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EPISODE · May 26, 2025 · 56 MIN

Sean Farrell

from My Life In Books with Red Szell · host Red Szell, Sean Farrell

Sean Farrell’s debut novel, Frogs for Watchdogs, has one of the most memorable titles of this year’s new publications. The story it tells, likewise, lingers long in the mind.Set in rural Ireland at the tail end of the 1980s, much of it is seen through the eyes of a young boy running wild in both his surroundings and his imagination.As he struggles to adapt to changing family circumstances, and exert some control over his unsettled life, the boy’s creative powers turn ferociously destructive.It’s a tale packed full of menace, yearning, and the intensity of childhood, brought vividly to life as an audiobook by two of Ireland’s finest narrators.Join Sean and Red as they discuss the importance of storytelling in forming our own narratives, and why Sean chose to write from the perspective of a 7-year-old child. About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Sean Farrell’s debut novel, Frogs for Watchdogs, has one of the most memorable titles of this year’s new publications. The story it tells, likewise, lingers long in the mind. Set in rural Ireland at the tail end of the 1980s, much of it is seen through the eyes of a young boy running wild in both his surroundings and his imagination. As he struggles to adapt to changing family circumstances, and exert some control over his unsettled life, the boy’s creative powers turn ferociously destructive. It’s a tale packed full of menace, yearning, and the intensity of childhood, brought vividly to life as an audiobook by two of Ireland’s finest narrators. Join Sean and Red as they discuss the importance of storytelling in forming our own narratives, and why Sean chose to write from the perspective of a 7-year-old child.

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