Best Beverly Cleary Podcasts (2024)

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 34:37

6M ago34:37

34:37

Join hosts Sam and Sarah on this episode of "Not Your Average Book Report" as they dive into Judy Blume's timeless classic "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Discover how this beloved coming-of-age tale resonates with readers and explore its enduring themes of identity, friendship, and faith. Power Rank These Three from Worst to Least Worst: 1…

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Matilda by Roald Dahl 38:59

7M ago38:59

38:59

In this episode we're reading Matilda by Roald Dahl. Sam and Sarah share laughter-inducing excerpts (You can do it, Brucie!) and reminisce about their favorite teachers who inspired them. Immerse yourself in a delightful blend of nostalgia, humor, and genuine moments as we discuss this classic.By Not Your Average Book Report

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The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary 23:28

1+ y ago23:28

23:28

Ah, the sweet nostalgic halls of the Mountain View Inn where you'll find loud dogs, plenty of crumbs and perhaps a MOUSE bbbbbbbbbbddddd-ing by on a motorcycle. We loved this discussion of Beverly Cleary's The Mouse and the Motorcycle and think you will too! Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Got comments or book suggestions? You can n…

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 27:19

1+ y ago27:19

27:19

Let's journey to Yorkshire in England to the wild and wonderful moor where Mistress Mary Quite Contrary is discovering some things about the world and herself! It's the Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett!By Not Your Average Book Report

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Our Friend S.D. Smith Serves Up Some Sandwiches 35:28

1+ y ago35:28

35:28

Today we are joined by S.D. Smith, author of the Green Ember series, who tells us about things like writing being a job you do with an apron on, telling stories to your kids and we find a way to talk about Narnia. You can find Sam on the web at sdsmith.com. There you can find info about his newest book: Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key.…

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Wonder by R.J. Palacio 39:41

2y ago39:41

39:41

We are back from our little fall break and we've got a doozy. We read Wonder by R.J. Palacio based on a recommendation from our friend (who you might just be hearing from later on in the show!). Wonder is a heart-warming book in the truest sense and we hope you enjoy it and this episode as much as we did.…

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling 39:45

2y ago39:45

39:45

It all ends here. "One will die at the hands of the other, for neither shall live while the other survives." Join us as we conclude our Summer of Potter (in October, it's fine, it's fine).By Not Your Average Book Report

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling 28:29

2y ago28:29

28:29

Just when we think things can't get worse, they do. And I'm afraid for poor Harry, this is far from the end of his troubles but we're here every step of the way as we continue our journey through the Harry Potter series in our SUMMER OF POTTER.By Not Your Average Book Report

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling 29:34

2y ago29:34

29:34

Ah, being 15 again: being angry all the time, feeling misunderstood and of course girls bursting into tears when you kiss and the evil wizard invading your dreams. Wait what? Yep, things are getting wild for Harry Potter and we're here to discuss as we dive into the fifth book in the Harry Potter series!…

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Our Friend Raychel is a Harry Potter Professor 36:23

2y ago36:23

36:23

Today we are joined by our friend Raychel McKelvy! Within minutes, Raychel blows my mind with some of the symbolism in the books and the conversation only gets better from there. Rachel is an actress, a writer as well as an assistant professor of communications at Moody Bible Institute. She also happens to a be a Ravenclaw! Be sure to follow Rayche…

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling 32:29

2y ago32:29

32:29

We rejoin Harry Potter as he faces new dangers like dragons, merpeople and talking to girls! It's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as we continue our Summer of Potter.By Not Your Average Book Report

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling 24:51

2y ago24:51

24:51

The worst thing about prison was the dementors! But for Harry Potter, those dementors are now swirling around Hogwarts looking for the murderer Sirius Black who apparently wants nothing more than to murder Harry! Join us as we continue our Summer of Potter with the third book in the series, the Prisoner of Azkaban.…

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 28:04

2+ y ago28:04

28:04

It's the Summer of Potter! We're going to read the entire series by September and you should join us! The weather is heating up and so are things at Hogwarts as Harry faces new perils like Dobby trying to save his life, giant snakes and Ernie McMillan's accusations! It's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.…

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 33:47

2+ y ago33:47

33:47

It's the Summer of Potter! We're going to read the entire series by September and you should join us! Today we're kicking it off with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's (or Philosopher's) Stone! Here's the article where Rowling discusses where the K. came from. Here's Rowling's diagram for Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince.…

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 31:58

2+ y ago31:58

31:58

The 2013 Newberry Award winning The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate is a precious story about a gorilla named Ivan who lives in a shopping mall with his friends Bob the stray dog and Stella the elephant. Join us as we discuss this fun book and themes like belonging, caring for animals and more.…

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The Giver by Lois Lowry 31:18

2+ y ago31:18

31:18

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Giver falls more in the young adult category and deals with some heavier themes which young ears may not be ready for. So if you’re listening with youngsters around, we advise discretion. We're diving into the classic The Giver by Lois Lowry. Did you know this 1993 classic was the #11 most challenged book (a challenge is an atte…

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Redwall by Brian Jacques 32:13

2+ y ago32:13

32:13

Eulalia! We're jumping into the first of Brian Jaques Redwall series, the eponymous story that started it all. And to make it even more special, we're joined by Nat Scott (Sarah's husband, Sam's brother), an english teacher who loves this series!By Not Your Average Book Report

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Holes by Louis Sachar 32:27

2+ y ago32:27

32:27

This week we are reading the 1999 Newberry Medal winner, Holes by Louis Sachar. Join us as we journey with Stanley Yelnats to Camp Green Lake as he digs some holes (and learns so much more).By Not Your Average Book Report

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo 31:06

2+ y ago31:06

31:06

Get ready for all the feels because we're jumping into Kate DiCamillo's The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.By Not Your Average Book Report

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My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett 24:04

2+ y ago24:04

24:04

Today we are reading My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett. Join us as we discuss lions getting their hair done, the beauty of imagination and have our very first guest join the show!By Not Your Average Book Report

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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg 36:42

2+ y ago36:42

36:42

On today's episode, we're discussing the 1967 Newberry Award winner, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basel E. Frankweiler. We discuss running away, the desire in kids to be "seen" and how we all have secrets!By Not Your Average Book Report

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The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 37:32

2+ y ago37:32

37:32

Oh yes, it's time to dive into C. S. Lewis's classic story about lampposts, fauns carrying parcels in the snow and Aslan. Specifically we want to discuss how relevant this story is to the Christmas season.By Not Your Average Book Report

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James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl 30:59

3y ago30:59

30:59

Today we're reading the James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl For more on Roald Dahl's life story and World War 2 experiences.By Not Your Average Book Report

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Charlotte's Web by E.B. White 33:00

3y ago33:00

33:00

It's our first episode! Today we're reading the 1952 classic Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White Show Notes: Here's the full C.S. Lewis quote Sam references: “No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally (and often far more) worth reading at the age of fifty – except, of course, books of information. The only imaginative works w…

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33: Epilogue 22:43

3+ y ago22:43

22:43

Phil and John discuss Cleary’s life and legacy. Phil Gonzales and John McCoyBy The Incomparable

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32: My Own Two Feet 1:11:52

3+ y ago1:11:52

1:11:52

The three of us, Mother, Dad, and I, stood on the sidewalk outside the Greyhound bus station in Portland, Oregon, searching for words we could not speak. Phil Gonzales and John McCoyBy The Incomparable

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31: A Girl from Yamhill 1:01:37

4y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Mother and I stand on the weathered and warped back steps looking up at my father, who sits, tall and handsome in work clothes, astride a chestnut horse. Phil Gonzales and John McCoy with Marina McCoyBy The Incomparable

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30: Ramona and Beezus 1:00:33

4+ y ago1:00:33

1:00:33

It’s the surprisingly in-depth discussion of 2010’s omnibus film Ramona and Beezus that you didn’t know you needed. Phil Gonzales and John McCoy Sponsors Incomparable Memberships!: Sign up, support this show, and get some fun extra stuff.By The Incomparable

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'Ramona the Pest' by Beverly Cleary 30:58

5y ago30:58

30:58

Sarah and Chandler discuss one of Beverly Cleary’s most delightful heroines, Ramona Quimby. Recipe: Sour cream chocolate frosting Music: Before the World Was Big by Girlpool

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Cracking Codes with the Mysterious Benedict Society 32:36

5y ago32:36

32:36

Aaannnndddd they're back! Sarah and Chandler have been on a bit of a lengthy summer break, but fall is here and they're back into a routine. This week, they are discussion Trenton Lee Stewart's thrilling and charming story The Mysterious Benedict Society. Notes: Music Album: Codes and Keys -- Death Cab for Cutie Food: Sloppy Joes and hot chocolate!…

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29: Ramona's World 1:11:29

5y ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Ramona Quimby was nine years old. She had brown hair, brown eyes, and no cavities. She had a mother, a father, a big sister named Beatrice who was called Beezus by the family, and—this was the exciting part—a baby sister named Roberta after her father, Robert Quimby. Phil Gonzales and John McCoyBy The Incomparable

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What Happened Down Yonder 28:05

5+ y ago28:05

28:05

Sarah and Chandler discuss Richard Peck's delightful tale A Year Down Yonder.

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28: Strider 47:07

5+ y ago47:07

47:07

This afternoon, as Mom was leaving for work at the hospital, she said for the millionth time, “Leigh, please clean up your room. There is no excuse for such a mess. And don’t forget the junk under your bed.” Phil Gonzales and John McCoyBy The Incomparable

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The Beauty of Color 33:37

5+ y ago33:37

33:37

Sarah and Chandler discuss Lois Lowry's The Giver. What does it mean to be truly human? This is the question twined throughout Lowry’s 1993 book. This dystopian fiction was well ahead of its time in this genre, and definitely falls into the teen literature category. It deals heavily with themes of the human condition, pain, and free will, to name a…

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Small Town, Big Imagination 20:19

5+ y ago20:19

20:19

Today on Once Upon a Podcast, Sarah and Chandler discuss independence, wonder, and mystery in Robert McCloskey's Homer Price. Recipe: Fried Chicken: https://bit.ly/2WuE4zl Music: Benny Goodman Helen Forrest + Benny Goodman's version of "Taking a Chance on Love"

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Chocolate Is (Almost) Always the Answer 42:27

5+ y ago42:27

42:27

Writers really are quite a quirky bunch, and Roald Dahl is no exception. Today, Sarah and Chandler discuss his odd but beloved book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Recipe Lava cakes: https://bit.ly/2NntKF9 Music Album Viva la Vida (Prospekt’s March Edition) -- Coldplay

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27: Muggie Maggie 37:05

5+ y ago37:05

37:05

After her first day in the third grade, Maggie Schultz jumped off the school bus when it stopped at her corner. “Bye, Jo Ann,” she called to the girl who was her best friend, sometimes. Phil Gonzales and John McCoy Sponsors Incomparable Memberships!: Sign up, help support this show, and get some fun bonus material.…

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Death Is a Difficult Theme 40:24

5+ y ago40:24

40:24

This week on Once Upon a Podcast, Sarah and Chandler discuss Katherine Paterson's heart-wrenching story Bridge to Terabithia. Bridge to Terabithia was published in 1977, and won the Newbury Medal the following year. The book famously tackles the subject of a child who dies suddenly and tragically. Recipe Buttery Shortbread Cookies: https://bit.ly/2…

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A Web of Wonder 37:54

5+ y ago37:54

37:54

Today on Once Upon a Podcast, Sarah and Chandler discuss E.B. White's classic tale Charlotte's Web. Elwyn Brooks White was the master behind three children’s books, many books for adults, and grammar guide we still use today among many other accomplishments. White loved the country, and he had a farm in North Brooklin, Maine. It is here that his mo…

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Lampposts, and Other Magical Objects 37:56

5+ y ago37:56

37:56

Today on OUAP, Sarah and Chandler debate the correct order in which to read C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia. They focus most of their discussion on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (the first book published, but second in the Narnia chronology). Show Notes Recipe Victoria Sponge: https://bbc.in/2DiLsoJ Music Album The Chronicles of Narni…

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A Land of Words & Numbers 35:31

5+ y ago35:31

35:31

Today on OUAP, Sarah and Chandler discuss Norton Juster's The Phantom Tollbooth. Show Notes: Recipe Alphabet Cookies: https://bit.ly/1njJ4nD Music Albums/Songs Give Up - The Postal Service (Such Great Heights) Brand New Colony Sleeping In (“don’t wake me, I plan on sleeping in”) Intro/Outro Music Dee-Yan-Kee: https://bit.ly/2IGkVaY…

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A Little Introduction 6:17

5+ y ago6:17

6:17

Hosts Sarah and Chandler introduce themselves and talk about their goals for this podcast.

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26: Ramona Forever 1:20:24

5+ y ago1:20:24

1:20:24

“Guess what?” Ramona Quimby asked one Friday evening when her Aunt Beatrice dropped by to show off her new ski clothes and stay for supper. Ramona’s mother, father, and big sister Beezus, whose real name was Beatrice, paid no attention and went on eating. Picky-picky, the cat, meowed through the basement door, asking to share the meal. Phil Gonzale…

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25: Dear Mr. Henshaw 58:41

6y ago58:41

58:41

Dear Mr. Henshaw,My teacher read your book about the dog to our class. It was funny. We licked it.Your freind, Leigh Botts (boy) Phil Gonzales and John McCoyBy The Incomparable

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24: Ralph S. Mouse 45:16

6y ago45:16

45:16

Night winds, moaning around corners and whistling through cracks, dashed snow against the windows of the Mountain View Inn. Inside, a fire cracked in the stone fireplace. Phil Gonzales and John McCoyBy The Incomparable

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23: Ramona Quimby, Age 8 1:18:15

6y ago1:18:15

1:18:15

Ramona Quimby hoped her parents would forget to give her a little talking-to. She did not want anything to spoil this exciting day. Phil Gonzales and John McCoyBy The Incomparable

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22: Ramona and Her Mother 1:08:17

6y ago1:08:17

1:08:17

“When will they be here?” asked Ramona Quimby, who was supposed to be dusting the living room but instead was twirling around trying to make herself dizzy. She was much too excited to dust. Phil Gonzales and John McCoy with Gena RadcliffeBy The Incomparable

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21: Ramona and Her Father 1:03:06

6+ y ago1:03:06

1:03:06

“Ye-e-ep!” sang Ramona Quimby one warm September afternoon, as she knelt on a chair at the kitchen table to make out her Christmas list. Phil Gonzales and John McCoyBy The Incomparable

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20: Ramona the Brave 1:09:44

6+ y ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Ramona Quimby, brave and fearless, was half running, half skipping to keep up with her big sister Beatrice on their way home from the park. Phil Gonzales and John McCoy with Nathan AldermanBy The Incomparable

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19: Socks 56:14

6+ y ago56:14

56:14

The tabby kitten hooked his white paws over the edge of the box marked, Kittens 25¢ or Best Offer. The girl with the stringy hair and sunburned arms picked him up and set him down in the midst of his wiggling, crawling, mewing brothers and sisters. Phil Gonzales and John McCoy with Shannon Campe Sponsors Incomparable Memberships!: Sign up, help sup…

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