Episode 25: The Crow’s Tales: Adventures with Victoria E. Pannell & Thorir Sigfusson
Reading in The Middle · Annisha Jeffries
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Show Notes
Authors Victoria E. Pannell and Thorir Sigfusson join Reading in the Middle to discuss The Crow’s Tales, their bright and funny mystery series starring a ten-year-old boy, a loyal crew of friends, and one unforgettable crow named Ralph. From bake sales and bullies to ruby rings and remote-control car races, we explore how their books blend real-life feelings with big adventure — and why writing as a team created a voice all their own.
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Featured Titles:
The Bird Caper – Brandon’s world is turned upside down when his pet crow is accused of stealing, and neighborhood tensions reveal unexpected allies and new beginnings.
The Big Dream – Brandon and his friends try to build a remote-controlled car in time for a big race — and learn lessons about teamwork, grit, and community.
The Crow’s Ring—A decades-old heist, a ruby ring, and a tugboat that needs saving send Brandon and the crew on their biggest mystery yet.
In this episode:
The origin of Ralph the crow
How to balance mystery, humor, and emotion for middle-grade readers
What it’s like to co-write a book series
Why Maplewood, the setting, feels so real
The power of friendship, persistence, and bugs that save the day 🐞
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