Episodes
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...
Published 10/30/24
Published 10/30/24
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...
Published 10/16/24
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...
Published 10/02/24
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...
Published 09/18/24
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...
Published 09/04/24
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...
Published 08/21/24
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...
Published 08/07/24
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...
Published 07/24/24
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...
Published 07/10/24
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...
Published 06/25/24
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 wrongThe...
Published 06/12/24
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...
Published 05/29/24
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 Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Published 05/15/24
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...
Published 05/01/24
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...
Published 04/17/24
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 StarsLast 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...
Published 04/03/24
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!   Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/20/24
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...
Published 03/06/24
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...
Published 02/21/24
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 Join Fun Kids...
Published 02/07/24
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 Join Fun Kids Podcasts+:...
Published 01/24/24
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...
Published 01/10/24
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 Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 12/27/23
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...
Published 12/13/23