KPE Episode 339: Fantastic Mr Fox

Kayla and Sylvia bring us the wonderful Roald Dahl story called, "The Fantastic Mr Fox". The antics of Bogus, Bunce and Bean - and how they are out-foxed- are loved by readers old and young.  We expect you know this story well.  Why don't you have a listen to these two girls and maybe leave them a comment about YOUR favourite part of the book!

KPE Episode 318: "The Killer Cat Strikes Back"

Brooke and Kayla from Room 17 present "The Killer Cat Strikes Back" by Anne Fine

This is the third book in the series about Tuffy the Killer Cat

Tuffy, the killer cat, knows what he likes. And he isn't loving the 'art' that Ellie's mum brings home from her new class. So what's a cat to do?

A scratch here just happens to shred a painting. A nudge there somehow slips a clay pot off a shelf.

Dad hopes a particularly hideous sculpture will be next, but Tuffy's having none of it.

The killer cat will go his own sweet way!

KPE Episode 294 : "As Kuku Slept"

"As Kuku Slept" by Erin Devlin is podcast by two students from Room 17, Kayla and Chanel.

Kingi Kereru wakes up one moonlit night to find a possum about to raid his nest and attack his baby, Kuku. He and his mate Queenie chase the possum away, leaving Grandpa Kukupa guarding Kuku's as they fly up to investigate. As they fly further they see hundreds, then thousands, then millions of possums gorging on leaves and berries, and stealing eggs and chicks from nests. Sad and exhausted, they fly homewards. When they stop for a rest, they are encouraged by the sight of people working to save the kereru, setting traps for possums and other pests.

This story tells the story of the kereru, the New Zealand native wood pigeon, which is now a threatened species. You will learn a lot about the threat possums are to our forests and native creatures as you listen to the podcast and read the book.

 

KPE Episode 292: "Eureka"

This podcast from Sylvia and Kayla is about a book called "Eureka" by Sandy MaKay. We were very priviledged to have Sandy McKay visit our school several years ago and make a podcast with us about another one of her books.
"Eureka" sounds like another great story and we think you will enjoy the way Sylvia and Kayla talk about it. We also think you will enjoy the talents of the photographer for this episode - it looks like they had a lot of fun on their photo shoot!

"It's science fair time again and, as usual, Joey and Todd are stuck for ideas. Their teacher keeps imploring them to look for things in their every day lives that they could make better, but they still don't have a clue. Then, Eureka! Joey decides the thing that needs the most improvement is his frazzled single mother, so he starts experimenting..."

KPE Episode 285: "The Wild Wests and the Haunted Fridge"

"The Wild Wests and the Haunted Fridge" by Joy Cowley is podcast by Kayla and Sylvia from Room 17.  The Wild West series is a favourite with Kiwi school kids and this crazy book is another good one.

"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 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 115 "The Lost Watch"

"The Lost Watch" by Philippa Werry and Alice Bell.
This podcast is presented by Tiana and Kayla from Room 17. Both girls are Year 6 students.
This story is about a boy who takes his father's birthday watch to school and loses it.
That would be bad enough, but Henry lets his baby sister take the blame for it. When the watch turns up Henry has to find a way to return it to Dad without letting on that he was the one who took it....
Tiana enjoyed the story, but she thought that the way Henry let his baby sister take the blame was pretty sad. See what you think when you read the book....
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KPE Episode 108 - "The Robber and the Millionaire"

"The Robber and the Millionaire" by Eirlys Hunter.
Kayla from Room 17 has read this book and teams up with Tiana for the podcast.
Once there was a robber who had robbed all the houses in Lamington and a millionaire who had just moved to Lamington and was terrified of being robbed. See what happens when they join forces in this story and both try to help each other change their ways.

KPE Episode 91 -"Barry and Bitsa" by Sandy McKay.

"Barry and Bitsa" by Sandy McKay.

Crystal has been reading this book and Kayla is her DJ. Both girls are Year 6 students from Room 17. "Barry and Bitsa" was published as part of the Kiwi Bites series in 2005. Sandy tells stories that children enjoy reading and this book is no exception. Barry brings home a dog from the pet shop, and as the name suggests, he is a 'bitsa'.
In this story both the boy and the dog need to gain acceptance, and by the end they both do. Barry is accepted by the local boys and Bitsa overcomes Mum's reluctance to become part of the family.

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KPE Episode 86 - "By Jingo"

KPE Episode 86 - "By Jingo" - A Tale of Old New Zealand, by Dorothy Butler

Kayla from Room 17 presents her first podcast for KPE and Crystal, another Year 6 student is her DJ. This book is based upon a true story of what took place in Thames in 1905 and features the Brown Family. The oldest son John is returning from a two year sojourn in Australia - and his gift for his sister Emily is a monkey!
Have any of you ever been to Thames? Tell us about it...

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