Batteries Not Included: A NovelA wrecking crew is about to destroy a crumbling building that is home to the Rileys and other tenants, but then something happens--something strange, wonderful and out of this world. Ties in to the Steven Spielberg/Universal film coming in December starring Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn. Sure to appeal to Cocoon fans. |
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... eyes were flat . The eyes of a dead fish . He took one menacing step towards Frank , as he had earlier towards Marisa , and then stopped himself . His grin broad- ened slowly . His arms spread slowly , palms out . " Aww . You kill my ...
... eyes were flat . The eyes of a dead fish . He took one menacing step towards Frank , as he had earlier towards Marisa , and then stopped himself . His grin broad- ened slowly . His arms spread slowly , palms out . " Aww . You kill my ...
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... eyes . Frank put his arm around her . " Isn't that what you said to me , Papa ? You just have to accept ? " Frank nodded . He embraced her , and she laid her white head on his shoulder . " Don't question , " she said . " There are some ...
... eyes . Frank put his arm around her . " Isn't that what you said to me , Papa ? You just have to accept ? " Frank nodded . He embraced her , and she laid her white head on his shoulder . " Don't question , " she said . " There are some ...
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... eyes peered through his windshield . He tried to smile . He waved . For a moment the eyes regarded him . Then they were gone - straight up . He clicked on the receiver in the back of the van , send- ing the dish antenna tilting ...
... eyes peered through his windshield . He tried to smile . He waved . For a moment the eyes regarded him . Then they were gone - straight up . He clicked on the receiver in the back of the van , send- ing the dish antenna tilting ...
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