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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
Today we have a very special episode, we revisit some of the wonderful authors we've had on Book Worms over4the past year as Bex recalls her favourite books of 2024, month by month.
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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
Bex gets us started with the brilliant Laurence Anholt who talks everything to do with his new book Small Stories of Great Artists which tells the tales of some of the world's most famous artists through the eyes of real children who knew them.
Next up, it's Cariad Lloyd with her new book, The Christmas Wish-tastrophe which follows the chaotic life of Lydia Marmalade, a young orphan who arrives at Lady Partridge's grand mansion with nothing to her name except her loyal sausage dog, Colin...
And finally, it's Joseph Coelho with his new book, Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter, which is inspired by his past as an archaeologist. Readers will find themselves sucked into the world of magical genies, mystery and time travel!
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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!
To kick things off Bex chatted to Andy Day about his new book Dino Dad where a quirky paleontologist named Max discovers a mysterious artifact that transforms him into a dinosaur-like superhero.
Next up, it's broadcaster, Konnie Huq, who discusses her new e-novel: Children for Change. A collection of stories and illustrations from over 80 of the UK's greatest writers, aimed at inspiring 8-12 year-olds to take action to tackle climate change.
Bex then delves into the countryside with Vicky Cowie to explore her new book Tales from Muggleswick Wood. A heartfelt collection of five classic stories which are accompanied by Charlie Mackesy's stunning illustrations.
Finally to close the episode, Bex sits down with TV star Matt Lucas as they welcome in the festive period with his new book The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas. A heart-warming tale about a young boy named Sam, who wishes to skip the holiday season after losing his festive spirit... but then awakens in a world where Christmas has vanished!
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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!
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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.
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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?
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 Alastair 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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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 SparkThat's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms
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