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Episodes
May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022
17 min
A new adventure for Desi, his superhero Dad, and the rest of the family!
This story is in three parts, with a new part published each week.
In Part 3, cousin Jack arrives just in time for the thrilling conclusion!
By William Sterr
Photo by takenbytablo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/thunder-striking-a-building-photo-680940/
May 8, 2022
May 8, 2022
12 min
A new adventure for Desi, his superhero Dad, and the rest of the family!
This story is in three parts, with a new part published each week. Part 2 has us back at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, a favorite place for the family to visit every year. But this visit is... unique!
By William Sterr
Photo by takenbytablo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/thunder-striking-a-building-photo-680940/
May 1, 2022
May 1, 2022
14 min
A new adventure for Desi, his superhero Dad, and the rest of the family!
This story is in three parts, with a new part published each week.
By William Sterr
Photo by takenbytablo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/thunder-striking-a-building-photo-680940/
Mar 4, 2022
Mar 4, 2022
15 min
The whole family comes together to craft a plan to clean up the Jorgensen's farm and cure Desmond once and for all!
Story by William Sterr
Feb 25, 2022
Feb 25, 2022
22 min
Dad's powers continue to develop. Also, after Armando makes a very exciting discovery in the backyard, he realizes that all is not well with Desmond...
Story by William Sterr
Feb 16, 2022
Feb 16, 2022
20 min
It's been many weeks since Desmond's experience with the moles... and he is still feeling the effects. What can Armie and his detective Mom do about it? Luckily, they have help... from unexpected sources!
This is a three part story - come back each week for the next installment!
Story by William Sterr
Dec 31, 2021
Dec 31, 2021
31 min
In part 2 of this story, Gawain travels to find the Green Knight, as promised, to meet his fate.
Note: This is an old story, and contains themes of chivalry, romantic love (including allusions to infidelity), and violence. I do not feel it is inappropriate for children, but family values vary and I invite you to preview this episode and part two first if you have any concerns.
Story adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for Stories to Grow By.
Illustration by Tristan Liu
Dec 24, 2021
Dec 24, 2021
13 min
As King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table gather to celebrate New Year's Day, a mysterious stranger arrives with a challenge for Sir Gawain, one of the bravest knights of the Table.
Note: This is an old story, and contains themes of chivalry, romantic love (including allusions to infidelity), and violence. I do not feel it is inappropriate for children, but family values vary and I invite you to preview this episode and part two first if you have any concerns.
Story adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for Stories to Grow By.
Illustration by Tristan Liu
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 2, 2021
15 min
John's honesty earns him a job in the Lord of Ostergaard's Estate. The Lord of Nebbegaard bets Ostergaard that he can make John tell a lie. Will John stay honest, even when he is afraid to tell the truth?
Story adapted by Elaine L. Lindy from the story "Temptation", which appeared the book Scandinavian Folk and Fairy Tales, edited by Claire Booss. Used with permission from Stories to Grow By
Illustration by Elizabeth Rocha
Nov 18, 2021
Nov 18, 2021
16 min
After assisting a wounded lion, a young maiden is concerned to find that her livestock has gone missing! What can have happened to the animals? And why does the lion keep returning?
This story was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy from the story "The Wounded Lion" from Wise Women: Folk and Fairy Tales from Around the World, retold and edited by Suzqanne I. Barchers. Illustration by Elizabeth Rocha.
Used with permission from Stories to Grow By.