Monthly Archives: July 2023

by | July 31, 2023 · 12:01 pm

Episode 223 – Anastasia Krupnik

Anastasia Krupnik by Lois Lowry

For this Flashback Summer episode, the Bellwether Friends Anna & Alene joined Renata to discuss Anastasia Krupnik by Lois Lowry. Sadly, Kait had to miss this one because she was busy shopping for her new poetry outfit, which would make Anastasia green with envy. Listen to this episode while you update the list of “loves” and “hates” in your notebook!

Kait’s Poetry Outfit:

Kait posing dramatically with her poetry outfit: a black dress, red beret, red cape, and sunglasses Kait's stack of poetry books Kait wearing her poetry outfit and contemplating poetry Kait totally lost in poetry

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: “Four Questions with Lois Lowry, Newbery Award-Winning Children’s Author” by Molly Parr

“Why Anastasia Krupnik Was Ahead of Her Time” by Grace Lapointe

Bellwether Friends #65 – Fastest and Furiousest

Coming up next: Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison.

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Readers Advisory: Episode 223 – Anastasia Krupnik

Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Anastasia Krupnik by Lois Lowry. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!

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by | July 17, 2023 · 12:01 pm

Episode 222 – Trixie Belden

Trixie Belden #1: The Secret of the Mansion by Julie Campbell

 

Were you looking for sound medical advice to treat snakebites and rabies? Well, we do not recommend consulting Trixie Belden #1: The Secret of the Mansion by Julie Campbell for first aid training. However, we had a great time talking to returning guest Carrie about this Flashback Summer mystery novel.

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: The Trixie Belden Series

WikiHow: How to Treat a Snake Bite

WikiHow: How to Spot Rabies in a Dog

Coming up next: Anastasia Krupnik by Lois Lowry.

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Readers Advisory: Episode 222 – Trixie Belden

Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Trixie Belden #1: The Secret of the Mansion by Julie Campbell. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!

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by | July 3, 2023 · 12:01 pm

Episode 221 – Help! I’m Trapped In My Teacher’s Body

Help! I'm Trapped in My Teacher's Body by Todd Strasser

 

Help! We’re trapped in the bodies of millennial podcasters! Andrew and Craig from the Overdue podcast joined us to discuss the classic switcheroo tale Help! I’m Trapped In My Teacher’s Body by Todd Strasser. Listen to this episode while your coworker makes you breakfast!

Readers advisory: Here.

Footnotes: A Taste of Spongey: Help! I’m Trapped in the First Day of School

Overdue #590 – Super Mario Bros movie adaptation

Coming up next: The Secret of the Mansion (Trixie Belden #1) by Julie Campbell.

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Readers Advisory: Episode 221 – Help! I’m Trapped In My Teacher’s Body

Here’s what we suggest instead of/in addition to reading Help! I’m Trapped In My Teacher’s Body by Todd Strasser. Listen to the podcast to hear us talk about some of these titles in more depth!

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