Calling all detectives: murders, mysteries, and codes to break!

Calling all detectives: murders, mysteries, and codes to break!

Author: Fun Kids February 22, 2023 Duration: 30:13

Welcome to this week's Book Worms! Bex is chatting to author Alasdair Beckett-King and illustrator Claire Powell about their new book Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum. Find out how they wrote and illustrated together, and what beloved mystery authors inspired this book! 

Rhian Tracey talks about her historical and real-life inspiration behind I Spy, A Bletchley Park Mystery! Delve into the historical background of Bletchley Park and the enigma code breaking that occurred there. 

Natasha Farrant has a voice note for us! She is giving an introduction to her book The Rescue of Ravenwood, plus a reading excerpt. Find out all about three remarkable children who share a common goal: saving the wildlife in Ravenwood. 

Also, find out what Bex has been loving lately! Hint: it has something to do with some short and determined birds from the island of Egg... 

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Ever wondered what happens inside the mind of someone who writes stories for children? Each episode of Fun Kids Book Quest is a chance to find out, hosted by Bex from the popular children's radio station. She sits down with brilliant authors who not only share the secrets behind their creations-where ideas come from, who their favourite characters are-but also bring their pages to life by reading chapters aloud. It’s like a backstage pass to the world of children’s literature. Alongside these conversations, Bex and a few of her friends regularly gather to share their own personal recommendations, highlighting the best new kids' books they've discovered each month. This podcast turns reading into an adventure, offering young listeners and their families a direct connection to the voices behind the stories they love. Tune in for a regular dose of literary discovery and captivating readings that are perfect for story time, car journeys, or simply curling up at home. The whole family is invited on this quest to celebrate a lifelong love of books.
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