cover of the book sabriel by garth nix showing a young woman in a blue surcoat with a leather bandolier of bells and a monster behind her

Episode 100 - Sabriel, by Garth Nix (The Abhorsening)

September 06, 2022 by Grace Harnois

To celebrate our 100th (!) full-length episode, we’re re-covering the book that began it all: Sabriel, by Garth Nix! In between some very involved gushing about Tim Curry’s audiobook performance, we consider the YA fantasy and book podcasting lessons we’ve learned along the way. This is a goofy one because we’re just so delighted to be here - thanks to you all for your support over these last 6 years!

There are a few minor audio issues in the first half of the episode where Grace’s audio is briefly lower quality, sorry about that!

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Famed storyteller Odds Bodkin

The Girl with the Green Ribbon Round Her Neck

cover of a library copy of the book the goose girl by shannon hale. cover shows geese drinking from a pond and a blonde woman sitting against a tree with a castle in the distance.

Episode 99 - The Goose Girl, by Shannon Hale

August 03, 2022 by Grace Harnois

HONK. We read The Goose Girl, by Shannon Hale! This retelling of the Grimm fairy tale takes us through the forest, into the goose pen and behind the throne room (best place to eavesdrop on villainous monologuing). We break down protagonist Ani’s haunting search for self, attempt to chat with geese on our own, and process beloved horse loss. Ready to knock your enemies’ hats off by harnessing the wind? Join us!

This episode was a listener request - thank you, Isabel, Lexie, and Gyuri! If you have a book you’d like to request, leave a comment or email us at dragonbabiespodcast@gmail.com.

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The Goose Girl by The Brothers Grimm

Grace being rejected by geese

Episode 98 - The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

July 06, 2022 by Grace Harnois

We unearth a veritable pharaoh’s tomb of nostalgia as we discuss The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder! Join us in considering why this is a fantasy book, ways this may have inspired the creation of Dungeons and Dragons, half-remembered childhood yard games, Stranger Danger, Klutz Press, and creating your own serotonin through magical rituals. This is a looser episode than most because we fully immersed ourselves in our book-related memories, but we think it’s one you’ll enjoy. ZKS crew unite!

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Klutz Press

Role Playing in Children’s Literature: Zilpha Keatley Snyder and The Egypt Game by Cathlena Martin

Episode 63 - The Witches of Worm, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Episode 97 - The Changeling Sea, by Patricia A. McKillip

June 17, 2022 by Grace Harnois

We met up with our 3 mysterious magical boyfriends and dove into The Changeling Sea, by Patricia A. McKillip! We discuss McKillip’s glorious prose, the connection between the ocean and Peri’s coming of age, and how annoying it would be to prepare a dinner of oysters after a day of hard labor. Whether ye be a cursed sea dragon or a mischievous magic man, there’s something to appreciate - join us!

Thanks so much to Isabel for the recommendation. Let us know your favorite Patricia McKillip book, we came to her work far too late and want to explore deeper!