Ella’s Summer Update
Ella here with a summer vacation update! Summertime in Kinzville is a TON of fun – there’s so much to do! I decided to walk around town this morning and find out how everyone is spending their summer vacation. Dr. Quack: I’m having a barbecue next weekend. It’s going to be amazing! Grilled veggies, tofu burgers…and ice cream cake for dessert! YUM! Stoogles: I am having the best summer! I’ve got SO much planned. We’re having a Googles reunion, I’m going to the beach, my cousins are coming to visit…it’s go, go, go for me! Purr-Cilla: Well, as I mentioned before, I’ve got quite the summer planned. I’m leaving at the end of this week to head to the shore. Sun, fun and fabulous things to do. It’s going to be outstanding. Nibbles: I’m SO BORED, Ella! I knew everyone was going to be busy, but I never imagined I would have SO much time to myself. I’ve tried doing a few different hobbies…knitting, sewing, watching the linoleum peel…I just wish my friends would come and visit me! Ms. Birdy: I’m having a great summer! I love hot weather and I LOVE … Read more
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
It’s St. Patrick’s Day in Kinzville, and we’ve never seen such a sea of green! Read more
Spring Break!
Ella McWoof here, happy to have a break from school! Today, I’m going to be finding out what everyone is up to for spring break. Sparky – I’m going to be taking advantage of all this good luck I’ve been having! Maybe I’ll go searching for treasure with my uncle. We’ll probably find something amazing, as long as I have my lucky rock! Molly – I’m going with my friend Polly to the Big City. I’m all packed and ready to go…it’s just…I’m a LITTLE nervous. Not super-nervous, of course. I mean, I’ll be fine! This is going to be fun! Right? Salley – I’m going to visit my dad for a couple of days, but then I’ll be back. Stoogles and I are planning on having a movie-watching afternoon. It’ll be awesome! Stoogles – I’m planning on sleeping in, staying up late, not doing any homework and having an all-around great time. Salley and I have a movie afternoon planned and my mom said something about visiting my cousins. Other than that, no plans! Roberta – I’m going to be baby-sitting Millie for a … Read more
The Big Proposal
Ella McWoof here with a follow up to our original article, detailing the Valentine’s plans of several Kinzville residents. As you probably remember, one of the residents had a brilliant (and very romantic) dinner in mind. And now I can tell you who that someone is! It’s Sir Rhineholt! And tonight, under a starry sky, he proposed to our very own Plumpy Hippo. And guess what? She said yes! Plumpy called me as soon as she got back home and told me the story. “It was so lovely,” she said, sounding positively giddy. “Charles prepared a beautiful dinner for me. Vegetarian lasagna, Stubbly Grass Nibbles, and a big glass of chocolate milk – my favorites! Then he brought out the most gorgeous chocolate fudge cake for dessert. That Rhino knows the way to my heart! After dinner, he suggested that we go for a walk. We ended up right near the Magical Forest. The snow was falling gently, and the Good Fairies were flying through the sky, leaving trails of sparkling pink light behind them. I was so busy staring up at the fairies, that I didn’t notice Charles … Read more
Valentine’s Day Plans
Ella McWoof here, on a mission to find out what residents of Kinzville are planning to do for Valentine’s Day! Ms. Birdy: I’m planning on having dinner with my dear friend, Dr. Quack. We’re going to visit Le Snout and enjoy some of Chef Gazpacho’s tastiest morsels! Debbie Dragon: I’m not a big fan of Valentine’s Day, to be honest. I’m planning on staying home with a box of chocolates. I’m going to curl up on my couch and watch movies! Alex Tiger: Well, I was planning on going to the dance with a certain someone, but since that’s not going to happen…I’m just going to play video games at Sparky’s house. Molly Pig: I’m going to hang out with my friends. We’re going to do manicures and make sundaes. My little sister Millie told me that I have to bring her flowers, so I guess I’ll do that too. Sigh. And finally, someone who wanted to remain nameless. Mystery Valentine: My plan is a big one. I’m finally going to pop the question to a very special someone. I’ve got a dinner planned out, followed … Read more
Winter Fun Day Update
By Ella McWoof Readers, I’m here in the auditorium of Kinzville Academy where Ms. Cowoline is just about to announce the winners of the Winter Fun Day. The whole school is waiting anxiously. At this point it’s completely up in the air – although the Curios owned the morning’s events, the Quizzlings really scrambled in the afternoon so they may just pull off an upset. Here’s Ms. Cowoline’s announcement: “I hope you all had a good day. Without further ado, I am pleased to announce the winning house. In third place, with an excellent effort, were the Quackers. Congratulations. I know you all tried your hardest. You will each receive a 10 KC gift certificate to the W Shop. In second place – and it was a very close call – were the Quizzlings. You will each receive a copy of the book that Arte Fact read to us today, Arte and the Lost Tomb. Which means that our first place winners are the Curios! Congratulations! I think it was the unusual design of your snow fort that really impressed the judge. You will all enjoy a field trip for a special lunch at Le Snout on Friday. Now … Read more
Winter Fun Day: Totally Awesome!
By Ella McWoof Welcome, readers, to the Kinzville Academy Winter Fun Day! I’m here at the Academy where all of the students are participating in some fun winter events. Let’s talk to some of the participants and find out how it’s going. Ella McWoof: Here’s our school council president, Salley. Salley, can you tell us a little bit about how your school house, the Quizzlings, is doing so far? Salley Cat: Well, Ella, we’re off to a bit of bad start. In the toboggan dash we competed to see which team could get their toboggan furthest. We thought we had a pretty good chance because Laurabeard totally flew on her turn, but then Polly and Alex BOTH wiped out on their turns. They added up everybody’s distance to get the winner so we came in last. EM: Sorry to hear that, Salley. Maybe Nibbles, in the Quackers House, is doing a bit better. Nibbles: Well, we’re right in the middle of the snowball toss where we have to try and get a snowball as close to the target as possible. So far, so good. Cowabelle and Roberta nailed it, when … Read more
A Few of our Favorite Things
By Ella McWoof Happy holidays, readers! Christmas is almost here and so today I am interviewing the residents of Kinzville to find out their favorite things about the holidays. Let’s hear what they had to say. Ella McWoof: Here’s our good friend, Arte Fact. Arte, what is your favorite thing about Christmas. Arte: Well, Ella, I just love being able to help my customers find that perfect gift for someone special on their list when they come into the Curio Shop. I also love spending time with my nephew, Sparky. He’s a great kid who always works hard and does his best. I know sometimes he gets a little off track, but I know he can pull it together by Christmas. EM: Thanks, Arte! Now here’s Roberta Rabbit. Roberta, can you tell us your favorite thing about Christmas? Roberta: Huh? Oh, sorry – I’m kind of exhausted right now. Christmas? Yeah, I really like making crafts at Christmas. At least, I always used to. For some reason right about now I’m not really feeling it, but generally, yeah, I like making crafts at Christmas. EM: Okay. Interesting. Ms Cowoline, your favorite … Read more
Ella Reports on the Pink Party
Ella McWoof here with some great news from the Pink Party – it was a total success! Everyone who was anyone was at the party, which was very graciously hosted by Fluffington St. Bernard (who, near the end of the party, was spotted talking to Elwin and Hailey about ‘un-pinking’ his dining hall). The highlights of the party had to be: The Pink Dinner – Chef Gazpacho and Chef Sophia did a WONDERFUL job making everything look and taste outstanding. It’s so hard to choose a favorite dish – they were all good! The great games – the ‘Kinz did a terrific job arranging games for everyone. Even the adults joined in! The donations – we were so pleased to see the grand total. It was outstanding! The take-home bags – I’m sorry, but take home bags are just awesome. And so well put together! It was a pink-tacular, pink-tastic, pink-filled day of fun. October is all about thinking pink!
Ella Interviews the Presidential Hopefuls
Ella interviews Stoogles, Salley and Purr-Cilla. Read more
Ella Writes: Secret Friend Event
Every year at camp, we have a special Secret Friend event. It’s so much fun! Everyone draws a name from the hat at breakfast and that’s the individual they have to be kind to for the next three days. You have to do little things to help out your Secret Friend (like cleaning their cabin or clearing their plate at dinner) and give them little gifts (like something you make at the Craft Cabin) while not being discovered! That’s the tricky part! Usually, you can enlist friends to do the sneaky work, so your Secret Friend won’t guess your identity! So who do I get to help for the next three days? Well, I can’t tell you! But I CAN give you a hint: this ‘Kinz would be familiar with stage directions. Think you can guess who I’ve got to do nice things for? Put your guesses below!
