Episode 67: The Bad Wishers

A South American folk tale in which we find out why wishes are not always good things.
The Bad Wishers

This book is in the public domain.

Story rating
Kid friendly.

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Episode 54: The Wonder Stick, finale

The Finale! Finally!

EP 54: The Wonder Stick, finale

Rating: G

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Episode 53: The Wonder Stick, chapters 22-24

In which the Umbaddu attack the beast men and Ru perfects the wonder stick.

EP 53: The Wonder Stick, chapters 22-24

Rating: G

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Episode 52: The Wonder Stick, ch. 20-21

In which Ru tries an old trick once too often and the Umbaddu encounter the beast men.

EP 52: The Wonder Stick, chapters 20-21

Rating: G

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Episode 50: The Wonder Stick, chapters 18-19

In which the migration comes to an end and a possible new home is investigated ...
much more exciting than it sounds, I promise!

EP 50: The Wonder Stick, chapters 18-19

Rating: G

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Episode 49: The Wonder Stick, chapter 17

In which Ru goes where no man has gone before in reaching out to another creature.

EP 49: The Wonder Stick, chapter 17

Rating: G

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Episode 47: The Wonder Stick, ch. 13-15

In which Ru shows that he has the river god's favor and faces unexpected consequences.

EP 47: The Wonder Stick, chapters 13-15

Rating: G

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Episode 46: The Wonder Stick, ch. 11-12

In which Ru seeks his people and tells a tall tale.

EP 46: The Wonder Stick, chapters 11-12

Rating: G

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Episode 45: The Wonder Stick, 8-10

In which Ru sees results from inventing the fire stick and winds up on a new adventure.

EP 45: The Wonder Stick, chapters 8-10

Rating: G

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Episode 42: The Wonder Stick, Ch. 6-7

In which we see the aftermath of the storm and Ru's life takes a new turn.

EP 42: The Wonder Stick, chapters 6-7

Rating: G

WHOOPS!
A couple of revisions. Can you tell I shouldn't do intros on a Friday night? My apologies ...

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• It is Billibub Baddings not Bilbo Baddings.

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Episode 41: The Wonder Stick, Ch. 3-5

In which we meet Yonyo the Smiling-Eyed and the tribe begins the great migration.

EP 41: The Wonder Stick, chapters 3-5

Rating: G

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Episode 40: The Wonder Stick, Ch. 1-2

In which we learn about the Umbaddu and meet Grumgra the Growling Wolf and Ru the Sparrow-Hearted

EP 40: The Wonder Stick, chapters 1-2

Rating: G

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Episode 21: Bobbie and Jock and the Mailman, Part 2

Bobbie goes to visit Uncle TJ's farm and finds adventure when she tries to figure out why "the longest way 'round is the shortest way home."
Part 2 (Chapters 4-6)

Rating: G
Suitable for everyone.

A small sampling of the illustrations. Click on them to enlarge.

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Episode 20: Bobbie and Jock and the Mailman, Part 1

Bobbie goes to visit Uncle TJ's farm and finds adventure when she tries to figure out why "the longest way 'round is the shortest way home."
Part 1 (Chapters 1-3)

Rating: G
Suitable for everyone.

A small sampling of the illustrations. Click on them to enlarge.

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Episode 1: A Tale of Three Tales

A South American folk tale that has a personal connection ...
all about the days
"When the rat had a tail like a horse ..."

Story rating
Kid friendly.

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And I just hafta say ... the cover above is from the 1974 hardcover. I always thought that it was quite hideous ... until I saw the atrocity on the newest version. Just try to ignore this if buying the book and focus on the folk-tale-ish goodness on the inside.