Fun Kids Book Quest

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3.4
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33 reviews
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148 episodes
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Explicit
No
Date created
2012/03/23
Latest episode
2026/04/22
Average duration
24 min.
Release period
7 days

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Join Bex from the children's radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them. Plus, Bex and friends recommend their favourite kids books of the month. You can listen to Bex on Fun Kids (weekdays from 4pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app, and online at funkidslive.com Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get this show – and 30 others! – ad-free and support the work Fun Kids does in bringing you high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus

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Pixies, Dark Secrets and a Shocking Murder at a Grand Hotel🏨✨
2026/04/22
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Boy, a Dragon and a World Full of Unexpected Magic 🐉✨
2026/04/15
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. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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When Dad Turns Into a Robot and a Dungeon Adventure Begins 🤖🐉
2026/04/08
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 Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Frozen Secrets and the Women Who Painted History 🖌️✨
2026/04/01
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! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The 9-Year-Old Intergalactic Postman and Ben Miller’s Dreadful Dragon📮🐉
2026/03/25
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 surprises, danger and one very unforgettable dragon. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Frozen Time and Runaway Thoughts⏳🧠
2026/03/18
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 Luurtsema, where a group of kids with wildly active imaginations turn everyday school life into a whirlwind of hilarious overthinking, awkward moments, and unexpected adventures. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Heart Warming Refugee Story, Wartime Secrets and Unicorn Magic🦄✨
2026/03/11
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 two sisters uncover secrets, face danger and navigate the chaos of the Blitz. And in Skandar and the Secret Element by A. F. Steadman, Skandar is pulled even deeper into a thrilling world of elemental magic and fierce unicorns, where powerful new abilities bring even bigger challenges. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chaos at Charlie & the Chocolate Factory & A World of Unbelievable Facts
2026/03/04
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 everyone in your class. Then, it’s time for mischief and mayhem with Sibeal Pounder, chatting all about Chaos at the Chocolate Factory. Expect sweet surprises, sticky situations and plenty of laughs from the world of Roald Dahl's Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Finally, Bex sits down with Nathaniel Lessore to talk about Against All Odds, a powerful & funny story about friendship, resilience and finding your place when the world feels stacked against you. Three brilliant authors. Three amazing books. One epic World Book Day celebration. Grab your favourite book, dress up as your favourite character, and join Bex for an adventure packed episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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TV Star Alexander Armstrong's Epic New Adventure Story🗺️⚡
2026/02/24
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's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Esme Higgs and The Pony Whisperer🐴🌈
2026/02/18
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 Whisperer, co-authored with Jo Cotterill, a heartfelt and hopeful story about trust, kindness, and the powerful bond between a girl and her pony. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Saving the Planet and Spooky Mysteries 👻🌍
2026/02/11
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, mysterious story packed with strange happenings and creepy twists, perfect for brave readers who love a good chill. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Living at 10 Downing Street and Tales from the British Empire with Sathnam Sanghera 🏛️🌍
2026/02/04
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 world around us, from everyday objects to the stories we still tell today.   That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Magic, Myth and Seriously Epic Adventures ✨🧙‍♂️
2026/01/28
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. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Epic Time Travel & The Footballer Sent Off for a Fart ⚽⏰
2026/01/21
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 like never before. From mind-bending facts to surprising science and incredible stories, this book will change the way you see football forever. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Growing Up, Friendship and Big Feelings 🌱🤝
2026/01/14
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Quest! This week’s episode is all about growing up, with all its big emotions, brilliant friendships, and moments of not quite knowing where you fit yet. We’re joined by Katya Balen, who tells us all about her brand-new book Letters from the Upside: Callie Chaos, a story packed with heart, humour, and the wonderfully complicated business of figuring yourself out. Then, we slow things down with Robin by Sarah Ann Juckes, a quiet but powerful story exploring friendship, fear, and what it’s like when you’re trying to make sense of the world without having all the answers. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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3.4 out of 5
33 reviews
Johnson#5 2020/02/12
No episodes
So one they haven’t posted on their app for two to three weeks.and I listen to these a lot and am running out of episodes to watch.fun kids if you see...
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#carolineis10 2026/03/20
No
Nooo ugly but……………… NO
pay pay hanson 2022/11/19
Book worms
It’s really fun to listen to I love it and listen to multiple episodes a week that’s so good I can’t wait till they post more. I books are so cool eno...
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slcoro2013 2021/06/29
I’m a book worm!🥳
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
Jurch14 2021/05/18
Meh
Meh
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