First Chapter Fridays
By Baker Free Library
First Chapter Fridays is a weekly program presented by the Baker Free Library of Bow, NH. Hear the first chapter of a middle-grade book every Friday, or listen on your own schedule.
First Chapter FridaysAug 12, 2021
00:00
09:47
Pax by Sara Pennypacker
A beloved tale about a fox and his boy.
Aug 12, 202109:47
Ra, The Mighty Cat Detective by A. B. Greenfield
A comical adventure set in ancient Egypt!
Aug 05, 202108:58
A Circle of Elephants by Eric Dinerstein
An adventure set in the wild jungles of Nepal.
Jul 29, 202112:12
Coo by Kaela Noel
Take to the skies with this heartwarming adventure.
Jul 22, 202109:17
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
A classic animal adventure set amidst World War I.
Jul 15, 202110:38
Music for Tigers by Michelle Kadarusman
An adventure that will take you deep inside Tasmania's wild rainforests.
Jul 08, 202111:21
Song For a A Whale by Lynne Kelly
Inspired by the real Blue 55, a whale living off the Pacific Coast of Washington.
Jun 30, 202110:46
Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
The first selection for this summer's animal-themed program, Tails and Tales.
Jun 23, 202110:25
5.21.21: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
A fantastical adventure based on Chinese folklore.
May 20, 202111:51
5.14.21: Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga
Another nominee for this year's Great Stone Face book award, and a novel in verse!
May 13, 202111:49
5.7.21: Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
Travel to Mexico and California in this historical tale.
May 06, 202110:46
4.23.21: A Talent for Trouble by Natasha Farrant
Listen to the first two chapters of this Great Stone Face nominee.
Apr 22, 202113:49
4.16.21: Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk
Listen to the first chapter of this watery tale.
Apr 15, 202112:37
4.9.21: From The Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
Listen to the first chapter of this Great Stone Face nominee.
Apr 08, 202110:10
4.2.21: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Listen to the first chapter of this classic middle-grade mystery!
Apr 01, 202110:13
3.26.21: Matilda by Roald Dahl
Listen to the first chapter of this classic story.
Mar 25, 202114:24
3.19.21: The Silver Arrow by Lev Grossman
Listen to the first chapter of this fantasy adventure.
Mar 18, 202112:59
3.12.21: Appleblossom the Possum by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Celebrate nocturnal animals with this silly adventure story!
Mar 11, 202113:59
3.5.21: Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
Listen to the first chapter of this classic animal tale.
Mar 04, 202109:02
2.26.21: The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Listen to the first three chapters of this Newbury-award-winning tale!
Feb 23, 202113:46
2.19.21: Henry and the Chalk Dragon by Jennifer Trafton
Listen to the first chapter of this fantasy adventure.
Feb 16, 202111:40
2.12.21: Clean Getaway by Nic Stone
Listen to the first chapter of this road trip tale!
Feb 09, 202112:38
2.5.21: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
Listen to the beginning chapters of this classic memoir by Jacqueline Woodson.
Feb 02, 202113:15
1.29.21: When You Trap A Tiger by Tae Keller (Newbury Winner)
Listen to the first chapter of this year's Newbury Medal winner.
Jan 28, 202112:43
1.29.21: Planet Earth is Blue by Nicole Panteleakos
Listen to the first chapter of this space-themed Great Stone Face nominee.
Jan 26, 202118:30
1.22.21: The Adventures of a South Pole Pig by Chris Kurtz
Listen to the first chapter of this silly wintry tale.
Jan 19, 202111:16
1.15.21: A Wolf Called Wander by Rosanne Parry
Listen to the first chapter of this Great Stone Face nominee.
Jan 12, 202112:05
1.8.21: Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee
First Chapter Fridays is a weekly podcast from the Baker Free Library.
Jan 04, 202115:32