Peridot is the story of Gabriel, a young male gigolo, working on Skid Row to send money to his mother back home. He forms the most unlikely friendship with Martha, an elderly woman and renowned author.
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High school kid, Thorvald, embarks on an effort to change the name of his school’s sports and academic teams from the “Vikings”, to something less offensive to Norwegians. It’s a love story.
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Aaron Carlson dreams of becoming a great lawyer, and is determined to follow his dream even when his school counselor, his principal, and his family insist it is impossible. Aaron clings to his hope that dreams and determination can trump money and connections.
