Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

There’s swashbuckling, secret missions, and even a magical sword in Pirate Academy: Sword Echoes—Justin Somper’s latest pirate adventure is as daring as they come.

Over in the picture book corner, The Summer Puppy by Jackie Morris is a gentle, poetic read that captures all the wonder of a puppy’s very first summer.

Cressida Cowell’s been busy—she’s joining Bex for a catch-up after the release of the brand-new How to Train Your Dragon live-action movie last week.

And if you’re starting secondary school—or remember how it felt—The First Year by Matt Goodfellow is a powerful verse novel that gets right to the heart of those early ups and downs.

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!

Get ready, book lovers we have a very special episode installed for you this week!
It’s time to celebrate the stories and storytellers that have captured the hearts and
imaginations of young readers across the UK – with The Week Junior Book Awards!

First up, it’s Deborah Meaden Talks Money, in the running for Factual Book of the
Year. Ever wondered where money comes from—or how to make it work for you?
Deborah shares fun stories and smart advice on saving, spending, and even starting
a business.

Next, up for Poetry Book of the Year, it’s Tomorrow We Begin by Matt
Goodfellow—funny, honest poems that feel like a diary about growing up.

Finally, up for Cover of the Year, it’s A Head Full of Magic by Sarah Morrell—about
Fleur, who’s dealing with bullies, family drama… and the surprise discovery that she
can talk to animals!

To find out more, check out the full shortlist, and get involved, head
to theweekjuniorbookawards.co.uk – because every reader deserves to be part of
the story!

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

Bex is joined by dyslexia champion Kate Griggs, whose new book Xtraordinary People celebrates how thinking differently is a real superpower.

Clare Harlow stops by to talk about Tidemagic — a spellbinding new story packed with adventure, secrets, and the power of finding your voice.

Plus, Bex chats with author Rachel Morrisroe about her new book Felix and the Future Agency, a fast, funny adventure all about facing fears and fixing the future!

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

First up, Bex is joined by TikTok historian Suzie Edge whose hilarious new book -
 History Stinks! Wee, Snot and Poo Through Time - brings history to life in all its
gruesome, revolting glory.

Finally, think you can crack the case? GT Karber brings brain-bending mysteries for
young minds in Murdle Junior.

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

This week on Bookworms, we plunge into the shadowy streets of Victorian London with Deep Dark by Zohra Nabi.

And to close the show, award-winning author Frann Preston-Gannon joins Bex to dive into her magical new adventure, Little Lim and the Golden Treasure.

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

First up, Nicola Baker whisks us away to the countryside in Whistledown Farm: Meeting Meg, where magical animals and ancient secrets stir beneath the soil.

And lastly, myth and mayhem awaits in  Ash Bond's  Peregrine Quinn: Mask of Chaos.

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

First up, get ready for time-travel twists as Radio 1 star, Greg James, and co-author, Chris Smith, join Bex to chat about their new book, The Kid Who Fell Through Time.

Next, Tamsin Mori reveals the magic behind The Watcher, book two in her Gargoyles series.

Eve Wersocki-Morris brings 1950s London to life in Clem Fatale Has Been Betrayed, a mystery packed with jewels and family secrets.

Finally, Ella Dove shares How To Roller-Skate with One Leg—a funny, feel-good story about friendship and living life to the fullest.

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Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms!

First up, it's Claire Hatcher-Smith's Mizzy's Mysteries which follows twelve-year-old Mizzy as she proves to the world she can solve mysteries just like Sherlock Holmes.

Next, it’s Pádraig Kenny's After, where Jen and her father are making their way across a deserted world after a technological collapse brought civilization to an end!

Finally…A reluctant adventurer, a hidden mystery, and wild Scottish Highlands awaits readers in Barbara Henderson's, I Don't Do Mountains. 

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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 music

Then it's time to adventure through wild untamed lands in Brogan Murphy’s Wildlands where danger is just around the corner.

Lastly, we have Hugh Raine’s Betty and Yeti, where two unlikely roommates—Betty
and Yeti—learn to navigate their living situation, with Yeti trying to master human
behaviour to blend in!

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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.

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