Ranked #1
”The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum
”The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum
It’s time to pull back the curtain and learn about the book that inspired one of the most beloved films of all time. Peo... Read more
11 May 2023
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1hr 22mins
Ranked #2
”Holes” by Louis Sachar
”Holes” by Louis Sachar
In this episode, we celebrate one of the most iconic children's books of the last 25 years. Louis Sachar’s Holes is equa... Read more
13 Mar 2023
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1hr 6mins
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Ranked #3
”A Series of Unfortunate Events” Part 6: Books 12-13 by Lemony Snicket
”A Series of Unfortunate Events” Part 6: Books 12-13 by Lemony Snicket
In the words of Phoebe Bridgers, “the end is here!” After a brief hiatus, our final episode on Lemony Snicket’s A Series... Read more
5 Dec 2022
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1hr 21mins
Ranked #4
”Because of Winn-Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo
”Because of Winn-Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo’s debut novel about a lovable stray dog quickly became a contemporary classic. Listen to learn more about... Read more
17 Jun 2022
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1hr 13mins
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Ranked #5
”A Series of Unfortunate Events” Part 5: Books 10-11 by Lemony Snicket
”A Series of Unfortunate Events” Part 5: Books 10-11 by Lemony Snicket
In our penultimate episode about the Baudelaire orphans, we follow the children to the Mortmain Mountains (The Slippery ... Read more
25 Apr 2022
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1hr 16mins
Ranked #6
”A Series of Unfortunate Events” Part 4: Books 8-9 by Lemony Snicket
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The Baudelaires are back, and thanks to fake news from The Daily Punctilio, they are now fugitives. Luckily, they are ab... Read more
22 Feb 2022
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1hr 22mins
Ranked #7
”Little House on the Prairie” by Laura Ingalls Wilder
”Little House on the Prairie” by Laura Ingalls Wilder
In one of our most ambitious episodes to date, we tackle the (wo)man, the myth, the legend: Laura Ingalls Wilder. Wilder... Read more
17 Jan 2022
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1hr 44mins
Ranked #8
”The Birchbark House” by Louise Erdrich
”The Birchbark House” by Louise Erdrich
Louise Erdrich’s first novel for young readers was published in 1999, and it features an Ojibwa family who live near pre... Read more
6 Dec 2021
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1hr 15mins
Ranked #9
”A Series of Unfortunate Events” Part 3: Books 6-7 by Lemony Snicket
”A Series of Unfortunate Events” Part 3: Books 6-7 by Lemony Snicket
Count Olaf and the gang are all back, and this time they’re hanging out in an ersatz elevator (book 6) and a vile villag... Read more
10 Nov 2021
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1hr 21mins
Ranked #10
”Esperanza Rising” by Pam Muñoz Ryan
”Esperanza Rising” by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Pam Muñoz Ryan’s novel of immigration, trauma, and resilience has been beloved by children and teachers since its public... Read more
25 Oct 2021
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1hr 24mins
