Fun Kids Book Quest

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Blitz Bombs & Mythical Monsters🪖⛵ Jun 03, 2026

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In this episode of BookQuest, we’re looking at what happens when ordinary kids are thrown into the absolute deep end of history and myth. Whether you’re dodging air raids or outsmarting skeleton armies, survival takes some serious teamwork!

On the Shelf This Week:

Tony Bradman joins the show to introduce Tales of Cobb Street Commandos. Walk into the chaos of World War Two alongside Jimmy and his friends, who refuse to just hide from the air raids—instead, they form their very own commando unit to protect their neighborhood.
Clare Pollard also features with Othernauts, a hilariously fresh retelling of the classic Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts. Follow eleven-year-old Phoebe as she stows away on a legendary quest full of harpies, sea monsters, and skeleton armies—aided by a crew of kids whose "powers" include unreliable shapeshifting and headache-inducing siren singing.

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Ancient Magic & Deserted Islands🪄💀 May 27, 2026

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In this episode of BookQuest, we’re leaving the ordinary world behind to explore dangerous islands and ancient destinies.

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Ollie George Clark joins the show to talk about his epic fantasy adventure, Youngest Faircrest. We follow a young hero trying to survive a world of danger and discovery while balancing massive family expectations and unlocking hidden powers.
Natasha Farrant also features with her sweeping adventure, The Children of Wolf Rock. Set on a wild, remote island, this gripping tale follows two children whose courage is put to the ultimate test by nature, ancient secrets, and the fight for survival.

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Secret Missions & Space Cats: Solving History’s Greatest Mysteries 🕵️‍♂️🚀 May 20, 2026

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In this episode of BookQuest, we’re stepping into the shadows and blasting off into space! We’re tracking down clues, unlocking dangerous secrets, and asking what it takes to solve a mystery when the truth could change everything.

On the Shelf This Week:

David Solomon joins the show to discuss his fast-paced mystery adventure, Spyglass. We follow our heroes as they dive into a world filled with secrets, hidden danger, and unexpected twists where every single clue counts.
Laura Anderson also features with her fun sci-fi adventure, Star Kitties: Detective Kitty. Join a clever detective cat as they solve mysteries, crack cases, and cause absolute chaos among the stars.

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Front Lines & Family Fails: Surviving War and Vacation Disasters 🎖️🎒 May 13, 2026

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In this episode of BookQuest, we’re balancing on the edge of high-stakes history and total social disaster. Whether you’re dodging bullets or embarrassing parents, the quest for survival is real!

On the Shelf This Week:

- Sufiya Ahmed joins the show to discuss her gripping novel, Under Fire. We follow a young girl navigating friendship and identity during WWI, standing tall against prejudice as her community becomes a personal battlefield where every choice matters.
- Katie Kirby also features with her hilariously chaotic new book, The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks. Join Lottie as she tries to survive a family trip packed with awkward crushes, diary-worthy disasters, and the struggle to keep her cool when everything goes spectacularly wrong.

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Black Death to World War I: Survival Secrets from History 💀🪖 May 06, 2026

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This week on BookQuest, we’re exploring two incredible historical stories about girls facing impossible odds and making tough choices.

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Iszi Lawrence joins the show to talk about Doomsday, a heart-pounding race through 1348. As the Black Death spreads, one girl must navigate a world of fear, suspicion, and superstition to survive the plague.
Karen McCombie also features with My Family the Enemy, a moving story of loyalty and conscience. This emotional tale follows a girl navigating friendship and identity when her family’s views put her at odds with everyone around her.

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Codebreaking Clues, Hidden Identities and a Mystery You Can’t Look Away From 🔍🕵️‍♀️ Apr 29, 2026

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In this episode of BookQuest, secrets, suspense, and undercover adventures take centre stage.

Jennifer Liss joins the show to talk about a gripping story where nothing is quite what it seems and every detail matters, keeping readers guessing at every turn.

Holly Webb also features with a thrilling tale of spies, secrets, and bravery, as one girl is drawn into a world of hidden missions and unexpected danger.

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Pixies, Dark Secrets and a Shocking Murder at a Grand Hotel🏨✨ Apr 22, 2026

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In this episode of BookQuest, we dive into two gripping interviews packed with mystery and suspense.

First, Tara and Darren Kloss join the show to talk about their dark and thrilling story, filled with shadows, danger, and hidden truths waiting to be uncovered.

Then, Emily Hourican chats about her stylish and twist-filled mystery, where secrets lurk beneath the surface and nothing is quite what it seems.

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A Boy, a Dragon and a World Full of Unexpected Magic 🐉✨ Apr 15, 2026

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This week on BookQuest, we’re diving into a world of words and imagination with Poetry Pizza by Simon Mole, serving up poems that turn everyday moments into something funny, surprising and a little bit magical.

We’ve also got George and the Dragons by George Webster, a warm, adventurous story packed with dragons, courage and the excitement of stepping into a world where anything can happen.

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When Dad Turns Into a Robot and a Dungeon Adventure Begins 🤖🐉 Apr 08, 2026

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This week on BookQuest, things get a seriously high-tech twist with DadBot 2 by Jack Noel, where family life turns chaotic when dad becomes more machine than man.

We’ve also got Beastie Bros: Dungeons & Dragonfiles by David O'Connell, a fast-moving adventure filled with monsters, mysteries and plenty of unexpected trouble.

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

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Frozen Secrets and the Women Who Painted History 🖌️✨ Apr 01, 2026

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This week on BookQuest, we’re diving into ridiculous comedy with Far Out Five and Olaf Falafel, a twist-filled adventure packed with unexpected moments and big laughs.

We’re also heading into a dark, icy mystery with The Frozen Curse by Jacob North, where secrets run deep and something isn’t quite right beneath the surface.

And Katy Hessel joins us to explore The Story of Art Without Men, uncovering the brilliant women artists who helped shape art history but don’t always get the spotlight.

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

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