Book Power for Kids!

*This episode is intended for Teens and older* Our unnamed narrator is drawn to a remote corner of the Catskills known as Tempest Mountain to investigate the rumor-shadowed Martense manor. What he finds will leave him a gibbering mess...The Lurking Fear by H P Lovecraft reviewed by Chaska, age 18. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com .  Our web...

An interview with Gordon Korman, author of over 100 books! He is promoting his new book Snoop, available from Scholastic Inc. This was a bit of a dream interview for us, he is beloved by 3 generations of the Power Family. An interview with Gordon Korman by Chaska – age 17, Leilani – age 16, and Mirabel – age 12. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail...

In this episode of the Great British Book Off Prue and Paul have to make some POWERful choices. Who will win the Crystal Bookmark and who will go out of print? The BPFK Podcast by Chaska, Lani, and Mira reviewed by Paul and Prue (Ageless) For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com .  Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebo...

Here is a quick book review and update from Czechia by Chaska Power, age 17 Be sure to stick around for the translation and commentary by Queeny! Music by Gregor Quendel from Pixabay

Tragedy strikes the Baudelaire family and a fire burns down the family home, leaving only the children unharmed. Thus begins an unwanted adventure which finds the kids going from home to home, always persued by the scheming Count Olaf and his unblinking eye… A Series of Unfortunate Events book one - The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket reviewed by Mira, age 12. For questions or to suggest a book fo...

We missed the Barbenheimer bandwagon!  Can our rushed effort to catch up ever be Kenough, or are we destined to become Death, destroyer of worlds... Barbenheimer… the book? (reviewed by Mirabel Power, age 11; Leilani Power, age 15; and Chaska Power, age 16) Our Family chorus is Kenough!!! They consist of:Chaska, Leilani, Mira, and Brennen Power;Brian and Vickie Power;Becky, Chloe, Wyatt, and Felic...

Fourteen year old Ronan Boyle is the thinnest member of the Irish police force, the Garda. This makes him perfect for a special mission involving the secretive branch of the Garda that deals with leprechauns and fairies, namely fitting down a narrow hole. So begins Ronan’s career with the Special Unit, and his relationship with those hard-drinking swindlers, the leprechauns.  Ronan Boyle and the B...

Podcasting is haaaard. We’ve been doing this for 7 years, is this really what we want to do with our podcast?  Mid-Life Crisis - experienced by Chaska, Leilani, Mirabel and especially Brennen Power (aged 15, 14, 10, and 44). For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www...

Holly Short is the first female officer of the Lower Elements Police and she is killing it. Tough, smart, and constantly in trouble with her boss, she is ready to handle any challenge the fairy folk can throw at her. But 12 year old criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl is no fairy, and he also has something to prove…Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, reviewed by Leilani age 13. For questions or to suggest a...

Encyclopedia Britannica calls Ulysses: “Stylistically dense and exhilarating, it is generally regarded as a masterpiece and has been the subject of numerous volumes of commentary and analysis.” We’ve thrown that out the window and interpreted it in tap-dance. Enjoy! Ulysses by James Joyce reviewed by Blosom, the tapdancing puppy. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at book...

It’s the day before Fred’s 13 birthday when she sees her mom walk into a giant lantern and disappear! Fred decides to go after her mom and is transported on a spectacular journey to find a mysterious leader called the Rat Queen. Rat Rule 79 by Rivka Galchen reviewed by Mirabel, age 9 For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https:/...

What do you get when you mix Treasure Island with Back to the Future and set it all in the English Channel in the lead up to World War 2? Pirates! Adventure! And lots of swashbuckling fun! Nick of Time by Ted Bell (reviewed by Chaska, age 14)   For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com .   Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on...

We're super excited about Season 6! Our first episode will be Chaska reviewing Nick of Time by Ted Bell, targeted to come out on September 19th (Talk like a Pirate Day!) Next will be Leilani reviewing Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. After that we're all looking forward to Mirabel reviewing Rat Rule 79 by Rivka Galchen. We hope you'll be listening! Bye! For more about our podcast go to: https://bookpo...

Tristan Strong didn’t think his life could get any worse. He was wrong. When Tristan rips a hole into a land of myths and legends, on the trail of a thieving baby doll no less, he has to find the trickster god Anansi and fix the damage he caused. But it’s never simple to catch a trickster…   Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia reviewed by this giant turtle-faced thistle head,...

Sherlock Holmes: The Red-Headed League #AprilFools 2021 reviewed by Lani, age 12, Chaska, age 13 and Mirabel, age 8 Welcome to another April Fools episode of Book Power for Vets! Wait what? Chaska, Lani and Mirabel team up to review a classic mystery, but everything is not as it seems. Can the Power kids solve the mystery of who re-wrote the script? Mad love to our MadLibs contributors: Megan, Jay...

When Archer’s famous grandparents float away on an iceberg, he’s left with nobody to talk to but the stuffed animals in his house. Now it’s up to Archer and his friends to go on an adventure and find his grandma and grandpa! The Doldrums by Nicholas Gannon reviewed by Mirabel, age 8.   For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com .   Our website is htt...

Hippo attacks rarely end well, but for Jason being swallowed by one is a doorway to a new land! Now, rather than being digested, he’s meeting strange new creatures and living his best fantasy life. Beyonders: A World Without Heroes, by Brandon Mull, reviewed by Chaska, age 12/13.   Check out Miss Lynn’s podcast, The Good Words Podcast at https://misslynn.com/good-words-podcast.   We also encourage...

We're back! Chaska is coming soon with Beyonders: A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull. Lani is working on Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. Mirabel has been itching to review The Doldrums by Nicholas Gannon. And we're considering trying to rush out Nick of Time by Ted Bell in time for Talk Like a Pirate Day. Head over to https://bookpowerforkids.com/ for the latest episodes!

A brave knight rescues a fair princess from.. wait, stop reading so fast. I can’t write that quickly!!! An Undone Fairy Tale by Ian Lendler reviewed by (Chaska, Leilani, and Mirabel, ages 12, 11, and 7).   For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com .   Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boo...

Who discovered the first Ichthyosaur? Who invented the technology we use everyday in cell phones? Who calculated the launch window for the first American to orbit the Earth? If you're picturing a man, think again!   Leilani, age 11 and Mirabel, age 7 review Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky.   The other members of our Womens History celebration are: Be Calm on Ahway Island, Girl Tales, Good Wo...

Reincarnated heros, evil entities and really annoying classmates… What’s a girl in Spider-Man pajamas to do?   Aru Shah and the End of Time  by Roshani Chokshi reviewed by Leilani Power, age 11.   Check out Evan and Vanessa’s podcast: Eat Your Spanish at https://www.eatyourspanishpodcast.com/   For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com .   Our websi...

When a magical treehouse transports siblings Jack and Annie to the time of the dinosaurs, they need to work together to solve the mystery of how to get back! Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne, reviewed by Mirabel (age 7). (This is the first book in the awesome Magic Treehouse series.)   For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com .   Our webs...

An assistant pigkeeper, a chatty princess, a cowardly creature and a bard who can’t help but stretch the truth are humanity’s best hope against the evil Horned King! The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander reviewed by Chaska, age 12.   For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com .   Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: ht...

Hello! We hope everyone had a fantastic summer! We are getting geared up for Season 4 and wanted to share what we have in store. Enjoy!

Corduroy by Don Freeman reviewed by Mirabel, age 6.   The entire original sampler is at: https://bookpowerforkids.com/portfolio/kids-listen-summer-sampler/ To hear more from the other awesome podcasts that were featured go to: https://app.kidslisten.org/ or you can check out their websites! http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/ http://storyspectacular.com/ http://www.noodleloafshow.com/ http://www.li...