The Chatterbooks

Episode 23: Zombies and Genies

Year 7 scholars from Brook Mead Academy in Leicester chat about Relic Hamilton (Genie Hunter) by Joseph Coelho, and The Zombie Project by Alice Nuttall. Surina and Bella get into their favourite genres and what hooks them into a story. Here are the three questions for today's episode - the answers are at the end of the video version which you can watch on YouTube and The Chatterbooks website by clicking here [https://www.thehumanish.co.uk/chatterbooks]. 1. In Relic Hamilton, where does Relic live? 2. What were some of the themes of The Zombie Project and which ones  interest you the most? 3. If YOU were writing a story set above a shop, what type of shop would you pick and why? This episode was recorded at Brook Mead Academy in Leicester. All music by Liderc at Pixabay

Episode 22 A History of My Weird

Year 7 scholars from Brook Mead Academy in Leicester chat about A History of My Weird by Chloë Heuch. Rosabella and Shanique discuss some of themes of this book as main character Mo struggles to adapt to life in Year 7 and the challenges she faces.  Here are the three questions for today's episode. 1. Why might an author write in first person and use diary entries to tell a story? 2. How does Mo upset the teacher?  3. If YOU were writing a book about your experiences of starting Year 7, what would be the biggest changes and challenges you've faced? You can find out more and see all previous episodes and the list of books reviewed on the podcast at thechatterbooks.co.uk [http://thechatterbooks.co.uk] Episode artwork by Siya in Year 7. This episode was recorded at Brook Mead Academy in Leicester.  All music by Liderc at Pixabay

Episode 21: The Boy with Big Decisions

Year 7 scholars from Brook Mead Academy in Leicester chat about The Boy With Big Decisions by Helen Rutter. Adam and Mileeka discuss the story about 11 year old Fred who starts to take to control of his life. In this unique book, YOU can be the one who makes his decisions. Our hosts chat about the choices Fred makes and if they like having the power to choose the story! Here are the three questions for today's episode - the answers are at the end of the video available on the website below and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheChatterbooksPodcast]. ) What were the two schools that Fred had to choose between? 2) What passion does Fred keep secret from his mother?  3) What choices do you wish YOU could make? Or are there choices you’re glad you don’t have to make? Find more information and previous episodes at thechatterbooks.co.uk [https://www.thehumanish.co.uk/chatterbooks] . This episode was recorded at Brook Mead Academy in Leicester.  All music by Liderc at Pixabay

Episode 20: The Line They Drew Through Us

Year 7 scholars from Brook Mead Academy in Leicester chat about The Line They Drew Through Us by Hiba Noor Khan. Harleen, Surina, and Afia discuss this historical fiction set in India, 1946. The moving tale of three friends all born on the same day builds to the real life event of the Partition of India. How did they relate to the story and how do they think they might have coped in a similar situation? Stay tuned until the end for three questions about this episode. Go to thechatterbooks.co.uk [https://www.thehumanish.co.uk/chatterbooks] for more info and previous episodes. This episode was recorded at Brook Mead Academy in Leicester.  All music by Liderc at Pixabay.

Episode 19: Thief! Time Travel and Unicorns

Two VERY different ways of learning in this episode - how would you like to learn about history via time travel? Or do you have what it takes to survive at the Unicorn riding academy? In this episode, Finlay chats about Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A.F Steadman, whilst Adam takes a trip to Tudor England with Time Tub Travellers and the Silk Thief by Claire Linney A HUGE thank you to Kibworth Books for helping to choose Time Tub Travellers! Go to kibworthbooks.com [https://kibworthbooks.com/] to order your copies! Get more info' and see the list of the books we've reviewed so far at thechatterbooks.co.uk [https://www.thehumanish.co.uk/chatterbooks] This episode was recorded at Greenfield Primary School in Leicestershire.  All music by Liderc at Pixabay