LUMEN

WonderWorks

1984

Anthology series aimed at children and families. Many of the episodes were based on popular children's and young adult novels.

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  1. 1

    Booker

    1984-10-01

    Young Booker T. Washington dreams of learning how to read despite a law against it.

  2. 2

    How to be Perfect in Just Three Days

    1984-10-08

    A klutzy teen takes a crash course in how to be a perfect person.

  3. 3

    Who Has Seen the Wind (1/2)

    1984-10-15

    A 10-year-old boy in rural Saskatchewan must come to terms with his father's death and the adult world during the Depression.

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    Who Has Seen the Wind (2/2) / Boys and Girls

    1984-10-22

    1. A 10-year-old boy in rural Saskatchewan must come to terms with his father's death and the adult world during the Depression. (Conclusion). 2. A girl growing up on a fox farm in rural Canada must deal with the gender roles she is expected to conform to.

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    The Boy who Loved Trolls

    1984-10-29

    12-year-old Paul searches for a troll to prove fairy tales are real.

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    The House of Dies Drier (1/2)

    1984-11-05

    A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist.

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    The House of Dies Drear (2/2)

    1984-11-12

    A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist. (Conclusion)

  8. 8

    The Hoboken Chicken Emergency

    1984-11-19

    The mayor of Hoboken courageously deals with a runaway 266-pound chicken named Henrietta.

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    Islands

    1984-11-26

    The parents of a tough 14-year-old send her to one of their friends, who lives a reclusive life on a remote island.

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    All Summer in a Day / Danny's Egg

    1984-12-03

    1. An Earth girl tries to prepare children on a dark planet for the return of sunshine. 2. An Australian boy rescues and goes to great lengths to care for an emu egg.

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    The Box of Delights (1/3)

    1984-12-10

    Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. Parts 1 & 2 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.

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    The Box of Delights (2/3)

    1984-12-17

    Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. (Continuation) Parts 3 & 4 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.

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    The Box of Delights (3/3)

    1984-12-24

    Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. (Conclusion) Parts 5 & 6 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.

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    Hide and Seek

    1985-01-07

    A computer whiz writes a program to help a friend with her homework.

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    And the Children Shall Lead

    1985-01-14

    A young Black girl in a quiet Mississippi town in 1965 becomes involved in the Civil Rights Movement.

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    Jen's Place

    1985-01-21

    A 14-year-old enlists the services of a child-advocacy lawyer when she learns her parents have divided her life in their separation agreement.

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    Run, Rebecca, Run!

    1985-01-28

    A girl befriends the illegal immigrant holding her captive on a deserted island.

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    Bridge to Terabithia

    1985-02-04

    Two 11-year-olds create a magical kingdom where they share their hopes and dreams.

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    Words by Heart (1/2)

    1985-02-11

    A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites.

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    Words by Heart (2/2)

    1985-02-18

    A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites. (Conclusion)

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