Fun Kids Book Quest

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms ! First up, we have Elena Favilli, co-author of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls —the bestselling series celebrating its 10th anniversary, featuring inspiring stories of extraordinary women from history and today. Next, it’s MC Grammar and The Adventures of Rap Kid- a fast-paced, rhyme-filled adventure about the power of words and musi...

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...

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 A Lie-where Harley’s dream of joining the ‘Rising Stars’ program turns into a nightmare when he uncovers a chilling threat—someone wants h...

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 adventu...

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...

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.  An...

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! Bex kicks off with Sibéal Pounder’s Sprouts —set in a world where it’s Christmas every day! Join Gryla Garland and Merrilee Claus as they uncover the true meaning of the holiday. Lastly, Bex is joined by Jordan Lees to delve into the magic and secrets of his latest fantasy epic, The Whisperwicks: The Labyrinth of Lost and Found...

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 over the past year as Bex recalls her favourite books of 2024, month by month. 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 information.

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...

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 g...

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...

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 s...

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 sp...

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 sorce...

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 Resista...

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 brill...

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 h...

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...

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...

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 als...

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 Cam...

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,...

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 instal...

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 F...

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 Starminste...