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Episode 48 – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Teen girl magically transported to a surreal land.  Killing the first person she meets she teams up with three strangers to kill again. – Rick Polito The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a book you think you know, but only slightly.  Dorothy a teen girl in turn... Read More The post The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – Episode 48 appeared first on Reading Radio.

Episode 47 – Legend of Sleepy Hollow In a sentence: Skinny dude with a funny name gets chased by a headless horseman and dies. Or runs away—unclear. The end. S —Shmoop.com Recommended Age: 15 for readability.  The content is clean but the archaic language would be difficult for younger readers.   Our Scores: Your Scores:... Read More The post Legend of Sleepy Hollow- Episode 47 appeared first on Reading Radio.

Episode 46 – Percy Jackson Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. With the help of a satyr and a daughter of Athena, Percy must journey across the United States to catch a thief who has stolen the original weapon of mass destruction — Zeus' master bolt. Along the way,... Read More The post Percy Jackson Rick Riordan- Episode 46 appeared first on Reading Radio.

Episode 45 – Dodger By Terry Pratchett Summary from the Guardian: Dodger is a tosher who scavenges in the sewers and earns a living selling what he finds. All the poverty stricken people on the streets know him as a friend in times of need. But when he rescues a girl from a beating his... Read More The post Dodger Terry Pratchett – Episode 45 appeared first on Reading Radio.

Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury Fahrenheit 451 tells of a future where books have been banned and entertainment is designed to dull the senses of the masses.  A fireman named Montag goes from burning books to discover what has been lost by his society.  He must make a choice of what he will do with his... Read More The post Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury – Episode 44 appeared first on Reading Radio.

Episode 43 – The Inheritance Games In the Inheritance Games we learn that Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no... Read More The post The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Episode 43 appeared first on Reading Radio.

Episode 42 – The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy One Thursday lunchtime the Earth is unexpectedly demolished to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. For Arthur Dent, who has only just had his house demolished that morning, this seems already to be more than he can cope with. Sadly, however, the weekend has only... Read More The post The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy- Episode 42 appeared first on Reading Radio.

Episode 41 – The Similars When six clones join Emmaline's prestigious boarding school, she must confront the heartbreak of seeing her dead best friend's face each day in class. The Similars are all anyone can talk about at the elite Darkwood Academy. Who are these six clones? What are the odds that all of them... Read More The post The Similars by Rebecca Hanover – Episode 41 appeared first on Reading Radio.

Dracula – Episode 40 Dracula represents our 4th year and our 40th show!  It has been wonderful to read and grow with all of you please continue to share us with your friends and form your own Reading Radio book clubs across the country. Dracula is the classic gothic tale that made the vampire so famous. ... Read More The post Dracula by Bram Stoker – Episode 40 appeared first on Reading Radio.

Episode 39 – Dune by Frank Herbert Here is the novel that will be forever considered a triumph of the imagination. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Muad'Dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family... Read More The post Dune by Frank Herbert – Episode 39 appeared first on Reading Radio.

Episode 38 – Shadow and Bone The Shadow Fold, a swathe of impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters that feast on human flesh, is slowly destroying the once-great nation of Ravka. Alina, a pale, lonely orphan, discovers a unique power that thrusts her into the lavish world of the kingdom's magical elite—the Grisha. Could she be the key to... Read More The post Shadow and Bone Leigh Bardugo- Episode 38 appeared first on Reading Radio.

This show didn't get nearly the love we thought it should.  If you didn't read running out of time with us then please check it out, and give Margaret Peterson Haddix some love! The post Running out of Time (before season 4) appeared first on Reading Radio.

Season 3 has come to an end, but if you are looking for a great little classic book, you can't go wrong with The Secret Garden.  We read the book this past season, both of us for the first time. It is a coming-of-age story with a touch of magic set at the turn of... Read More The post Back to the Secret Garden appeared first on Reading Radio.

Episode 37 – Rich Dad Poor Dad Written in 1997 but updated for the newer times Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, is a book that teaches valuable lessons about money in ways that are easier to understand than your standard finance book.  Though this book is not intended for children at age 15... Read More The post Rich Dad Poor Dad – Episode 37 appeared first on Reading Radio.

Episode 37 – The Knife of Never Letting Go The Knife of Never Letting Go is a science fiction book set in on a planet where every man’s thoughts are broadcasted out loud for anyone to hear, and it is impossible for secrets to be kept.  Young Todd Hewitt finds a place where there is... Read More The post The Knife of Never Letting Go – Episode 37 appeared first on Reading Radio.

To Kill a Mocking Bird – Episode 36 To Kill a Mockingbird is the 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by the American author Harper Lee. It was published in 1960. Told by the six-year-old Jean Louise Finch, known as Scout, the story takes place during three years (1933–35) of the Great Depression in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, the seat of Maycomb County. Nicknamed Scout, she lives with her older brother Jeremy, nicknamed Jem, and their widowed father Atticus, a middle-aged lawyer.  It is the story of Scout, her brother, Jem, and their small town.  The story revolves largely around Addicus’ defense of Tom Robins, an African-American, for the alleged rape of Mayella Ewell.  But the story is also full of small-town stories and wonderful characters. Recommended Age: Due to some of the racially charged topics and language of this book we suggest 14-15 to start this book. Our Scores: Your Scores: Click below to vote! You can get the book at amazon and tip us a few pennies in the process. Our Next book is Looking for more books like To Kill a Mockingbird? check out or other Shows: Penderwicks Secret Garden Of Mice and Men The post To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee – Episode 36 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 34 – Cadre Kids The Cadre Kids is an adventure book where homeschooled ghost hunting teenage twins Jake and Rosa are forced into the daunting world of public school. Where they must face the challenges that come along with it. Join in their adventures as they are thrust into a new world with new challenges. Recommended Age: 11-12   Our Scores: Your Scores: Amazon Link – Will need to link this To Kill A Mocking Bird  Looking for more books like Cadre Kids check out or other Shows: Running Out Of Time – Margaret Peterson Haddix – Episode 14 Penderwicks The Asgardian Exchange The post Cadre Kids – Episode 34 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 33 – Of Mice and Men Of Mice and Men is a novila written by  John Steinbeck. The  story follows George and Lennie two displaces ranch workers who are continuisly on the move. To find a place to work during the great deprestion. Recommended Age: 13 and up   Our Scores: Your Scores: Our next book is Cadre Kids Looking for more books like Of Mice and Men check out or other Shows: Animal Farm  The Indian in the Cupboard  The post Of Mice and Men – Episode 33 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 32 – Keeper of the Lost Cities This book follows the adventures of a 12-year girl named Sophie Foster who has the strange ability to read minds. Everything changes when a strange boy claims that he is an elf and that she is as well. He takes her to a world where she can finally belong. Recommended Age: 8-101   Our Scores: Your Scores: Our next book is Of Mice and Men. Looking for more books like Keeper of the Lost Cities check out or other Shows: The School for Good and Evil  Percy Jackson, The Lightning Thief. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child  The post Keeper of the Lost Cities – Episode 32 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett – Episode 31 The Secret Garden is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published in book form in 1911, after serialization in The American Magazine (November 1910 – August 1911). Set in England, it is one of Burnett’s most popular novels and seen as a classic of English children’s literature. The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox a sickly brat born to privilege as a British citizen in colonialized India and her transformation after her parents die in a plague.  Mary is sent to live with her uncle at Misselthwaite Manor on the Yorkshire Moors.  There she discovers that life is more than being waited on hand and foot as she begins to be changed by the Moor and the people she meets there, especially her equally bratty cousin Colin. Recommended Age: While the Secret Garden does not have much in the way of questionable content, Mary does have some very racist ideas about the natives of India and expresses them as a young lady would in 1911.  These topics could be offensive to some and should be addressed accordingly.  Additionally, the language, especially the Yorkshire may be harder for some readers to follow. Read... The post The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett – 31 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 27 – The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks On Omri’s ninth birthday he gets a medicine cupboard from his older brother as well as a small plastic Indian toy from his best friend. That night he puts the toy in the cupboard and finds that it comes to life. Omri then finds out how much trouble such a small toy can cause and how someone can love a toy they didnt’ even like to begin with. The Indian in the Cupboard is a children’s novel by the British writer Lynne Reid Banks. It was published in 1980. Jason read this book in elementary school and remembered it fondly it was also recommended by our Facebook group.  If you want to help suggest what books we read join us there an vote. Recommended Age: 9 and up. There is mild violence and stressful situations.  Cartoonish racially charged language. Our Scores: Your Scores: Get Indian in the Cupboard on Amazon if you haven’t read it already. Our book for November will be The Secret Garden Get it and read it before the show releases. Looking for more books like The Indian in the Cupboard check out our other Shows:... The post The Indian in the Cupboard – Episode 27 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 26 – The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a prequel to the series Hunger Games it adds a wonderful layer to the story. This is also a great stand-alone book. It walks through the story of the tenth hunger games including how various things came to be in the later books. It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute. The odds are against him. He’s been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined — every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute . .... The post The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes- Episode 26 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

We are currently in our off-season but would like to invite you to listen to our show or the classic Animal Farm by George Orwell. This one was a fun one to read together especially when we studied the historical context. The show notes for the original are all here. The post Back to Animal Farm appeared first on Reading-Radio.

The Asgardian Exchange by Mark Bryan – Episode 25 This book is about A girl who finds out that she is a “Favored” which means that she will gain the powers of one of the Norse gods. For centuries there have only been 50 but for the first time, there are 51 find out what chaos ensues in this amazing book by Mark Bryan   Ragnarok. A thousand years ago, the Nine Realms burned and the gods were driven to the brink of annihilation. To save themselves, a deal was struck with the Fates of Asgard: every hundred years, their powerful magick and unique gifts would be removed and gifted to others so that the worlds could live on. They are they Favoured. Their journey begins. Join us. – From the Author’s site  Recommended Age: 7-12 Our Scores: Your Scores: Get the book on Amazon Our next book is The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes the Hunger Games Prequel. So go grab it and read along with us, this book is amazing. Looking for more books like The Asgardian Exchange? Check out or other Shows: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (One of our first shows, don’t judge) Artemis Fowl... The post The Asgardian Exchange – Episode 25 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Bonus Episode 3 – Outsiders Book vs Movie In this podcast, we talk about the differences between the book an movie. Along with some fun facts and who we think would make a good cast is there was a remake.   The next book is The Asgardian Exchange  Looking for more episodes like Outsiders Book vs Movie check out or other Shows: Hunger Games Book VS Movie Bonus Episode: Wrinkle In Time Book Vs Movie   The post  Bonus Episode 3 – Outsiders Book vs Movie appeared first on Reading-Radio.

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton – Episode 24 The Outsiders is a coming-of-age novel by S. E. Hinton, first published in 1967.  The book takes place over about two weeks in the life of a 14-year-old boy. The novel tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. The book shows how his views of the world and his enemies grow over the course of the book. Can Ponyboy overcome the struggles of the wrong side of the tracks and really “Stay Gold?” You will have to read it to find out. Recommended Age: 13+ For drug and alcohol references and sexual suggestions. Our Scores for The Outsiders: This may be the highest scoring book we’ve done that wasn’t written by C.S. Lewis.  Totally understand now why this book is a classic.  In such a short time Hinton makes you love the characters and draws a range of emotions out of you. Your Scores: Buy the book from Amazon and support us: Our Next book: The Asgardian Exchange by Mark E. Bryan If you loved The Outsiders check out these shows: Fever 1793 Lord... The post The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton- Episode 24 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 23 – Stolen Girl Nadia keeps getting flashes of memories of Nazis that make no sense. She has to put them back together to figure out her past as she tries to navigate her new life. Recommended Age: 8-12 Our Scores: Your Scores: Buy our next book here: Looking for more books like Stolen Girl? Check out or other shows: Fever 1793  lord of the flies     The post Stolen Girl – Episode 23 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 24 – Lord of the Flies This book is about a group of boys that are marooned on an island because of a plane crash. These boys are between the ages of 6 and 12 and must try to survive. Recommended Age: 12 and up. Our Scores: Your Scores: Amazon Link – Lord of the flies Our next book is Stolen Girl by Marsha Skrypuch  Looking for more books like Lord of the flies check out our other Shows: The Girl Who Owned A City  Episode 7 Hachet The post Lord of the Flies by William Golding – Episode 24 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 23 – Game Changer This book is about a girl named K.T Sutton who is a softball obsessed 8th grader.  She is knocked out during a game and wakes up in a world where and sports and academics have switched places in the lives of students.  Classes are all athletics and sports are all acidemic competitions. The “Jocks” are called “Spocks” and KT doesn’t fit in at all.  Being a star athlete is much like being an academic “nerd”. Our Scores: Your Scores: Buy the book on Amazon Lord Of The Flies Looking for more books like Game Changer check out or other Shows: Artemis Fowl  100 Cupboards  The post Game Changer By Margaret Peterson Haddix – Episode 23 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 22 George Orwell- Animal Farm The book tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal, free, and happy. Recommended Age: 8-99   Our Scores: Your Scores: Amazon Link Our Next Book Game Changer check out or other Shows: Hunger Games  The Maze Runner The post Animal Farm George Orwell – Episode 22 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 21 -Fever 1793 Laurie Halse Recommended Age: 8-11 This is a historical fiction book is about the yellow plague epidemic of 1793.  It is the story of a girl named Mattie Cook who lives in Philadelphia and helps her mother in their coffee house. When people in their town start falling ill to a mysterious disease everyone has there own ideas of what is causing it. Overall it is a good book there is nothing graphic nor is there any foul language. It was a good read it took about 6 or so hours to listen to it on audio I would recommend this to others. Our Scores: Your Scores:   Our next book is: Animal farm Looking for more books like Fever 1793 check out or other Shows: Running out of Time Haddix Interview The post Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse – Episode 21 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 20 – Etiquette and Espionage Etiquette and Espionage is the first book of the Finishing School series by Gail Carriger.  It is the story of Sophronia a fourteen-year-old girl who does not fit into the expected mold of a young lady of her class.  When she is sent to finishing school she realizes it is more than just a traditional education that is in store for her. Recommended Age: Reading Aloud 8+ Reading Alone 12+ Our Scores: Your Scores: What did you think of the book? Get the book here: Amazon Link Fever 1793 Looking for more books like Etiquette and Espionage check out or other Shows: Artemis Fowl The Girl Who Owned a City The post Etiquette and Espionage – Gail Carriger – Episode 20 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 19 Artemis Fowl This book is about a young boy named Artemis Fowl a young criminal mastermind. Who ends up finding a secret fairy society. Has he bitten off more than he can chew? Recommended Age: 8-12 Our Scores: Your Scores: Amazon Link – Will need to link this The next book is Etiquette and Espionage Looking for more books like Artemis Fowl check out or other Shows: Maze Runner Episode 8 Wrinkle In Time  Episode 4 Hunger Games Episode 6   Music credits District Four Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ The post Artemis Fowl – Eoin Colfer – Episode 19 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 18 – 100 Cupboards This book is about two kids named Henry and Henrietta who discover cupboards to other lands. It starts out when Henry goes to live with his aunt and uncle, because his parents go missing. Then in his attic room he discovers portals to other realms. To find out what happens after that you might just have to read the book. Recommended Age: 9-12   Our Scores: . Your Scores: Amazon Link. Looking for more books like 100 Cupboards? Check out or other Shows: Maze Runner Wrinkle In Time The Hunger Games   Credits: Music: District Four Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ The post 100 Cupboards – N.D. Wilson – Episode 18 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 17 – The Giver by Lois Lowry This book is about a kid named Jonas in a strange future world. The day when all the kids get their job Jonas is skipped and given a special job in the community and we learn what it means to be human. Recommended Age: 8 to 99   Our Scores: Your Scores: Amazon Link. for the Giver Our next book is 100 Cupboards by ND Wilson Looking for more books like The Giver check out or other Shows: Maze Runner Wrinkle In Time The Hunger Games   Credits: District Four Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ The post The Giver by Lois Lowry – Episode 17 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 16 – The Hobbit This month’s book is the Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien. It is a book about a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins who just wants to be left alone, when some homeless dwarfs come along and they take him on the adventure of his life. This book is a bit harder than some of our other book because of some of the language used and it was harder to get invested in. But other than that it was a good book I hope you in joy. And if you like this book you should also check out The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S Lewis. Recommended Age: 12-13 on your own or being read aloud Our Scores: Your Scores: Buy The Hobbit on Amazon! Our Next Book! The Giver by Lois Lowery   Looking for more books like The Hobbit? Check out or other Shows: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe Wrinkle in Time   Music Credits “District Four” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   The post The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolken appeared first on Reading-Radio.

We were lucky enough to get an interview with Margaret Peterson Haddix about her book Running Out of Time it was quite a fun experience. It was also very interesting to hear her side of thing including where the inspiration for the book came from. We talked about our latest review book Running of time.  Asking about certain character inspiration and plot points we were curious about.  We also talked about how her career began and her advice for potential authors.  You can hear our discuss her book Running Out Of Time. Credits: “District Four” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   The post Margaret Peterson Haddix Interview appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 15 – The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe – CS Lewis The Lion, the witch, and the wardrobe is the FIRST(at least the first published) of the Chronicle of Narnia.  It is the story of four siblings sent to live in the country during the WWII bombing of London.  In this strange house they found a wardrobe which is a door to the magical world of Narnia where the children go to have wonderful adventures. This book has been a favorite in our family for many years, we read it and/or watch the movie every December. Recommended Age: 5+ for read aloud 10+ to read alone The older language in this book can make it hard for younger readers on their own, unless you go vocabulary lessons ahead of time. Our Scores: Your Scores: If you want to read the book you can get it here…Amazon Link. Our next book will be The Hobbit By JRR Tolkien you can get it here. Looking for more books like The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe check out or other Shows: Penderwicks Wrinkle in Time Or see them all in our Podcast Archive   Tell us what you thought of... The post The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe – CS Lewis – Episode 15 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 14 – Running out Of Time Running out of Time was written in 1996 by Margaret Peterson Haddix.  It is about a Jesse, a girl who is living a perfectly normal life in the village of Clifton except for the fact that she thinks that it is 1849. As disaster strikes and an epidemic plagues the children of Clifton Jesse becomes the last hope as she must go and face the trials of the modern world to find medicine and save her world. But there are forces out to stop her, how will she survive? Recommended Age: 8-10 Our Scores: Your Scores: Amazon link for Running out of Time Our next book is The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. Looking for more books like Running Out Of Time check out our other Shows: Maze runner Wrinkle In Time The Hunger Games The post Running Out Of Time – Margaret Peterson Haddix – Episode 14 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 13 – City of Ember   City of Ember is about two kids Lina and Doon who live in an underground city where the supplies are running low and their only power is wavering. With the power going out more often and for longer periods at a time people are starting to worry. So when Lina thinks that she has found a way out she is ecstatic. But unfortunately no one believes her. Find out what happens by reading the book. Recommended Age: 8 and up.   Our Scores: Your Scores: Amazon Link. next book If you like City of Ember check out some of our newer shows: Fever 1793 Artemis Fowl The post City of Ember – Jeanne DuPrau – Episode 13 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 12 – The Penderwicks:A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy The Penderwicks is a children’s novel by Jeanne Birdsall, published by Knopf in 2005. It won the annual U.S. National Book Award for Young People’s Literature The book about a family of a Father and four sisters as they take their vacation on the estate called Arendel. There they meet a boy named Jeffery, the gardener, two rabbits and a not so nice man named Dexter.  The girls have to solve a lot of problems along the way. Recommended Age: The content of this book is for all ages although to read it on your own we recommend a 5th grade reading level Our Scores: Your Scores: Amazon Link for The Penderwicks Our Next book is City of Ember Looking for more books like The Penderwicks check out or other Shows: Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers Episode 11 Oddity – Sarah Cannon   The post Penderwicks – Jeanne Birdsall – Episode 12 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 11 – Mary Poppins Mary Poppins is a beloved classic children’s book published in 1934 by P.L. Travers.  The book tells the story of the Banks family, specifically Jane and Michael, as they are cared for by the mysterious Nanny Mary Poppins.  They are taken on a whirlwind of adventures until the wind changes and she leaves just as she came blown along by the wind. Recommended Age: We would say that for content this is and has been a book for all ages.  Although reading it may be difficult for younger American children as it is full of British language that may be difficult.  For a read out loud book it is perfect for all ages. Our Scores: Your Scores: Our Next Book If you enjoyed this show check out some of our others Ender’s Game Wrinkle In Time Hachet The post Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers Episode 11 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 10 – Oddity Ada Roundtree is your average eleven year old training for survival among aliens, zombie rabbits and the other mysteries of Oddity New Mexico.  She and her friends but fight for survival as they rise up against the dangers of their town.  Although those dangers may not be what they suspect. Recommended Age: Any age for content. Our Scores: Reader Scores: Get Oddity from Amazon. Next Month’s book: Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers   Looking for more books like Oddity check out or other Shows: Maze Runner Wrinkle In Time The Hunger Games The post Oddity – Sarah Cannon – Episode 10 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 9 – Ender’s Game Ender’s Game is a classic sci-fi book by Orson Scott Card.  It tells the story of Ender Wiggin a 6 year old boy who is part of a government program to develop the greatest military leaders possible.  The Earth is in dire need of these leaders after having been attacked by an alien race known as the Buggers. The book won the Nebula Award for best novel in 1985,and the Hugo Award for best novel in 1986.  It is listed on the US Marine Corps Professional Reading list. Recommended Age: 13 for language and violence. Our Scores: Your Scores: If you still haven’t read Ender’s Game what are you waiting for? You can get it Here. Our next book will be Oddity by Sarah Cannon Looking for more books like Ender check out or other Shows: Maze Runner Wrinkle In Time The Hunger Games The post Ender’s Game – Orson Scott Card – Episode 9 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Bonus Episode 2 – Hunger Games – Book V. Movies With Alora out of town we had to pull forward a bonus episode we recorded a few months ago.  We will be publishing Ender’s game mid July so stay tuned.  Our family rule is to read the book and then watch the movie.  We then compare and compain.  Welcome to our world.  In this show we cover the book v. movie points of the first Hunger games movie and the remaining books in the series, you have been warned. Get the movies here There is still time to read Ender’s Game for the next podcast.     The post Bonus Episode 2 – Hunger Games – Book V. Movies appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 8 – Maze Runner Maze Runner is the first book in a young adult sci-fi serie, by James Dashner.  It is based in a dystopian future where a group of teen-agers are placed in the middle of an experiment called the Maze.  They are forced to survive on their wits and the strength of their relationships alone until the day Thomas arrives and and everything begins to change. Both parents and kids at Common Sense Media give the book a 12+ age. It has scenes of combat with strange creatures. Made up sci-fi bad language. (They have made up their own bad words)     Get the book on Amazon and help pay for the show. Our next book will be the classic Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card See all of our other books in our bookstore…     The post Maze Runner Episode 8 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 7 Hatchet This month’s book is Hatchet written by Gary Paulsen and is also a Newbery winner . The book is about a boy named Brian who gets stuck in the wilderness with only a hatchet to survive. The book is well written and brings you inside the situation.  I would recommend this book to anyone who likes outdoor books. Some scenes are a little intense. But overall is a great book. Our Scores Get Hatchet in whatever form you like from Amazon Our book for next month will be Maze Runner by James Dashner because Alora has an interest in children being in dangerous situations.   The post Episode 7 Hachet appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 6 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The Hunger Game is a middle grade novel set in a dystopian future where children called tributes are forced to take part in the Hunger Games where they battle to the death as a punishment for their various districts rebelling against the capital.  These districts represent various areas of North America and their various industries which are intentionally starved by the Capital.  Katniss, our main character, tries desperately to survive while holding on to her humanity. As parents we debated if the Hunger Games was appropriate for Alora based on both violence and romantic content.  We decided to allow it but please do you own research as some of the content is graphic.       Our Scores   Visitor Rank If you haven’t read the Hunger Games yet, head over to amazon and buy it and join our conversation over at our Private FB group… Next Book Hatchet By Gary Paulsen selected by our Private FB Group.  Go grab it and be ready for May! To see what is other books we have done, head over to our Bookstore.   Website contains amazon affiliate links. The post Hunger Games Episode 6 appeared first on Reading-Radio.

We just saw the Wrinkle in Time movie and wanted to do a bonus episode about it.  We love to talk about the book vs the Movie in our home and we invite you to do the same. There were some great things about this movie and some things we have concerns about and didn’t like.  Check out the show and see what we both thought. The post Bonus Episode: Wrinkle In Time Book Vs Movie appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 5 – The School for Good and Evil The New York Times bestselling School for Good and Evil series is an epic journey behind the scenes of a dazzling new fairy tail world.  This story tell the beginning of the story of Sophie, Agatha, and everyone at school. “With her glass slippers and devotion to good deeds, Sophie knows she’ll earn top marks at the School for Good and join the ranks of past students like Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Snow White. Meanwhile, Agatha, with her shapeless black frocks and wicked black cat, seems a natural fit for the villains in the School for Evil.” – Harper Collins  This book has come great conversation topics like: Are your actions or your heart are more important? What does it mean to be a friend? When it is OK to judge a person by their appearance? What does it mean to be good and evil? Is it  important to have the right goals in life? What does love and “true” love really mean? Scores Alora Score – 3.5 This one starts slow but the second one is much better – Alora Jason Score – 3 Over all it was enjoyable, it as great for our family... The post The School for Good and Evil appeared first on Reading-Radio.

Episode 4 – A Wrinkle in Time A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L’Engle, is a classic children’s sci-fi story about Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and Calvin O’keefe as the take a journey across the universe to rescue Mr. Murry, Meg and Charles Wallace’s father from the grip of the evil IT with the help of three mysterious women known as Mrs. Which, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Whatsit. A Wrinkle in Time was first published in 1962 and is the winner of many awards.     Scoring Amazon link Or next book is The School for Good and Evil, buy it here… Let us know what you think below.  We would love to have some feedback on how we can make the podcast better.   Mic on loan from Simple Church   This post contains affiliate links that pay Reading-radio.com for purchases made through those links. The post Wrinkle In Time – Episode 4 appeared first on Reading-Radio.