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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