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
Welcome to Hook of a Book!
This is a trailer episode, to give you a gist of what my podcast, Hook of a Book, is about!
00:00:54 |
Fri 12 Mar 2021
Out of My Mind
Out of My Mind, by Sharon M. Draper, is a book about a girl with cerebral palsy. Melody is starting fifth grade, and when she finds a device that allows her to speak, she learns that not everyone is …
00:06:17 |
Sat 06 Mar 2021
Front Desk/Three Keys
Hey guys! This is a double episode, and a listener request from a girl named Julia. The Front Desk series is about a girl named Mia, who immigrated from China a few years ago. Now she helps her paren…
00:10:54 |
Sat 27 Feb 2021
The Name of This Book is Secret
Hello, guys! By the way, I’m not tricking you with the title of this episode. That really is the title! Anyways, in this episode of Hook of a Book, I review Pseudonymous Bosch’s mystery, The Name of …
00:06:42 |
Sat 20 Feb 2021
Wonder
In this episode of Hook of a Book, I review Wonder, a book about a boy with extreme facial differences. This book is very moving, and I hope you feel inclined to read it!
00:05:59 |
Mon 15 Feb 2021
The Thing About Jellyfish
Today, I’ll be reviewing my favorite book of all time...The Thing About Jellyfish, by Ali Benjamin. When Suzy’s best friend drowns, Suzy sets out to find out if it really was a natural drowning...or …
00:06:57 |
Sat 30 Jan 2021
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street (Feat. Nora and Malen)
This time, on Hook of a Book, I review the book The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street, with my two oldest cousins, Nora and Malen Mano. Enjoy!
00:12:24 |
Mon 11 Jan 2021
The Lions of Little Rock
In the first episode of Hook of a Book, I will be reviewing Kristen Levine’s Lions of Little Rock!
00:05:43 |
Sat 02 Jan 2021
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