Authors Harry Colfer and Jack Roney interview fellow authors, writing experts, and publishing industry professionals to chat about all things fiction writing. Uploads every second Monday.
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Hear Golden Globe-winner Chris Colfer ("Glee") discuss his new book, "The Land of Stories," a fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern-day world with the enchanting calm of classic fairytales.
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Join Golden Globe winner Chris Colfer (Kurt on Glee), director Brian Dannelly and their cast for a discussion of their new coming-of-age comedy, Struck by Lightning. Starring and produced by Colfer, this film tells the story of Carson Phillips (Colfer) who (after being struck and killed by lightning) explains how he blackmailed his classmates into contributing to his literary magazine.
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This podcast is an explanation and quick summary on Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer.
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Bookwards is a family-friendly podcast where Sam and his mom, Dana, explore children’s and young adult books. Each episode features lively discussions about a new book, with Sam’s youthful curiosity and Dana’s adult insight providing a unique perspective. Encouraging listeners to read along, Bookwards offers a fun and engaging way for book-loving kids and their parents to discover and discuss great literature together.
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The Pub Quiz Pod is the show where comedians Liam Shaw and Jake Bhardwaj answer a real pub quiz sent in by a real Pub Quizmaster from somewhere in the country . With the help of a different special guest each week, you can expect gags, geekery and glorious nonsense.
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Join filmmaker Frédéric Jardin for a discussion of his film Sleepless Night. It’s the story of a botched drug heist with dangerous implications, as one of the drug carriers escapes after stabbing the robbers and seeing their faces. The robbers, who are two policemen, are left in possession of the drugs, which belong to a mob boss who will do anything to retrieve his property.
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Join actor Jenna Fischer (The Office) and director Lee Kirk as they discuss their new film, The Giant Mechanical Man, an offbeat romantic comedy about a silver-painted street performer and the soft-spoken zoo worker who falls for him.
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Welcome to the world of imagination, fun and creativity. Friends here not only talk and share their favorite books, topics but also bring their imagination & thoughts to share with us spreading love and laughter.Image copyright: Ramya Mohandas.
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I, The Book Meister, will be talking to students and teachers to share the love of reading with everyone.
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The International Literature Festival Dublin, founded in 1998, is Ireland’s premier literary event and gathers the finest writers in the world to debate, provoke, delight and enthral.
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Stand up comedian turned talk show host, Alison Spittle sits down for a chin wag with Ireland's finest mouths in front of a live audience. It's a talk show that loves a good chat.
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We’ve been heading to primary schools across the UK to investigate interesting stories and the people who write them and we’ll be joined by the authors themselves to answer your questions! You can hear Story Explorers first at 18:15 every week day in The Club with Bex on Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station. Story Explorers is a Pixiu production for Fun Kids.
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Fairies, Trolls, and Kid Criminals: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
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21:47In this episode of Bookwards, we dive into Artemis Fowl, the story of a 12-year-old criminal mastermind who discovers the secret world of fairies. When Artemis kidnaps a fairy officer to ransom her for gold, a thrilling battle unfolds between human cunning and magical power. We explore the clever plot, rich world-building, and memorable characters,…
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Joining Liam and Jake this week is comedian Bella Hull. The trio take on a quiz sent in my quizmaster Johnny.
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Book publishing chat with Jessica Mudditt of Hembury Books (episode 1)
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44:57Jessica Mudditt is the author of two memoirs, podcaster and the founder of Hembury Books, a Sydney based hybrid publisher. Her first book was self-published in 2021 and is called Our Home in Myanmar – Four Years in Yangon. Her second book is Once Around the Sun – From Cambodia to Tibet. It’s a two-part series, with Kathmandu to the Khyber Pass comi…
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Joining Liam and Jake this week is comedian Huge Davies. The trio take on a quiz sent in all the way from the Cayman Islands by Jonathan who hosts a monthly quiz for the Humane Society.
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Joining Liam and Jake's quiz team this week is comedian Lee Peart. The trio take on a quiz from James who runs his night at the Home Bar in Edinburgh on Wednesdays at 8pm.
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Writing tips with author Mary-Clare Terrill
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29:23In episode 2 of 2, author Mary-Clare Terrill discusses the following writing tips: 1. writing is rewriting 2. getting the right kind of feedback and who to seek feedback from 3. resilience & getting comfortable with 'rejection' 4. time away from your project will give you perspective 5. when is your manuscript ready? 6. appreciating the process – t…
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This week Liam and Jake are joined by comedian Kiran Saggu. Our quizmaster today is a returner who Liam went on a journey with last time. It’s Dean from the Mucky Duck in Brighton. His quiz is on Wednesdays at 8pm
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Joining Liam and Jake this week is sketch and stand up comedian Ali Woods. The team attempt a quiz written by returning quizmaster and friend of the Pod, Barney, this time sending a quiz from The Snooty Fox in Canonbury. His quiz is on Tuesdays at 8pm! The Pub Quiz Pod is the show where comedians Liam Shaw and Jake Bhardwaj answer a real pub quiz s…
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Talking historical fiction with author Mary-Clare Terrill
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28:31Mary-Clare Terrill is an Australian-Canadian author of historical fiction. Her debut historical romance novel, Maplecroft, is based on the true story of her great-grandparents and their lovingly preserved love letters: the first book in the Maplecroft family saga series. In episode 1 of 2, we chat about the writing process behind her new novel.…
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This week Liam and Jake are joined by comedian and actor Bebe Cave. This week's questions have been set by friend of the pod and a prolific quizmaster: Sam from the Fox in Loxley, Warwickshire.
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Joining Liam and Jake this week is a comedy talent and star of Britain's Got Talent: Joseph Charm. The trio put their heads together to take on a quiz written by Mark from The Phoenix in Rainham, Essex. His quiz is every other Tuesday at 8pm.
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C J Spataro author interview RESEARCH & LIFE EXPERIENCE (episode 2)
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40:46In this second of two episodes with Philadelphia based author C.J. Spataro, we discuss what it’s like to be a debut author later in life and how life experience can be the catalyst for inspiring story telling. C.J goes on to explain the role of research in fiction writing and how the idea of research can still be applied in genres such as fantasy a…
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This week Liam and Jake are joined by the amazing Maisie Adam. Our quizmasters today are James and Richard from the Craven Arms in Birmingham. They run their quiz every month on a Sunday at 7pm.
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Its quiz time and this week, Liam and Jake are joined by the very funny Paddy Young. The trio take on a quiz by Tom who quizzes at at The Rickety Press in Oxfordshire every other Tuesday at 7:30.
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Hacking, Missions, and False Identities: City Spies by James Ponti
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24:09This week, Sam and Dana dive into City Spies, where five talented kids are recruited by MI6 for a top-secret mission in Paris. They break down the action-packed plot, the fun of seeing spies with real-world skills (no magic needed!), and why Mother is one of their favorite adult characters so far. Plus, they recap the current standings for their Bo…
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Interview with author C J Spataro 'MORE STRANGE THAN TRUE' (episode 1)
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25:43In this first of two episodes, we chat with Philadelphia based author C.J. Spataro about her recently released debut novel More Strange Than True. C.J. explains the inspirations for her story and how being a creative writing teacher has made her a better writer. She also provides advice for writers who are thinking of embarking on creative writing …
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Liam and Jake are jined this week by comedian and online sensation Al Nash. Our quizmaster today is Barney from The Crown in Greenwich. . His quiz runs every Sunday at 7:30
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Time for a pub quiz. This week Liam and Jake are joined by. comedian Sarah Roberts. The trio take on a quiz sent in by Will who runs the Udder Quiz at The White Lion in Finsbury Park. Will's quiz runs every Tuesday at 8pm
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In conversation with author Diane Clarke (episode 2 of 2)
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43:33In this second episode with Brisbane author Diane Clarke, we delve into Diane's background as a speech pathologist and how skills learned in this profession heightened her ability to listen to and observe human interaction and verbal and non-verbal communication, and how she uses these skills to develop lifelike dialogue in her stories. We delve fu…
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It's Quiz time! This week Liam and Jake are joined by creator, chef an presenter Suzie Bakos. The trio take on a quiz sent in by Dan from The Half Moon Pub in Hitchin. Dan's quiz runs on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm.
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It's quiz time and this week Liam and Jake are joined by man of the people and Tik Tok sensation Rob Colfer. For any fans of the pod, you’ll remember Sam, from the Fox at Loxley, Warwickshire. We loved their quiz so much that they are back for round 2. Dan Tiernan joined the 5 out of 5 club with this quiz last time so no pressure……
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Magic, Friendship, and the Price of Destiny: The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
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20:16In this episode of Bookwards, Sam and Dana explore the enchanting world of The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani. They discuss the book’s unique take on fairy tales, the deep bond between protagonists Sophie and Agatha, and how the story challenges traditional notions of good and evil. From the magic of the school itself to the twists that…
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In conversation with author Diane Clarke (episode 1 of 2)
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30:23In this episode, we welcome Brisbane author Diane Clarke who explains how her debut novel 'The Photograph' was inspired by the evacuations of children in London during world war 2 with the plot centred around a missing boy and the discovery of an old photograph which uncovers a dark family secret. Her second novel, 'The Bracelet' is a family drama …
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It's Liam's Birthday! And what better way to celebrate then a Pub Quiz. Liam and Jake take on this birthday special with the help of stand up comedian and online sensation: Freya Mallard. This week the quiz has been sent in from the USA! Special thanks to quizmaster Alex from The Auld Dubliner in Miami Florida!…
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This week Liam and Jake are joined by comedian Sophie Garrad. The trio have been set a quiz by Lewis, from the Trooper in Bristol. His quiz night runs on Tuesdays at 8pm.
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In conversation with author Alicia Thompson (episode 2 of 2)
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36:32In the second episode with author Alicia Thompson, the topic of author marketing is explored. Alicia breaks down marketing strategies that have worked for her including speaking events and workshops, registering with corporate book buyers, planning regional library road trips, networking within the writing community, social media, getting reviews, …
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It's quiz time! This week Liam and Jake are joined by one half of Big Brother's presenting duo, and all round funny man Will Best. The trio take on a quiz sent in by Henry, from St John’s Tavern in Clapham..
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Welcome back to the Pub Quiz Pod! This week Liam and Jake are joined by comedian Alex Franklin. The trio have been sent a quiz from Dean, who hosts his weekly quiz night called ‘Quiz Face’ on Wednesdays at 8pm in The Mucky Duck in Brighton.
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In conversation with author Alicia Thompson (episode 1 of 2)
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48:20This week's special guest is author Alica Thompson whose debut novel 'Something Else' was published in 2021 and her follow up crime novel 'Ex' was released in 2024. Alicia has a masters in creative writing and delivers workshops for emerging authors. In this episode, we explore the topics Alicia teaches including how to kick start your novel, exerc…
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Rules, Pranks, and a Secret Past: Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson
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22:31In this episode of Bookwards, Sam and Dana dive into Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson. They discuss Rafe Katchadorian’s hilarious and rebellious quest to break every school rule, the deeper struggles he faces at home, and the surprising emotional twists that make this book more than just a comedy. From outrageous pranks …
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It's quiz time! This week Liam and Jake are joined by Comedian Eshaan Akbar As a regular guest on shows such as QI, the boys are hopeful that Eshaan can help them take on the questions sent in by Heidi, who runs her quiz night at The Royal Oak in Shropshire.
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Off The Page - Omar El Akkad in conversation with Alex Clark
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1:01:38Today, we’re bringing you an exclusive recording of Omar El Akkad in conversation with Alex Clark at our recent #OffThePage event at the Pepper Canister Church on February 13, 2025.By International Literature Festival Dublin
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Get ready for this week's episode of The Pub Quiz Pod as Liam and Jake welcome comedian and Tik Tok star Ash Tyson. (@tysonashlynne), The trio take on the challenge of this week’s pub quiz, which sees the triumphant return of Max and Edna, the fan-favorite quizmasters from Ep 3. Check out their quiz night at the Haverstock Tavern (Sundays at 7:30 P…
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In this week's episode, Dr Jo Skinner returns to talk about how she uses long-distance running to clear her mind and problem solve story plot issues. She also shares some interesting insights into the similarities between running a marathon and writing a novel. In this second and final episode, Jo delves deeper into the social issues that inspire h…
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This week on The Pub Quiz Pod, comedian Dan Tiernan joins Jake and Liam for another round of pub quiz mayhem. This week's quizmaster is Sam from The Fox at Loxley, Warwickshire, where the quiz runs every Tuesday—so if you fancy a pint and a challenge, you know where to go.
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It's time for a quiz, and this week the boys are joined by Comedian, Writer and Producer: Rajiv Karia. The trio take on. a quiz sent in by Jack, who tests his trivia on the locals at The Palm, in Tottenham.
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Elves, Secrets, and Kidnappers: Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger
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23:02In this episode of Bookwards, Sam and Dana dive into Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. They discuss Sophie Foster, a 12-year-old girl who discovers she’s an elf with incredible powers, leaving her human life behind to join the Lost Cities. From the fast-paced plot to Sophie’s emotional journey, friendships, and rivalries, they break d…
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This week’s special guest is Doctor Jo Skinner, a Brisbane based GP who writes contemporary women’s fiction as well as freelance non-fiction articles about women’s issues and mental health. She also has a long-distance running habit. When she’s not working or writing you’ll find her accruing kilometres while plotting her next story. In this first o…
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Liam and Jake are joined by comedian, actor and internet star Imogen Andrews. They take on a quiz set by Tom Guy who hosts his night at Joshua Brooks in Manchester,
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Lauren Daniels episode 4 - benefits of writers groups and working with editors
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22:53In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, Lauren Daniels about benefits of participating in writers groups for feedback and support as well as how working with an editor can propel your writing to the next level. This episode is sponsored by the Brisbane Writers Workshop and The Fellowship of Australian Writers…
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It's that time of the week where Liam and Jake take on a real pub quiz from somewhere in the country. This week they take on a quiz set by William Whittington at The Poppy and Pint in Nottingham. They are joined by comedian and writer Elliott Cass. His characters include the rugby lad and the country bumpkin, and have seen him gain success on both …
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Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 3)
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25:59In this final instalment of Harry and Jack’s chat with writer David Shield, he breaks down and explains 8 steps for creating characters, from making your characters visible and nuanced with believable faults, using placeholder names, giving characters a redeeming quality and unique vocal attributes. David also explains the importance of giving your…
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Its quiz time! And this week Liam and Jake are joined by comedy actor, writer, voiceover artist and former Grange Hill star Sophie Shad. @Shadcomedy The trio take on a quiz set by Max and Ed from the Haverstock Tavern In Chalk Farm, London.
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Lauren Daniels episode 3 - public speaking tips for authors
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29:30In this episode, Jack Roney and Harry Colfer chat with author, poet and editor, Lauren Daniels about how authors can improve their public speaking skills for public events such as writers festival panels, workshops and library author talks. This episode is sponsored by the Brisbane Writers Workshop and The Fellowship of Australian Writers Queenslan…
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Magic, Mysteries, and Mini Dragons: Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
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23:10In this episode of Bookwards, Sam and Dana dive into Katherine Rundell’s Impossible Creatures, discussing its magical world, intriguing supporting characters, and the slower start to the adventure. They explore themes of friendship, bravery, and the captivating quests across the Archipelago, sharing their thoughts on the story’s strengths and areas…
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Liam and Jake are joined by stand up comedian, and one half of 'The Lovely Boys', Will Robbins. This week they take on a quiz sent in by Toby Page from The Black Horse, in Moreton Morrell.
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Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 2)
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30:24In episode 2 of the 3-part series with Japanese language translator and writer David Shield, he explains the rules for translating stories between English and Japanese and how AI will never replace the human element needed for accurate storytelling. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!By Jack Roney and Harry Colfer
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Liam are Jake are joined by TV Presenter and Tik Tok sensation Niall Gray. They take on a quiz sent in by Sean Pritchard from The Three Colts Tavern in Bethnal Green.
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Podcast interview with author David Shield (episode 1)
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29:15David Shield is a writer and professional Japanese interpreter and translator, with a BA in Japanese language and Asian Political Studies, Master of International Studies and Master of Japanese Interpreting and Translation. David writes across genres including fantasy, historical fiction and sci-fi. His middle-grade fiction work My Dad’s an Evil Ne…
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Secrets, Trials, and Murder: Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham
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21:03In this episode of Bookwards, Sam and Dana discuss Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham. The story follows 13-year-old Theo Boone, a middle schooler with a passion for law, whose parents are both lawyers. When a high-profile murder trial begins in his town, Theo becomes involved after learning about a crucial witness who knows the identity of…
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