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JENNY MCLACHLAN, PAMELA BUTCHART & RHIAN TRACEY: Dragon Riders of Raw, Diary of a Future Billionaire & Wink, Murder
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! First, we’re soaring into an action-packed fantasy with Jenny McLachlan’s Dragon Riders of Raw—a thrilling adventure filled with fearless heroes, high-stakes danger, and, of course, magnificent dragons! Next, get ready for some laugh-out-loud fun with Pamela Butchart’s Diary of a Future Billionaire, where one boy’s wild money-making schemes lead to chaos, surprises, and plenty of mischief. Finally, we’re stepping into the shadowy world of wartime espionage with Rhian Tracey’s Wink, Murder—a gripping mystery full of secrets, spies, and suspense. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WORLD BOOK DAY 2025: Benjamin Dean & Kiran Millwood Hargrave
It’s World Book Day 2025, and this week, Bex is joined by two authors whose books are available for just £1 with your World Book Day token. First up it’s award-winning author Benjamin Dean and his new book This Story Is ALie-where Harley’s dream of joining the ‘Rising Stars’ program turns into a nightmarewhen he uncovers a chilling threat—someone wants him out. Next up on this World Book Day special, Kiran Millwood Hargrave takes us on anunforgettable journey through the magic, mystery, and danger of The Storm and theSea Hawk, the latest thrilling addition to her Geomancer series! That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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JB GILL, JUDITH EAGLE, LIZ HYDER & PENNY BOXALL: Ace and The Animal Heroes, The Great Theatre Rescue, The Twelve & Letty and The Mystery of The Golden Thread
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! This week, we're stepping into 1930s London with The Great Theatre Rescue by Judith Eagle, which follows Charley's story—a spirited young girl who embarks on a journey to save the theatre she loves. Next, it's Penny Boxall’s Letty and the Mystery of the Golden Thread, where we meet Letty Breech, who is eager to embark on a European adventure with her father. Liz Hyder's award-winning new book, The Twelve, takes a turn for the worse when Kit’s sister, Libby, mysteriously vanishes on a family holiday—and no one else remembers her existence apart from Kit! Lastly, former JLS star, JB Gill, returns with the second book in his action-packed Ace and the Animal Heroes series! That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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GORDON D'ARCY, ESTHER MARSHALL & GREGG MILLMAN: Let's Play Rugby, Sophie Says & The Kandy Kingdom
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! On this week's episode, Bex chats to former Hollywood screenwriter, Gregg Millman, about his new book The Kandy Kingdom- a place where the sweet treats are at war with the sours. Esther Marshall updates us with the latest addition to her Sophie Says series which is all about inspiring confidence in young readers. And lastly, Bex is joined by Irish rugby legend Gordon D'Arcy to dive into his new book, Let’s Play Rugby, which takes a fresh and fun approach to introducing young readers to the game. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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CHRIS PACKHAM, SUSAN BROWNRIGG & JOEL ARCANJO: Superhero Plants, Wrong Tracks & The Impossible Fortress
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! On this week's episode, Susan Brownrigg tells us about her latest historical adventure as we travel back to 1829 in Wrong Tracks- finding out about the beginning of the railways! Joel Arcanjo updates us on how the young thieves in training are getting along with the fourth book in the Crookhaven series: The Impossible Fortress. And lastly, Bex is joined by TV star and nature expert, Chris Packham to discuss the wonderful powers of plants in Superhero Plants. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Bex from the children's radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them.
Plus, Bex and friends recommend their favourite kids books of the month.
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