Basketball and poetry? In this episode we discuss The Crossover by Kwame Alexander the award winning poet. If you don't know his work, you are in for a real treat. If you do, what is your favorite book?

For more novels in verse check out:

Jacqueline Woodson's Before the Ever After which explores the impact of football: https://amzn.to/3zzTpnm

May B. by Caroline Starr Rose: https://amzn.to/3maa0uI

The Crossover can be found here: https://amzn.to/4332sL3

The Crossover in graphic novel format: https://amzn.to/3KzZ5nj

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Today's episode introduces our readers to two books exploring the themes of family and friends in two very different ways.

First, The Hidden Dragon is a fantastical adventure of seafarers and landlubbers alike. If you love action, adventure and dragons this may be a fun book to read.

Second, Apple and Rain brings poetry to the table as Apple tries to understand the sudden re-appearance of her Mom who walked out ten years earlier. This book tackles some tough topics as it explores family ties, growing up and friendship.

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The Hidden Dragon from Amazon head here: https://amzn.to/3TzNzeC

Also from Melissa Marr The Hidden Knife: https://amzn.to/3LIwBZH

Apple and Rain can be found here: https://amzn.to/3nhiXSY

*The links above are Amazon affiliate links, we certainly encourage you to support your local bookstore but if you purchase through our link we do get a small percentage of your purchase.

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Calling all dragon fans for an epic fantasy! Join us as we introduce you to Blue, River, Shenli and Wren. We discuss what makes this debut novel so exceptional and why it deserves a spot in your TBR pile.  Similar books we also recommend you check out:

The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson (books 1-4): https://amzn.to/3ZPtjYK

The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell: https://amzn.to/3JFfHtn

Want to grab a box from Owlcrate Jr. filled with dragon goodies galore? Head here https://www.owlcrate.com/products/owlcrate-jr-scales-smoke-box?variant=42301493149871

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Heroes of Havensong: Dragonboy from Amazon head here: https://amzn.to/3LlcMHB

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Step into the caves of the Magisterium as our characters learn how to wield magic in the elements. Come join us as we discuss the first book in an older magical fantasy series that we think our listeners will enjoy. Similar books we also recommend you check out:

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend (books 1-3): https://amzn.to/3yqTDfD Hear our review: https://anchor.fm/carissa-waida/episodes/EP-11-Nevermoor-The-Trials-of-Morrigan-Crow-by-Jessica-Townsend-e1s2p8q/a-a57pjj

The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton: https://amzn.to/3ZuGSwI

Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston: https://amzn.to/41RfudV

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The Iron Trial: Book One of Magisterium from Amazon head here: https://amzn.to/3ZNp7bz

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A floating futuristic theme park? This week we head to Futureland to see what the world of the future might look like and it seems pretty cool. Cam Walker and his family arrive in Atlanta with their theme park; we discuss loyalty and being the new kid in school. While we think this Sci-Fi adventure has a lot in common with last week's episode on A Rover's Story; we also recommend you check out:

The Unforgettable Logan Foster by Shawn Peters: https://amzn.to/3Y97u4T

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To purchase Futureland: Battle for the Park from Amazon head here: https://amzn.to/3EMBTiF

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Today we introduce you to Resilience and Fly as they journey to Mars in this beautifully written story. Emotions abound, yes emotions, even though the characters are mostly robots. At the end we suggest many more books for you to enjoy: 

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown: https://amzn.to/3Z5DVCk  A third book is coming out this year!

The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm: https://amzn.to/3YU1oGy

The School for Whatnots by Margaret Peterson Haddix: https://amzn.to/3ZhzUe1

Cog by Greg van Eekhout: https://amzn.to/3IqWE4x

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To purchase A Rover's Story from Amazon head here: https://amzn.to/3xKNGdb

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Today we are chatting about one of our family's most beloved series: Ranger's Apprentice. I, Carissa, was a late adopter to this series. But the boys have listened to it on repeat for years so naturally I'd heard some of the books. We discuss what we enjoy about the series and why the spin-offs keep us reading each time a new book releases. 

We'd love to hear from you about this series. Do you love it or find it repetitive?

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To purchase The Ranger's Apprentice from Amazon head here: https://amzn.to/3E8XPUG

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Join us as we share The Doomfire Secret with you; the thrilling sequel to The Nightsilver Promise. This book left us on the edge of our seats. We explore the character development and bravery. 

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode. We loved every minute of recording it and reading the book. 

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To purchase The Doomfire Secret from Amazon head here: https://amzn.to/40HfDzM

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We are continuing our winter reads on the snowy tundra of Voyage of the Frostheart. Risk and adventure are the name of this story.

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Come join us as we go Into the Glades on a fantastical journey to discover creatures once docile but now are not. We discuss what is happening and why we enjoyed this tale so much. 

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