KPE Episode 326: "Yo, Shark Bait"

Rory has always loved fishing. He loves getting out on the water and enjoys

the thrill of reeling in a really big fish. But everything changes when Rory goes

out with his family during a fishing competition. His Uncle Eddie hooks a huge

shark and Rory accidentally falls in the water. Luckily, a petrified Rory is

rescued before the shark can do any damage, but the incident affects him

deeply. He begins to suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. Fishing no longer

holds the same appeal.

After this incident occurs Rory’s school principal puts him in charge of

organising the school’s fishing competition. Rory can’t face the idea of going

out on the water again, but feels he has to organise the event or he will look

foolish in front of his peers. Rory forms a committee which includes his best

friend Sam, a new student called Susi and two other girls called Adele and

Christine. To Rory’s horror, Mr Lonigan insists that Rory’s archenemy Bart

also be involved. Bart knows about Rory’s encounter with the shark and takes

every opportunity to taunt him about it......

This is a very exciting story and Aidan and Matthew have lots more to share in this podcast. Check it out...

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KPE Episode 322: "Ambushed"

Aidan and Joe from Room 17 share another exciting book by Fleur Beale with us in this latest podcast from KPE. Here's a little background about "Ambushed" to wet your appetitie...

Richard is the only one of his family who doesn’t want to leave Cray’s Creek.  He and his friends try everything they can think of, to get his parents to change their minds, but to no avail. At his new school in his new town, Richard finds it impossible to make friends.  Both his sisters seem to have no trouble at all.  He is lonely, bored and very homesick when a group of boys take him under their wings.  Unfortunately for them, when they try to bully Richard they find he is not going to become a another of their victims.  Richard sets out to orchestrate ‘the revenge of the newcomers’ – and there is no shortage of willing accomplices.

KPE Episode 289: "Snake and Lizard"

Aidan and Kobe from Room 17 tell us about "Snake and Lizard" by Joy Cowley in this episode of KPE.  They point out that we don't have snakes in New Zealand although we do have lizards and skinks. They have drawn some cool graphics to illustrate their podcast as well. Let them know what you think...

KPE Episode 267: "Nanny Mihi's Birthday Surprise"

Aidan and Kayla from Room 17 have teamed up to podcast "Nanny Mihi's Birthday Surprise" by Melanie Drewery.  This book is another episode in the popular Nanny Mihi series. The story is about Nanny's birthday, a visit from her grandchildren and a present with a mind of it's own.

KPE Episode 242: "Why Do Dogs Sniff Bottoms?"

Do you really want to know? Well then, Aidan and Cruz from Room 15 discuss this book which has delighted countless New Zealand kids; "Why Do Dogs Sniff Bottoms?" by Dawn McMillan & Bert Signal. This fun story provides an answer to the age old question and Dawn tells us that Bert Signal first heard about it in an old 1930's rugby song. That would be fun to listen to as well.
This book is so popular with Pt England students that it was one of the very first podcasts ever published on KPE back on Sept 24 2005. It was Episode 3 of KPE and was presented by Paul and Livingston who are now in Year 10 at college. You can listen to their version and compare it by clicking here.
Tell us what you think....