Judith Eagle on the Fun Kids Book Club

2020/3/21

13:42

Judith Eagle joined Bex to chat about her brand new book 'The Pear Affair', plus to share her favourite childhood book (and a cheeky reading!)

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Time Travelling with a TORTOISE & Tamzin Merchant's The Troublemakers🐢🪄

2024/1/10

27:53

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Tamzin Merchant about her brand new book The Troublemakers as we return to the magical world of The Hatmakers in an epic and exciting new adventure on the high seas

Ross Welford also joined Bex on the first podcast of 2024 to chat all Time Travelling with a Tortoise all about an extraordinary, adventure-packed sequel to his beloved, bestselling debut, Time Travelling with a Hamster.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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Bex's Best Books of 2023

2023/12/27

49:54

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

In today's episode to round off 2023, Bex goes through her favourite books of the year month by month and we hear from the authors who wrote them

That's all on this week's very special episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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Eoin Colfer, The Snow Girl, Beano's latest Boomic & Everything Under The Sun

2023/12/13

45:43

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex got chatting to Craig Graham, Mike Sterling and Laura Graham from Beano all about their Boomic series and which character the latest installment is focusing on?

To get you all in the festive mood we're now joined by Indie Book Award winning author Sophie Anderson about her brand new book The Snow Girl, an enchanting story about facing fears and knowing when to let go.

The international best-selling author Eoin Colfer joins us to continue the festive theme and tells us all about his brand new book Juniper's Chrisrmas, a story about eleven-year-old Juniper Lane who's thrown into a Christmas adventure like no other.

Our last author is someone a little bit closer to home in Molly Oldfield who's just joined the Fun Kids Podcast Network and joins us to talk about her brand new book Everything Under The Sun, a curious question for every day of the year.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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The Frost Fair, A Magical Dress & Michael Rosen's Big Dreaming

2023/11/29

20:27

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex got chatting to Natasha Hasting all about her brand new book The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair! The perfect book to welcome the Christmas season in.

We've got another magical story for you! Robert Tregoning's The Dress in the Window is a tale of a boy who falls in love with a second-hand dress, and it's sure to steal your heart. Robert is here to tell us all about it! 

Michael Rosen joins us a gives us a reading of his brilliant book, The Big Dreaming! All about the hibernation of bears, perfect for this time of year when bears are preparing for their big sleep!

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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The Beast & the Bethany's Latest Instalment, a 19th Century Fantasyland & an Amazing Spook Anthology👻📖

2023/11/15

20:17

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex got chatting to Jack Meggitt-Phillips about The Beast & the Bethany: Child of the Beast in the latest instalment in his beastly series.

Peter Bunzl is back too, talking about his new book Glassborn! Set in a 19th century fantasyland where he explains what magical adventures the Belle siblings get up to in it.

Still want some spook in your life? Phil Hickes joins us to tell you about the amazing anthology book - Read, Scream, Repeat. Featuring 13 authors curated by Jennifer Killick.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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FOOTBALL FANS, keepy-uppy with these amazing books! ⚽

2023/11/1

28:57

Welcome to a super sporty episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex got chatting to Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton all about their new book, The Football Encyclopedia! This book has all the football info a football superfan needs. Alex and Ben are here to tell us about their love for football and how they co-wrote this amazing book. 

Tom Palmer is here too, talking about his new book The Soccer Diaries: Rocky Takes LA! Rocky Race is due to fly over the pond to attend a prestigious soccer camp, but will it be that simple or will she face her own set of challenges on and off the pitch? Tom tells Bex all about it! 

If you've been trick or treating or watching some scary movies the past week, you might be missing spooky season! Never fear (or do fear?), we've got the perfect book for you. Read, Scream, Repeat is an anthology with writing from authors such as Elle McNicoll, Joseph Coelho, Jennifer Killick and Sharna Jackson! Discover your new favourite author, and get a few chills in while you're at it! 

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Bex gets SPOOOOKY with Carrie Hope Fletcher! 👻

2023/10/18

12:23

Welcome to the scariest, most spine-tingling episode of Book Worms this year! Carrie Hope Fletcher came by the Fun Kids studio to chat all about her new spooky book, The Double Trouble Society and the Worst Curse! We'll find out what Carrie loves about Halloween, what special monster abilities she wants to have, and some behind-the-scenes chat about this new story. This is Bex's Book of the Month - or perhaps more aptly, Spook of the Month? 

You've been telling us what books you're reading and who you'd love to see on the podcast, and today we find out that Luca thinks John Dougherty would be a great Book Worms guest! We'll get right on that, Luca. His books are so funny! 

We've got some seriously spooky recommendations for you too. Attack of the Stink Monster by Nadia Shireen will bring some fright to your night with the Grimwood gang back on their paranormal adventures! Jack Meggitt-Phillips is one to check out too with his new book in The Beast and the Bethany series, Child of the Beast!

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A sea-faring mystery, a polar bear, and words of inspiration!

2023/10/4

21:03

AM Howell is here to chat to Bex all about her new book Mysteries at Sea: Peril on the Atlantic! Ann-Marie has provided all kinds of historic references to cruise ships in the 1930s. It's a must-read for those looking for an epic mystery to get stuck into! 

Hannah Gold is here too with an introduction to her new book, Finding Bear! This is the sequel to The Last Bear, a story about a girl and her friendship with a polar bear stranded on a melting ice cap. What will happen when April realises her friend might still need her help? 

We've got two amazing women joining the pod too! Award winning global affairs journalist Tara Kangarlou and author of What Makes Us Stronger Freya Lewis are here to talk about and read their own contributions to Dear Rebel, a book filled with advice from 145 inspirational women. 

We want to hear your voice! Fun Kids fan Joshua wrote in to tell us what he's been reading lately, and it is HORRID! You can send in your top picks via the Book Worms page on the Fun Kids website. 

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Dermot O'Leary talks Wings of Glory! 🕊️

2023/9/20

27:20

Bex is the reigning Queen of books, and she's been getting stuck in some AMAZING new stories! We've got a jam-packed episode for you, so let's get started!

Dermot O'Leary is here to chat about Wings of Glory! What inspired Dermot to write about the Second World War, and what is it about animals that he loves writing? History lovers and animal lovers, this one is for you. Bex has officially crowned this her Book of the Month for September! 👑

Kimberly Whittam is here too, chatting to Bex all about her debut novel, Quiet Storm! Find out some of the key themes in this heart-warming tale, such as school nerves and learning when it's time to speak up. Kimberly will be at the Reading Is Magic festival on the 6th October! The festival returns for its fourth year from the 2nd to the 6th October, featuring a host of amazing authors and engaging talks to attend! Head over to readingismagicfestival.com to get involved. 

The winner of the Children's Indie Book of September is Claire Fayers! She's here to give an introduction and reading to Tapper Watson and the Quest for the Nemo Machine. The Indie Book of the Month campaign is part of the Booksellers Association of the UK and Ireland, encouraging book lovers to shop at their local bookshop! 

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An ACCIDENTAL art heist and an UNLIKELY superhero!

2023/9/6

20:42

Today, we at Book Worms are celebrating National Read A Book Day! Every year on the 6th September people across the nation are encouraged to read a book! That's no challenge for Bex, but it's great to get everyone involved. Let us know what books you've been reading on the Fun Kids website! 

Judith Eagle visited the Fun Kids studios to chat to Bex all about Stolen Songbird. After finding a picture in the lining of her suitcase, Caro has become part of a dangerous art heist! Can she uncover the mystery of the stolen songbird painting? Judith is here to tell us all about Caro, her inspirations for the story, and what she thinks you'll love about this adventure! 

Jason Reynolds is here too with an introduction and reading from his new book Stuntboy, In-Between Time! Stuntboy is a superhero, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have his own challenges like separation, bullying and anxiety. Jason is here to tell you all you need to know about this funny, heart-warming new release. 

Bex recommends a book to look out for this coming spooky season... The Housetrap by Emma Read is full of puzzles and mysteries to solve! Emma loves scary stories, so if you're into the spookier side of things this is a book you cannot miss this Autumn! 

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Travel to the past in Sweet Skies and meet robots in Worrybot!

2023/8/23

17:42

We've got a mix of genres on the show today. First, Robin Scott-Elliott reveals why he wanted to write a story about a young boy in 1948 Berlin who wants to be a pliot. There's triumph, survival, and a lot of chocolate in his new book Sweet Skies! 

Simon Packham is here too, chatting all about his new story Worrybot! What inspired the focus on robots, and what does it teach us about worrying? 

Bex has a recommendation coming up for horse lovers in September, Finding Wonder by Lauren St John, and she crowns her Book of the Month for August! Three cheers! 

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Robot Librarians ATTACK in Sam Copeland and Jenny Pearson's new tale!!!

2023/8/9

15:36

It's not often you see two authors for one book, and even rarer for them to be writing two separate stories! Bex caught up with author duo Sam Copeland and Jenny Pearson to chat all about their new book, Attack of the Robot Librarians! What was it like for Jenny to write one protagonist and Sam to write the other? It turns out, they hated it! Or are they just kidding? Listen to find out! 

We've also got Jamie Littler on the show to tell us all about Arkspire! Part of a brand new fantasy series about a city run by magic, Arkspire is perfect for fans of the magical and mysterious.

We've got a recommendation for you too! Next month, OH MAYA GODS! by Maz Evans is out! Greek mythology lovers rejoice, this is the book for you. 

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Blackpool Tower has VANISHED!

2023/7/26

14:23

Hello you book lovers! This week, Bex is chatting to author Frank Cottrell-Boyce about his new book, The Wonder Brothers. What happens when a magician makes a tower disappear? Well, three cousins have to use their own magic to try and bring it back! Frank tells us his favourite magicians, what he loves about magic, and what he loves about the locations in the book. From Blackpool to Vegas, the kids have been through a lot to get the tower back! 

Bex crowns her July Book of the Month, and we've got a new release to recommend to you, featuring a pigeon called David and a multiplying cat... 

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What kind of art is right for me? And meet the Yoto Carnegie winners!

2023/7/12

18:13

In this week's Book Worms, Bex has been chatting to author Joe Haddow and illustrator Ellie Hawes all about their new book Art Is Everywhere! Art isn't just paintbrushes and picture frames, and Joe is determined to showcase every type in this book. Plus, he chats to Bex about his experiences as a drummer! 

We've also taken a moment to celebrate the Yoto Carnegies winners, who have left some voicenotes from the awards ceremony. We'll be keeping an eye out for these talented authors and illustrators in the future!

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Football legends, fantasy worlds, and the Alligator's Mouth Shortlist!

2023/6/28

36:24

What a line-up we have in store for you this week on Book Worms! There's authors aplenty, and Bex crowns her Fun Kids Book of the Month for June...

BBC Sports Personality of the year and Arsenal player Beth Mead is here to chat all about her new book, Roar: A Guide to Dreaming Big and Playing the Sport You Love. This is a guide to pursuing your passions and features plenty of activities and tips for you to dive into! 

Nazeen Pathak is here too, chatting all about her new book City of Stolen Magic. This is a spellbinding adventure with Indian and British colonial history woven throughout. For some fantasy with some educational context, you can look no further than Nazneen's wonderful story! 

We're also checking in with the nominees for the Alligator's Mouth Awards 2023 Shortlist. We're welcoming Paula Bowles, illustrator for Marv and the Pool of Peril; author Candy Gourlay on Mike Falls Up; author Kirsty Applebaum on Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest, and last but not least author and illustrator Elys Dolan on Rex: Dinosaur in Disguise to the podcast! 

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How To Train Your Dragon, and your pet wolf too!

2023/6/14

25:15

In this week's animal training episode of Book Worms, Bex is chatting to author Cressida Cowell on How To Train Your Hogfly! Cressida has been hard at work training all of these fantastic creatures, and after the 20th anniversary of How To Train Your Dragon, she's here with a brand new story set in the universe of dragon training.

Author Paul Westmoreland and illustrator George Ermos are also here to tell Bex about their new book, Rudy and the Wolf Cub! Paul and George meet for the first time on this podcast - isn't Bex quite the little matchmaker! Rudy and the Wolf Cub is one of five nominees for the Alligator's Mouth awards, where illustrated fiction books for kids are celebrated. If you're a book lover, keep an eye on the nominees! 

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Jacqueline Wilson's story of an Enid Blyton classic!

2023/5/31

19:59

Jacqueline Wilson is on Book Worms to chat about her new tale set in an Enid Blyton classic, The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure!

We've also got Kimberly Whittam on the show to give an introduction and reading to Quiet Storm, a book about a shy girl who learns to speak up, and the author of May's Children's Indie Book of the Month, chosen especially by independent booksellers, Simon James Green is here to chat about Finn Jones Was Here!

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Stephen Mulhern on how YOU can become a magician!

2023/5/17

26:02

Welcome to this week's Book Worms! Bex is chatting to Stephen Mulhern all about his new book, Max Magic: The Greatest Show on Earth! Stephen has some expert advice on how to become a brilliant magician, and Bex seems very interested... 

Jess Butterworth is here too, chatting about Lost on Gibbon Island! This story of being stranded on an island actually has real life inspiration from Jess! 

Finally, Kimberly Whittam is giving us an introduction and reading from her new book, Quiet Storm. Storm has always been quiet, and after living in the shadows of others, decides it's finally time to speak up!

Bex has some great recommendations for you this week, and crowns her Book Worms Book of the Month for May! 

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BONUS: New series, Badger and The Blitz

2023/5/10

09:43

A story of love and hope, inspired by the real-life events of World War II.

When Jack’s dog and best friend Badger finds her life on the line, he must act fast to save her.

An act of survival becomes an adventure, as they journey across war-torn London to find the one person who can help them. But when Jack is evacuated from the city, he’s alone once more until his love for Badger drives him back home to find his beloved friend.

But has he arrived too late to save her?

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Superheroes don't always need superpowers!

2023/5/3

23:21

Welcome to this week's Book Worms! Bex will be your guide to all of the best and most exciting book releases. 

AF Steadman came into the Fun Kids studio recently to chat about the latest release in the magical Skandar series, Skandar and the Phantom Rider! Skandar is training as a unicorn rider, but as wild unicorns begin to die Skandar faces a new challenge to help save the Island. 

LD Lapinski is here to tell you all about their new book, Jamie! It's tricky to fit in, but Jamie is all about embracing the things that make us unique and cherishing those who will stand beside us. 

Finally, Angie Thomas is here with an introduction and reading from Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy! Discover a world of fantasy, inspired by African American history and folklore! Bex also has a book recommendation for you - The Rage of the Sea Witch by Roland Chambers! 

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BONUS: National Trust Kids' Podcast – Ranger Rae and The Wildlifers

2023/4/27

14:51

I wanted to share with you a brand new episode of a podcast we’ve been working on at Fun Kids. 

It’s called the National Trust Kids’ Podcast. 

Take a listen – and if you like what you hear, remember to follow the podcast wherever you’re listening to this.

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Old Bex-donald had a farm!

2023/4/19

26:27

It's coming up to the end of April, which means Bex has declared her Book of the Month! Which lucky author has gained this coveted title? Listen and find out... 

This week's episode is full of furry friends! JB Gill from JLS and Down On The Farm is here to chat about his new book, Ace and the Animal Heroes! Horrible Histories cartoonist and author, Martin Brown, has come out with Nell and the Cave Bear: The Journey Home. As Nell and her companion Cave Bear face trouble with the Woodland hunters, they'll need more strength and bravery than ever to get back home. 

We also have book recommendations from Bex! She's highlighting these Children's Indie Book of the Month titles. Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories, by author and illustrator Jarvis, takes the spot for March! Taking the April spot is Catherine Rayner's Molly, Olive and Dexter, featuring Molly the hare, Olive the owl, and Dexter the fox! 

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A new heartwarming tale about a mouse from Katie Piper!

2023/4/5

18:31

Welcome to another episode of Book Worms! Katie Piper joins Bex this week to tell you all about her new book, All You Need! What do we really need in life, and what should we be grateful for? Cynthia and Elise Deluola are here too, chatting about Cynthia's new book and the first in her new series, Ama's Stories: My Family! Last but not least, Ross Montgomery is here to do an introduction and reading of his new book, Spellstone!

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Say 'sup to superheroes Onyeka and Agent Big Butt!

2023/3/22

26:14

Welcome to a superhero episode of Book Worms! This is an extra special episode as Bex reveals to you her Book of the Month for March…

Tọlá Okogwu is here to tell you all about her new book Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels, sequel to Academy of the Sun! Onyeka is a British-Nigerian girl who goes through all the usual parts of life, she just also happens to have a magical afro. Find out why Bex fell in love with this gassy superhero!

Amy Winfield is here too! After reading an excerpt on the last Book Worms episode, she’s here to tell us about how her and her family worked together to create The Birth of Agent Big Butt.

Hannah Peck is treating you to an excerpt from The Headline Hoax, the third instalment in her Kate on the Case series! Kate is a brilliant young reporter who deals with some larger-than-life mysteries when she is invited to a top newspaper… is this a case she can solve?

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Ian Mark on Monsters Bite Back and his book of MONSTERS!

2023/3/8

21:59

Welcome to this week's episode of Book Worms, where you'll be learning all about monsters, fantasy lands, and butts! Bex is chatting to Ian Mark about his new book Monsters Bite Back, the second book in the Monster Hunting series! Ian admits to having his own book of monsters...

Ruth Lauren, author of Tourmaline and the Island of Elsewhere, introduces herself and the story and then gives Bex a reading from Chapter 1!  Amy Winfield also has a voice note for you, introducing The Birth of Agent Big Butt with a reading from the start of the book!

Bex also has some future releases to keep an eye on, such as Quiet Storm by Kimberly Whittam and Vivi Conway and the Sword of Legend by Lizzie Huxley-Jones. Find out why these books are must-reads! 

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Calling all detectives: murders, mysteries, and codes to break!

2023/2/22

30:13

Welcome to this week's Book Worms! Bex is chatting to author Alasdair Beckett-King and illustrator Claire Powell about their new book Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum. Find out how they wrote and illustrated together, and what beloved mystery authors inspired this book! 

Rhian Tracey talks about her historical and real-life inspiration behind I Spy, A Bletchley Park Mystery! Delve into the historical background of Bletchley Park and the enigma code breaking that occurred there. 

Natasha Farrant has a voice note for us! She is giving an introduction to her book The Rescue of Ravenwood, plus a reading excerpt. Find out all about three remarkable children who share a common goal: saving the wildlife in Ravenwood. 

Also, find out what Bex has been loving lately! Hint: it has something to do with some short and determined birds from the island of Egg... 

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Joseph Coelho on Stepping Into Stories Festival!

2023/2/8

22:35

Welcome to this week's episode of Book Worms! We've got an episode full to the BRIM with literature goodness. 

First up, Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho talks Stepping Into Stories Festival, a wonderful London-based literature festival that ran last week!  Next, Kevin and Katie Tsang chat to Bex about inspirations and highlights from their new piece of science fiction, Suzie and the Moonbugs! Claire Weze is here too, reading an excerpt from her new book The Storm Swimmer. 

Bex also has some book recommendations for you! Find out what she loves about Secret Beast Club: The Unicorns of Silver Street by Robin Birch and Rani Reports on the Missing Millions by Gabrielle and Satish Shewhorak.

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Elle McNicoll talks Like A Curse, her sequel to Like A Charm!

2023/1/25

17:00

Welcome to another episode of Book Worms! This week, Bex is chatting to Elle McNicolll on Like A Curse. What inspired the characters and what can we expect from her stirring sequel? Join Elle on her first time in the Fun Kids studio! 

Plus, we have Lis Jardine on The Detention Detectives! Find out what Lis Jardine adores most about this novel, and what to expect in this murder mystery... 

We have some of Bex's book recommendations too! Tune in to find out what Bex has been loving this month. 

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Abi Elphinstone gives Peter Pan a new story in Saving Neverland!

2023/1/11

15:55

Happy 2023! This week on the first Book Worms episode of the year, Bex chats to Abi Elphinstone on her new book Saving Neverland! Find out how Abi felt reading the original Peter Pan, challenges writing his character, and what themes arise in this new tale...

Bex talks us through her favourite books, including Blanksy the Street Cat by Gavin Puckett and her book of the month, Like A Curse by Elle McNicoll. Listen to hear why Bex adores these books! 

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Revisiting the BEST BITS of 2022!!!

2022/12/28

41:47

In this special throwback episode of Book Worms, Bex gets reflective and takes a trip down memory lane with highlights from this year.

Kicking off the show, Alison Hammond talks about her fantastic book on black people in British history Black in Time, documenting the figures you probably haven't heard about in history lessons. Ben Miller talks about his book The Night We Got Stuck in a Story while Bex fires a round of riddles! Christopher Edge talks us through the themes and characters in Escape Room, and finally Benjamin Dean chats on seeing The Secret Sunshine Project in book shop windows and what aspects of his life inspired the story.

Celebrate the fabulous guests and novels we've had this year and look forward to a 2023 FULL of new books!!

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A.F. Steadman on Skandar and the Unicorn Thief!

2022/12/14

11:57

This week on Book Worms Bex talks to A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, on her writing process and her likes and dislikes in a quick-fire 'this or that' round! Plus a glimpse into her next book... 

Historicist and author Greg Jenner gives us a reading from his new book You Are History - what disgusting substance did Victorians use for jewellery??? 

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This is Book Worms

2022/12/9

00:47

Book Worms is the fortnightly show where we meet some of your favourite authors, find out the stories behind their stories, and hear exclusive readings too!

Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get this show ad-free along with 30 others – and get to support Fun Kids. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus

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Matthew Sayed and Kathy Weeks advise us on how to argue!

2022/11/30

17:03

On this week's episode of Book Worms, Bex tackles the topics of arguments and how best to have them in an interview with Matthew Sayed and Kathy Weeks! Bex and the duo discuss the inspirations behind Matthew's book What Do YOU Think?, where we delve into Matthew and Kathy's ideas on opinions and how to wield them. 

Brilliant author Abi Elphinstone reads an excerpt from her new book, Saving Neverland, and takes us through the spellbinding themes and characters in a summary of the novel! This week is one to tune in to! 

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Emma Louise and Adam B on ADAM WINS THE INTERNET!

2022/11/16

15:07

This week on Book Worms, Adam B chats to Emma Louise about the inspiration for his new book, Adam Wins the Internet! He chats about visiting his old primary school, what to expect on his new book tour, and gives us an inside look at an excerpt from Adam Wins the Internet! 

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Fearne Cotton and I.P Daley!?!

2022/11/2

23:08

Fearne Cotton joins us this week to chat more about the connection between a happy healthy mind and body, and the kings of comedy themselves Craig Graham and Mike Stirling aka. I.P. Daley from the Beano chat to us about the latest shenanigans Dennis and Gnasher are up to! 

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McFly's Tom Fletcher and Robin Stevens!

2022/10/19

18:49

Tom Fletcher joins us with a brand new book that is out of this world, Spaceband! This features exclusive songs you can listen to as well! We also have friend of the show Robin Stevens join us with her latest book in the Murder Most Unladylike series, and as always we have a list of some of the best new book releases! 

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David Walliam's New Out of this WORLD Book!

2022/10/5

23:06

Have you ever wanted to go to SPACE? David Walliams chats all things space and uncovers his favourite crisp flavour (will Bex cancel the interview because of it?) AND we hear from the brilliant Reece Carter about his spooky new book just in time for Halloween, A Girl The Ghost and the Lost Name! 

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Ben Miller Gets STUCK in the Studio!

2022/9/21

12:13

Ben Miller joins us in the studio to chat about his new book, The Night We Got Stuck in A Story and finds himself being stuck in the Fun Kids studio! We also hear some of the coolest new stories you can get your hands on now, and we hear a lot of spider facts!

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Read Hour with Sam Sedgman and Babatunde Aleshe!

2022/9/7

23:37

We find out how to get involved with Read Hour this week with the Adventures on Trains author Sam Sedgman, and hear how you can use your imagination to do amazing things with comedian and actor Babatunde Aleshe! As always with a new book we have LOADS of new books to tell you about too! 

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Is This The GROSSEST Book Ever Written?

2022/8/24

13:30

We chat all about Bogies, Brains and your Body as we hear what Dan got up to when he spoke to author Paul Cross. We hear the best book recommendations at the moment and we get an exclusive reading from Bex of the Book of Stolen Dreams by David Farr! 

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Can You Answer the RIDDLE MASTERS RIDDLE?

2022/8/10

16:53

Author, presenter and riddle MASTER Gyles Brandreth tells some of his hardest Riddles to Sean this week, can you answer them? Heba Hamzeh tells us all about her newest book in the Prince Zaaki series, and as always Bex get the lowdown on the hottest releases out now!

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How to Rule the GALAXY with David Solomons!

2022/7/27

16:41

What would you do if your mum went missing? Frances Moloney author of the Mystery of the Missing Mum joins us to chat about just that with an exclusive reading too! Out of this world author David Solomons chats to us about his new book, A Beginners Guide to Ruling the Galaxy and who he was inspired by for his main (and rudest!) character. And Bex has picked out some of the hottest books right now to get stuck into! 

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Live from the Barnes Literature Festival and.... Punjabi Zombies?!?!

2022/7/13

18:47

Sean from the breakfast show has recently visited the Barnes Literature festival and catches us up on all that happened there, including his chats with Horrible Histories Simon Farnaby, David Baddiel and Chris Smith! We also hear an exclusive reading from Humza Arshad, comedian and author of the Little Badman Series ,with the latest book out now! 

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Glow in the Dark Squirrels and Winner of the Carnegie Greenaway Award!

2022/6/28

12:51

Winner of the YOTO Carnegie Greenaway Award, Katya Balen joins us to chat about her winning book October October and we hear from some of the shadowers who were at the event on behalf of their school! We also get an exclusive reading from Lucy Brandt, author of the Leonara Bolt series and we have a list of the hottest books out right now!

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Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone 25th Anniversary Special!

2022/6/22

32:48

Join Fun Kids presenters Bex and Dan for this very special episode of Book Worms as they celebrate and remember the 25th Anniversary of the first Harry Potter book: Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone! 

Featuring interviews with children across the country, and the original cover illustrator Thomas Taylor, prepare to relive where the magical series began.

On 26 June this year Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone celebrates its 25th anniversary! Since 1997, the adventures of Harry Potter have enchanted children across the world.

Only 500 copies of the first edition were published but the book became an unprecedented publishing phenomenon with the series going on to sell over 500 million books worldwide in over 80 languages, inspiring a major movie franchise, a spellbinding theatre production and so much more.

It’s time to raise a goblet of Butterbeer and celebrate the legendary story of the Boy Who Lived…get ready for the magical journey of a lifetime!

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Alison Hammond, Romesh Ranganathan and Lolly Adefope!

2022/6/15

15:34

This week we have a host of guests, Alison Hammond chats about the secret history of the UK in Black in Time : The Most Awesome Black Britons from Yesterday to Today where we hear the stories behind the most influential black britons in History. Lolly Adefope and Romesh Ranganathan join us to read excerpts of the new Roald Dahl audiobooks and we name some of the hottest books out right now, including a teaser from author Clare Povey!

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An Anthony Horowitz Classic Returns, and James Acaster Eats Mice with Rice?!

2022/6/1

18:22

Author legend Anthony Horowitz joins us this week to chat about his hilarious new book in the Diamond Brothers series, Where Seagulls Dare. And we hear Roald Dahl classics coming to life through some of Britain's most loved comedians.. this week we hear some of James Acaster's impromptu singing for his reading of James and the Giant Peach, its all in this weeks Book Worms Podcast!

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Spreading the Sunshine with Benjamin Dean!

2022/5/18

13:32

Author of our Book of the Month : The Secret Sunshine Project, Benjamin Dean joins us to chat about his inspirations for the book, how people from his own life have made their way into the pages and how we can share our own sunshine! We reveal some of hottest books right now, one of which being set in the Great Fire of London...Get in touch to let us know what you are reading at funkidslive.com!

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Michelle Paver on the Final Book In the Chronicles of Darkness!

2022/5/4

16:13

Author legend of the Chronicles of Darkness featuring Torak and Wolf and their stone age adventures chats about the final book in the series Wolfbane including an exclusive Book Worms reading! We also hear from author Polly Ho-Yen on her book The Boy Who Grew A Tree and we reveal our book of the Month for May! Get in touch to let us know what you are reading at funkidslive.com!

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Michael Rosen and a Cat that LOVES Pasta?

2022/4/20

14:43

Children's Laureate, author, poet and legend Michael Rosen joins us this week to chat about his new book Rigatoni the Pasta Cat, how to get into writing and an exclusive reading too! Bex has her list of Books to look out for this week, including one about a boy and his magical tree AND a new book from Lucy Hawking!

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Jamie McFlair Returns with The Ultimate Brain Hack!

2022/4/6

22:16

Sean Thorne and Luke Franks give us an exclusive behind the scenes look at their new book Jamie McFlair and the Ultimate Brain Hack and we take a look back to our chat with the amazing Katie and Kevin Tsang to celebrate their newest book in the Dragon Realm Series. As always we let you know the books to look out for this week and crown a new BOOK OF THE MONTH!

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Escape Room And The Thief Who Sang Storms!

2022/3/23

21:03

Sophie Anderson joins Book Worms to talk to Bex about her book The Thief Who Sang Storms! Christopher Edge chats about his new book Escape Room plus we chat about the Yoto Carnegie Greenaway Awards.

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Learning About Our Unique Brains with Dr Ranj!

2022/3/9

13:03

Author, Presenter and Doctor Dr Ranj joins us to chat about the uniqueness of each of our brains in his new book Brain Power! And Kim Hillyard joins us to tell us all about her new book, Greta the Wonder Mammoth and what World Book Day means to her!  As always if there is a book that you can't get enough of at the moment, get in touch on our website www.funkidslive.com!

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The Luckiest Kid in the World and Danny Wallace!

2022/2/23

24:13

Author of The Luckiest Kid In The World and the Hamish series, friend of the show Danny Wallace joins Bex to chat about his new book and some hidden gems we can look out for! We have a reading from our presenter Robyn about one very regal badger and Bex also lets us know her honourable mentions with books that she recommends this week. As always if there is a book that you can't get enough of at the moment, get in touch on our website www.funkidslive.com!

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Adam Hills Rockstar Detective and Swashbuckling Reading!

2022/2/9

20:58

Comedian and author Adam Hills chats about his new book Rockstar Detectives, a mystery that even Bex can't solve... can you? We hear about Chris Ridells reimagining of Alice in Wonderland and we have a reading from the amazing L.D Lapinski from her second book in the Strangeworlds Travel Agency: The Edge of the Ocean. 

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David Tennant, Elle McNicholl and an Amazing Space Rap!

2022/1/26

19:18

We have some very special guests in this weeks Book Worms Podcast! David Tennant reads an excerpt of Terry Pratchetts The Carpet People. Author of Like A Charm Elle McNicoll joins Bex to chat about her book and MC Grammar writes a space rap especially for us that you can sing along to! Bex also lets us know her honourable mentions with books that she recommends this week and as always if there is a book that you can't get enough of at the moment, get in touch on our website www.funkidslive.com

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An Out Of This World Book Worms Special!

2022/1/12

18:27

We have some very special guests in this weeks Book Worms Podcast all based around space to mark the launch of Mission Transmission! Author of The Girl with Space in her Heart Lara Williamson joins Bex to chat about her newest book and gives us some tips for those wanting to start writing. Samantha Baines gives us an exclusive reading of her book, Harriet vs the Galaxy! And Dave Rudden author of the Doctor Who: The Wintertime Paradox book joins us to talk all about the Doctors latest adventures throughout the galaxy. Bex also lets us know her honourable mentions with books that she recommends this week as well as the return of BOOK OF THE MONTH! If there is a book that you can't get enough of at the moment, get in touch on our website www.funkidslive.com

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The Book Worms Christmas Special!

2021/12/15

21:42

We have some very festive guests in this weeks Book Worms Podcast Christmas Special, QI Elves Anne Miller and Emily Jupitus answer some of the strangest questions from their new book Funny You Should Ask... Again! Award Winning Author Serena Patel chats about joining forces with Robin Stevens for the Very Merry Murder Club. And friend of the show Ben Miller joins us for a reading of his new book How I Became A Dog Called Midnight. Bex also lets us know her honourable mentions with books that she recommends this week! If there is a book that you can't get enough of at the moment, get in touch on our website www.funkidslive.com

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Former Childrens Laureate Lauren Child and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Author Jeff Kinney!

2021/12/1

22:20

We have some very special guests in this weeks Book Worms Podcast, Former Childrens Laureate Lauren Child joins us to chat about her new book Think Like an Elf! Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series joins us to chat all about sports day, what a greased watermelon is used for an his new book in the series, Big Shot! Bex also lets us know her honourable mentions with books that she recommends this week! If there is a book that you can't get enough of at the moment, get in touch on our website www.funkidslive.com

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Sophie Dahl and the Worst Sleepover EVER! And Booker Prize Winner Ben Okri!

2021/11/17

22:26

In this weeks Book Worms Podcast, Sophie Dahl joins us to chat about her new book The Worst Sleepover Ever, and joins Bex in curating the best sleepover they can! Ben Okri, winner of the Booker Prize for his book Every Leaf a Hallelujah joins us to chat all about the importance of trees and how children are shaping the future with their impact on climate change. Bex also lets us know her honourable mentions with books that she recommends this week! If there is a book that you can't get enough of at the moment, get in touch on our website www.funkidslive.com

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A Michael Morpurgo Special!

2021/11/3

28:28

The amazing Childrens Laureate and bestselling author, poet and playwright Sir Michael Morpurgo joins Bex for a Morpurgo special! We chat about his new book When Fish Flew and the astounding stories behind it, as well as a new poetry book all about animals - with an exclusive reading!

We also hear about the new book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Saga, and all about a Penguin called Einstein - its all in this episode of The Fun Kids Book Worms Podcast!

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Big Bookworms Spooktacular!

2021/10/20

29:08

We hear from Bec Hill and her new book in the Horror Heights series - The Slime! Emma Carroll chats about her new book the Week at Worlds end, and we have a not so spooky reading from Dermot O Leary!

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Author Legend Jacqueline Wilson, Jack Meggitt-Phillips and the Rebel Girls!

2021/10/6

17:37

We hear from Jack Meggitt-Phillips' interview and reading from our Book Worms live event at the Underbelly Festival in August. Bex speaks to legend Jacqueline Wilson about her new book, The Primrose Railway Children and we hear a reading from the new Black Girl Magic Book!

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Jenny McLachlan, Jim Beckett, and How YOU can create your own story!

2021/9/22

23:56

We look back at our time with Jenny McLachlan and Jim Beckett during the Book Worms Live event at the Underbelly Festival in London. We hear about their new books and how we can create our own stories!

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Steven Lenton, Alex Milway and A Very Hungry Moose!

2021/9/8

17:52

Take a peek into the Book Worms live event from the Underbelly Festival on this weeks Book Worms podcast with illustrator and author Steven Lenton and author Alex Milway with a musical surprise for us!

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Lemony Snickett, Rob Biddulph and JM Joseph!

2021/8/25

28:12

What makes Lemony Snicketts mind tick? Hear about his new book, Poison for Breakfast, as well as some of the hidden illustrations to look out for in Rob Biddulphs new book, Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City. And a quiz from JM Joseph!

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A Secret World, Birdwatching and Pants on Fire!

2021/8/11

24:07

J M Joseph author of Pants on Fire chats about his new book, we hear all about Birdwatching from M G Leonard's new book Twitch and we have an EXCLUSIVE reading from Jack Ryders new book, Jack's Secret World!

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Jack Ryder, Jen Carney and Elle McNicholl!

2021/7/28

15:29

Eastenders star Jack Ryder joins Bex to chat about his new book, Jacks Secret World, we have Elle McNicholls quickfire round and a hilarious reading from Jen Carney!

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Victoria Hislop, Nat Luurtsema and Sally Gardner!

2021/7/14

21:38

Find out which book got Bex tearing up this week, Victoria Hislop joins us all the way from Greece, and Nat Luurtsema and Sally Gardner read chapters of Opie Jones and The TINDIMS in this weeks Book Worms episode!

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Nick Sharratt, Sydney Smith and Maz Evans!

2021/6/30

22:48

The amazing author and illustrator Nick Sharratt joins Bex on this Book Worms episode as well as winner of the Carnegie medal Sydney Smith and we hear a reading from previous book of the month winner Maz Evans!

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Amazing Lists with Andrew Pettie and Green Poetry from Martin Kiszko!

2021/6/16

29:00

Author of King Frank and the Knights of the Eco Quest Martin Kiszko joins Bex in this weeks Book Worms with an exciting competition, Andrew Pettie chats about some AMAZING lists that will blow your mind, and we have a reading from actor and author Clive Mantle!

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Ben Bailey Smith, Clare Weze and Clare Balding!

2021/6/2

25:30

Ben Bailey Smith tells us more about his new book 'Something I Said', Clare Weze chats about the magic around her new book 'The Lightning Catcher' and we get a reading from Clare Baldings inspirational book, 'Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going!'.

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Dragon Realm Authors Kevin and Katie Tsang, Ben Garrod and L.D Lapinski!

2021/5/19

26:07

Scientist and broadcaster Ben Garrod, Strangeworlds Travel Agency author L.D Lapinski gives us a reading from her new book and Dragon Realm authors Kevin and Katie Tsang join Bex this week in the Book Worms Podcast!

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David Tennant, Patience Agbabi and Luke & Sean from the Breakfast Show

2021/5/5

28:28

Sean from the Breakfast Show is joined not by Robot but by his co-author Luke to chat about their new book Jamie McFlair and the Boyband Generator, as well as a reading of Terry Pratchetts The Carpet People which tells the story of a whole world living in a carpet by David Tennant. And Patience Agbabi joins in Bex's quickfire quiz!

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Clare Balding, Jen Carney and Ben Miller!

2021/4/21

22:30

Clare Balding tells us more about her new book, we get a reading from Jen Carney and we catch up with Ben Miller!

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Andy Griffiths, Author of 130 Storey Treehouse and Jess Kidd!

2021/4/7

23:57

This week on Book Club, Andy Griffiths, Author of the 130 Storey Treehouse chats to Bex about all the nonsense that goes on in his book, and we get an exclusive reading from Jess Kidd on her new book, Everyday Magic!

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Michelle Obama and Danny Wallace

2021/3/24

19:51

Danny Wallace talks about his new book 'The Day the Screens Wet Blank' and Michelle Obama reads her new version of her book 'Becoming'. Michelle Obama reading from her bestselling memoir BECOMING. The Younger Readers edition of BECOMING published by Puffin is out now in hardback.

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The Ickabog and MC Grammar!

2021/3/10

26:15

We have a exclusive reading of Chapter 1 of the Ickabog, taken from the audiobook edition of The Ickabog, produced by Audible Studios, as well as an interview with The World Book Day Song rapper MC Grammar and an exclusive reading of Opie Jones Talks to Animal from Nat Luurtsema!

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Maz Evans and Nat Luurtsema!

2021/2/24

27:51

Author of our Book of the Month, Maz Evans joins us to talk about her book V.I Spy, and we have Nat Luurtsema to chat about her hilarious book Opie Jones talks to Animals!

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Sally Gardner, plus Rakhshan Rizwan and Yusuf!

2021/2/10

24:39

We have the author of THE TINDIMS as well as Rakhshan Rizwan and Yusuf, the mum and son team who wrote the Poetry Book my Sneezes are Perfect!

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Sam Copeland and Radzi Chinyanganya

2021/1/27

25:49

This week on Book Worms Bex chats to Sam Copeland, Author of 'Uma and the Answer to Absolutely Everything' and Radzi Chinyanganya, author of 'Move Like a Lion' as well as giving us her book of the month!

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Vick Hope and Lucy Strange

2021/1/13

20:53

This week on Book Worms, Bex is joined by Vick Hope author of 'Shout Out!' and Lucy Strange author if 'The Ghost of Gosswater' to talk about their books! Bex also gives us her Book of the Month for January!

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Book Club Best of 2020

2020/12/19

26:00

Join Bex as we look back at the Best Book Club interviews and readings of 2020!

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Dave Rudden, Author of 'The Wintertime Paradox: Festive Stories from the World of Doctor Who'

2020/12/5

15:05

On this weeks Book Club Bex speaks to Dave Rudden, author of 'The Wintertime Paradox: Festive Stories from the World of Doctor Who' to talk all about his new book, all things Dr Who and his favourite childhood book!

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Konnie Huq, Author of 'Fearless Fairy Tales', Speaks to Bex on Book Club!

2020/11/21

16:42

Konnie Huq chats to Bex in this episode of Book Club about her new book 'Fearless Fairy Tales' as well as giving us an insight into her favourite childhood book!

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Steven Butler, Author of the 'Nothing to See Here Hotel Series'

2020/11/7

13:47

This week on Book Club we are joined by Steven Butler, author of the 'Nothing to See Here Hotel Series'!

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Ruth Doyle, Author of 'Songs for our Sons' on Book Club

2020/10/24

13:26

Ruth Doyle speaks to Bex and Anna Louise about her new book 'Songs for Our Sons'

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Ben Miller, Author of 'The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale'

2020/10/10

15:57

In this Book Club episode Bex speaks to actor, comedian and author Ben Miller about his new book, 'The Day I Fell into a Fairytale!'.

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Eve McDonnell, Author of 'Elsetime'

2020/9/26

17:25

Bex chats with Eve McDonnell, author of 'Elsetime' about the new book, crows and the Great Flood of London!

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Trailer: The Adventures of Captain Bobo, now in Story Quest

2020/9/24

00:51

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Story Quest is the podcast from Fun Kids packed full of original stories and we’re sharing a brand new one with you from today!

It’s called The Adventures of Captain Bobo.

Based on a real captain and his ship – The Waverley – this series of capers take us on a journey around the British Isles.

Join the Captain and his friends as they go on adventures, overcome tough challenges and work together to save the day!

You can hear The Adventures of Captain Bobo every Thursday at 3.15pm on the UK's children's radio station Fun Kids and in the Fun Kids Story Quest podcast channel afterwards.

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Loris Owen, Author of 'The Ten Riddles of Eartha Quicksmith'

2020/9/14

22:41

Bex chats with Loris Owen, Author of 'The Ten Riddles of Eartha Quicksmith', plus we hear a reading and find out her favourite childhood book!

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Sophy Henn - Author of Pizazz

2020/9/5

20:18

This week Bex speaks to Sophie Henn, author of Pizazz! 

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Robin Stevens, Author of the 'Murder Most Unladylike' Series

2020/8/22

23:40

Bex chats to author of The Murder Most Unladylike Series, Robin Stevens about her stories and her favourite childhood book, as well as an exclusive reading!

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Anna Fargher, Author Of 'Umbrella Mouse To The Rescue'

2020/8/8

18:08

Bex chats to author of 'Umbrella Mouse To The Rescue' Anna Fargher about her new book, her favourite childhood book, and we hear an exclusive reading!

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Alex English, Author of 'Sky Pirates'

2020/7/25

12:24

Bex is joined by author of 'Sky Pirates', Alex English! We hear about her book, about her favourite childhood book, and a reading.

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Maria Kuzniar, Author of 'The Ship Of Shadows'

2020/7/11

14:19

Bex is joined by author of the brand new 'The Ship of Shadows', Maria Kuzniar! Bex hears insight into the book, as well as about Maria's favourite childhood book (you'll have to listen to find out which!), and an exclusive reading.

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Sophie Kirtley

2020/7/4

18:36

Bex speaks to author Sophie Kirtley about her brand new book 'The Wild Way Home'. Plus, an exclusive reading and Sophie's favourite childhood book.

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Elle McNicoll, Author Of 'A Kind Of Spark'

2020/6/13

17:06

Elle McNicoll is a debut author! Bex chats to her about her brand new book ('A Kind Of Spark'), plus we hear a reading and find out Elle's favourite childhood book!

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Derek Landy, Author of the 'Skulduggery Pleasant' Series

2020/5/16

20:49

Derek Landy joins Bex on the Fun Kids Book Club Podcast to chat about the brand new book in the series! Plus, a reading from the original book and Derek's favourite childhood book!

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Jenny Pearson Chats To Bex On The Book Club Podcast!

2020/5/2

14:26

On this episode, Bex is joined by debut author, Jenny Pearson. Bex hears all about 'The Miraculous Journey Of Freddie Yates', Jenny's favourite childhood book, and we hear a special reading.

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A SUPERHERO called INVISADOG and why TIME is more important than you think!

2024/1/24

28:54

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Stuart Heritage about his new release The ODD Squad: Rise of Invisadog where we meet a team of heroic animal crime-fighters you'll never forget.

Sam Sedgeman also joined Bex to chat all about about The Clockwork Conspiracy, a locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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Time Travelling PENGUINS & the quest for IMMORTALITY🐧⚔️

2024/2/7

17:27

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to Sheena Dempsey about her new release Pablo & Splash where we join time-travelling penguins on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs.

Bex also caught up with Siobhan McDermott all about Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm where a 12-year-old girl wins an invitation to train as an apprentice to immortals 

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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HOW THE NEWS WORKS and the ATTACK of the STINK MONSTER!🗞️👾

2024/2/21

33:05

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to Jane Marlow & Lisa Campbell all about their new release Inside Story: How The News Works where we learn about the work behind the scenes of how our news bulletins really work and how they're put together.

Bex then caught up with Jenny McLachlan all about STINK: FAIRY VS. WIZARD where we have a super funny diary-style adventure, full of cartoons by the bestselling author of the Land of Roar!

Next up on this bumper episode of Book Worms is Nadia Shireen who continues with the stink theme and talks about Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster in the wildly funny third book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series

To wrap up the episode we speak to Our Farm in the Dales' Nicola Baker talking all about her debut children's book A Whistledown Farm Adventure: Finding Hope, her first book in a warm and beautifully observed farm adventure series

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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BEX'S WORLD BOOK DAY BONANZA 🌍📖

2024/3/6

32:12

Welcome to Fun Kids Book Worms for our World Book Day Special!
We'll hear from some of the very best and your favourite authors in this bumper special edition of the podcast.

WHO'S ON THE SHOW TODAY?

• David Walliams about his 2022 release Space Boy
• Carrie Hope Fletcher all about 'The Double Trouble Society and the Worst Curse!
• Author of Kensuke's Kingdom & War Horse Michael Morpurgo who spoke about When Fish Flew and the astounding stories behind it.
• Clare Balding tells us who you should be dressing up as on the big day
• Author of the Tracy Beaker series Jacqueline Wilson about The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure!
• Alison Hammond joins us to chat about the secret history of the UK in Black in Time : The Most Awesome Black Britons from Yesterday to Today where we hear the stories behind the most influential black Britons in History.
•  Dermot O'Leary all about Wings of Glory!

All that and much much more on Bex's World Book Day Bonanza

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DAVID BADDIEL SPECIAL: The Parent Agency's 10th Anniversary

2024/3/20

22:49

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

On this week's podcast we have a special interview with author, comedian and all-round legend David Baddiel.

Him and Bex chat all about the 10th anniversary edition of his book The Parent Agency, the plans to move it on stage and perhaps our best this or that yet!  

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JOE WICKS, CLARE BALDING & ELLE MCNICOLL: Keeping happier, The Best Animal Facts & Keedie

2024/4/3

25:03

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to Joe Wicks all about his new release Fitter, Healthier, Happier where we learn all about our body and minds.

Bex then caught up with Clare Balding all about her hilarious guide to the animal kingdom where your favourite animals go head to head in Animal All Stars

Last up on this bumper episode of Book Worms is Elle McNicoll about her new book, Keedie – the highly anticipated prequel to her award-winning debut novel A Kind of Spark

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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LEMONY SNICKET, AF STEADMAN & NICKY SMITH-DALE: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Skandar III & Betty Steady and the Toad Witch

2024/4/17

22:51

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to Daniel Handler from Team Lemony Snicket all about all about the 25th anniversary edition of A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Bex then caught up with AF Steadman to chat about the 3rd book in the Skandar series where Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones.

Last up on this bumper episode of Book Worms is Nicky Smith-Dale chatting about Betty Steady and the Toad Witch, a story containing fights, friendships!, lasagne-eating snails and slimy villains!

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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NANSUBUGA NAGADYA-ISDAHL & MEGAN HOPKINS: Girl on the Fly & Starminster

2024/5/1

22:28

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to Nansubuga Nagadya-Isdahl about Girl on the Fly about a strong young girl called Kamaria as she navigates friendships, family drama, and her own passion for running, and eventually learns to find her own steady inner rhythm as her outer world falls apart.

She was also joined by Megan Hopkins on her new release Starminster where Astrid is swept into a  magical world of friendships, adventures and discoveries at the ancient, beautiful school for Librae students: Starminster but when rumours abound of missing children in London Underfoot, she begins to realise that her mum may have been right about the dangers waiting all along.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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RACHEL MORRISROE & MAZ EVANS: Supersausage to the Rescue & Oh Mummy Mia!

2024/5/15

19:21

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to Rachel Morrisroe about her new release Supersausage to the Rescue all about a super pet named Dottie

She was also joined by Maz Evans chatting about Oh Mummy Mia the second book in her God Squads series, this time it's all about Ancient Egyptian mythology.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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JENNIFER BELL, IONA RANGELEY & LIZ KESSLER: Magicalia, Einstein the Penguin & Code Name Kingfisher

2024/5/29

31:38

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to Jennifer Bell about Magicalia: Race of Wonders. A spectacular new fantasy series inspired by astronomy, science and Pokémon – think mysterious riddles, ancient meteorites, magical gadgets, curious science and child heroes who won't take no for an answer!

She was then by joined by Iona Rangeley chatting the third installment in the Einstein The Penguin series - The Case of the Polar Poachers - Imogen springs into action as penguins start to go missing from the wild. Could old adversaries be behind the random disappearances? With the help of their old friend, Einstein, it’s time for Imogen and Arthur to turn detective again!

The third and final guest on this week's episode was Liz Kessler with her latest release Code Name Kingfisher where Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood she uncovers an extraordinary war-time story of bravery, betrayal and daring defiance. A story that will change Liv and her family forever.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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CATHY FITZGERALD, SHARNA JACKSON & NADIA SHIREEN: Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse, The Nine Night Mystery & Grimwood - Party Animals

2024/6/12

29:14

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to Cathy Fitzgerald about Pinch Perkins and the Midsummer Curse which is about a 12-year old living in the deep of London's magical quarter but when her mum is struck by a curse she has to find a cure in a race against the clock.

She was then by joined by Sharna Jackson chatting about The Nine Night Mystery a page-turning, fast-paced, twisty murder mystery where a surprise birthday party goes horribly wrong

The third and final guest on this week's episode was Nadia Shireen on the unmissable new book in her bestselling and wildly funny illustrated comedy adventure series, Grimwood coming out next week! In Party Animals Sharon the Party Crow has lost her mojo! Three parties in one day have proved too much for Grimwood’s favourite raving resident, and now it’s up to Ted, Nancy, Willow, and the rest of the gang to help Sharon get her groove back.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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ALISTAIR CAMPBELL & BRYONY PEARCE: Talk Politics & Hannah Messenger

2024/6/25

32:44

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to award-winning author Bryony Pearce about Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockworld a funny fantasy story learning that the real power is in the friends you make as Hannah and her friends have protect the powers of the Gods of Olympus

She was then joined by her final guest on this week's episode it was Alistair Campbell talking about AC talks Politics - where he is trying to empower and introduce to politics that every young person needs right now. Yes that really is Politics made fun!

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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GRAEME HALL & MEL TAYLOR-BESSENT: The Ultimate Kids Guide to Dogs & The Race to Imagination Island

2024/7/10

23:56

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to Mel Taylor-Bessent all about her new book Race to Imagination Island where The time has come for four children to be named the new Protectors of Imagination Island where they go all over the world scour the globe in search of lightstreams (portals) to the magical island where anything they imagine comes to life.

Bex also speaks to Graeme Hall from Dog's Behaving (Very Badly) on his release The Ultimate Kids Guide to Dogs where he answers all your unanswered questions about our little best friends

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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KATE PANKHURST & MOLLY FORBES: Fantastically Great Women & Every Body

2024/7/24

18:36

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to Kate Pankhurst about Fantastically Great Women: Sport Stars and their Stories as she tells the fascinating stories of some of history's most talented female sports stars. From football superstars to trailblazing Olympians, women throughout history have fought for the right to take part, win or lose, in sports across the globe

Bex also speaks to Molly Forbes about Every Body a beautifully illustrated guide teaching you that everybody is different and we should celebrate our glorious differences.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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CARYL LEWIS, JAMIE LITTLER & SARAH AND RODNEY MATTHEWS: The Boy and the Octopus, Arkspire 2 & Oddney's Otherland

2024/8/7

25:33

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to Caryl Lewis about The Boy & The Octopus where we meet Stanley and his toy octopus who teaches him there's more the one way to be brave and to stand us to bullies

Bex also speaks to Jamie Littler about Arkspire 2: The Order of the Misfits where we join Juniper Bell’s Order of Misfits and their mission to take down the evil and powerful Arcanists who control everything.

We round off the episode speaking to Sarah and Rodney Matthews about Oddney's Otherland where upon discovering Uncle Cuthbert’s old journal and a mysterious tunnel under the garden shed, retired naturalist Professor Oddney and his loyal magpie friend, Magnus, embark on a daring and delightfully absurd journey into the hidden world of Otherland.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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JACQUELINE WILSON & CHARLIE HIGSON: Star of the Show & Worst Superhero Ever

2024/8/21

21:16

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chats to Jacqueline Wilson about her brand new book Star of the Show where Tess based in Victorian London has big dreams to perform in a pantomime but her brother and sister have other plans

Bex also speaks to Charlie Higson about his new book Worst. Superhero. Ever, a sequel to his ever popular Worst. Holiday. Ever, which is a hilarious comedy about facing your fears, and life behind the cameras of a famous TV show after Stan has found himself a starring role as a superhero in a popular TV show and he’s absolutely terrified.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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CHRIS HAUGHTON & JUSTIN SOMPER: The History of Information & Pirate Academy: Missing at Sea

2024/9/4

21:00

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chats to Chris Haughton about The History of Information where we learn about everything from the journey from the first splash of paint on cave walls, 50,000 years ago  to powerful AI that drives information in our lives today

Bex also speaks to Justin Somper to chat about Pirate Academy: Missing at Sea the next book in his brilliant series where Jasmine, Jacoby, Neo and their friends take to the seas as they bravely navigate a complex trail of tasks involving poisonous snakes, venomous spiders, sharks and skulls as it begins to look like the villainous LOT P has taken control of Oceans Bound.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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ANTON DU BEKE & DERMOT O'LEARY: Code Name Foxtrot & Spy Fox and Agent Feathers

2024/9/18

17:06

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chats to Anton Du Beke about his brand new book Code Name Foxtrot where Harry and Rosie ned to evacuate their home to Lancashire where they discover their new home is hiding some huge secrets.

Bex also speaks to Dermot O'Leary about Spy Fox and Agent Feathers and it's another wartime animal tale, this time featuring French Resistance foxes, code breaking chickens, a daring castle break-in and a race against time. 

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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ADAM KAY, SALLY GARDNER, SKYE MCKENNA & MOLLY ARBUTHNOTT: Dextor Proctor The 10 Year Old Doctor, Pernickety Boo, Seawitch & Peanut The Hamster

2024/10/2

31:56

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to Adam Kay to talk about his brand new book Dextor Proctor The 10 Year Old Doctor which is a hilarious new medical mystery series which demystifies the secrets medicine and hospitals 

Bex also speaks to Sally Gardner all about Pernickety Boo which is the story of a very unusual umbrella brought to life by a careless sorcerer which  possesses an impressive array of magical powers (including time travel!)

Next up is Skye Mckenna joins us to chat all about the latest book in her Hedgewitch series - Seawitch where Cassie needs to earn her Sapling pin to get one step closer to passing her Witch's Licence and to do this, she's set a challenge- but the newest member of her coven is not what she expected.

And to complete this bumper episode Bex spoke to Molly Arbuthnott who tells us all about her series of animal books including Peanut the Hamster & Oscar The Ferry Cat to name a couple and how real life animals have shaped her stories

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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LISA WILLIAMSON, ANNA JAMES & LIZ PICHON: Bigg School Secret Crush, Chronicles of Wetherwhy & Ha Ha Hilarious

2024/10/16

25:43

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to  Lisa Williamson to chat about the latest installment in her Bigg School series all about different children starting the Henry Bigg Academy and going through the trials and tribulations of starting year 7 and secondary school. This latest addition is about a secret crush and about staying true to yourself. 

Bex also speaks to Anna James chatting all about the Chronicles of Wetherwhy where everyone has magic inside them. But a rare few are Enchanters: people born with magic in their bones, who can wield all four seasons of magic. When Juniper discovers she is an Enchanter, she is invited to study at Thistledown Academy. Unwilling to be left behind, her twin brother, Rafferty, follows her to the capital city of Stormgrove and takes up an apprenticeship at a bookbindery.

And to complete this episode Bex spoke to Liz Pichon all about the latest book in her Tom Gates series - It's brand new comic to make everyone laugh. But when Tom's comic falls into the wrong hands, everything starts to go wrong. How will he get himself out of this MESS? How will he make everyone laugh again?

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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LUCY STRANGE, PAM SMY & KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE: The Ghosts of the Manor & In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen

2024/10/30

16:19

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to Lucy Strange and Pam Smy all about The Ghosts of the Manor, the first from their Lockett & Wilde’s Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries series where Matilda Lockett discovers she can really see ghosts and when they goes to Beauchamp Manor her and her new friend Edgar, who shares her love of supernatural snooping, they set about unravelling the case of The Ghosts of the Manor

Bex also speaks to Kiran Millwood Hargrave about her new book In The Shadow of the Wolf Queen where Ysolda has lived her life in her safe forest haven until one day when a mysterious earthquake shakes the land and her older sister Hari vanishes in its wake.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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DAVID BADDIEL, DONNCHA O'CALLAGHAN & KATE MCKINNON: Small Fry, Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos & The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science

2024/11/13

25:09

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

To kick things off Bex chatted to David Baddiel about his new book Small Fry where we meet Burger Supremo Benny where he must find a way to defeat fast food giant Bonkers Burgers who want to destroy any competition by any means necessary

Bex also speaks to Irish rugby legend Donncha O'Callaghan to chat all about Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos where Mum is going to America to visit family for a week and has left a very clear master plan for Dad, Finn and Emma to follow. But when the plan is destroyed, Dad goes rogue and starts organising a birthday surprise!

And to round off the episode Bex chats to Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon about The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist where the girls must learn to embrace what has always made them stand out – before it’s too late!

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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