The Beastie of Brambly Bald by Amanda Cleary Eastep

About this episode

In this episode, Amanda Cleary Eastep discusses her book 'The Beastie of Brambly Bald' and the adventures of the Tree Street Kids.

Book Five in the Tree Street Kids Series: Jack Finch’s plan to gobble up tons of turkey over Thanksgiving Break and work on the Tree Street Kids’ fort has been foiled. Instead, the Finches are traveling to the mountains of North Carolina to visit grandparents Jack barely knows. Thank goodness his best friends Ellison and Roger are coming with him to the cabin on Brambly Bald mountain. But something is lurking in the forest, and soon Jack uncovers a secret bigger than Bigfoot. When the kids come face to face with a real threat, will Jack find a way to protect his friends? Jack braves danger, finds new branches on his family tree, and discovers what it means to be rooted in God’s great family. The Tree Street Kids live on Cherry, Oak, Maple, and Pine ... but their 1990s suburban neighborhood isn’t all quiet, tree-lined streets. Jack, Ellison, Roger, Ruthie (and Midge!) find adventure in every creek and cul-de-sac — and God’s big love in one small neighborhood. The first five books in this middle-grade series, ages 8-10, are available now from Moody Publishers. Amanda Cleary Eastep is not related to Beverly Cleary but wishes she were. She is, however, a children’s writer, and the…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Jackson

Guest: Amanda Cleary Eastep

Topics covered

• Thanksgiving
• friendship
• adventure
• family
• mystery
• children's literature

Keywords

• Tree Street Kids
• Thanksgiving
• adventure
• mystery
• children's books
• family

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Beastie of Brambly Bald, Tree Street Kids Series

Places: North Carolina

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