Fifth grader Cordelia talks about some of her favorite novels.
In this episode, Cordelia gives her review of the novel, Coraline by Neil Gaiman. She and her father, the sci-fi writer Waugh Wright, then discuss what she liked about the novel, how it’s different than the movie, and make a few Harry Potter comparisons along the way, as usual.You can purchase the book at Cordelia’s favorite locally-owned book store, The Regulator Bookshop.
In this episode, Cordelia gives her review of the novel, The Princess Bride by William Goldman. She and her father, the sci-fi writer Waugh Wright, then discuss what she liked about the novel, how it's different than the movie, and make a few Harry Potter comparisons along the way, as usual.
Ten-year old Cordelia reviews Rebecca Stead's Newberry Award winning novel, When You Reach Me. She shares her favorite parts, reads a quote or two, and discusses it with her dad, author Waugh Wright
In this episode, rising fifth-grader Cordelia reviews one of her favorite books, Agatha Christie's 1939 classic, And Then There Were None. She discusses the book with her father, Waugh Wright, reads a passage, and throws in a Harry Potter comparison or two.
This episode Cordelia reviews one of her favorite graphic novels, Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson. It tells the story of a girl becoming a fan of roller derby, joining a camp, and negotiating new and old friendships.
Fourth-grader Cordelia reviews Marissa Meyer's Cinder, the first book in her Lunar Chronicles. She gives her thoughts on the book, discusses it with her father, Waugh Wright, and throws in Harry Potter reference or two.
Cordelia reviews Front Desk by Kelly Yang, a middle grade novel about a recent immigrant from China and her family as they run a motel in California.
Cordelia reviews one of her favorite books, Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon.
Fourth grader Cordelia reviews Alan Gratz' Ban This Book and discusses with her dad what she likes about it.