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Episode 1: Episode S20 - 365 Stories and Rhymes for Girls Oct 11, 2026

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Mira and Lani take over the podcast to review a curated collection of classic Feminine Literature.365 Stories and Rhymes for Girls by Various Authors reviewed by Chaska, Leilani, Mirabel, and Mochi, ages 19, 17, 13, and 4. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ , Twitter @bookpower4kids, Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/bookpowerforkids.bsky.socialor Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookpowerforkids/ We are proud members of Kids Listen. https://kidslisten.org/ All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

Episode 33: BPFT Episode 001 - The Lurking Fear Nov 02, 2025

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*This episode is intended for Teens and older* Our unnamed narrator is drawn to a remote corner of the Catskills known as Tempest Mountain to investigate the rumor-shadowed Martense manor. What he finds will leave him a gibbering mess...The Lurking Fear by H P Lovecraft reviewed by Chaska, age 18. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Sound effects: Thunder & Rain.WAV by inchadney -- https://freesound.org/s/698928/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0, Thunderstorm lightning strike by foad -- https://freesound.org/s/243614/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Thanks for listening!

Episode 32: Episode 032 - Snoop - an interview with author Gordon Korman Jul 01, 2025

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An interview with Gordon Korman, author of over 100 books! He is promoting his new book Snoop, available from Scholastic Inc.This was a bit of a dream interview for us, he is beloved by 3 generations of the Power Family.An interview with Gordon Korman by Chaska – age 17, Leilani – age 16, and Mirabel – age 12. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ , Twitter @bookpower4kids, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookpowerforkids/, Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/bookpowerforkids.bsky.socialWe are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ .

Episode S19 - The Great British Book Off! Apr 01, 2025

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In this episode of the Great British Book Off Prue and Paul have to make some POWERful choices. Who will win the Crystal Bookmark and who will go out of print? The BPFK Podcast by Chaska, Lani, and Mira reviewed by Paul and Prue (Ageless) For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ , Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bookpowerforkids.bsky.social or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookpowerforkids/ We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members Investigations, Sneaky Snitch, Touching Moments Five – Circle, Oppresive Gloom, and The Path of the Goblin King songs by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ BPFK theme was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the bicycle and screeching tire sound effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode 18: A book review from Czechia! Feb 16, 2025

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Here is a quick book review and update from Czechia by Chaska Power, age 17 Be sure to stick around for the translation and commentary by Queeny! Music by Gregor Quendel from Pixabay

Episode 31: Episode 031 - A Series of Unfortunate Events book one - The Bad Beginning Jan 17, 2025

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Tragedy strikes the Baudelaire family and a fire burns down the family home, leaving only the children unharmed. Thus begins an unwanted adventure which finds the kids going from home to home, always persued by the scheming Count Olaf and his unblinking eye… A Series of Unfortunate Events book one - The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket reviewed by Mira, age 12. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ , Twitter @bookpower4kids, or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookpowerforkids/ We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the Wood Door Creaking and Large Park Ambience With Birds Chirping effects. Thanks for listening!

Episode 17: Episode S17 - BarbenHeimer! Apr 01, 2024

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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 16) Our Family chorus is Kenough!!! They consist of:Chaska, Leilani, Mira, and Brennen Power;Brian and Vickie Power;Becky, Chloe, Wyatt, and Felicity Ogier;Kelsey Charleston-Power;Otis and Vance DeLong;And Rose Dumais! For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ , Twitter @bookpower4kids, or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookpowerforkids/ We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit https://kidslisten.org/directory The BPKF Theme Song was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . "Teddy Bear Waltz" and "Bittersweet" music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Thanks for listening!

Episode 30: Episode 030 - Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles Apr 12, 2023

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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 a narrow hole. So begins Ronan’s career with the Special Unit, and his relationship with those hard-drinking swindlers, the leprechauns. Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles by Thomas Lennon (reviewed by Mirabel Power, age 10) For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ , Twitter @bookpower4kids , or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookpowerforkids/ We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the Tea Kettle Sound effect. Cave Atmosphere credit to bbc.co.uk – © copyright 10th March, 1986 BBC Thanks for listening!

Episode S16 - Mid-Life Crisis Apr 01, 2023

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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 to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ and Twitter @bookpower4kids We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk/ for the helicopter and harp sound effects.

Episode 29: Episode 029 - Artemis Fowl Jun 26, 2022

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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 12 year old criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl is no fairy, and he also has something to prove…Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, reviewed by Leilani age 13. For questions or to suggest a book for us to review email us at bookpowerforkids@gmail.com . Our website is https://bookpowerforkids.com/, or visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookpowerforkids/ , Twitter @bookpower4kids , or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bookpowerforkids/ . We are proud members of Kids Listen. For more quality children's podcasts visit http://www.kidslisten.org/members All of our music was created using Music Maker Jam for non-commercial purposes, http://www.justaddmusic.net/en/ . Thanks for listening!

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