Greetings! We are joined by our special guests, Jonah and Titus, as we discuss Andrew Clements’ classic from 1998, Frindle. Prankster Nick Allen meets his match in the formidable Mrs. Granger. This timeless novel helps readers discover people are not always what they seem. “Here he was in fifth grade, near the end of his … More Frindle – Episode 244
“There was a boy called Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it.” Join the gang as we dive into The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis. Our one word summaries tell the tale: Adventure, Temptation, Transformation, and Humility. We join Prince Caspian’s search for the 7 lost lords of Narnia. Kate … More The Voyage of the Dawn Treader – Episode 239
Kate and Sheila are joined by Jonah as they recap Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. Their one word choices were Kind, Protect, and Brave. The beginning is grim. A tragic accident leaves Jeffery Magee an orphan at the age of three. He is sent to live with a divided family, his aunt and uncle do … More Maniac Magee – Episode 229
Chuck Black’s allegory addresses a number of issues/themes such as letting go of the past, forgiveness, fear, healing, etc. as it transports readers to the Middle Ages. The battle of good vs evil is a classic one. It is still fought every day as Christians strive to be in the world but not of the … More Episode 218 – Sir Kendrick and the Castle Bel Lione
Greetings Readers! Kate and Sheila recap the impactful middle grade novel, Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech.. We meet 13 year old Sal who is traveling with her grandparents to Idaho to see her mother who left the family months ago. During the trip, Sal tells them the story of her friend Phoebe Winterbottom who … More Episode 199 – Walk Two Moons
Welcome friends! Today Kate, Sheila, and the boys dive into a classic from 1943, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The narrator as a child drew two pictures that received heavy criticism from adults. So instead of becoming an artist he became a pilot. His plane crashed as he was flying over the Sierra … More The Little Prince – Episode 194
“Are you brave enough to wade into the great river of life?” Join us as we dive into a book about family, friends, and love served with a hearty dose of laughter on the side. Kate DiCamillo outdid herself with her 2024 book, Ferris! It has something for everyone from an outlaw sister to a … More Episode 192 – Ferris
Join us with our special guests as we discuss the delightful classic by Roald Dahl, The BFG. “Meanings is not important,” said the BFG. “I cannot be right all the time. Quite often I is left instead of right.” Sophie is the youngest but she is also the linchpin in solving the giant problem. Sometimes … More The BFG – Episode 190
Join Kate and company as the boys discuss “Way of the Warrior Kid” by Jocko Willink, a decorated retired Navy SEAL, whose motto is, “You can do anything if you do the work.” Readers meet Marc, a 5th grader who can’t swim, can’t do pull-ups, and doesn’t even know his multiplication facts. He has a … More Episode 189-Way of the Warrior Kid
Do you and your kids enjoy WW 2 books? If so, you are in luck! Join us as we discuss The Bicycle Spy by Yona Zekdus McDonough with our special guest! The opening line draws the reader in…“A gust of wind cut across Marcel’s face as he cycled furiously down the street.” Twelve year old … More The Bicycle Spy – Episode 176
