Have you ever been bleu balled by a children's book? Because Changes for Kaya was NOT what we expected! We're okay, and we still love our girl, but...we were promised more. As we wrap up the original American Girl, we are forced to rant in equal measure about Kaya's inability to NOT be Magpie, and our hatred of how the US Government treated native people. It's an episode that contains multitudes!

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro: Two Women Left Wanting.

3:47 - Chapter One: Smoke on the Wind

25:13 - Chapter Two: The Rogue Stallion's Herd

44:05 - Chapter Three: Trapped by Fire

53:26 - Chapter Four: Gifts

1:05:53 - Looking Back: We Really Hate Organized Religion (today)

1:26:40 - Closing Thoughts: Goodbye, Kaya!

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It's summertime, the salmon is frying, and Kaya is FINALLY reunited with her sister, Speaking Rain! The cover spoiled us, but that doesn't mean the reunion goes smoothly. In this week's dive into Kaya's story, we unpack what happens when you physically lose a sister, and what might happen when you emotionally lose a sister, and how finding a new path (allegedly) might just mean you never have to take your sister's oath seriously. It's a sister story, and not much else, but as always, we have a good old time, so tune in!

Chapters

0:00 - Intro: Spoilers abound

2:44 - Chapter One: The Sound of the Falls

16:08 - Chapter Two: Dangerous Crossing

30:27 - Chapter Three: Stranded by the Strome

42:02 - Chapter Four: A New Path

56:49 - Peek into the Past: We love nature!

1:04:53 - Closing Thoughts

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Have you ever thought about coping with your sister's kidnapping and your mentor's death by putting all of your hopes and dreams into a feral wolf-dog? Kaya is TOTALLY ok, by the way! This week, we're recapping Kaya as she takes a break from causing chaos and instead becomes the ultimate dog girl (horse girl being out of play, currently). Kaya learns how to nurture, Sparrow begs to be mauled by a bear, and Kautsua continues to be in everyone's business. Tune in!

Chapters

0:00 - Intro: Dog Girls Unite!

7:06 - Chapter One: Starving Dog

25:20 - Chapter Two: Newborn Puppies

38:17 - Chapter Three: More Warnings

50:18 - Chapter Four: Danger for the Pups!

58:05 - Chapter Five: A Sad Parting

1:08:06 - Peek into the Past: Wrong Book?

1:19:28 - Closing Thoughts: Vibes!

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Characters mentioned from the American Girl Doll books are the property of the Pleasance Company.