#* featuring | james & emmaline.

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@gcminas​ liked for a starter ! ( 2 / 2 )

“you shouldn’t let people talk to you like that.” he murmurs, throwing a soft look in her direction. “or would you rather i roughed them up for you?” it’s added then, almost as a sudden musing; hand smacking against his fist dramatically, playfully. “i can be scary when i want to be.” 

[moonyandsaturn]

Seven

yet another dorlene oneshot based off of my favorite song on folklore <3 its also on my here on my ao3

“Hello.”

Dorcas turned around from her spot to see who might be talking to her. Summer break was coming to a close shortly and she was determined to spend it away from her disastrous family. Family as in her new baby brother who snagged all the attention.

Dorcas truly didn't understand it. Here she was the first born 11 year old daughter. Smart, bright, and beautiful, now being overthrown by a baby who cried at absurd times like three in the morning. So here she was in the nearby forest taking time to herself.

Her family lived in a small community. Her backyard was surrounded by a rain-rusted fence that was basically falling apart. Behind that was an empty and barren land, the most interesting thing she found there was a rolly polly that she gave the wonderful name of George. If you kept walking a little you would come to a small crowd of trees that ran for maybe 4 miles. It's there where a little creek ran. The last time Dorcas visited, there was a rickety swing tied with old rope to a tree branch. If you swung high enough, Dorcas was sure you could swing right across the creek. She thought about it but left the thought behind seeing how it wasn’t her swing.

“Hello? Are you deaf? That's cool, I’ve never met a deaf person before.”

Dorcas finally turned around to see a girl around her age sitting right on that swing. It must be hers, Dorcas thought.

“I’m not deaf.” She started and then continued with curiosity. “Is that your swing?”

“No. Found it here.” The blonde replied. Dorcas could guess that she was a bit shorter than herself. She had shoulder cut dirty blonde hair but not dirty blonde as in a light brown. It was quite literally dirty. Dorcas had to resist the urge to dust the dirt out of her hair. She wore long jean shorts that looked much too big for her body and an even bigger t-shirt that was in a pretty purple color. Her cheeks were splattered with freckles. Actually, her whole body was covered in freckles. Her face was sort of pinkish, it looked like she had been running but somehow it complemented her dark blue eyes that were overlapped in the middle corner. Dorcas’ eyes didn't do that, hers were simply black as was her braided hair.

“Well, why are you sitting on it if it's not yours?”

“Why not? No one else is here to tell on me.” She held her head high. “Are you gonna tell on me?”

“I don't even know you. How would I do that?” Dorcas responded.

The girl jumped off of the swing and walked over. “That's unfortunate, I’m fun to know.” Closer now, Dorcas could hear her lisp caused by braces. She went on. “I’m Marlene.”

“I’m Dorcas.”

“That's a weird name.” Marlene stated plainly.

“It was my grandmum’s name. And Marlene isn't such a pretty name, you know.”

“You’re not very nice, grandmum.” Marlene pouted.

Dorcas wanted to roll her eyes but knew if her mum was here to see her do that she’d get a spanking so instead she changed the subject. “Aren't you actually gonna swing on that.” She pointed to the swing. “You were just sitting on it.”

“No.” Marlene answered plutantly and then her face perked up. “Are you?”

“No.”

They didn't talk for a minute but for some reason Dorcas didn’t feel the need to leave.

“You should.”

“If you're not swinging on it, why should I?”

“Because I’m scared of falling into the water,” Marlene told her. “Are you scared of falling into the water?”

“No.”

“Then go swing on it!”

“... Fine.”

Marlene smiled as if this was her biggest victory ever.

Dorcs held on to the ropes on either side of her body tightly. She bent her neck forward to see how far the creek was from her. She planted her feet behind the swing and pushed herself forward.

“Go higher!” Marlene cheered.

“Shove off, will you?” Dorcas shouted back.

1 foot high.

The swing fell backwards again and Dorcas caught the ground and pushed off, surely kicking some dirt into Marlene's face. Or maybe not because Dorcas couldn't hear a reaction from her.

2 feet high.

At her highest now she was face to face with the little whole in the tree across the creek. She could feel her braids bounce against her back. She leaned her head back and closed her eyes, she could hear the beads at the end of her braids clank together melodiously.

3 feet high.

“Hey!” Dorcas laughed at Marlene’s yelp after getting dirt in her eyes. She went to sit crossed legged next to the swing instead of behind it. Dorcas could feel that she was rising to an altitude that was a little shorter than her own height. She was nearing the edge of the river but wasn't worried about it.

4 feet high.

The sun broke through the leaves of the other trees. Dorcas squeezed her eyes together to block it out. It wasn't all that efficient cause when they were closed she could see the vibrant orange color searing into her eyelids. It was just her and the fading sky now.

5 feet high.

Dorcas could see Marlene resting her cheek and the deep shadows caressing her features and the sun searing its golden sheen onto everything from her dirty hair, the wrinkled purple shirt, and the shorts that were now also covered in dirt from sitting on the bare ground. Dorcas wondered if she looked half as good as she fell back to the ground.

6 feet high.

The cool air was nice but the creek threatened her with its seemingly calm presence. At her peak she was exactly above it. It was shallow with many crooked and jagged rockets on the edges. She could see the sun glittering its surface. The water was so clear that she could see all the little pebbles and coins at the bottom.

7 feet high.

“That's my limit.” Dorcas announced as she was having some trouble stopping the darn swing. It kept going back and forth and she couldnt dig her heels enough to stop it. Marlene jumped up and grabbed one of the ropes to steady and halt it.

Dorcas slowly got up. They didn't say anything to each other at first.

“I probably got to go home.” Marlene said, her head hung as if it was a shameful thing to say.

“That's okay.” Dorcas clearly didn't know what to say. “Where do you live?”

“Clairmont Road.”

“Well, that's much too far!”

“Only a mile or two in that way,” She pointed West.

“I know but it's gonna be dark soon.”

“Yeah but my dads gonna want me home to wash the dishes.” Dorcas could have sworn that Marlene would say he’d want her home for dinner but didn’t dwell on it.

“My mum makes good homemade tomato soup. We got fresh tomatoes in our front yard. Grew them ourselves. You wanna come with me?”

Marlene didn't look at her. “Maybe.”

“Up to you,” Dorcas shrugged, she decided it was about time for her to go home as well and started walking North.

Marlene jogged up to her quickly as if it was a natural reflex. “I’ll walk you there.” She said, “Then I’ll go home.”

“Okay,” Dorcas turned her head and smiled as she got one in return.

It was nine in the evening (the longest her mum has let her stay up) when Marlene left to go back to her home. And that was only after a nice bowl of tomato soup and sweet tea that Dorcas’ dad had gotten at the store that day. Marlene made Dorcas promise not to tell her dad that she stayed with them that evening. Dorcas even went ahead and crossed her heart. Her dad seemed not so great or that's what her mum said when she overheard her talking to her dad about it that next morning.

On September first, Dorcas was loaded onto a train with other 11 year olds to go to her new school. Dad told her that he had saved up for it just for her so she could get the best education out there. Dorcas promised that she’d do her very best. She left crying quietly after a kiss from both parents.

The next summer, Dorcas didn’t meet Marlene again. She was hoping to tell her all the new things she learned at boarding school and how she had turned 12 and according to her teacher that means she's a big kid now. Dorcas wanted to tell her about the weird tube thing she looked through on the school's roof in which she was able to see all the way to the Moon and to Saturn.

Two summers after that Dorcas walked by Clairmont Road on her way to her boarding school friend’s house. She could hear screaming from a large black house. One voice was a gruff one that must have belonged to an adult. She also heard a woman shriek. It gave her goosebumps on her arms. The muffled voice of someone smaller was heard after that. She couldn't tell what they said because of the strong lisp they had. When she heard both the woman and the smaller person scream was when she ran out. She swore that she’d never go past Clairmont Road again. It was clearly haunted.

Her friend from school had an annoying older sister. Though Dorcas couldn't blame her. She’d be annoying if her name was Petunia too. Lily on the other hand offered to help with her summer reading homework. Dorcas also got to meet Lily’s friend, Remus, who was quite nice even though he was quiet. She sort of felt bad for making fun of his name now and constantly calling him Wolf-Wolf.

Right before Christmas break in her fourth year Dorcas had her first kiss. It was quite awkward actually. She had no clue why they were standing in the middle of the hallway while having it at each other's lips. While that wasn’t what she wanted from her (hopefully) first romance, it told her what she needed to know. She clearly liked girls. And not always like a friend. She didn't know whether it was just girls or if it was any gender but she thought that when she finds the perfect person she won't need to worry about any of that.

In her fifth year Remus transferred over and somehow became friends with James’ group. James was the guy that had been pining after Lily since second year. Lily constantly talked about how annoying he is but Mary told her that she caught Lily staring at James while he was at football practice. Mary, Emmaline, Remus, Sirius, Peter, and herself all made a bet about when the two would get together. On the other hand Sirius seemed quite taken with Remus who was completely oblivious. It was hilarious sometimes. Who needs the telly when you have dumbass friends like these, right?

The summer before their seventh year reality hit Dorcas so suddenly. Her childhood would be over so soon. She was going to be 18 in December. Luckily the land, that was now filled with wild weeds, behind her house was a wonderful place to scream at the world. She screamed for her childhood friends. She screamed for her parents who were growing older and her brother who just turned seven years old in July. She screamed for no reason at all because there was a pent up force of want in her that she just couldn't name. Like someone's face that she couldn't recall.

James and Lily were caught in the middle of a fiery snogging session behind the greenhouses after the Christmas break. Dorcas owed Emmaline, Peter, and Mary ten dollars that night. They graduated on the 4th of June of 1978. The picture of them all in their blue gowns fit perfectly in her wallet. Mary insisted on piggy-backing on Dorcas for the picture, Dorcas wasn't so sure Mary would ever grow up. She envied her slightly because of that. Lily was resting her head on James’ shoulder. Peter and Emmaline were making finger guns at the camera with plastic sunglasses on the tips of their noses. Sirius and Remus were sitting in front of them, leaning against each other. Remus finally got the hint (kinda) after Sirius kissed him.

Dorcas smiled at the memory as she walked into her first class at the one university she got into. She took her seat in the back next to a blonde girl with hair cut to her shoulders. She was reading a book called Cheating Your Way Through College For Dummies. Dorcas laughed and the girl looked up and removed her sunglasses that were covering up her freckles.

“You saw this?” Dorcas could see that one of her teeth was missing. She hoped it was because she accidentally hit something and something didn't hit her. She thought it was cute though. Her appearance, not the hitting, of course.

“Um, yeah. Sorry about that.” Dorcas responded.

“Don't be,” she smiled. “This is how I got through high school too.” She held up the book and laughed. “I’m Marlene.” Something gleamed in her dark blue eyes as she said her name.

Dorcas smiled slowly. Perhaps she could recall her face.

“I’m Dorcas.”

[somedayonbroadway]

Woah- Harry Potter AU please?

Okay! So here’s my Harry Potter AU that’s a little more focused on Jack and the boys (a completely different AU from the one featuring the Delanceys)

Harry Potter AU

Characters

Jack Kelly- Harry Potter

Crutchie Morris- Hermione Granger

Racetrack Higgins- Ron Weasley

Katherine Plumber- Ginny Weasley

Warden Snyder- Lord Voldemort

Thaddeus May (OC)- Sirus Black

Todd Kloppman- Dumbledore

Obadiah Wiesel- Snape

Vince- Draco

Oscar Delancey- Crabbe

Morris Delancey- Goyle

Buttons- Dobby

Teddy (Roosevelt, but we’ll call him Teddy)- Hagrid

Smalls- Luna Lovegood

David Jacobs- Neville Longbottom

Miss Medda Larkin- McGonagall

Mike- George Weasley

Ike- Fred Weasley

Albert DaSilva- Percy Weasley

Henry- Charlie Weasley

Darcy- Bill Weasley

Pulitzer- Arthur Weasley

Emmaline Pulitzer (OC)- Molly Weasley

These are all the characters that I have so far, because there’s so many other characters in both of these fandoms it’s hard to commit to having each person in just one place 😂

If you have any suggestions for which other characters should go where, Lemme know!

The Story

Jack Kelly is an orphan. He has been ever since he was a baby.

He grows up in foster homes all over the place, mostly Harlem and Brooklyn until he is settled in Manhattan with an uptight couple and their snotty son want nothing more than to look like saints to the rest of the world. That, and after the systems finds out that the wife is actually Jack’s estranged aunt, he’s stuck there. (Don’t have the Dursleys down yet. Any ideas?)

Jack’s aunt basically disowned her sister after finding out that she was a witch.

Anyways

Jack is stuck there from the age of six and made somewhat of a servant in the household. His room is the broom closet beneath the stairs and he gets locked in at night, only to have his cousin wake him up by jumping up and down on the stairs over and over again.

From a young age, Jack is well aware of the fact that he is different. Odd things have always happened to him. Like magic.

But he never believed in magic. At least, the last time he’d said he had his aunt had slapped him across the face. So he kept quiet about the idea until nearly his eleventh birthday.

He gets a letter. One his uncle won’t let him read.

Upset by this, but unable to argue in fear of being locked back in the closet or starved, Jack lets it go. Until another letter comes.

Letters come everyday at a constant and Jack’s uncle makes a point to throw them away or burn them and never let Jack read it. Not even after a flock of owls come to deliver his hundreds of the same letters.

Eventually, after running them away from home to avoid the letters. and camping out somewhere far away, a mysterious man comes to see Jack on his birthday.

The man, Teddy, is large and odd and Jack is frightened of him at first, before Teddy explains to him what’s going on. Jack is a wizard. And it’s time to start wizard school at Hogwarts.

Ecstatic at the very idea, Jack rushes to go immediately, but is grabbed by his uncle and pulled back, told he is forbidden to go. So Teddy casts a spell on the other man, giving him features of a pig, before taking Jack and leading him away

Teddy tells him about his parents James and Lucille Kelly. He tells him about how Jack himself is a legend in the wizard world and once they make it to diagon alley everyone would immediately recognize Jack because of the lightning bolt scar he’d had on his chin ever since he was little. (Yes it’s on his chin, on the right, i think. Deal with it)

Teddy would get him everything he needs with the money that Jack’s parents left behind (also... do they ever explain how on earth Harry’s parents had so much money. I’m not quite a Harry Potter nerd. Not yet. But... how?)

Jack would get his wand (yes with a Phoenix feather core) he’d get his animal. A snow owl. Hedwig. It’s still Hedwig. She adores Jack.

When it’s time for Jack to finally head off to school, he’s left alone in the train station with his ticket that has station 9 and 3/4 written on it. He can’t find it, and after asking for help, he’s shoved aside only to fall into another boy with a large family in front of him and a mother who immediately tells him to get up and hurry along.

The boy introduces himself as Race and asks Jack where he’s headed. Jack tells him the truth and Race’s face lights up.

Race is the youngest of seven kids. Yes, it’s the Pulitzer family. Yes, Pulitzer is a good guy in this. Yes, Katherine is still older than Race.

Race is just so excited to have met someone his age before getting on the train. He does not want to spend the entire ride with four of his big brothers and his big sister all alone with them trying to frighten him about starting a new school

Race asks his mother if they can show Jack how to get to the train and Emmaline Pulitzer would tell Jack not to worry, that it was Anthony’s first time too. And Race would get mad at her for telling Jack his real name.

Jack and Race would be friends immediately. Even after Mike and Ike ask Jack a whole bunch of questions and do their best to embarrass their little brother.

Jack buys Race and him candy when the cart comes around and Race turns down anything even though it’s so clear that he wants some. Jack recognizes a poor kid as a poor kid himself. So he buys them a bunch of candy.

Eventually, another boy joins them in the train. A Charlie Morris. An intelligent, quick witted know it all who Race immediately clashes with but who Jack takes a liking to.

The three of them are rarely ever apart after that meeting, especially when they all realize that they have all been misfits their entire lives. Jack because he’s an orphan, Race because he’s poor and the youngest of seven kids (six brothers), and Charlie because of his bum leg.

Though Jack is immediately popular at hogwarts, he still has that feeling of not belonging and clings to his two friends all though his journey at this school

The Pulitzer family is know for being the large, poor family who have sent their kids to hogwarts for years. Joseph Pulitzer used to be extremely wealthy and was known for doing whatever needed to be done to keep it that way until he met Emmaline and she eventually told him she was pregnant. He used to be on Snyder’s side, but left for the sake of his family who he loves more than life (he is especially close with his only daughter)

He lost most of his money when Snyder came back around to get revenge on him for leaving and telling others about plans he had or any information that could potentially lead anyone to finding him. When this happened, it was close to the same time Snyder had killed James and Lucille Kelly. Snyder goes after Pulitzer, planning to kill him, threatening Pulitzer’s whole family, including his youngest son who wasn’t even one at the time, that he’d managed to pick up and almost take away.

The very idea of that happening haunts Race to this day

Race used to have nightmares about it, not fully remembering the situation since he was so little, but being told about it by one of his big brothers one day.

Race would run to Pulitzer almost every night after that, complaining and sobbing about a nightmare.

During that encounter, Pulitzer gave Snyder everything he had to protect Race before Emmaline managed to take her baby away from the evil wizard and Race believes he is the reason that his family is now poor

(If that all makes sense)

Charlie is a muggle-born wizard. He was born with one bum leg that he eventually fixes for himself after a lot of studying. But that doesn’t happen until nearly graduation, after several others offer to help. He always refuses. He wants the satisfaction of doing it himself

He has two very loving parents who did their best to spoil him rotten as a child and were so excited to find out that their little boy was magic.

They are so supportive of everything he does and they make a point to tell him how much they love him.

Those are just a couple ideas. Anything you guys would change? Any scenes you wanna see? Any specific characters you wanna hear about? Send me an ask! And for more AUs, check out my list! (PS, I have three asks for The Outsiders 😂 so that ones coming)

[courtofnightmvres]

&&. cauldron above, ( christian bennet ) was just spotted in the fae lands — word has it he’s from ( the spring court ). ( he ) is a(n) ( 34 ) year old ( lesser faerie / commoner ), though physically he appears ( 34 ). it’s been said that ( he ) resembles ( ben barnes ). ( he ) has been said to be ( friendly & loyal ) but also quite ( soft-spoken & introverted ). ( he ) is currently serving as ( a personal bodyguard to sophia wren ).

— ❝ it matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.❞

name: christian james bennet

birthday: june 11th | thirty-four | gemini

scent: vanilla and poppy

current familial / relationship status: the elder brother and sole guardian of emmaline bennet; their parents perished when they were younger, but due to having a respectable standing in the spring court, both christian and his younger sister were able to find work readily available to them. he has been in love with sophia wren for as long as he’s worked for her adoptive father, laurent brodaire, though he sorely doubt she ever truly notices him.

affinity: brown wolf-like features ; earth affinity

appearance: 6′4″ and muscular, both from working as a palace guard at one point and as a personal bodyguard for the brodaire-wren family. christian has a mop of dark brown hair, dark brown eyes, and a full beard he keeps neatly groomed at all times.

wings: large, dark blue butterfly-styled wings that stick out against christian’s darker features. christian is occasionally apprehensive about his wings, and will often keep them glamoured, preferring instead to run around in his wolf form when necessary. 

personality: kind, open-minded, courageous, introverted, loyal, friendly, soft-spoken, resilient, passionate, empathetic

wanted connections: be kind to my smol child

[themissinghippogriff]

I’m Not Okay: Part 2 (Sirius Black)

PART 1

Word Count: 1.3k+

The girl winced, " Well that's never good."

Sirius snorted, " Well I was surprised, to say the least," he set his glass down and smiled at the floor, ", but I wasn't really worried about it at the time, I figured she was just uptight, one of those birds that thought their shit didn't stink,"

His weathered hand turned into a fist as he came back from the memory.

" Oh, how wrong I was...."

It had been a week since (Y/N) had joined the Order. Sirius didn't pay her any attention as she seemed not to care for any of them, that being said he didn't bother flirting.

Lily and Alice, the extroverted girls, had tried to get (Y/N) to join them for dinner or even for a small get together, she turned them down every time.

" Forget it about it, Lil's," sighed Sirius, " She's a total stick in the mud."

Lily looked over at him and put her hands on her hips, " Well maybe her idea of fun is different from ours, Sirius."

Sirius fell back onto the Potter's couch and stretched as a cat would, " Trust me Red," he smirked when hearing her pout at the nickname, " I grew up with people like her, she's got her head too far up her arse to pay attention to us commoners."   Lily couldn't help the smile that graced her rosy lips, " That may be true but we must not make assumptions of people we barely know, she may just need time, that's all."

Sirius rolled her eyes, " Sure." he drawled before standing up and going to grab his jacket, " Listen I gotta go to the corner between Diagon Alley and Knockturn, I think I may be partnered with Frank or Emmaline, I can't remember." he said waving a hand in the air.

" Bye Sirius, and be careful," said Lily while handing him his wand and pecking his cheek. Sirius returned the friendly kiss, " You too Red, tell James that I was the one who ate the last of the chocolate frogs."  he smirked.

There was a crash from upstairs and a door opening and slamming shut, soon a disheveled James appeared at the top of the stairs, " I knew it!"

Sirius barked a laugh before rushing out of the house and apparating away. ~ He arrived in an alley near Borgins and Burke's, he pulled the shrunken hood out of his pocket and with a flick of his wand he was wearing it.

He moved swiftly but slow enough not to cause any suspicion, he knew Knockturn well, as he had come here many times in his youth, unfortunately.

He started toward an abandoned building that overlooked the corner that connected the two alleys, he looked around and made sure no eyes were on him before ducking under the rotting piece of wood.

It smelled horrible, to say the least, he looked around at the crumbling building and attempted to push the smell from his nose, the attempt was futile.

He climbed up the oak steps, wincing every time they creaked or cracked under his weight.

He reached the top and with caution he whispered, " Frank?" 

" So close," drawled a voice from the corner of the small room.

Sirius's eyes widened, " You?"

(Y/N) sent him a blank look, " Me."

Sirius inwardly grimaced, " Though it would be someone else," he huffed, climbing the rest of the way up and shutting the hatch.

 With intelligent eyes (Y/N) frowned slightly, " Yes, sorry to disappoint."

Sirius shook his head, " It's not that, I -,"

" You have a very expressive face, Mr. Black," she interrupted with a smirk.

Sirius just gave her a crooked grin, " I guess you got me all figured out, sweetheart." he said in a teasing tone that dripped with what (Y/N) knew to be sarcasm.

" More than you know," she muttered.

Sirius ignored it and swaggered over to the other window before sitting down, waiting a minute or two before trying to start a conversation, " So, America." he said glancing over at her.

(Y/N)'s lips pursed, " Yes?"

" What was it like?"

She turned toward him and crossed her arms over her chest, " Well there isn't much to tell really, where I lived was quite boring."

Sirius tilted his head, " Understandable, but what about school?"

For a second, and only a second, Sirius thought he saw a glimmer of what could've been pain in her eyes.

" I prefer not to talk about it."

Sirius nodded his head, knowing not to push, " Okay, any boyfriends?"

(Y/N) let a smirk slip onto her features, " If you could call them that." she huffed.

Sirius raised an eyebrow and grinned boyishly, " Them?" he asked wiggling his eyebrows, " I must say I am shocked,"

(Y/N) rolled her eyes before looking down and the smallest of smiles graced her features.

Sirius's grin disappeared and a smile lit up his face, " Y'know, you look better with a smile." he said with a wink.

And just like that it was gone, she didn't look at him, " We should be watching the street." she insisted, turning back around to the window.

(Y/N) didn't look at Sirius for the rest of the night, she didn't say a word, and it annoyed the hell out of him, they were having fun, they were talking, they were getting along! What the hell happened?!

Sirius watched her apparate away once their round was over, and he couldn't help but what was going on in that pretty little head of hers.

 This went on for a week, sitting in silence for hours at a time, doing nothing but watching the streets, or her.

She never looked at him, barely acknowledged his existence. Sirius never tried to start a conversation, (Y/N) was clearly a private person who didn't wish to be bothered, and Sirius was trying his best to respect that.

He liked that he couldn't figure her out, he loved how she was different from the beauties that had caught his eye before, he liked the mystery that came with that pretty face of hers.

The main question, who was she really?

" Hello, (Y/N),"

" Black," she answered, nodding her head toward him.

The Order meeting had just finished, and everyone was clearing out and heading home. 

" Christmas is coming up and I was wondering since we are partners and all, we should get to know each other, and I wanted to know if you would accompany me to Lily and James house for the party their throwing," he said leaning up against the doorframe that led to the living room. 

(Y/N) raised an eyebrow, " Sorry, I have plans." she said, before attempting to push past him, Sirius stopped her.

" Well if that wasn't a lie I don't know what is." he quipped with a shit-eating grin, " You have to come, doll, need to let loose once in a while y’know.”

(Y/N) glared, and he could see she was about to retaliate, but something stopped her, " If I do come, will you quit."

Sirius's grin widened, " Quit what exactly?"

(Y/N) gave him a blank look, " If you stop staring at me while we're patrolling, I'll come." she deadpanned.

Her words slapped him across the face, and from the other side of the living room, they heard someone howl with laughter.

James, who had been eavesdropping on the conversation chortled, “ What the hell, mate?!” 

Sirius grabbed his wand and spun around, " Locomotor Wibbly." he hissed.

All that could be heard on (Y/N)'s part was the sound of James's laughter being cut off and replaced with an indignant shout and the sound of James falling over the coffee table.

Sirius turned back to (Y/N), " You have yourself a deal, but can you blame me?" he flirted.

(Y/N)'s lips pursed, " Eh," she said, before moving past him and to the door.

After she was out of sight, Sirius banged his head against the wall, his pale cheeks flushing pink.

The sound of James's laughter filled the room once more, Sirius turned to see him still on the floor, a smug look on his face.

"  I don't like the way you're staring at me Pad's, don't make me a victim of your wonder eyes as well," he said seriously.

Sirius shot him a dirty look before stomping upstairs, leaving James on the floor.

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Pop Art Painter Jamie Roxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) welcomes filmmakers Christopher A. Micklos and Jay Sapiro, (Directors: The Nursery 2018, Horror) to the Show! ● www.facebook.com/pg/TheNurseryMovie From filmmakers Christopher A. Micklos and Jay Sapiro comes the story of a young woman whose run-of-the-mill Saturday night quickly turns into a confrontation with unspeakable horror! When Ranae, a college student babysits for a family with a tragic history, she finds herself stalked by a sinister presence and haunted by ghosts from her own past. Soon, she and her friends must confront the angry, evil spirit hunting them down one-by-one on a deliberate march towards its ultimate prey. Emmaline Friederichs, Madeline Conway, and Carly Rae James Sauer star in the spookfest of the Summer The Nursery, available on VOD June 5 and on DVD August 7 from Uncork'd Entertainment​.

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By: Miss Jen, Miss Katy, & Miss Melissa

Picture Books 

Barnett, Mac. The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse. ​(Grades K-2)  This clever picture book begins with a mouse that is quickly gobbled up by a wolf. Fortunately his new accomodations AKA the wolf’s stomach include a duck with kitchenware and jam. The duck states “I may have been swallowed but I have no intention of being eaten.” Award winning illustrator Jon Klassen’s artwork add to the charm of this folkloric tale. 

Colleen, Marcie. Love, Triangle.​ ​ (Grades K-2) Square and Circle have been best friends since they were first created. Triangle arrives on the scene and brings new ideas. Both Square and Circle want to be friends with Triangle which causes a split between the two buddies. This common friendship problem is resolved at the end of this geometric story.

 Daywalt, Drew. The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors. ​(Grades K-3) The origins of the classic schoolyard game are explained in hilarious detail. Will Rock, Paper, or Scissors be victorious? Rock is searching for a worthy opponent. Paper leaves the Empire of Mom’s Home Office after conquering the Computer Printer while Scissors defeats Dinosaur-Shaped Chicken Nuggets. Wacky inanimate objects come to life under the expertise of illustrator Adam Rex. Fans of Daywalt’s The Day the Crayons Quit will be equally as charmed by this book. 

Denos, Julia. Windows. ​(PreS-1) In this story, a boy of color dons a read hoodie, leashes his dog and ventures out into the twilight, where the windows are “blinking awake as the lights turn on a neighborhood of paper lanterns”. The reader gets to peer in at the small figures dancing, making dinner or throwing a party and watch as the color of the sky changes. The compositions are rendered in ink, watercolor, letterpress and digital collage. The narrative ends with a story shared and a snuggle. Readers will want to revisit this story over and over. Everyday routine turned to wonder on an evening walk filled with discovery. 

Dykman, Ame. Read the Book, Lemmings!​ (PreS-2) Another delightful collaboration by the team behind Wolfie the Bunny and Horrible Bear! Lemmings don’t jump off cliffs. It says so in the book that Foxy is reading. However, the three lemmings on the boat have not read the book and keep jumping into the water. After trying unsuccessfully to get the lemmings to read the book, Foxy realizes he is going to have to actually teach the lemmings to read before he can stop them. A funny read aloud! Children will love this book at storytime and at home. 

Jory, John and Benji Davies. Come Home Already!​ (PreS-3) The third hysterical picture book about Duck and Bear, unlikely pals. In this book, an excited Duck wants to hang out with Bear but Bear has left to go fishing for a whole week on his own. Bear is relieved to have some time alone. What will Duck do while Bear is gone? How will he survive without his best friend? 

Lamothe, Matt. ​This is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World. ​(Grades K-3) Seven children from Italy, Japan, Uganda, Russia, India, Iran, and Peru describe one day in their lives as they eat, play, and learn. An author’s note, a glossary, a map, and photographs of the families are included at the end of the book. This is an informational picture book that could be used in a social studies unit. 

Shannon, David. Bizzy Mizz Lizzie​. (Grades 1-3)  Lizzie is the busiest, buzziest bee in Hivetown. She longs to impress the Queen by winning a spelling bee contest, but she studies to the point of exhaustion on top of trying to juggle all of her other activities. When she dozes off in the middle of the competition, the only solution is rest. Lizzie finally learns to stop and smell the flowers. A book with a good message and wonderful illustrations will appeal to young readers. 

Tsurumi, Andrea. Accident! ​(PreS-2) When a little armadillo named Lola knocks a jug of red juice all over her family’s white sofa, she flees to the library to hide. But as Lola run through town, she is joined by many others who have also made a mess and want to hide at the library too, avoiding conflict. Fun and colorful illustrations are found throughout the book and children will be drawn to the intricate details. This book teaches that a mistake can happen due to thoughtlessness, carelessness or bad luck and that it is ok to call it an accident but also necessary to “make it better” and “own up to it.” 

Easy Readers 

LaReau, Kara. The Infamous Ratsos are Not Afraid. ​(Grades 1-2) Brothers Louie and Ralphie Ratso plan to clear out an abandoned lot in their neighborhood and create an arcade. The problem is that the house next to the vacant lot might be haunted. ​This is the second book in the series that began with the Geisel Honor Book, The Infamous Ratsos. 

Shea, Bob. Ballet Cat: What’s Your Favorite Favorite? ​(Grades 1-3) Ballet Cat and her cousin Goat are preparing a show for grandma and both want to prove that they are the best. Ballet Cat will come up with a fancy dance routine and Goat will perform tricks at his magic show. Which one will be her FAVORITE favorite? Terrifically fun third entry in this series. 

Snyder, Laurel. Charlie & Mouse & Grumpy. ​ (Grades K-1) This picture book/easy reader hybrid is the sequel to Charlie and Mouse. Charlie and Mouse are brothers who are spending time with their grandfather AKA Grumpy. In four short chapters, the trio discuss what it means to be “medium”, enjoy a special night while the boys’ parents go out, and choose the proper goodnight song. 

Yoon, Salina. That’s My Book! and Other Stories. ​(Grades K-1) Big Duck, Little Duck, and Porcupine are a sweet trio of friends that find the best use for books, plan a talent show, and dress like a pirate. The latest addition to the Duck, Duck, Porcupine series contains three short chapters with bold text in large speech bubbles. 

Juvenile Fiction 

Bartok, Mira. The Wonderling. ​(Grades 4-6) Number 13 is a groundling (half human/half animal) who lives in an orphanage run by Ms. Carbunkle. He is named Arthur by a fellow groundling when he saves her. The pair of new friends escape the “Home” and set off on an adventure full of danger, magic, and mystery. Fans of Erin Hunter’s Warriors series will enjoy this lengthy fantasy novel. 

Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker. The War I Finally Won. ​(Grades 4-6)  Picking up right after 2015’s Newbery Honor book The War That Saved My Life, this very worthy sequel continues the story of Ada, her brother Jamie, and their guardian Susan. Set against the backdrop of World War II (which is felt much more immediately in this novel), Ada struggles to deal with the aftermath of years of abuse by her mother. An emotional, yet rewarding book for fans of the first book or for readers who love excellent historical fiction. 

Broach, Elise. Trouble at School for Marvin & James. ​(Grades 1-2) This is the third book in the Masterpiece Adventures series featuring best friends, James and Marvin. James is a human and Marvin is a small black beetle. James decides to bring Marvin to school so he can experience James’ art class taught by beloved teacher, Mr. Chang. Mr. Change has blue hair and often quotes, “There are no mistakes, only happy accidents.” Marvin enjoys school until a sneeze separates him from James. This book is an excellent choice for new chapter-book readers. 

Clements, Andrew. The Losers Club.​ (Grades 3-6) Alec loves to read -- so much so that it gets him in trouble at school and at home. Even the head of the afterschool program at his school says he can’t just sit around by himself and read; he has to join a club. So Alec comes up with a plan to create his own reading club, which he names The Losers Club to deter other kids from joining. His bright idea backfires when it turns out to be the most popular club at school. There are tons of great books referenced throughout, and there’s a helpful list at the back of the book for bookworms who want to read them all! 

DeStefano, Lauren. The Girl with the Ghost Machine.​ (Grades 4-6) Emmaline Beaumont was 10 years old when her mother died; two years later, her father remains so consumed with grief that it’s almost as if Emmaline has lost both parents. In a desperate attempt to bring his wife back, Monsieur Beaumont tinkers with his “ghost machine” night and day. When Emmaline’s attempt to destroy the machine doesn’t go as planned, she and readers are left wondering if precious memories of loved ones are worth trading for the chance to interact with them one more time. Emmaline’s twin best friends, Oliver and Gully, represent the push and pull between hope and logic that plagues Emmaline and offers her new ways of understanding grief. Readers should be prepared for heaviness and sadness throughout. A story of loss, friendship, and resilience. 

Farrer, Maria. Me and Mister P.​ (Grades 2-5) Arthur is tired of his younger brother Liam’s behavior. He can’t even watch television with volume since it upsets his brother. Arthur decides to run away from home but he meets a friendly polar bear named Mister P. who alters his plans. Mister P. helps Arthur accept his brother’s differences. This quirky story is bibliotherapy for siblings of children with autism as well as a good read for children who like fantastical animal stories. 

Krishnaswami, Uma. Step Up to the Plate, Maria Singh. ​(Grades 3-5) Maria Singh lives with her family in Yuba City, California during WWII. Most of the community members are adha-adha (half and half) with fathers from India and mothers from Mexico. Maria’s teacher forms a softball team which Maria wants to join but she is not sure if her father will let her. Maria and her family struggle against discrimination from kids and adults. 

Middleton, Dana. Open If You Dare. ​(Grades 4-6) For Birdie and her best friends, Ally and Rose, the joy of finishing elementary school is overshadowed by their dread of summer’s end. With Rose unwillingly moving back to England, and Ally and Birdie attending different middle schools, their long, close friendship is coming to an end. In the meantime, Ally deals with problems on and off the pitcher’s mound, while Birdie follows the trail of mystery, and Rose rebels against her parents in a creative, yet destructive way. The story is set in Atlanta with well-drawn individuals from different generations. Tween issues are addressed from first crush to first steps toward independence. A rewarding chapter book. 

Morris, Chad. Mustaches for Maddie.​ (Grades 4-6) Maddie is a 12 year old girl who has a big imagination. When she is diagnosed with a brain tumor, she faces surgery and possible negative outcomes from the operation. She also faces middle school friendships and even jealous classmates with humor and bravery. Maddies loves fake mustaches so her supporters wear them. This book is based on the authors’ daughter and will appeal to readers who liked Wonder by R.J. Palacio. 

Pennypacker, Sara. Waylon! Even More Awesome​. (Grades 2-4) A Clementine series spin off which features another likeable kid. Waylon and Baxter are classmates who have to share a dog who lives in a shelter. The two boys can not be more different. While Waylon loves everything about science and following rules, Baxter is always in trouble and close to being a juvenile delinquent. When their dog, Dumpster Eddy, is going to be thrown out of the shelter he is living in, the boys come up with a plan to save him. A book about friendship, family, perseverance and hard work make this a wonderful book for reluctant readers. 

Schlitz, Laura. Princess Cora and the Crocodile. ​(Grades 1-3) Princess Cora never has a moment to play or relax as her parents, the King and Queen, are constantly training her to be perfect. She writes a desperate letter to her fairy godmother asking for help. A pet crocodile arrives the next day and he impersonates Cora so she can have a day off. Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca’s illustrations add to the humor of this story. 

Swanson, Matthew. ​The Real McCoys. ​(Grades 3-5) Moxie McCoy is a fourth grade detective who faces her biggest challenge yet in this fun chapter book. When someone kidnaps beloved school mascot Eddie the Owl, Moxie is on the case-but she is forced to solve this new mystery on her own since her best friend, and fellow detective, has moved away. Moxie finds clues and points fingers but she needs help to find the owl mascot. Enter Milton, Moxie’s smart little brother. Can the real McCoys solve the crime of the century? 

Wilson, Amy. ​The Lost Frost Girl​. (Grades 4-6) A modern day fairy tale about a girl who discovers that she is Jack Frost’s daughter. Owl is a twelve year old girl with a quirky mom, a dad she has never met, a cool best friend named Mallory and a boy who gives her weird looks at school. When she finds out that Jack Frost is her father, she is determined to meet him and delves into Jack’s wonderful and wild world of winter. She realizes she is part human/part fay and has special powers of her own. A tale of family, friendship and magic and embracing who you are meant to be. 

Zemke, Deborah. The Curse of Einstein’s Pencil. ​(Grades 2-3) This second story about Bea Garcia will appeal to fans of Judy Moody. Bea is initially excited when the smartest girl in school, Judith Einstein asks her to be a partner in the geography contest. Then Bea wonders if the secret to Judith’s intelligence is her pencil. Bea takes Judith’s pencil when it rolls on the floor but the effect on her life and friendship is not what she expected. 

Graphic Novels 

Hale, Shannon and Pham, LeUyen. Real Friends​.​ (Grades 3-6) Shannon Hale, author of the bestselling Princess in Black series, debuts her first graphic novel: a memoir of her childhood friendships from kindergarten through sixth grade. Friends, rivals, and frenemies drift in and out of Shannon’s life, but her mean older sister remains a constant menacing presence. Readers will find much to relate to: neighborhood friends who move away; the dread of finding out that all of your friends have been assigned to another teacher. Hale as an adult narrates the story with a welcome perspective, acknowledging when she herself was a bad friend or seeing the dynamics of a situation more clearly in hindsight. Fans of Raina Telgemeier will love this. 

Jamieson, Victoria. All’s Faire in Middle School​.​ (Grades 4-8) From Victoria Jamieson, who won a Newbery Honor for Roller Girl, comes another middle grade graphic novel. Imogen has been homeschooled her whole life; her world revolves around the local Renaissance Faire where her parents work. But now she’s ready for her biggest challenge: middle school. Imogen’s unconventional background makes it difficult for her to fit in, but is she willing to do what it takes to conform? Recommend to fans of Raina Telgemeier. 

Siegel, Mark. The Sand Warrior. ​ (Grades 3-5) The Five Worlds is a galaxy of five planets filled with different species. Oona Lee teams up with An Tzu, a boy from the poorest slums, and Jax Amboy, a lonely star athlete. They discover that they may be able to light five ancient beacons and save the Five Worlds. Hand this fantasy story to fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender and the Amulet series. 

Biography 

Guglielmo, Amy and Tourville, Jacqueline. Pocket Full of Colors.​ ​(Grades K-4). Mary Blair is remembered today as one of the greatest and most influential Disney animators, but at the time, her use of color was considered “too vivid, too wild.” When her all-male colleagues at Disney reject her ideas, she strikes out on her own, where she finds huge success as an illustrator and set designer following her own vision. Finally, Walt Disney himself asks her to come back; she’s the only one he will trust to design the now-classic ride It’s a Small World. Gorgeous brightly-colored illustrations evoke Blair’s distinctive style. An author’s note is included at the end of the book. 

Meltzer, Brad. I am Sacagawea. ​(Grades 1-3) Sacagawea’s story is the latest addition to the Ordinary People Change the World​ best-selling biography series. Sacagawea was the only Native American to join Lewis and Clark’s expedition. Children will learn about the traits that made Sacagawea a trailblazer and the significant contributions she made to the world. A timeline and photos are included at the back of the book. Christopher Eliopoulos’ illustrations reflect his origins in the comic industry. He recreates lively scenes from Sacagawea’s life. 

Rosenstock, Barb. Vincent Can’t Sleep. ​(Grades K-2) This picture book biography of Vincent Van Gogh explores his life especially his troubles with insomnia. He had trouble sleeping as a child, an adolescent, and as an adult in the hospital. The text is short but lyrical while the illustrations in acrylic, pen, and watercolor reflect the night sky and his iconic work, The Starry Night. An author’s note and sources are included at the end of the book. 

Nonfiction 

Burcaw, Shane. Not So Different. ​(Grades 1-3). Shane was born with a degenerative muscle disease, and he’s never been able to walk. People always seem to ask him the same ten questions, like “How do you eat?” or “Why is your head so big?” Answers to these and more are accompanied by funny photographs. Through Shane’s funny and frank stories--he once broke his expensive motorized wheelchair by using it to lift his brother to dunk a basketball--readers will learn that they’re not so different from him after all. A nice introduction to disability for younger kids. 

Burns, Loree Griffin. Life on Surtsey: Iceland’s Upstart Island​. ​(Grades 4-7) In 1963, an underwater volcano off the coast of Iceland erupted, creating a new island formed from rock and ash. Scientists realized they could use this new island to study how life takes hold in a new environment. What are the first plants to grow on the bare rock? When and how do birds, insects, and other animals arrive? The book follows a team of scientists who return to the island every year to study the changes; full-color photographs document their journey and the changing island landscape. It’s a great introduction to how scientists really work, full of details that kids will love. (On a deserted island, how do you go to the bathroom?) A glossary and bibliography are included at the end of the book. 

Chin, Jason. Grand Canyon.​ (Grades 3-5) Some may think of the Grand Canyon as just a “big hole in the ground,” but through gorgeous and detailed illustrations, Chin reveals the complex ecosystem it hosts and what it tells us about our geological past. As a father and daughter hike through the canyon, the reader learns more about what makes each level of the canyon unique. Die-cuts reveal fossils in the modern-day, and when readers turn the page, they are transported back millions of years, to what the landscape looked like when each fossil was formed. Further scientific information, an author’s note, and sources are included at the end of the book. 

Eggers, Dave. ​Her Right Foot. ​(Grades 3 and up) A beautifully illustrated book about the history of the iconic statue along with humor and interesting trivia during the first part of the book. The second part of the book talks about the statue’s feet and how the back of her right foot is actually lifted as if she is going somewhere. No one ever seems to talk about the fact that the statue of liberty is walking; she is on the move. If the statue of liberty is a symbol of freedom, if the statue of liberty has welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States, then how can she stand still? 

Harris, Chris. I’m Just No Good At Rhyming.​ (Grades 3-8) Fans of Shel Silverstein, Ogden Nash, or Jack Prelutsky will enjoy this volume of humorous poetry for kids. Lane Smith’s hilarious illustrations add to the fun.

Rose, Deborah Lee. Beauty and the Beak. ​(Grades 3-5) An Alaskan bald eagle lost most of her beak after a poacher shot her. She was unable to eat, drink, or preen without her beak. The eagle later named Beauty was sent to the care of biologist Veltkamp at a raptor center in Idaho. Since Beauty’s beak did not regenerate, Veltkamp enlisted the help of a dentist and an engineer. Together they fashioned a beak for Beauty using a 3-D printer. This nonfiction animal rescue story has similaries to stories by the Hatkoffs including Winter’s Tail. 

Roy, Katherine. How To Be An Elephant. ​(Grades 3-6) A stunning look at how a newborn elephant matures into a capable member of the herd. This book emphasizes how an infant elephant learns through her family herd an array of skills that are necessary to keep up; from learning to walk and swim right away, projecting her voice, using her nose to eat and smell and keeping cool with her large ears. Large illustrations of calves with their herd are interspersed with captivating diagrams and smaller images work well together. A carefully researched book and a must have for all elementary school collections.  

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November in the United States is Native American Heritage Month, also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. It celebrates the rich history and diversity of America’s native peoples and educates the public about historical and current challenges they face. Native American Heritage Month was first declared by presidential proclamation in 1990 which urged the United States to learn more about their first nations.

Join the UCF Libraries as we celebrate our favorite Native American authors and books. Click the keep reading link to see the full descriptions of the books.

Fools Crow: a novel by James Welch

In the Two Medicine Territory of Montana, the Lone Eaters, a small band of Blackfeet Indians, are living their immemorial life. The men hunt and mount the occasional horse-taking raid or war party against the enemy Crow. The women tan the hides, sew the beadwork, and raise the children. But the year is 1870, and the whites are moving into their land. Fools Crow, a young warrior and medicine man, has seen the future and knows that the newcomers will punish resistance with swift retribution. First published to broad acclaim in 1986, Fools Crow is James Welch's stunningly evocative portrait of his people's bygone way of life. Suggested by Christina Wray, Subject Librarian

In theFfootsteps of Crazy Horse by Joseph Marshall III Teased for his fair coloring, eleven-year-old Jimmy McClean travels with his maternal grandfather, Nyles High Eagle, to learn about his Lakota heritage while visiting places significant in the life of Crazy Horse, the nineteenth-century Lakota leader and warrior, in a tale that weaves the past with the present. Includes historical note and glossary. Suggested by Sara Duff, Acquisitions & Collections

Lakota Woman by Mary Crow Dog A unique autobiography unparalleled in American Indian literature, and a deeply moving account of a woman's triumphant struggle to survive in a hostile world. This is the powerful autobiography of Mary Brave Bird, who grew up in the misery of a South Dakota reservation. Rebelling against the violence and hopelessness of reservation life, she joined the tribal pride movement in an effort to bring about much-needed changes. Suggested by Sara Duff, Acquisitions & Collections

LaRose by Louise Erdrich North Dakota, late summer, 1999. Landreaux Iron stalks a deer along the edge of the property bordering his own. He shoots with easy confidence -- but when the buck springs away, Landreaux realizes he's hit something else, a blur he saw as he squeezed the trigger. When he staggers closer, he realizes he has killed his neighbor's five-year-old son, Dusty Ravich. The youngest child of his friend and neighbor, Peter Ravich, Dusty was best friends with Landreaux's five-year-old son, LaRose. The two families have always been close, sharing food, clothing, and rides into town; their children played together despite going to different schools; and Landreaux's wife, Emmaline, is half sister to Dusty's mother, Nola. Horrified at what he's done, the recovered alcoholic turns to an Ojibwe tribe tradition -- the sweat lodge -- for guidance, and finds a way forward. Following an ancient means of retribution, he and Emmaline will give LaRose to the grieving Peter and Nola. "Our son will be your son now," they tell them. LaRose is quickly absorbed into his new family. Plagued by thoughts of suicide, Nola dotes on him, keeping her darkness at bay. His fierce, rebellious new "sister," Maggie, welcomes him as a co-conspirator who can ease her volatile mother's terrifying moods. Gradually he's allowed shared visits with his birth family, whose sorrow mirrors the Raviches' own. As the years pass, LaRose becomes the linchpin linking the Irons and the Raviches, and eventually their mutual pain begins to heal. But when a vengeful man with a long-standing grudge against Landreaux begins raising trouble, hurling accusations of a cover-up the day Dusty died, he threatens the tenuous peace that has kept these two fragile families whole. Suggested by Sara Duff, Acquisitions & Collections

Native America: portrait of the peoples by Duane Champagne With energy, range, and a clear detailed vision of Native cultures, issues, and history, Portrait of the Peoples captures the epic story of Native America from a unique and intimate perspective. The powerful discussion is enhanced with nearly 200 photographs and illustrations, many of them from Native sources. Edited by Duane Champagne, director of the UCLA American Indian Studies Center and of Chippewa descent, Native America thoughtfully articulates the values, struggles, triumphs, and spirit of Native communities and features hundreds of biographies of prominent historical figures and current leaders. Seventeen chapters written by experts with a diversity of viewpoints cover current and historical issues surrounding Native history and culture, protest movements, language, religion, health practices, art, literature, and media. Extensive information on Canadian Natives is also provided. Portrait of the Peoples should serve as a standard reference for anyone interested in Native cultures and issues. Suggested by Megan Haught, Research & Information Services/Teaching & Engagement

Night Dancer: mythical piper of the native American southwest by Marcia Vaughan This lyrical poem follows Kokopelli, the god of dance and music, as he travels through the moonlit desert playing his flute and inviting the desert animals to join in his dance. Coyote, Snake, Tortoise, Javelina, Jackrabbit, Tarantula, and the sleeping children of a nearby pueblo accept his invitation, and joyously follow this pied piper of the Rio Grande in his midnight dance. Suggested by Sandy Avila, Subject Librarian

Perma Red by Debra Magpie Earling Perma Red is a love-crossed saga about a young woman coming of age under perilous circumstances, and about the consequences of her often contradictory desires. In this breathtaking tale of the American West, a tragic love story unfolds against a classic clash of cultures.  Suggested by Rosie Flowers, Teaching & Engagement

Seeing with a Native Eye: essays on native American religion by Åke Hultkrantz Articles providing insight into the religion of native North Americans illuminate the Indian world view and Indian patterns of perception, ceremonies, and sensitivity to nature, Suggested by Sandy Avila, Subject Librarian

That Dream Shall Have a Name: native Americans rewriting America by David L. Moore The founding idea of "America" has been based largely on the expected sweeping away of Native Americans to make room for EuroAmericans and their cultures. In this authoritative study, David L. Moore examines the works of five well-known Native American writers and their efforts, since the nation's early days, to redefine an "America" and "American identity" that includes Native Americans. That Dream Shall Have a Name focuses on the writing of Pequot Methodist minister William Apess in the 1830s; on Northern Paiute activist Sarah Winnemucca in the 1880s; on Salish/Me;tis novelist, historian, and activist D'Arcy McNickle in the 1930s; on Laguna poet and novelist Leslie Marmon Silko; and on Spokane poet, novelist, humorist, and filmmaker Sherman Alexie in the latter twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. He shows how Native Americans have tried from the beginning to shape an American narrative closer to its own ideals, one that does not include the death and destruction of their peoples. Suggested by Megan Haught, Research & Information Services/Teaching & Engagement

The Dance Boots by Linda LeGarde Grover In this stirring collection of linked stories, Linda LeGarde Grover portrays an Ojibwe community struggling to follow traditional ways of life in the face of a relentlessly changing world. In the title story an aunt recounts the harsh legacy of Indian boarding schools that tried to break the indigenous culture. In doing so she passes on to her niece the Ojibwe tradition of honoring elders through their stories. In “Refugees Living and Dying in the West End of Duluth,” this same niece comes of age in the 1970s against the backdrop of her forcibly dispersed family. A cycle of boarding schools, alcoholism, and violence haunts these stories even as the characters find beauty and solace in their large extended families. With its attention to the Ojibwe language, customs, and history, this unique collection of riveting stories illuminates the very nature of storytelling. The Dance Boots narrates a century’s evolution of Native Americans making choices and compromises, often dictated by a white majority, as they try to balance survival, tribal traditions, and obligations to future generations. Suggested by Rosie Flowers, Teaching & Engagement

The First North Americans: an archaeological journey by Brian Fagan Presents a history of North American settlement, from the first settlers over 15,000 years ago to the arrival of the Europeans in the fifthteenth century. Suggested by Megan Haught, Research & Information Services/Teaching & Engagement

The Heartsong of Charging Elk: a novel by James Welch Inspired by actual historical fact, James Welch's The Heartsong of Charging Elk tells the story of an Oglala Sioux who travels the extraordinary geographical and cultural distance from tribal life in the Black Hills of South Dakota to existence on the streets of Marseille. As a young boy, Charging Elk witnessed his people's massacre of Custer's Seventh Cavalry at Little Big Horn, followed by years of futile fighting and wandering until the Sioux were finally lured to the Pine Ridge reservation. But he prefers life in the Stronghold, living by his wits and skills in the old way. Ironically, it is Charging Elk's horsemanship and independent air that cause Buffalo Bill to recruit him for his Wild West Show, which travels across "the big water" to create a sensation in the capitals of Europe. Charging Elk and his Sioux companions are living a life touched by fame and marked by previously unthinkable experiences - until he falls ill in Marseille and, through a bureaucratic mix-up, is left behind in a hospital while the show travels on. Scared, disoriented, Charging Elk escapes - only to fall into a series of events, including a love affair with a prostitute and a shocking murder, that will change his life utterly beyond his imagination. Suggested by Rosie Flowers, Teaching & Engagement

The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse by  Louise Erdrich For more than a half century, Father Damien Modeste has served his beloved Native American tribe, the Ojibwe, on the remote reservation of Little No Horse. Now, nearing the end of his life, Father Damien dreads the discovery of his physical identity, for he is a woman who has lived as a man. To further complicate his quiet existence, a troubled colleague comes to the reservation to investigate the life of the perplexing, possibly false saint Sister Leopolda. Father Damien alone knows the strange truth of Leopolda's piety, but these facts are bound up in his own secret. He is faced with the most difficult decision: Should he tell all and risk everything . . . or manufacture a protective history for Leopolda, though he believes her wonder-working is motivated solely by evil? Suggested by Martha Cloutier, Circulation

The Real Rosebud: the triumph of a Lakota woman by Marjorie Weinberg Her great-grandfather was a famed Lakota warrior, her father a buffalo hunter, and Rosebud Yellow Robe hosted a CBS radio show in New York City. From buffalo hunting to the hub of twentieth-century urban life, this book chronicles the momentous changes in the life of a prominent Plains Indian family over three generations. At the center of the story is Rosebud (1907–92), whose personal recollections, family memoirs, letters, and stories form the basis of this book. Suggested by Christina Wray, Subject Librarian

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With My Own Eyes: a Lakota woman tells her people's history by Susan Bordeaux Bettelyoun and Josephine Waggoner With My Own Eyes tells the history of the nineteenth-century Lakotas. Susan Bordeaux Bettelyoun (1857-1945), the daughter of a French-American fur trader and a Brule Lakota woman, was raised near Fort Laramie and experienced firsthand the often devastating changes forced on the Lakotas. As Bettelyoun grew older, she became increasingly dissatisfied with the way Lakota history was being written by non-Natives. With My Own Eyes represents Bettelyoun's attempt to correct misconceptions about Lakota history. Her narrative was recorded during the 1930s by another Lakota historian, Josephine Waggoner. The collaboration of the two women produced a detailed, insightful account of the dispossession of their people. Suggested by Christina Wray, Subject Librarian

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LUCY TAKES OVER

S2;E23 ~ February 23, 1970

Directed by Jay Sandrich ~ Written by William Raynor and Myles Wilder

Synopsis

Lucy finds her great grandmother's diary with an IOU from one of Harry's relatives tucked inside. With interest, Lucy estimates Harry owes her thousands and soon she's taken over his business!

Regular Cast

Lucille Ball (Lucy Carter), Gale Gordon (Harrison Otis Carter), Desi Arnaz Jr. (Craig Carter), Lucie Arnaz (Kim Carter)

Guest Cast

Lyle Talbot (Harry's Lawyer) was a ‘B’ movie actor who made several films for Ed Wood, including what is considered one of the worst films ever made Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959). This is the first of his two appearances on the series. He was previously seen on two episodes of “The Lucy Show.”

Sid Gould (Mover, uncredited) made more than 45 appearances on “The Lucy Show,” and nearly as many on “Here’s Lucy.” Gould (born Sydney Greenfader) was Lucille Ball’s cousin by marriage to Gary Morton.

James J. Casino (Mover, uncredited) was a professional boxer who turned into a screen actor and stunt man. He previously played one of the singing and dancing teamsters in “Lucy Helps Ken Berry” (TLS S6;E21) and will appear in one more episode of “Here's Lucy.”  

Orwin C. Harvey (Mover, uncredited) was an actor and stuntman who played one of the singing and dancing teamsters in “Lucy Helps Ken Berry” (TLS S6;E21). This is one of his six appearances on “Here’s Lucy.” Ron Nyman (Mover, uncredited) was an English-born actor who played a passenger on the S.S. Constitution when Lucy Ricardo sailed to Europe in “Bon Voyage” (ILL S5;E13).  

Alberto Morin (Mover, uncredited) was born in Puerto Rico, and appeared in some of Hollywood’s most cherished films: Gone with the Wind (1939), Casablanca (1943), and Key Largo (1948). He was Carlos, one of Ricky’s “Cuban Pals” (ILL S1;E28) and the Robert DuBois in “The French Revue” (ILL S3;E7). His many background appearances on “The Lucy Show” and “Here’s Lucy” were all uncredited. 

This is the only episode written by William Raynor and Myles Wilder.  From 1953 to 1983, the writing team collaborated on nearly 200 scripts!

In this episode we learn that Harry comes from Sinclairville, New York, and he is the fourth Harrison Otis Carter in his family. Sinclairville is a real-life town in Chautaqua County about 12 miles from Jamestown where Lucille Ball was born. Harry claims his great grandparents had 17 children. 

Fiction enters the narrative when Harry claims his great grandfather was one of the founders of Sinclairville, which was established in 1809 by Major Samuel Sinclear as "Sinclearville".  Even today, the tiny village’s population is barely 700. 

Lucille Ball's real-life grandmother's name Flora Belle Emmaline Hunt, is used as Lucy Carter's great-grandmother's name in this episode. The promissory note is made out to Lucy Carter's great-grandfather Frederick C. Hunt, which was the name of Lucille Ball's grandfather. After the death of her father, Lucille was raised by her grandfather Hunt.

At the start of the episode, Harry is having a phone conversation with the office landlord, Mr. Praskins. Praskins was the surname of Ann Tyrrell's character Vi (above right) on the CBS comedy “Private Secretary” (1953-57) starring Lucille Ball's good friend Ann Sothern. Critics often said that she was the “Ethel” to Ann Sothern’s “Lucy.” There was an “I Love Lucy” / “Private Secretary” cross-over on the first episode of “The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour” in 1957, although only Sothern participated. Tyrrell later played Olive on Desilu’s “The Ann Sothern Show”, one episode of which featured Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo. 

To save $9.40 a month on his rent, Harry appoints Lucy janitor, presenting her with coveralls, a feather duster, a mop, and a bucket! 

LUCY (to Harry): “You make Scrooge sound like Diamond Jim Brady.” 

Comparisons of both Harrison O. Carter and Theodore J. Mooney to Diamond Jim Brady were frequent.  James Buchanan Brady (1856-1917) was a real-life millionaire and philanthropist who was fond of jewels (hence the nickname). Although often the comparison is to cheapskate Jack Benny, here it is to Ebenezer Scrooge, the fictional miser at the center of Charles Dickens' famous novella A Christmas Carol.  

It is revealed that Harry opened the Unique Employment Agency 29 years ago. That would mean it was established in 1941. The name was based on an employment agency seen on “The Lucy Show” (left). 

At the start of scene two, Harry is dictating a letter to a Mr. Rylander. This name has been used by Gale Gordon many times on both “The Lucy Show” and “Here's Lucy.”  

Lyle Talbot gets entrance applause from the studio audience. The un-named attorney gets $50 an hour and (apparently) makes house calls.  

In her new role as President of the Unique Employment Agency, Lucy hangs up on a call from an important client named Charles Druten. Charles van Druten was a character played by Boris Karloff in the 1947 film Lured starring Lucille Ball.  

When the movers try to take away the water cooler, Harry grabs the bottle and - of course – ends up all wet!  It wouldn't be “Here's Lucy” if Harry stayed dry!

When the moving man (Alberto Morin) brings in Lucy’s new modern sculpture, the show gets close to a ‘dirty joke’.

MOVING MAN:  “What do you want me to do with this?” HARRY: (pause) “Oh, don’t tempt me!” 

Before giving his withering response, Gale Gordon pauses just long enough for the viewers to fill in the logical reply - had this not been primetime TV in 1970! 

When Kim says the cobweb-filled attic looks like something out of a Frankenstein movie, Craig jumps out to scare her by pretending to be Bela Lugosi as Dracula.  As Mr. Mooney, Gale Gordon played Dracula in a monster-themed episode of “The Lucy Show.”  In the same episode Lucy's son Jerry dressed up Dracula and Viv's son Sherman as Frankenstein.

The abstract metal statue held by the mover (Alberto Morin) was previously seen in Van Johnson’s office during “Guess Who Owes Lucy $23.50?” (S1;E11). 

This is the first time viewers have visited Lucy’s attic. The attic of the apartment building at 623 East 68th Street was also only seen once; in “The Saxophone” (ILL S2;E2). Coincidentally, it too references Lucy’s hometown and county. 

Similar framed “Home Sweet Home” samplers were seen above Fred and Ethel's bed in “Vacation from Marriage” (ILL S2;E6), as well as on the wall of One Oak Cabin in “First Stop” (ILL S4;E14). 

FAST FORWARD!

Lucy also named her bag lady character in Stone Pillow (1985) Florabelle after her grandmother. In an interview during filming she said about her grandmother 

“She was a pioneer lady, and I just wanted this bag lady I played to be independent and have her own little survival kit, her own way of doing things without begging.”

Flora Belle Orcutt is also used as Lucy Carter’s great-grandmother’s name in "Lucy, the Sheriff” (S6;E18) in 1974. 

Props! When Harry goes to tear up the IOU, Lucy warns him that it will do no good because it's a photostat [copy]. The document Harry is reading, however, is on yellowed parchment paper!  The paper has a small black mark in the same place as the document Lucy pulled out of the diary in the attic in the previous scene. Is Lucy fibbing to Harry? 

I’ve Got a Date! When Harry opens the door of the closet, there is a wall calendar that reads JAN. The year appears to be blacked out, but since the first of the month falls on a Sunday, it is likely from 1967 or (less likely) 1961.  Confusing matters even more, there are students in cap and gown on the calendar, indicating it might be May or June!

Doppelgangers! The framed painting of Harry's great grandfather hanging over the fireplace is actually a ‘doctored’ black and white photo of Gale Gordon that hung over Mr. Mooney's mantle on “The Lucy Show.”  The same photo, now, colorized, was used for a gag on “Lucy Protects Her Job” (S2;E14).  

Sitcom Logic Alert! Out of nowhere, Craig comes to the realization that the interest is compounded annually (although it doesn’t say that in the note itself) and that Harry owes Lucy $138,000. It takes Kim and Craig an entire episode to read further to see that the debt was already paid!  Oh, well! 

Sitcom Logic Alert II!  The premise of redecorating the office with antiques from Lucy’s attic doesn’t make sense since the office is already decorated with antiques!   

The Eyes Have It! Actor Lyle Talbot rarely makes eye contact with Gale Gordon in their scene together. Perhaps he was reading off cue cards?  

Floor Plan! Harry's home and living room are differently configured than in previous episodes. (photo by Brock Weir)

“Lucy Takes Over” rates 3 Paper Hearts out of 5

The fun thing about this episode is watching Lucy take the upper hand. Her display of self-confidence and superiority are a refreshing change of pace and must have been what Lucille Ball the executive was like.  

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