Holtzem Family Reads

In this episode, we continue our journey through Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #19: Abe Lincoln at Last! by Mary Pope Osborne. Jack and Annie travel back in time to meet one of history’s most important figures. This story blends history, adventure, and important lessons about leadership. _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________...

In this episode, we explore Dragon Masters #12: Treasure of the Gold Dragon by Tracey West. The Dragon Masters go on a quest to uncover a hidden treasure—but challenges stand in their way. A story full of adventure, teamwork, and powerful dragons. _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the...

Today we dive into A to Z Mysteries: The Goose’s Gold by Ron Roy. When gold goes missing, Dink and his friends must follow the clues to solve the mystery. Can they crack the case before it’s too late? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and...

In this episode, we continue our journey through Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #18: Dogs in the Dead of Night by Mary Pope Osborne. Jack and Annie are ready to find the second special item that will help Teddy and Kathleen reverse the spell put on poor little Penny. Will they be able to find the item needed? Will they get any help from Teddy and Kathleen? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jesus is all grown up now and Peter, Mary, and Hank get to witness him teaching and performing miracles! What will their mission be, what will the Enemy Satan do, and will they. make it home in time? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus...

Baron von Bubbles is getting ready to experience something new and exciting with his best friends....a Sleepover! _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring some of our personal favorite things as a family, and...

In this episode, we explore The Dead Sea Squirrels #9: Jingle Squirrels by Mike Nawrocki. The squirrels are still missing and the Gomez family is back home for Thanksgiving. Dr. Gomez has asked some friends to keep their ears open for any sign of the squirrels. Will they find them in time for Christmas? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ________...

Brooklyn reads Unicorn Diaries #2: Bo and the Dragon-Pup by Rebecca Elliott. Unicorn Bo and friends are learning about dragons in school, but they've never seen one... until now! When a blanket and a pair of glasses go missing, the clues lead to the mysterious dragon caves. Will Bo and the other unicorns find a scary creature, or make a brand-new friend? Find out in this glitter-rific adventur...

In this episode, we explore Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #16: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time by Mary Pope Osborne. Jack and Annie are on another adventure to inspire someone to share their gifts with the world. This time, they're headed to Victorian England where they will assist the one and only Charles Dickens! What will HE need inspiration and help with? How can they convince him to con...

Brooklyn reads Dragon Girls #1: Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon by Maddy Mara. Azmina is the new kid in school and doesn't necessarily feel like she fits in, until she hears a song from the forest, and sings it back. Suddenly she's a dragon! And 2 of the girls from her school are dragons also. What is going on? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Peter, Mary, and Hank are headed to Bethlehem to witness a very important event in history. What will it be? What will the secret message of the scroll be this time, and will they be able to solve it before they get stuck there forever? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We lov...

Sophie and her friends have a special project at school - 'What makes them special'? What special things can frogs, mice, and snakes do? Sophie is not so sure she can do anything special. Will she figure out what makes mice special? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. W...

Today we explore A to Z Mysteries: The Empty Envelope by Ron Roy. Dink has been receiving a series of letters addressed to someone named 'D. Duncan' that don't seem to be from him. Then a mysterious letter shows up with nothing at all in it. Why? Are these really meant for him? Who is the 'Mother' that they are coming from? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to ou...

Today we explore Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #15: Leprechaun in Late Winter by Mary Pope Osborne. Jack and Annie are on another adventure to inspire someone to share their gifts with the world. This time, they're headed to Ireland to help a young girl named Augusta. What does she need help with? How will they inspire her, and what will they need to use their magic for this time? __________...

Bella and Bubs are putting on a 'pet talent show', and as long as they can keep Nuts out of trouble, it should be a great show! _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring some of our personal favorite things as...

Worm hears a cry for help from another dragon across the globe. They must find a new dragon master to help save the rainbow dragon. Who will it be? What will the rainbow dragon's special powers be? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus....

In this episode, we explore The Dead Sea Squirrels #7: Merle of Nazareth by Mike Nawrocki. Merle and Pearl were captured by the man in the suit and sunglasses, and they're being taken far away. Meanwhile, Michael and his Dad are trying to figure out where they could be going, and why someone would take them! Will they be able to find them? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to o...

He is Risen! This Easter, we're reading through a special book that we love taking us through 'The Biggest Story' - the story of Adam and Eve, the fall of mankind, the sending of a snake crusher.....oh you'll find out the rest. HAPPY EASTER! _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for being here! We're the Ho...

Today we explore Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #13: Moonlight on the Magic Flute by Mary Pope Osborne. Another mission from Merlin! But this time, instead of the wand of Dianthus, they get.....a flute? And a fancy party invitation? And worst of all, Jack and Annie get no research book! How will they solve this mission? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Podcast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Sophie and her friend Hattie are on another adventure, but this time to a scary part of the wood. They are in search for some delicious berries that only grow there. But how can they go there when terrible things have happened there before! _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love...

In this episode, we explore Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #12: Eve of the Emperor Penguin by Mary Pope Osborne. Jack and Annie are on their fourth mission to find secrets of happiness for Merlin, but they're running out of time. Teddy and Kathleen have told them that Merlin is about to disappear forever! Can they find the secret in time? What is it? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Su...

Christian's family wants to follow his example and follow him to the Celestial City but they don't know how to do it. Can they handle the difficult journey? Will the King accept them? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hop...

The kids are on another adventure! They are headed back to visit with some of the Israelites in a big moment, when the Phillistines attack! What will they learn from young David? Will they learn how to trust God? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love...

Today we explore Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #10: Monday with a Mad Genius by Mary Pope Osborne. This is mission #2 for Annie and Jack to find the secrets of Happiness to help Merlin. They are headed to Florence, Italy! Who will they spend time with? What will they learn? What will the next secret of happiness be? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we explore A to Z Mysteries: The Deadly Dungeon by Ron Roy. The gang is headed out to visit the friend they made on their first adventure - esteemed mystery writer Wallis Wallace at her castle in Maine! What they didn't know was that her castle MIGHT be haunted by the ghost of the previous owner. Will they unravel the secret? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to...