Movie List for Summer Reading 2007

“Reading Takes You Everywhere”

“The Pagemaster”—Tuesday, June 5^th 6:00 p.m. A fantasy movie which sends a young boy into the pages of the world’s greatest stories.  Seeking refuge from a storm, timid Richard Tyler enters an empty library only to be swept away into the magical animated world of the Pagemaster.  It’s a timeless place of wonder and discovery where legendary characters from literary classics come alive. Richard meets the infamous “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” and comes face to face with the mighty “Moby Dick”, the treacherous pirates on “Treasure Island” and a giant fire-breathing dragon. Rated G      75 Min.

“An American Tail: Fievel Goes West”—Tuesday, June 12^th 6:00 p.m. Fievel joins forces with famed lawdog Wylie Burp to thwart a plot to transform unsuspecting settlers into mouseburgers!  Filled with humor, adventure and action, this heartwarming tale is fun for the entire family.  Rated G   76 Min.

“The Adventures of Brer Rabbit”— Tuesday June 19^th 6:00 p.m. Get ready for all the laughs, adventure and hip-hopping good times in this all-new imaginative and modern retelling of Uncle Remus’ best-loved tales.  Everyone will delight in the escapades of the most mischievous and clever Brer Rabbit as he gleefully outwits Brer Fox, Brer Bear and a whole cast of other critters!   Rated G   72 Min.

“The Trumpet of the Swan”— Tuesday June 26^th 6:00 p.m. Triplets are born to proud Trumpeter Swan parents bursting with joy.  All seems perfect until they discover that their only son, Louie, can’t speak!  And without a voice, Louie can’t compete against his loudmouth rival Boyd for the affections of his true love, Serena.  But with help from a boy at camp and his teacher and with dubious guidance from a big city agent, Louie discovers his own unique talents which will help him find his place in the world.  Rated G   75 Min.

“American Legends”-Tuesday July 3^rd 6:00 p.m. **Double Feature** You’ll meet the doers and dreamers who made America great—including John Henry, the railroad builder who proved the value of believing in oneself.  Journey with giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan, Casey Jones, “The Brave Engineer who never failed to deliver the mail…no matter how difficult the route!  Rated  G  58 Min.

***Double Feature***

“Frog and Toad are Friends”—Also Tuesday July 3^rd 6:00p.m. Follow the fun-filled adventures of patient Frog and stubborn Toad in delightful digital video. Rated G 28 Min.

“Born Free”—Tuesday July 10^th 6:00 p.m. This wondrous true adventure from the best-selling novel about a woman who raised a lioness and eventually set her free is beautifully photographed on the vast, golden savannas of central Africa.  BORN FREE is a story of courage and love, nature and human nature, and a relationship unlike any other ever filmed.  Rated PG    95 Min