Fun Kids Book Quest

In this episode of BookQuest , we’re lacing up our boots and taking the pitch. We’re exploring the beautiful game from two completely different angles: the ultimate thrill of winning the cup, and the heavy choices that come when you discover the truth behind the gear we wear. On the Shelf This Week: Mitch Johnson joins the show to discuss his gripping novel, Strike . A football-obsesse...

In this episode of BookQuest , we’re exploring what it means to find your crew—whether that’s a mismatched pack of dragons on the high seas or a massive, unexpected family right here on Earth. On the Shelf This Week: Cressida Cowell joins the show to discuss How to Train Your Dragon School: Fight of the Flamestrike . When a routine Viking training lesson goes completely off cours...

In this episode of BookQuest, we’re dealing with the ultimate test of survival: stepping into the unknown! Whether you’re accidentally blinking across different centuries or just trying to survive the terrifying halls of secondary school, growing up is a wild ride. On the Shelf This Week: Amelia Tait joins the show to chat about her hilarious diary-style adventure, Lily Tripp: Diary of...

The Carnegie Awards take place on 23 June, and to celebrate, this special episode of BookQuest features two authors shortlisted for the 2026 Carnegie Medal for Writing . Rob Harrell joins the show to discuss his funny and heartfelt novel about a boy trying to survive a disastrous school picture day while juggling anxiety, family worries, and a series of increasingly chaotic mishaps. JP Rose also f...

In this episode of  BookQuest , we’re stepping off the edge of the map and into lands where the shadows are alive. Whether you’re dealing with ancient spirits in an enchanted woods or trying to stop a war between humans and dragons, you’re going to need some serious inner strength! On the Shelf This Week: Bec Manser joins the show to introduce her magical debut fantasy, Wild...

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 along...

In this episode of BookQuest , we’re leaving the ordinary world behind to explore dangerous islands and ancient destinies. On the Shelf This Week: 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. Nata...

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...

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 pre...

This week on BookQuest , we’re exploring two incredible historical stories about girls facing impossible odds and making tough choices. On the Shelf This Week: 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 featu...

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 unexpe...

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 i...

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 h...

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 ! Join...

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 Wi...

This week on BookQuest , we’re blasting off into space with Tola Okogwu and Champions of the Galaxy , a fast-paced adventure where ordinary kids are thrown into an intergalactic battle. We’ve also got Ben Davis and Postman Planet , a funny sci-fi story where a simple postal mission turns into total chaos. And Ben Miller joins us with Dreadful Dragon , a magical adventure full of surpri...

In this episode, we dive into two brilliant stories packed with imagination, chaos, and big “what if” questions. First, The Night I Borrowed Time by Iqbal Hussain follows a boy who discovers he can freeze time. It sounds like the perfect way to fix mistakes—but he soon learns that playing with time has consequences he never expected. Then, we meet The Overthinkers Club by Nat Luu...

This week, we’re diving into three brilliant books packed with heart, mystery and magic. First, The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Rauf tells the story of a group of classmates who notice the new boy is quiet, lonely and far from home — and decide to come up with a plan to help him. Then, The Blitz Sisters by Judith Eagle takes us to wartime London for a gripping mystery, as tw...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Bex is celebrating in style with a very special World Book Day episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! First up, Bex is joined by Chris Lloyd, diving into Funny FACTopia!: World Book Day 2026: Follow the Trail of 100 Wacky Facts. Get ready for brain-boggling trivia, unbelievable true stories, and the kind of facts that’ll have you racing to tell eve...

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Quest ! We're diving into an adventure with Abiola Bello in  Wild Magic: Journey of the Lost Elephant , where a lost elephant sparks a magical journey full of surprises... Then, unravel secrets and chase treasure in Alexander Armstrong’s  Evenfall: The Golden Linnett,  a thrilling tale of hidden mysteries and daring heroes. That'...

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Quest ! First up, Hana Tooke draws us deep into the eerie world of  Skulkmoor,   a dark, atmospheric adventure packed with secrets, danger, and twists you won’t see coming. It’s the kind of place where nothing is quite what it seems… and every shadow has a story. Esme Higgs joins us to talk about her latest book, The Pony Whis...

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Quest ! We’re kicking things off with author and illustrator Ken Wilson-Max, who joins us to chat about The Big Green , a bold, hopeful look at our planet, bursting with big ideas about nature, community, and how small actions can make a real difference. Then, things take a spooky turn as Sibeal Pounder drops by to introduce Fright Club . A fast-paced, m...

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Quest ! Elle McNicoll brings us Role Model  a powerful and funny story about finding your voice, standing your ground, and refusing to be told who you should be, even when the world expects you to fit in. And Sathnam Sanghera takes us on a journey through Britain’s past with  Journeys of Empire , exploring how the empire shaped the wo...

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Quest ! First up, it’s  Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Book of Anansi by Angie Thomas, a fast-paced fantasy inspired by African American folklore, full of magic, myth, and an extraordinary destiny. Then there’s Wild Journey by A.M. Dassu, a daring adventure across continents, packed with courage, resilience, and the power of friendship. Th...

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Quest ! This week on BookQuest , we’re taking you on an epic adventure through time with Krystal Sutherland and Martin Seneviratne, whose thrilling story brings the past and present together with twists, big ideas, and high-stakes action. Then, we swap time travel for the football pitch with Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton, exploring the beautiful game lik...