Our Friend S.D. Smith Serves Up Some Sandwiches

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

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." [https://www.amazon.com/Are-You-There-God-Margaret/dp/148141397X?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER] 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.) Philip Leroy from Are You There God, it's Me Margaret  2.) Henry Fussy from Charlotte's Web  3.) Earnie McMillan from the Harry Potter series

Matilda by Roald Dahl

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.

The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary

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 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-your-average-book-report/id1596648839]! Got comments or book suggestions? You can now follow us on instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nyabookreport/] and leave a comment or e-mail us at nyabookreport@gmail.com! We'd love to hear from you!  And as always, support your local bookstore!

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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!

Our Friend S.D. Smith Serves Up Some Sandwiches

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.  [https://sdsmith.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAiJSeBhCCARIsAHnAzT-nPlw-fZpabnGtzEkaIRc7ANhc1PYuuG9hE8lCFBR44B8KFwKpDiAaAsfREALw_wcB]There you can find info about his newest book: Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key [https://store.sdsmith.com/products/copy-of-jack-zulu-and-the-waylanders-key-softcover].