About this episode
Dana and Sam explore three enchanting children's stories filled with magic and adventure.
On this episode of Bookwards, we dive into three magical adventures: The Black Market by Jed Alexander, where a secret Halloween marketplace holds mysterious surprises; The Memory Spinner by C.M. Cornwell, about a forgetful kid who turns to a magical dressmaker for help; and Encantadora’s Guide to Mastros and Magic by Sarah J. Mendonca, featuring a brave girl hunting monsters to save her family. Join Sam and Dana as they read, review, and explore these enchanting stories.
People in this episode
Hosts: Dana, Sam
Topics covered
- magical adventures
- book reviews
- children's literature
- Halloween stories
- fantasy
- family stories
Keywords
- magical adventures
- children's books
- Halloween
- fantasy stories
- book review
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Black Market, The Memory Spinner, Encantadora’s Guide to Mastros and Magic
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