Annie

By Lexi Ryals

An orphan's life changes when a mayoral candidate adopts her for his campaign.

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144 pages

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Annie, a spirited foster child, dreams of escaping her harsh life with Miss Hannigan. Her world shifts when Will Stacks, a wealthy mayoral candidate, adopts her to boost his campaign. As Annie's optimism begins to melt Stacks' heart, will their unlikely bond change both their lives forever? Discover the heartwarming journey of hope and transformation in this modern retelling.

From the publisher

A Broadway classic is back on the big screen December 19, 2014!Relive all of your favorite Annie moments in this movie novel featuring eight-pages of color photos. Annie is a foster kid who’s had a hard knock life ever since her parents left her as a baby. She doesn’t think she’ll ever escape her mean foster mom, Miss Hannigan, but everything’s about to change. Wanting to improve his image ahead of the election campaign, New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks takes Annie in. Stacks soon discovers that Annie’s sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook just might be the thing he needs in his life. This modern retelling stars some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Jamie Foxx (Will Stacks), Cameron Diaz (Miss Hannigan), Rose Byrne (Grace Farrell), and Academy Award nominated Quvenzhané Wallis (Annie). Director/Producer/Screenwriter Will Gluck has teamed up with producers James Lassiter, Will Smith &amp; Jada Pinkett Smith, Shawn “JAY Z” Carter, Laurence “Jay” Brown, and Tyran “Ty Ty” Smith in this heart-warming Columbia Pictures film.

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