4 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 66 libraries worldwide The newest installment in the acclaimed franchise that ushered in a new wave of horror in the 1990s. In Scream 4, Sidney Prescott, now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey and Gale, who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill. Unfortunately, Sidney's appearance also brings about the return of Ghost Face, putting her friends and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger.
Unfabulous and more
by Emma Roberts
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2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 50 libraries worldwide
Wild child
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5 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 29 libraries worldwide A rebellious Malibu princess is shipped off to a strict English boarding school by her father.
It's kind of a funny story C'est comme une drò‚le d'histoire
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Sometimes what's in your head isn't as crazy as you think. That's certainly true for Craig, a stressed-out teenager who checks himself into a mental health clinic for some time out. What he finds instead is an unlikely mentor, a potential new romance, and an opportunity to begin anew. Charming, witty, and smart, it's a coming-of-age story that's kind of a funny story.
James mono Super detective = Spymate
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1 edition published in 2005 in Spanish and held by 4 libraries worldwide Minkey, the highly trained super spy chimp, must team up with his ex-partner Mike in this high action comedy to rescue Mike's daughter from the clutches of the evil Dr. Farley, who has greedy plans to dominate the world's energy supply.
Hotel for dogs Spiderwick chronicles
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Hotel for dogs: "When Andi and Bruce need somewhere to hide their dog, Friday, they transform an abandoned hotel into a place where no stray gets turned away. Loaded with adorable dogs, a team of clever kids and ingenious gadgets, this heartwarming adventure will leave you wondering - who let the dogs in?" --Container.
Hotel for dogs Palace pour chiens
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide Foster children Andi and Bruce have been placed with a flaky couple who care more for their aspiring rock careers than their charges. Their mischievous tendencies repeatedly get them into trouble. After a close call with the local pound, the kids end up searching for Friday, their secretly adopted dog, in an abandoned old hotel where they find several other stray dogs seeking shelter. They, along with three other local kids, begin caring for the strays. Bruce is a clever inventor whose innovative gadgets ensure top-notch care and constant entertainment for all the dogs. The police storm the hotel and take all the dogs to the pound. The kids attempt to rescue the dogs and it might just land them in separate group homes. Bernie, their social worker, will have to somehow convince the authorities, and perhaps a loving family, that the children were just doing what was right. more
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Abandoned buildings African American social workers Animal rescue Authors Best friends Boarding schools Brothers and sisters California--Los Angeles California--Los Angeles--Hollywood Children as inventors Comedy films Coming-of-age films Criminal investigation Depression, Mental Detective and mystery films Dogs Drama Drew, Nancy (Fictitious character) England Fantasy films Fathers and daughters Feature films Feral dogs Fiction films Film adaptations Films Foster children Friendship High school student activities High school students Hotels Interpersonal relations Juvenile works Man-woman relationships Mermaids New York (State)--Long Island New York (State)--New York Nineteen seventies Psychiatric clinics Romantic comedy films Serial murders Small cities Teenage girls Teenagers Teen films United States Valentine's Day Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Wishes Women detectives
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Roberts, Emma 1991-
Roberts, Emma Rose, 1991-
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