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!
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 248
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
A Place at the Table
Today on Hook of a Book, I review A Place at the Table, by Laura Shovan and Saadia Faruqi. When Sara and Elizabeth are paired together in an after school cooking class, they don’t exactly hit it off …
00:07:14 |
Sat 24 Jul 2021
Posted
Words can mean a lot. They can build you up or tear you down. The book Posted really makes you think about that! This book was a listener request, recommended by Claire. When Frost and his friends Wo…
00:06:38 |
Sat 17 Jul 2021
Counting By 7s
Today, I review Holly Goldberg Sloan’s Counting By 7s! This book was incredibly good. When genius Willow’s parents die in a car crash, she has to readjust to life in a new way, living with her friend…
00:07:03 |
Sat 10 Jul 2021
Shaking Up the House
When you live in the White House, every day is sure to be an adventure! Sisters Winnie and Ingrid have lived in the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, for eight years. Inauguration Day is approac…
00:07:21 |
Sat 03 Jul 2021
The Mysterious Benedict Society
Today, I’ll review a book I got 2 separate listener requests for. (Thank you, Winnie and Annaleigh!) The book is a New York Times bestseller, The Mysterious Benedict Society! If you have a book you w…
00:07:15 |
Sat 26 Jun 2021
The Magic Misfits
On Hook of a Book today, I review The Magic Misfits, by Neil Patrick Harris. When street-magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find magic and mystery in the sleepy little town of Mineral Wel…
00:06:33 |
Sat 19 Jun 2021
The Science of Breakable Things
On today’s episode of Hook of a Book, I review Tae Keller’s The Science of Breakable Things. Natalie’s mother has been struggling with depression, and when Natalie enters an egg-drop competition, she…
00:06:14 |
Sat 12 Jun 2021
365 Days to Alaska
In today’s episode, I review 365 Days to Alaska, a listener request sent in from Lucy. When Rigel has to leave her home in Alaska, she makes a pact with her dad: If she can stick it out for one year …
00:06:53 |
Sat 05 Jun 2021
The Comeback
In today’s episode of Hook of a Book, I review a wonderful story by E.L. Shen—The Comeback! Maxine is a wonderful ice skater, but she isn’t so good at standing up to bullies. When a mean boy starts b…
00:06:15 |
Sat 29 May 2021
Wishtree
In today’s episode of Hook of a Book, I review Katherine Applegate’s book, Wishtree, a listener request sent in from two sisters, Sophie and Olivia. Red is a tree that is very old. Red has witnessed …
00:06:10 |
Sat 22 May 2021
Halfway Normal
Hey, listeners! In today’s episode of Hook of a Book, I review Barbara Dee’s Halfway Normal. When Norah Levy completes her two-year treatment for leukemia, she can’t wait to get back to school. She s…
00:06:25 |
Sat 15 May 2021
The List of Things That Will Not Change
Today, I will be reviewing The List of Things That Will Not Change, by Rebecca Stead. When 10-year-old Bea hears that her dad is getting remarried, she is super excited. But, will anything go as plan…
00:06:31 |
Sat 08 May 2021
Sideways Stories from Wayside School
Sideways Stories from Wayside School is a book that is funny, sweet, and it has been read for decades. I love this series for younger kids, and I still reread it! These books tell the story of Mrs. J…
00:07:35 |
Sat 01 May 2021
Tune it Out
Hello, and welcome back to Hook of a Book! Today, I’ll be reviewing an anonymous listener request: Tune it Out! It’s about a girl named Lou. I LOVED this book, and I hope that you enjoy it, too! If y…
00:06:52 |
Sat 24 Apr 2021
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place (Feat. Nora and Malen)
What would you do if you just learned that you had to be the governess to children who were raised by....wait for it....wait for it....wolves! Today, I will be reviewing The Incorrigible Children of …
00:13:49 |
Sat 17 Apr 2021
From the Desk of Zoe Washington
Hello, folks! In today’s episode, I review From the Desk of Zoe Washington, a listener request sent in from Norah. I love this book a lot! When Zoe Washington finds out that her dad was sent to priso…
00:06:48 |
Sat 10 Apr 2021
Other Words for Home
In this novel, told in verse, readers get a peek into the eyes of Jude, a young Syrian refuge coming to America for the first time. As Jude starts a new school, takes ESL classes, and tries to explai…
00:07:09 |
Sat 03 Apr 2021
Blended
In today’s episode, I review the book Blended, by Sharon M. Draper. I have received two separate listener requests for this book—one from a listener named Chelsey, one from a listener named Claire. I…
00:11:16 |
Sat 27 Mar 2021
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Today, I’ll be reviewing From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, by E.L. Konigsburg. When Claudia runs away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, she and her younger brother, Jamie, find t…
00:06:03 |
Sat 20 Mar 2021
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
In this book, Aven Green, age 13, shares her life’s story after being born without arms. When her parents take a job at Stagecoach Pass, a rundown amusement park, her life changes forever. I loved th…
00:06:07 |
Sat 13 Mar 2021
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