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 288: "No Big Deal"

"No Big Deal" by David Hill is a novel from the Kiwi Bites series and Dante and Mary have chosen it for their first podcast.  These girls are Year 5 students in Room 15 and they have provided a great resume of this story about the adventures some kids have on a visit to an outdoor pursuits centre.

Have a listen and tell them what you think of their review.

KPE Episode 287: "Chocolate Porridge"

"Chocolate Porridge" comes from an anthology by Margaret Mahy called "Wait For Me!" and Lola and Oshania from Room 15 have chosen this for their latest podcast.

The story is about a boy who appears to have way too many sisters and who is thwarted in his attempts to learn to cook. He uses his imagination and has a cooking session with interesting ingredients and a very interesting outcome. Have a listen....!

KPE Episode 286: "Wonderful Wheels Day"

"Wonderful Wheels Day" by Philippa Werry and Alice Bell is podcast by Makerita and Brooklyn from Room 15. This book is a sequel to The Lost Watch, which we have podcast in the past.
Henry finds himself in another awkward situation. Last time he'd taken Dad's new watch to school when he knew he shouldn't. 
This time the school is to have a day where all the students are allowed to bring their wheels to school, whether bike, roller blades or skateboard. Henry has a brand new pair of roller blades and is the envy of his friends. But Henry never mastered using them and now Wonderful Wheels Day is about to reveal his embarrassing secret.

Check out this synopsis:

Henry’s teacher Miss Grace wants to reward Room 4 for their excellent work and behaviour. If all the students keep trying hard they will get a Wonderful Wheels Day at the end of the term. On Wheels Day you get to bring inline skates or skateboards or bikes to school and ride them around the playground while everyone else is in class. Everyone in room 4 is excited – except Henry. Henry is dreading Wheels Day. He can’t ride a bike or use rollerblades. The trouble is he has no balance. Henry is worried that he will make a fool of himself in front of all his friends and plans to come up with a way of getting out of Wheels Day.

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 284: "A Can of Worms"

Vivienne and Heather from Room 15 bring us another Kiwi Bites favourite; "A Can of Worms" by Peter Bromhead. What would you do if you opened a can of spaghetti, expecting to see some yummy pasta, and instead you found it a writhing mass of worms?  That's what happened in this book and the story goes on from there.  Have a listen and tell them what you think of their podcast...

KPE Episode 283: "Fishing for Octopus"

"Fishing for Octopus" by Feana Tu'akoi is one of the stories in a school Journal that Kobe and Logan have been reading. This story is set in Tonga and we think the title gives you a pretty good idea what the story is about! Haven't these boys done well with their first podcast!

KPE Episode 282: "Grounded"

Raenan and Oshania have chosen a story from King McKinnon's collection "Tales from the Swamp" for their first podcast.  These students are both Year 5 from Room 15.  The story they have chosen, "Grounded" brings out some stories of their own as they talk about the book!  As part of the podcast they invite you to make some predictions about the conclusion.  Go ahead and leave them a comment....

KPE Episode 281: "Esther"

From time to time we have a real treat on KPE when family members choose to collaborate on a podcast. Episode 281 is brought to you by two sisters.
Sela from Room 20 and Seini-Mino from Room 17 share this book they have been reading at home. We are sure that many of our listeners will be familiar with the story!

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.....