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Fun Kids Book Quest

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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

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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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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!

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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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David Solomons
Author of Spyglass series
Self-published/author
Episode: Secret Missions & Space Cats: Solving History’s Greatest Mysteries 🕵️‍♂️🚀
Laura Ellen Anderson
Illustrator and author of Star Kitties
Self-published/author
Episode: Secret Missions & Space Cats: Solving History’s Greatest Mysteries 🕵️‍♂️🚀
Sophia Ahmed
Author of Under Fire
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Episode: Front Lines & Family Fails: Surviving War and Vacation Disasters 🎖️🎒
Katie Kirby
Author of the Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks series
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Episode: Front Lines & Family Fails: Surviving War and Vacation Disasters 🎖️🎒
Iszi Lawrence
Author and reader who joins the show for a reading
Independent
Episode: Black Death to World War I: Survival Secrets from History 💀🪖
Karen McCombie
Author of My Family, the Enemy
Author
Episode: Black Death to World War I: Survival Secrets from History 💀🪖
Jennifer Liss
Author interviewed about Wide Eye
Episode: Codebreaking Clues, Hidden Identities and a Mystery You Can’t Look Away From 🔍🕵️‍♀️
Tara Kloss
Co-author on The Shadow Seeker (Royal Institute of Magic)
Victor Kloss / Royal Institute of Magic
Episode: Pixies, Dark Secrets and a Shocking Murder at a Grand Hotel🏨✨
Darren Kloss
Co-author on The Shadow Seeker (Royal Institute of Magic)
Victor Kloss / Royal Institute of Magic
Episode: Pixies, Dark Secrets and a Shocking Murder at a Grand Hotel🏨✨

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Bex
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4.2 out of 5 stars from 300 ratings
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    Interview Lisa Williamson on double drama and best friends forever

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    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Hi Bex

    Do an episode on a box 📦 full of murders by Janice Hallet

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    Nooo ugly but……………… NO

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    Silly Stories For Kids

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    Damn bex u kinda Ugly and btw listen to Dylan

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Secret Missions & Space Cats: Solving History’s Greatest Mysteries 🕵️‍♂️🚀
Q: What was the first James Bond film called? Was it A, Doctor No, B, Diamonds Are Forever, or C, Goldfinger?
The correct answer is Casino Royale.
Black Death to World War I: Survival Secrets from History 💀🪖
Q: Why did Nora come to dislike the Normans so much in the story?
Her hatred is rooted in the Norman conquest's upheaval—loss of status, language shifts, and the brutal aftermath, which the book uses to show how ordinary people experienced big historical changes.
Codebreaking Clues, Hidden Identities and a Mystery You Can’t Look Away From 🔍🕵️‍♀️
Q: Beginnings or endings?
Beginnings are preferred for the thrill of not knowing where the story will lead.
Codebreaking Clues, Hidden Identities and a Mystery You Can’t Look Away From 🔍🕵️‍♀️
Q: First of all, books or Kindles?
Jennifer Liss prefers real books for the tactile experience, though she acknowledges the convenience of Kindles and other formats.
Pixies, Dark Secrets and a Shocking Murder at a Grand Hotel🏨✨
Q: How does the author approach balancing adventure and mystery for a younger audience, especially in a world where magic is a commodity?
The balance is achieved by keeping the stakes high and the world richly described while ensuring clues are fair and solvable, so readers feel they could have solved the mystery with careful attention.

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This show spotlights children's literature through lively author interviews, readings, and behind-the-scenes looks at how kids' books are written, illustrated, and brought to life on stage. Episodes frequently pair humor and imagination with educational angles, covering history, fantasy, mystery, poetry, and graphic novels, while highlighting the craft of world-building, character development, and illustration. A recurring strength is the warm, family-friendly vibe, accessible for young listeners and parents alike, with a steady stream of new releases and a sense of playful community around reading and storytelling.

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Fun Kids Book Quest launched 14 years ago and published 153 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Fun Kids Book Quest include:

1. David Solomons
2. Laura Ellen Anderson
3. Sophia Ahmed
4. Katie Kirby
5. Iszi Lawrence
6. Karen McCombie
7. Jennifer Liss
8. Tara Kloss

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