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A podcast where we revisit the books of our youth, and, on alternating episodes, explore the uncanny wilds of contemporary adolescent fiction.... more
FAQs about Seeking Tumnus:How many episodes does Seeking Tumnus have?The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.
March 18, 2016Tomorrow When the War Began - John MarsdenFear not listeners, for Tomorrow is no longer a day away. John Marsden's Australian classic, Tomorrow When the War Began is fodder for the hungry Tumnus herd. We devour every word of this first book in a series of seven, then turn our attention to the 2010 film adaptation. There's some enjoyable dalliances with the Aussie vernacular, a heart is crushed with Oz of another kind, and half the team confront some post traumatic stress induced by the gripping writing....more1hPlay
March 04, 2016Mr Stink - David WalliamsPrepare yourself for an olfactory overload, as we examine (from a safe distance) Mr Stink, a curious tale by David Walliams. Illustrated by Sir Quentin Blake there are some very obvious parallels to be drawn with one of our favourite authors, you'll never guess who. We also hear from a listener and a wee cannie laddie....more46minPlay
February 19, 2016Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing - Judy BlumeJudy Blume's Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is the focus of our attention this episode. Who'd have thought that a forty year old book about a nine year old and his two year old brother could be the cause of such contention? Listen in and find out why. We hope you won't be left shell shocked!...more51minPlay
February 05, 2016The Book of Lost Things - John ConnollyIt gets rather Grimm this episode as we bravely delve into the gory and morbid creation of John Connolly, The Book of Lost Things. A little darker than our other forrays into written word, Brie in particular has her guard up, her eyes closed and her freezer at the ready. Grab a copy and join us!...more52minPlay
January 22, 2016Anne of Green Gables - Lucy Maud MontgomeryWe see red this time out as Lucy Maud Montgomery's 1908 Canadian classic Anne of Green Gables is up for examination. How will it hold up for the smitten Brie and what will three Anne rookies make of this out of their wheelhouse tale? The noteworthy 1985 television mini series also gets a visit....more1hPlay
January 08, 2016A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning - Lemony SnicketIt's doom and gloom this episode as we immerse ourselves in the lives of the newly orphaned Baudelaire children in Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning. Opinions are divided on this smash hit book. How will the 2004 film adaptation featuring Jim Carrey fare in our reckoning?...more42minPlay
December 25, 2015My Family and Other Animals - Gerald DurrellJoin us in this episode on the Greek island of Corfu as we meet ten year old Gerald Durrell and his eclectic relations in My Family and Other Animals. We're inspired by Gerald's childhood autobiography and flip the spotlight briefly to some of our own formative years....more1h 3minPlay
December 11, 2015Twilight - Stephenie MeyerJoin us in this episode as we take a smouldering look at Stephenie Meyer's smash hit book Twilight. We also examine the blockbuster movie and put the tenth anniversary gender switched Life and Death version under the microscope....more1h 5minPlay
November 27, 2015Brog the Stoop - Joe BoyleThis episode we dissect the obscure coming of age fantasy, Brog the Stoop by British author Joe Boyle. It has a particularly endearing attachment for one of us, but opinions are somewhat divided amongst the rest of the Tumnus crew....more44minPlay
November 13, 2015The Darkest Part of the Forest - Holly BlackThe Darkest Part of the Forest is our hunting ground in this episode of Seeking Tumnus. We investigate whether Holly Black hit the mark in this modern day faerie tale, and also take a look back at some of the more familiar classics and their contemporary recreations....more49minPlay
FAQs about Seeking Tumnus:How many episodes does Seeking Tumnus have?The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.