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 327: "The War of the Worlds"

"The War of the Worlds" by HG Wells is a world famous science fiction classic and this version of his book is retold by Pauline Francis.  This is the story of large metal cylinders which fall to earth, signalling the beginning of a Martian invasion. The Martians gradually take over London and the surrounding area, causing death and destruction.

 Kayde and Matthew T from Room 17 have really enjoyed reading this and share their thoughts in this podcast.

KPE Episode 320: "Too Ghoul for School"

"Too Ghoul for School: The In-Spectres Call" by B. Strange is the latest podcast from Kayde and Matthew T in Room 17.  The "Too Ghoul for School" series is another very popular series of books that Pt England students love to read. Titles in the series include: "Silent but Deadly, The In-Spectres Call, Ghoul Dinners, The Bubonic Builders, Attack of the Zombie Nits, School Spooks Day, French Fright, Terror In Cubical Four".

We see that these books are also available on Nintendo DS as an interactive reading experience.

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 314: "CIA: The Moo-my's Curse"

"Cows In Action: The Moo-my's Curse" by Steve Cole is presented by Erene and Matthew from Room 17.

 

Professor McMoo is a very clever cow - so clever, in fact, that he has managed to build himself a time machine from discarded farming machinery. He and his two cow friends, Pat and Bo Vine live on the Barmer farm, in fear of the hideous farmer's wife, Betty. But they are also star agents of the CIA - Cows in Action, a crack team of cow commandos! In the future, cows live peacefully with humans as equals, not as food. But some cows in the future try to use the technology of time travel to interfere with history - and the Prof has to help stop that! In "The Moo-my's Curse", the CIA must travel to Ancient Egypt where they suspect a time-travelling ter-moo-nator is impersonating Tutankhamen. As they race through ancient pyramids and encounter terrifying mummies, will they have time to unravel the mystery and restore history to the way it should be? 

KPE Episode 299: "Bionicle: Trial by Fire"

This episode of KPE is brought to us by Matthew x 2; that's right, Matthew T and Matthew R.  Both of these boys are in Room 17.  They have chosen the second book in the Bionicle Adventures series, "Trial by Fire" by Greg Farshtey. Check it out...

The Toa are searching for the Disks of Power. Without these Disks, they may never be able to defeat the Morbuzak that is destroying the city of Metru Nui. The Matoran say they will help, but at least one of them has his own plans. Will the Toa succeed in their quest? Or will someone that they thought they could trust betray them?

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 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 273: "Destination Disaster"

Matthew and Cruz from Room 17 have been enjoying another Fleur Beale book, "Destination Disaster"
"Who would have guessed that a simple fishing trip could end like this? Jem and his grandfather, 'Pa', are completely cut off from civilisation and their food is running out fast. Worst of all, Pa is in no condition to help.... If either of them are to survive the disasterous trip, Jem will have to think of something, and fast!"
Have a listen to this podcast as they tell us about the story and their own camping experiences....

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 246: "Captain Felonius"

Matthew and Lepa have read "Captain Felonius" by Joy Cowley. This book is such a favourite of kiwi kids that we think EVERYONE has read it. You probably have listened to one of our previous podcasts about "Happy Birthday Mrs Felonius" too.
Listen to their latest podcast and see if they have covered all your favourite parts of the story. And let them know what you think about the very interesting morals they concluded with.

KPE Episode 241: "Lucky Feather" by Joy Cowley

Like most New Zealand school kids, Lepa and Matthew from Room 15 have read
"Lucky Feather" by Joy Cowley.
Have a listen as they discuss this well known story and see if you agree with the message they have identified from this book.

KPE Episode 229: "Evil Fred"

KPE Episode 229: "Evil Fred" by Kylie Begg
Matthew and Lepa who are both Year 5 students in Room 15 tell us about this book. They tell a story of a family who sound evil and a dog called Fred who doesn't sound evil - well not the way they tell the story. You had better check this out and see what you think. And if you want another view of the story, we recommend Elizabeth and Sharon Rose's podcast of this book here. Listen to both and give us YOUR opinion of the story....