Hook of a Book
16-year-old Ellie Mano hasn't stopped reading since she picked up her first chapter book at the age of 5. In 2021, she decided to share her love of reading with other kids through a podcast, and lo and behold, this show was born! Each week, Ellie reviews a book she's enjoyed -- from high-stakes fantasy stories to edge-of-your-seat thrillers. The Hook of a Book podcast has gained national recognition for promoting books for kids and teens. Listen to the show to hear fun book reviews, interviews, and more!
Instagram/TikTok: @hookofabook
GoodReads: @elliemano
Email: [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 248
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles
Hey, y’all! Today, I review a listener request sent in from Carly—The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, by Julie Edwards Andrews. (Yes, the actress! As in, Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.) …
00:08:33 |
Sat 23 Apr 2022
The Jigsaw Jungle
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review a novel told through texts, calls, emails, and video transcripts—The Jigsaw Jungle, by Kristin Levine! Email me: [email protected].
00:09:36 |
Sat 16 Apr 2022
New From Here
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review New From Here, by Kelly Yang. This book is amazing, and it taught me so much about what it was like overseas, particularly in Hong Kong, when COVID-19 struck. I did…
00:08:09 |
Sat 09 Apr 2022
The Kate in Between
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Kate in Between, by Claire Swinarski! This book was a wonderful tale of how right and wrong aren’t always black and white. I highly recommend this book to middl…
00:08:55 |
Sat 02 Apr 2022
Where the Red Fern Grows
Let me start off by saying this: I had no idea I could get so emotionally attached to a book. 😬 This listener request was sent in from Annabelle, and I’m SO GLAD she sent me the request! Where the Re…
00:08:25 |
Sat 26 Mar 2022
The House That Wasn’t There
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The House That Wasn’t There, by Elana K. Arnold. I had heard some good things about this book, but it was complete luck that my mom happened to pick it out for me a…
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Sat 19 Mar 2022
Maybe He Just Likes You (Giveaway Winner Announced!)
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Maybe He Just Likes You, by Barbara Dee. Whoa, guys—this book is totally amazing. It talks about an issue rarely addressed that we need to spread awareness about. L…
00:09:45 |
Sat 12 Mar 2022
The World Ends in April
Hi! Welcome back! Today, I’m reviewing an amazing book by the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl—The World Ends in April, by Stacy McAnulty! This is another book I found on the shelf of …
00:09:06 |
Sat 05 Mar 2022
Every Soul a Star
Hey guys! Today, I’m reviewing a fantastic novel by Wendy Mass, the amazing author of 11 Birthdays and The Candymakers—Every Soul a Star! Seriously. Read. This. Book. Email me at: hookofabookpodcast@…
00:09:37 |
Sat 26 Feb 2022
Help Me Raise Money for the Malala Fund! (Bonus: Giveaway Details)
Hey guys! For those of you who follow Hook of a Book on Instagram, you already know what this is. For those of you who don’t, well, Hook of a Book is raising money to help the Malala Fund. If you’d l…
00:02:31 |
Mon 21 Feb 2022
Normal: One Kid’s Extraordinary Journey
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review a moving book by Nathaniel and Magda Newman—Normal! This book will make you giggle. This book will make you cry. This book will make you think. This book is a book …
00:08:34 |
Sat 19 Feb 2022
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl, by Stacy McAnulty! This is a listener request sent in from Julia. (Thank you, Julia!) Email me: [email protected].
00:08:47 |
Sat 12 Feb 2022
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer
LISTENER REQUESTS ARE BACK! I’m so sorry for taking a 10+ week listener request break, but I’m getting back into the swing of things! This is a great book recommended by E.V., and you’ll love it! It’…
00:09:46 |
Sat 05 Feb 2022
The Chance to Fly
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Chance to Fly, by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz! This is a really amazing book about life with a disability, theater, and more specifically, the musical Wick…
00:09:03 |
Sat 29 Jan 2022
Everything I Know About You
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Everything I Know About You, by Barbara Dee, the author of Halfway Normal, which I reviewed on an earlier episode. This is a great book that I think everyone would …
00:09:00 |
Sat 22 Jan 2022
Out of My Heart
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Out of My Heart, by Sharon M. Draper. This is the sequel to the amazing book Out of My Mind, which I reviewed on an earlier episode! I’m so glad I get to share this…
00:08:57 |
Sat 15 Jan 2022
I Am Malala: Young Readers Edition
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review a wonderful book by Malala Yousafzai—I Am Malala: Young Readers Edition, a terrific autobiography written by the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Malala Yo…
00:09:05 |
Sat 08 Jan 2022
Charlotte’s Web (Feat. Claire!)
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White! Charlotte’s Web is a renowned book that was published in 1952. Actually, I was recently in the play version of Charlotte’s Web as Wi…
00:15:24 |
Sat 01 Jan 2022
Mustaches for Maddie
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review the sensational book by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown, Mustaches for Maddie! Email me at: [email protected]. Merry Christmas to everyone listening on Chri…
00:09:31 |
Sat 25 Dec 2021
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Today, on Hook of a Book, I review the first book in the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief! This is a great book for fans of mythology, and I’…
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Sat 18 Dec 2021
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