The Chatterbooks

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Each episode, kids chat about the latest book they've been reading and recommend who they think might like it. They'll also share some of their other favourites books as well sometimes catching up with a teacher or two about what books they liked reading in school.

JAN 19

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 for more info and previous episodes. This episode was recorded at Brook Mead Academy in Leicester. All music by Liderc at Pixabay.

6 min
07/10/2025

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 to order your copies! Get more info' and see the list of the books we've reviewed so far at thechatterbooks.co.uk This episode was recorded at Greenfield Primary School in Leicestershire. All music by Liderc at Pixabay

8 min
07/04/2025

Episode 18: Bottoms, Beasts, and Bunnies

Do you love animals? Maybe you have a pet, or two. But how would you cope with your parents travelling the world and sending weird and chaotic animals back for you to look after? No? Maybe that's better than moving house and finding you have zombie sheep next door... In this episode, Erin chats about Indigo Wilde and the Creatures at Jellybean Crescent by Pippa Curnick, whilst Lewis shares The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom: Attack of the Zombie Sheep by Emily-Jane Clark. A HUGE thank you to Kibworth Books for suggesting and providing the two books as gifts for the children in today's episode. Go to kibworthbooks.com to order your copies! Go to thechatterbooks.co.uk to see our book list and previous episodes! This episode was recorded at Greenfield Primary School in Leicestershire. All music by Liderc at Pixabay This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

8 min
06/12/2025

Episode 17: Curses and Escaping

What if a fun game turned into something far more dangerous and real? And how would you cope being told your life is cursed and then being whisked to a magical land? In this episode, Lewis chats about the tense adventures and puzzles of Escape Room by Christopher Edge, whilst Florence reveals the magic and colourful characters of Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend. These are the questions for this episode (answers at the end of the video version). In Escape Room, what civilisation do the children visit? And do you know any other books that feature different civilisations? Florence says the character of Morrigan isn't just good or bad, but she is in a 'grey' area - what does that tell us about Morrigan? Discuss - with a partner or as a class - which of these two books you'd enjoy the most and why. You can find all previous episodes including the video versions at thechatterbooks.co.uk This episode was recorded at Greenfield Primary School in Leicestershire. All music by Liderc at Pixabay

7 min
06/06/2025

Episode 16 Refugees and Horsenapping

How would you cope going to a new school in a new country with no friends, no family AND you can't speak the language? In this episode, Ronni, Lila, and Alyssia chat about The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q. Raúf and how they like 'real' stories. Then Alyssia also shares The Starlight Stables Gang by Esme Higgs and how it reflects her love of horses. At the end of the video there are three questions to kick start any class discussions or just get you thinking! For more info' and the video versions of each episode go thechatterbooks.co.uk Click here for the stage show of The Boy at the Back of the Class. This episode was recorded at Greenfield Primary School in Leicestershire. All music by Liderc at Pixabay

4 min
05/15/2025

Episode 15: Breakfast Mysteries and Treehouse Stories

Would you like your own special treehouse with multiple storeys? Or how do you fancy solving a mystery with your friends at school? In this episode, Florence chats about The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Phantom Thief by Marcus Rashford, whilst Mia shares The 78 Storey Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. At the end of the video there are three questions to kick start any class discussions or just get you thinking! You can find all previous episodes and a book list and any other information at thechatterbooks.co.uk This episode was recorded at Greenfield Primary School in Leicestershire. All music by Liderc at Pixabay

4 min
04/03/2025

Episode 14: An Awful Auntie and a Disastrous Trip

*There is a content warning at the bottom for a description of an event in one of the books that cause some upset. Do you have a favourite genre? Could you be persuaded to read something you normally wouldn't? Hannah tries to persuade Kareena to read Awful Auntie by David Walliams, whilst Kareena explains why Lottie Brooks's Totally Disastrous School Trip by Katie Kirby, is a really fun read - despite cringing during parts of it! There is a YouTube version and previous episodes at thechatterbooks.co.uk Here are some questions for your class discussion or to get you thinking: Question 1: Have you been on a school trip that would make a good story? Question 2: What type of books did Kareena say she most enjoyed? What type of books are YOUR favourite? Question 3: Why might people enjoy reading about embarrassing things happening to other people? How does it make you feel when you read those bits? *The episode very briefly mentions how in Awful Auntie the main character's parents have died, and it also mentions how the Auntie character tries to kill her niece. This episode was recorded at Greenfield Primary School in Leicestershire. All music by Liderc at Pixabay

4 min
03/20/2025

Episode 13: Space Monkeys and Ninja Cats

Having to put your skills to the test can be pretty scary, especially when you have to use them in an unfamiliar place and with lots at stake! Lewis explains why he enjoyed Space Band by Tom Fletcher so much and its story about a group of friends who have to win a battle of the bands in space to stay out of prison! And Adam chats about the humour and adventure in Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape as two cats from Italy arrive to hunt down a missing King Cobra. The boys also chat with Year 5 teacher Mrs Henderson about what book she likes to read with her class. Go to thechatterbooks.co.uk for all previous episodes and a list of the books reviewed. This episode was recorded at Greenfield Primary School in Leicestershire. All music by Liderc at Pixabay

7 min

Each episode, kids chat about the latest book they've been reading and recommend who they think might like it. They'll also share some of their other favourites books as well sometimes catching up with a teacher or two about what books they liked reading in school.

Creator

Humanish
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

20
Rating

Clean
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