Children's Literature Trivia

All those kids should be back in school this week, but what should we have them read? Hey there. I'm Brian Rollins and this is the dorky geeky. Nerdy trivia podcast every week. We give you three rounds of ten geeky trivia questions on a given topic this week, we're helping teachers, and parents out with some children's literature trivia. We have rules and score sheets over at our website, door key, key key. Nerdy.com. You'll also find links to subscribe and send feedback, but with no further, Preamble, let us begin. The dorky round. Number one, mathematician Charles lutwidge. Dodgson is better known by which pseudonym used to write two books about a curious girl named Alice. Lewis Carroll. Number two, which lead character is best known as a person who taught himself to talk to the animals. Dr. Dolittle Number three, which child detectives rarely used. First name is Leroy. Encyclopedia Brown. Number 4, which detective series focuses on Brothers, Frank and Joe. The Hardy Boys. Number five, who is Curious George's human companion. The Man in the Yellow Hat. number six, which series pioneered turning books into games and using the second person perspective, when writing Choose Your Own Adventure. Number seven, which author wrote About A Boy Named, Charlie visiting chocolate factories and writing in glass elevators to space? Roald Dahl. Number eight, which Belgian book series became a long-running cartoon about blue people who were only three apples tall. The Smurfs. Number 9, which series, by JK Rowling is about a very special boy, who lived under the stairs, with his only living relatives, until he learned, he was a wizard like his parents. Harry Potter. Number 10, which series does Daniel Handler right under the pseudonym Lemony Snicket? A Series of Unfortunate Events. The geeky round number. One humorous, Dave Barry. Co-wrote prequels to which classic novel Peter Pan. Number two, which book introduced readers to Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Through the Looking-Glass. Number three, what is the name of the? Father of The Hardy, Boys. Fenton Hardy. Number four, What fictional character is based on a black bear from Canada. A a milnes. Winnie, the Pooh. Number five, which series is credited to the pseudonym Carolyn Keane. Nancy. Drew Number six, which early reader series was created by Roger Hargreaves in 1971. Mr. Men Little Miss Number seven which comic creators are well known for creating many of DC's recent all ages titles, including Tiny Titans, Superman, Family, Adventures and more. Art baltazar and Franco. Number 8, which current detective Mouse series was created by Elizabeth Dommy. Geronimo Stilton. Number 9, which a tire based superhero, got his first Epic movie in 2017. Captain Underpants. Number 10. What Maurice Sendak work was adapted as an animated special in 1973 an opera in 1980 and a feature film in 2009. Where the Wild Things Are. We're going to take a break for our book of the week. This week. It's a podcast but also a book several books. In fact my co-host bling Dowler narrates the bedtime in the public domain podcast. He's currently narrating seven little Australians by Ethel Turner past books. Include Around the World in 80 Days, A Christmas Carol, and several of the Oz books by L frank Baum. You can find the podcast at Bureau 42.com and I'll include links in the show notes to the various books. If you're a fan of classic children's literature, you'll have a great time and say hi to blame when you drop by. And now back to the show, The nerdy round. Number one, which Australian novel spawn to the sequel? The family at Miss rule. Seven little Australians. Number two, which Oz novel may have the earliest example of a transgender character in children's literature. The Marvelous Land of Oz. Number three, Leslie McFarland's, best-known work was published under which pseudonym Franklin W, Dixon McFarlane, wrote 17 of the first 25 Hardy. Boys novels created by Edward Street Meyer. Number 4, which family's name is often misspelled with an extra n as a result of the Mandela effect. Ttttt. The Berenstain Bears. Number 5, The Hardy Boys, Case Files series began with the death of which character. Iola Morton Chet sister and Joe's girlfriend. Number six. What early reader series created by William S gray and zurna sharp has entries intended for students in grades 1 through 9. Fun with Dick and Jane. Number seven, which redheaded characters middle names are delicate Tessa window. Shade macro mint ephram's daughter. Pippi Longstocking. number 8, which book is credited with having the first appearance of the name Wendy in print Peter Pan. Number 9 in which Canadian classic do Penny, Pamela, Peter, Patsy and Paul discover a mushroom World in their tree house whose inhabitants have a language based on a single word. The Secret World of OG. Number 10, the wonderful Wizard of Oz was published in what year? 1,900. And that's it for this week. I hope this was a nice stroll through some of your childhood favorites. I have vivid memories of reading Where the Wild Things Are over and over as my first solo book. And in reading it again, with my kids books are truly magical things will be back next week with another 30 questions. Here's your hint. What animated series celebrates its 50th anniversary on September 13th, 2019. It's another personal childhood favorite of mine. Please take a few moments to rate. Dorky geeky, nerdy on Stitcher iTunes, or wherever you catch us. We appreciate the support. I'm your host, Brian Rollins. Thank you for listening.