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Is children's literature just for kids? Absolutely not! Hosts Sarah and Chandler rediscover the beauty and importance of good children's literature through discussions of a wide range of stories and tales. And thanks to Chandler's love of music and Sarah's love of food, each episode features a segment on an album and a type of food that would pair well with the book of the week. Please join us as we fall in love all over again with childhood friends and discover literature that reminds us ho ...
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Not Your Average Book Report

Not Your Average Book Report

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Not Your Average Book Report, hosted by Sam and Sarah Scott, is a whimsical podcast exploring children's literature. With a down-to-earth approach (meaning as much laughter as possible), they hope to inspire meaningful conversations for both kids and adults inviting everyone to never lose the childlike joy of reading.
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Join hosts Sam and Sarah on this episode of "Not Your Average Book Report" as they dive into Judy Blume's timeless classic "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Discover how this beloved coming-of-age tale resonates with readers and explore its enduring themes of identity, friendship, and faith. Power Rank These Three from Worst to Least Worst: 1…
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Ah, the sweet nostalgic halls of the Mountain View Inn where you'll find loud dogs, plenty of crumbs and perhaps a MOUSE bbbbbbbbbbddddd-ing by on a motorcycle. We loved this discussion of Beverly Cleary's The Mouse and the Motorcycle and think you will too! Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Got comments or book suggestions? You can n…
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Today we are joined by S.D. Smith, author of the Green Ember series, who tells us about things like writing being a job you do with an apron on, telling stories to your kids and we find a way to talk about Narnia. You can find Sam on the web at sdsmith.com. There you can find info about his newest book: Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key.…
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Ah, being 15 again: being angry all the time, feeling misunderstood and of course girls bursting into tears when you kiss and the evil wizard invading your dreams. Wait what? Yep, things are getting wild for Harry Potter and we're here to discuss as we dive into the fifth book in the Harry Potter series!…
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Today we are joined by our friend Raychel McKelvy! Within minutes, Raychel blows my mind with some of the symbolism in the books and the conversation only gets better from there. Rachel is an actress, a writer as well as an assistant professor of communications at Moody Bible Institute. She also happens to a be a Ravenclaw! Be sure to follow Rayche…
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The worst thing about prison was the dementors! But for Harry Potter, those dementors are now swirling around Hogwarts looking for the murderer Sirius Black who apparently wants nothing more than to murder Harry! Join us as we continue our Summer of Potter with the third book in the series, the Prisoner of Azkaban.…
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It's the Summer of Potter! We're going to read the entire series by September and you should join us! The weather is heating up and so are things at Hogwarts as Harry faces new perils like Dobby trying to save his life, giant snakes and Ernie McMillan's accusations! It's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.…
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It's the Summer of Potter! We're going to read the entire series by September and you should join us! Today we're kicking it off with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's (or Philosopher's) Stone! Here's the article where Rowling discusses where the K. came from. Here's Rowling's diagram for Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince.…
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The 2013 Newberry Award winning The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate is a precious story about a gorilla named Ivan who lives in a shopping mall with his friends Bob the stray dog and Stella the elephant. Join us as we discuss this fun book and themes like belonging, caring for animals and more.…
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The Giver falls more in the young adult category and deals with some heavier themes which young ears may not be ready for. So if you’re listening with youngsters around, we advise discretion. We're diving into the classic The Giver by Lois Lowry. Did you know this 1993 classic was the #11 most challenged book (a challenge is an atte…
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It's our first episode! Today we're reading the 1952 classic Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White Show Notes: Here's the full C.S. Lewis quote Sam references: “No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally (and often far more) worth reading at the age of fifty – except, of course, books of information. The only imaginative works w…
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Aaannnndddd they're back! Sarah and Chandler have been on a bit of a lengthy summer break, but fall is here and they're back into a routine. This week, they are discussion Trenton Lee Stewart's thrilling and charming story The Mysterious Benedict Society. Notes: Music Album: Codes and Keys -- Death Cab for Cutie Food: Sloppy Joes and hot chocolate!…
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Sarah and Chandler discuss Lois Lowry's The Giver. What does it mean to be truly human? This is the question twined throughout Lowry’s 1993 book. This dystopian fiction was well ahead of its time in this genre, and definitely falls into the teen literature category. It deals heavily with themes of the human condition, pain, and free will, to name a…
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This week on Once Upon a Podcast, Sarah and Chandler discuss Katherine Paterson's heart-wrenching story Bridge to Terabithia. Bridge to Terabithia was published in 1977, and won the Newbury Medal the following year. The book famously tackles the subject of a child who dies suddenly and tragically. Recipe Buttery Shortbread Cookies: https://bit.ly/2…
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Today on Once Upon a Podcast, Sarah and Chandler discuss E.B. White's classic tale Charlotte's Web. Elwyn Brooks White was the master behind three children’s books, many books for adults, and grammar guide we still use today among many other accomplishments. White loved the country, and he had a farm in North Brooklin, Maine. It is here that his mo…
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Today on OUAP, Sarah and Chandler debate the correct order in which to read C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia. They focus most of their discussion on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (the first book published, but second in the Narnia chronology). Show Notes Recipe Victoria Sponge: https://bbc.in/2DiLsoJ Music Album The Chronicles of Narni…
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Today on OUAP, Sarah and Chandler discuss Norton Juster's The Phantom Tollbooth. Show Notes: Recipe Alphabet Cookies: https://bit.ly/1njJ4nD Music Albums/Songs Give Up - The Postal Service (Such Great Heights) Brand New Colony Sleeping In (“don’t wake me, I plan on sleeping in”) Intro/Outro Music Dee-Yan-Kee: https://bit.ly/2IGkVaY…
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“Guess what?” Ramona Quimby asked one Friday evening when her Aunt Beatrice dropped by to show off her new ski clothes and stay for supper. Ramona’s mother, father, and big sister Beezus, whose real name was Beatrice, paid no attention and went on eating. Picky-picky, the cat, meowed through the basement door, asking to share the meal. Phil Gonzale…
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The tabby kitten hooked his white paws over the edge of the box marked, Kittens 25¢ or Best Offer. The girl with the stringy hair and sunburned arms picked him up and set him down in the midst of his wiggling, crawling, mewing brothers and sisters. Phil Gonzales and John McCoy with Shannon Campe Sponsors Incomparable Memberships!: Sign up, help sup…
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