KPE Episode 417: Red Pizzas for a Blue Count

Joshua and Matthew review "Red Pizzas for a Blue Count" by Geronimo Stilton....

Who Is Geronimo Stilton?

That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!

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RED PIZZAS FOR A BLUE COUNT

When Trap got mouse-napped in Transratania, it was up to Thea and me to rescue him. Little did I know that Transratania is the land of vampire mice! Oh, would I ever make it back to my nice, safe mousehole alive?

We know that you will enjoy these Year 8 boys from Room 21 discussing this book.

KPE Episode 343: The Secret of Kiribu Tapu Lagoon

"The Secret of Kiribu Tapu Lagoon" by Tandi Jackson is podcast by Joshua and Erene.

This book has also been reviewed by Simone and Caprice.  You might like to check their review out as well.

KPE Episode 341: A Dog So Small

"A Dog So Small" by Philippa Pearce is reviewed by Matthew R and Joshua.

This book is set in London and talks about the power of the imagination. Take a look at how it starts...

The story opens with Ben Blewitt waking early on the morning of his birthday, anticipating that he will have a dog of his own. His grandfather had promised him one for his birthday and even though Ben knows the impossibility of having a dog in London, he still expects to receive news of the dog, if not the animal itself, on his birthday. Instead he receives a picture done in wool, of a Chihuahua called Chiquitito (the Spanish word for very, very small) which had been given to Ben's Granny by her son Willy as a souvenir of his third (and last voyage) as a sailor.

Ben is bitterly disappointed and swears never to visit his grandparents again, but he goes to stay with them in their home in the country shortly afterwards.

Listen to the podcast to find out more....

KPE Episode 323 :"Attacked"

"Attacked" by G Brassi,  is the story of a fishing adventure which takes place around the islands near Whitianga in Coromandel, NZ.

Joshua and Shawn from Room 17 have created this podcast.

KPE Episode 319: "Captain Underpants"

Captain Underpants stories never fail to please our readers at Pt England School and this book is no exception. Matthew R and Joshua from Room 17 bring us a delightful podcast where they review some of the goings on in "Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy". This is the first two-part story of Captain Underpants book series.

Captain Underpants books are so popular that they even have a Wikipedia page.   

Check it out!

KPE Episode 317: "The Gizmo"

"The Gizmo" by Paul Jennings is Joshua and Matthew's latest podcast.  You will have noticed that these boys have read heaps of books this term!

This popular Australian author is a hit with our students, and this podcast is about the first book in the Gizmo series.  

When Stephen gives into peer pressure and steals a small round toy, strange things begin to happen.....

KPE Episode 315: "Josh Kronfeld: Awesome"

Our next rugby podcast is about the Awesome "Josh Kronfeld", player for Otago and the All Blacks.

 

Joshua and Matthew R from Room 17 have a good old rugby supporters yarn about Josh Kronfeld, the All Blacks and all things rugby. As we count down to the Rugby World Cup being held in New Zealand in less than a year, we are beginning to talk about rugby more and more. So look out for a few more of these podcasts....

 

KPE Episode 313: "Lucky Dog"

"Lucky Dog" by Barbara Brenner is podcast by 

Erene and Joshua from Room 17.

Jack is a mutt with a surprising story to tell.  He is rescued from an animal shelter by Baxter and taken to live with their family.  Together they get into all kinds of adventures and you will hear about some of them during this podcast.

KPE Episode 312: "The Time Machine"

 

Joe from Room 17 has been reading "The Time Machine" by HG Wells and Joshua is his DJ for this podcast. This classic novella was published way back in 1895 and was the first book to use the idea of a machine to travel way into the future. 

A group of men, including the narrator, is listening to the Time Traveller discuss his theory that time is the fourth dimension. The Time Traveller produces a miniature time machine and makes it disappear into thin air. The next week, the guests return, to find their host stumble in, looking dishevelled and tired. They sit down after dinner, and the Time Traveller begins his story about where he has been. Way into the future and the year 802,701 AD!

 

KPE Episode 310: "Michael Jones: Awesome"

Erene and Joshua talk rugby in this podcast. And not just any old rugby either.

They talk about one of the greatest All Blacks ever; Michael Jones.

The book they have chosen is a biography and it follows the Ice Man through his outstanding career playing rugby for his clubs, for Auckland and then for New Zealand.

You will be interested to hear some of the things they have learnt about him and some of the lessons thay have learnt from his example.

Check it out....

KPE Episode 297: "The Wild West Gang"

Matthew and Joshua from Room 17 present "The Wild West Gang" by Joy Cowley.

This is the first book in a series about about Michael and his cousins known as the 'Wild Wests'.

 
"Michael is an only child of doting parents who believe that it is important to know the right people, say the right things and live in the right kind of house. They are not exactly enthusiastic when their relatives the Wests move into the next street but Michael can't wait to spend more time with Auntie Rosie, Uncle Leo and their five children who are known as the wild West gang. No one in the West family has ever heard of the word "tidy" and they all do exciting things that sometimes get them into trouble."

KPE Episode 296: "Mayday"

Joshua and Kayde from Room 17 have read "Mayday" by G Brassi.

This book is a great read for people learning about Mighty Mariners -as we are at Pt England School this year.  We all know what "Mayday" means and so the title gives us lots of clues about this book.

As well as telling a great tale, we also learn lots about maritime safety rules and what can go wrong on a boat trip.

"Lee, her Dad and cousin are aboard a stricken boat, and there is no one to help them.  They can’t use the radio- it doesn’t work.  Fixing it was another of the jobs Uncle Matt was going to ‘sort out sometime,’ along with the leaking dinghy and the faulty wiring. 

A lapse of concentration sees the Bella run aground on Richard’s Rock, kilometres away from any help.  With the dinghy only big enough for two, Dad prepares Lee and Joey for an epic row to land, and safety.  Dad must stay behind with the sinking Bella and hope that help arrives before he is forced to take to his raft of foam cushions, risking the ocean - and the sharks."

KPE Episode 291: "The Dare Club"

"The Dare Club" by Vince Ford is podcast and superbly illustrated by Joshua and Matthew from Room 17. Vince Ford is another very popular children's author at Pt England School and this book is very entertaining. It deals with the subject of bullying and how kids can deal with bullying if they stand up against it together.

KPE Episode 280: "Boots and All"

Matthew and Joshua have chosen an Aussie book about Rugby League for this podcast.  If you are thinking this is going to be a real boys' book, then you need to listen carefully here because a MAJOR character in this story is a girl. You will be quite surprised by the twist the author,  Sherryl Clark, brings to this sporting story.

Remember, you can visit the boys' own blogs by clicking the links on their names.....

KPE Episode 259: "My Sister's a Burp"

Matthew and Joshua

"My Sister's a Burp" by Gretel Killeen is a whacky story chosen by Joshua and Matthew from Room 17 for this episode of KPE. 

This is the fourth book in a series about Zeke and Eppie's crazy adventures. When the teeny-weeny Zeke and Eppie are accidentally swallowed by their mum, it's the start of an adventure full of bubbling brains, evil eyes, bouncing bottoms, hysterical hair and ticklish teeth and that's all before Mum realises that Zeke and Eppie are even missing. Can Zeke and Eppie save Mum's life, and their own, or is this the end?

Have a listen to their podcast and let them know what you think about this book....

KPE Episode 239: "Drum" by Joy Cowley

Erene and Joshua have created a lively podcast to share the latest book they have been reading about a dog called "Drum" and it is written by Joy Cowley. Drum is a stray dog who turns up in a small town and becomes sort of a town pet. The book talks about some of the adventures the kids in the town have with Drum. And our podcasters recommend this story as a good read.

KPE Episode 230 :" The Refugees"

Two Year 5 students, Erene and Joshua from Room 15, bring us this book as their first podcast for KPE. They have joined the
Janice Marriott fan club at Pt England school and tell you about 'The Refugees'. This book has been podcast before by Tanisha and Keletiola so you could listen to their podcast too by clicking here.
The boys give us a lot of detail about what happens when a family is torn apart during a war and the children are left to look after themselves when their parents are taken from them.
They also introduce us to one of their classmates who understands this experience only too well. Have a listen to their podcast and give them some feedback. Maybe you will have some questions for Jephte as well.