Book Power for Kids!

By Power Family

Kids & Family

What's Book Power for Kids! about?

Book reviews as fun as the books they're about!

Check out our new website at https://bookpowerforkids.com/

Reviewed and acted out for you by Chaska, Leilani and Mirabel Power.

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Book Power for Kids! episodes:

04.01.2024
Episode 17: Episode S17 - BarbenHeimer!
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...
04.12.2023
Episode 30: Episode 030 - Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles
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...
04.01.2023
Episode S16 - Mid-Life Crisis
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...
06.26.2022
Episode 29: Episode 029 - Artemis Fowl
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...
04.02.2022
Episode S15 - Ulysses (as interpreted by Blosom the tapdancing puppy)
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...
11.19.2021
Episode 28: Episode 028 - Rat Rule 79
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...
09.19.2021
Episode 27: Episode 027 - Nick Of Time
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...
09.14.2021
Episode S14 - Season 6 update
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...
05.20.2021
Episode 26: Episode 026 - Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
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...
03.31.2021
Episode S13 - Sherlock Holmes:The Red Headed League - April Fools 2021
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,...
02.20.2021
Episode 025 - The Doldrums
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...
10.12.2020
Episode 024 - Beyonders: A World Without Heroes
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...
09.01.2020
Season 5 update!
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...
04.01.2020
Episode S11 - An Undone Fairy Tale - April Fools 2020
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...
03.06.2020
Episode S10 - 50 Women in Science #womenshistorymonth
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,...
02.11.2020
Episode 023 - Aru Shah and the End of Time
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...
11.08.2019
Episode 022 - Dinosaurs Before Dark
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...
10.13.2019
Episode 021 - The Book of Three
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...
09.13.2019
Episode S9 - Season Four update
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!
05.31.2019
Episode S8 - Corduroy (from the roadtrip sampler)
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.littlestoriestinypeople.com/ https://www.ahwayisland.com/ http://coolfactsaboutanimalspodcast.wordpress.com/ http://www.wbur.org/circleround http://goodwordspodcast.com/ https://girltalespodcast.com/ For questions or to suggest a book...
05.06.2019
Episode 020 - Baker's Magic
Bee felt like she had found her calling in the bakery, getting to plunge her hands into butter, flour and sugar every day! But when she realizes that her friend is in danger, she plans a daring escape and an...
03.31.2019
Episode S7 - Fjällbo
Blobby pictures, a cast of bizarrely shaped screws and a book that makes as much sense read backwards as forwards? The Power kids may be facing their biggest challenge ever as they take a break from respectable literature and review...
03.18.2019
Episode 019 - Another Fine Myth
Skeeve thought life was going to be simple. Learn some magik, steal some gold, make a living. But when he meets the demon Aahz, and his master is assassinated by Imps, things get complicated… Another Fine Myth by Robert Asprin reviewed...
02.12.2019
Episode 018 - Princess Academy: Palace of Stone
Miri has successfully completed the princess academy, but with two boys vying for her attention, and unrest on the rise in the capital, Miri’s troubles are just beginning! Princess Academy: Palace of Stone by Shannon Hale reviewed by Leilani Power (age...
10.22.2018
Episode 017 - The Whispering Skull (Lockwood and Co book 2)
Lucy Carlyle is a certified ghost hunter who can take down a specter with a steel nerve and a silver rapier. But an evil talking skull in a jar with a smart-aleck sense of humor might be too much even...
10.04.2018
Episode 016 - The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog
Hi, we’re the podcasters! Could you do us a favor? Don’t let the Pigeon do the podcast! The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog by Mo Willems reviewed by Mirabel, age 6 (and the Pigeon). For questions or to suggest a book for...
09.11.2018
Season 3 Update
Where have we been all summer! (you may well ask) Well... We were on vacation and being lazy, but we're back! Here's a quick update on our summer and what you can expect from Season 3. Oh, and watch the...
05.29.2018
Episode 015 - The Castle of Adventure
A group of friends, an abandoned castle, a talkative parrot and a spooky mystery! Leilani reviews the classic summer vacation story “The Castle of Adventure” by Enid Blyton. Check out all of the #kidslistensummer Sweeps episodes at: https://medium.com/kidslisten/schools-almost-out-for-summer-kidlistensummer-675714d0af93 For questions or...
05.16.2018
Episode 014 - Thomas Holland and the Prophecy of Elfhaven
Elves, dwarves, wizards and… robots??? Get ready for an unconventional fantasy as Chaska (age 10) reviews Thomas Holland and the Prophecy of Elfhaven by K. M. Doherty.For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at...
04.01.2018
Episode S5 - Cook Power for Kids!
Power Pancakes made by the Power kids and father, ages 39, 10, 9, and 5. A direct link to the recipe is here: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/photos/a.1804115593138903.1073741828.1784593921757737/2019099924973801 If you want to eat any of the recipes we’ve made email us at [email protected], or come...
02.14.2018
Episode S4 - Cat and Mouse - #allkindsoflove
Cat and Mouse are best friends, they do everything together! But when Cat gets a new cookbook she realizes that Mouse could be the most delicious meal in the world! Will love triumph over hunger? Mirabel, age 5, reviews Cat & Mouse...
02.05.2018
Episode 13 - Hilo: The Great Big Boom
Who flies, has energy beams and ice breath? It’s Hilo, the boy who crashed to Earth! Leilani, age 9, reviews Hilo: The Great Big Boom by Judd Winick. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at [email protected]...
10.30.2017
Episode S3 - Happy Hallo-wiener!
The Hallo-Wiener by Dav Pilkey reviewed by Mirabel, age 5. Check out all of the other great Halloween fun from kids listen here: https://medium.com/@goodstuffpod/spooky-for-kids-e1543b0eb82b For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at [email protected] . Our website is...
10.22.2017
Episode 012 - Star Wars: Heir to the Empire
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn reviewed by Chaska, age 10, and acted out by the Power Family with help from Eric Appleyard. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at [email protected] . Our...
09.27.2017
Episode 011 - The Search for WondLa
The Search for Wondla by Tony DiTerlizzi, reviewed by Leilani age 8. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at [email protected] . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids You can...
09.06.2017
Season 2 update
School's back and so are we! Just a quick update to let you know that we're hard at work on new episodes. You'll be hearing from us soon!The Power family
07.04.2017
Episode 010 - Treasure Hunters - Danger Down the Nile
Treasure Hunters - Danger Down the Nile by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein and illustrated by Juliana Neufeld, reviewed by Leilani and Chaska ages 8 and 9. In their second adventure, the Kidds take a road trip to search for the...
05.29.2017
Episode 009 - Fablehaven
Fablehaven by Brandon Mull, reviewed by Chaska age 9. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at [email protected] . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of...
04.12.2017
Episode 008 - The Fourteenth Goldfish
The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm reviewed by Chaska, age 9. Here’s an article about our Kids Listen Sweep. http://www.kidslisten.org/single-post/Kids-Listen-Sweep-Many-Podcasts-One-Theme You should check out all of the other podcasts, they’re a hoot!
04.01.2017
Episode S1 - April Fool's!
Webster’s Thesaurus (dictionary format) by Webster...? reviewed by The Power kids. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at [email protected] . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud...
03.27.2017
Episode 007 - The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde
The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale reviewed by Mirabel, age 4. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at [email protected] . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit...
03.11.2017
Episode 006 - Third Grade Mermaid
Third Grade Mermaid by Peter Raymundo reviewed by Leilani, age 8. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at [email protected] . Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud...
02.25.2017
Episode 005 - The Amulet of Samarkand
The Bartimaeus Trilogy book one, The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud reviewed by Chaska. Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or come visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/. We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members For questions...
02.02.2017
Episode 004 - The Witches
The Classic book from Roald Dahl reviewed by Leilani. Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or come visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at [email protected], and we're on Twitter @bookpower4kids...
11.23.2016
Episode 003 - The Throne of Fire
Chaska reviews The Throne of Fire, book number 2 of The Kane Chronicles series by Rick Riordin. Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or come visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email...
10.18.2016
Episode 002 - Igraine the Brave
Lani reviews Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke. Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or come visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at [email protected] . Thanks for listening!
08.06.2016
Episode 001 - The Viper's Nest
Chaska reviews The Viper's Nest, book 7 of the 39 Clues series by Peter Lerangis. Our website is http://bookpowerforkids.podomatic.com/, or come visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at...

What's Book Power for Kids! about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Book Power for Kids! episodes:

Episode 17: Episode S17 - BarbenHeimer!

Episode 30: Episode 030 - Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles

Episode S16 - Mid-Life Crisis

Episode 29: Episode 029 - Artemis Fowl

Episode S15 - Ulysses (as interpreted by Blosom the tapdancing puppy)

Episode 28: Episode 028 - Rat Rule 79

Episode 27: Episode 027 - Nick Of Time

Episode S14 - Season 6 update

Episode 26: Episode 026 - Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

Episode S13 - Sherlock Holmes:The Red Headed League - April Fools 2021

Episode 025 - The Doldrums

Episode 024 - Beyonders: A World Without Heroes

Season 5 update!

Episode S11 - An Undone Fairy Tale - April Fools 2020

Episode S10 - 50 Women in Science #womenshistorymonth

Episode 023 - Aru Shah and the End of Time

Episode 022 - Dinosaurs Before Dark

Episode 021 - The Book of Three

Episode S9 - Season Four update

Episode S8 - Corduroy (from the roadtrip sampler)

Episode 020 - Baker's Magic

Episode S7 - Fjällbo

Episode 019 - Another Fine Myth

Episode 018 - Princess Academy: Palace of Stone

Episode 017 - The Whispering Skull (Lockwood and Co book 2)

Episode 016 - The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog

Season 3 Update

Episode 015 - The Castle of Adventure

Episode 014 - Thomas Holland and the Prophecy of Elfhaven

Episode S5 - Cook Power for Kids!

Episode S4 - Cat and Mouse - #allkindsoflove

Episode 13 - Hilo: The Great Big Boom

Episode S3 - Happy Hallo-wiener!

Episode 012 - Star Wars: Heir to the Empire

Episode 011 - The Search for WondLa

Season 2 update

Episode 010 - Treasure Hunters - Danger Down the Nile

Episode 009 - Fablehaven

Episode 008 - The Fourteenth Goldfish

Episode S1 - April Fool's!

Episode 007 - The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde

Episode 006 - Third Grade Mermaid

Episode 005 - The Amulet of Samarkand

Episode 004 - The Witches

Episode 003 - The Throne of Fire

Episode 002 - Igraine the Brave

Episode 001 - The Viper's Nest