JENNIFER BELL, IONA RANGELEY & LIZ KESSLER: Magicalia, Einstein the Penguin & Code Name Kingfisher

JENNIFER BELL, IONA RANGELEY & LIZ KESSLER: Magicalia, Einstein the Penguin & Code Name Kingfisher

Author: Fun Kids May 29, 2024 Duration: 31:38

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 installment in the Einstein The Penguin series - The Case of the Polar Poachers - Imogen springs into action as penguins start to go missing from the wild. Could old adversaries be behind the random disappearances? With the help of their old friend, Einstein, it’s time for Imogen and Arthur to turn detective again!

The third and final guest on this week's episode was Liz Kessler with her latest release Code Name Kingfisher where Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood she uncovers an extraordinary war-time story of bravery, betrayal and daring defiance. A story that will change Liv and her family forever.

That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Worms

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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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