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Episode 12:
MAGIC AND MAYHEM
13th March
2025
It doesn't matter what age you are, sometimes it can feel difficult to fit in - especially when you're getting in trouble for things that aren't your fault.
Lucia, Delilah, and Izzy reminisce about one of their favourite books (and musicals!) Matilda by Roald Dahl, and then chat about Holes by Louis Sachar, a book they've just read in class.
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​This episode was recorded at Thistly Meadow Primary School in Leicestershire.
All music by Liderc at Pixabay
Episode 10:
Warrior Cats
Going to hospital isn't supposed to be fun, but having your birthday EVERY day should be, right?
Jayden and Brad chat about two books that seem to have things back to front as they share Midnight Gang by David Walliams and Birthday Boy by David Baddiel.
These books are more suitable for those aged 9+.
6th March
2025
This episode was recorded at Greenfield Primary School in Leicestershire.
All music by Liderc at Pixabay
Episode 10:
Warrior Cats
Most people wonder about what the secret life of their pets would be like - but what if your pet left to join a whole different world with animals like them?
The series "Warriors" by Erin Hunter has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and tells the saga of the clans of cats. Ella and Shay talk about why they love the series and what you can expect if you start on the epic quest of reading these books!
These books are more suitable for those aged 9+.
27th February
2025
Episode 9:
Wizards and Superheroes
13th February
2025
Our Chatterbooks this episode dive into the third book of the Harry Potter series as well as giving a thumbs up to the first in a series about a non-super superhero!
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Niall shares his love of Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban by J K Rowling, and then Oliver gives his guide to Kid Normal by Greg James and Chris Smith.
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Episode 8:
Sports, Games, and Survival.
6th February
2025
A range of challenges in our books this episode from struggling with sports, to surviving the rainforest, via Fossils and Dog Zombies!
Hugo, McKinley, and Ben chat about Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Big Shot by Jeff Kinney, Tom Gates: Yes! No (Maybe) by Liz Pichon, and A The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
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Episode 7:
Bugs, Boats, and Bad Beginnings.
30th January
2025
In this episode, the heroes in our books all have to cope without their parents in different circumstances. Are you ready to hear about mysterious sea eggs, alien bugs, and a scheming old man?
Isla, Emmie, and Ella chat about Malamanda - Eerie-on-Sea by Thomas Taylor, Crater Lake by Jennifer Killick, and A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket.
​This episode was recorded at Greenfield Primary School in Leicestershire.
All music by Liderc at Pixabay
Episode 6:
Solving Crimes and Puzzles.
23rd January
2025
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could actually go INTO the film you were watching? Or have you thought about how good you'd be at solving a magical crime? Then Adam and Lewis have got two books that you might enjoy. Adam has been thrilled by The Last Chance Hotel by Nicki Thornton, whilst Lewis has loved The Black Hole Cinema Club by Christopher Edge.
Max also interviews Mr Alcott about his favourite book to read to his Year 3 class.
​This episode was recorded at Greenfield Primary School in Leicestershire.
All music by Liderc at Pixabay
Episode 5:
Extremely Embarrassing Diaries.
16th January
2025
This episode is age appropriate for 9+. Izzy and Ashleigh chat about The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks, and Dork Diaries - Popstar.
Both books tell the story of with girls coping with growing up and the changes they encounter at school, at home, and within themselves.Despite these books being about two girls, Ashleigh and Izzy think it would be good for boys to read them too.​
This episode was recorded at Thistly Meadow Primary School in Leicestershire. All music by Liderc at Pixabay
Episode 4:
A Christmas Special
What books do you like to read and re-read at Christmas? Like a favourite Yuletide movie, sometimes certain books just feel "Christmassy" even if they're not about Christmas. In this episode, we chat about those books that make us want to get cosy, maybe grab a hot chocolate, and curl up to read.
Our main book is The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe; and then we have a quick chat about The Polar Express, and A Christmas Carol.
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This episode was recorded at Greenfield Primary School in Leicestershire. All music by Liderc at Pixabay
20th December
2024
Episode 3:
Wild Robot, and Wonder Team
16th December
2024
What happens when a robot lands on a wild island? Delilah and Lucia tell Betsie what they liked most about Wild Robot by Peter Brown.
The group also discuss Wonder Team by England footballer, Leah Williamson.
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This episode was recorded at Thistly Meadow Primary School in Leicestershire.
All music by Liderc at Pixabay
Episode 2:
Solving Mysteries and Getting Wild.
10th July
2024
We head back to Victorian London for a "wild" tale as Max, James, and George chat about Wild Boy by Rob Lloyd Jones.
They also remember a book about a world with no adults, and what happens when the Gods get loose.
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AND it's the first interview as Libby returns to ask her teacher Miss Cotton about her favourite book to read in class.
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All music by Liderc at Pixabay
Episode 1:
What's to fear about The Final Year?
4th July
2024
Right then! Episode one is here and Elsie-Mae, Libby, and Eleanor are chatting about "The Final Year" by Matt Goodfellow - have you read it?
They also look back on the wonder of Wonder, and a series of books that can be disgusting AND funny.
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Episode artwork by Miya.
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All music by Liderc at Pixabay
