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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

Plus, when you become a Fun Kids ... more

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Onjali Rauf
Author of The Boy at the Back of the Class
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Episode: A Heart Warming Refugee Story, Wartime Secrets and Unicorn Magic🦄✨
Judith Eagle
Author of The Blitz Sisters
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Episode: A Heart Warming Refugee Story, Wartime Secrets and Unicorn Magic🦄✨
A. F. Steadman
Author of Skandar and the Secret Element
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Episode: A Heart Warming Refugee Story, Wartime Secrets and Unicorn Magic🦄✨
Nathaniel Lessore
Author of Against All Odds
Episode: Chaos at Charlie & the Chocolate Factory & A World of Unbelievable Facts
Abiola Bello
Author of Wild Magic; Journey of the Lost Elephant (Book 2)
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Episode: TV Star Alexander Armstrong's Epic New Adventure Story🗺️⚡
Alexander Armstrong
Author of Evenfall; new book and upcoming sequel
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Episode: TV Star Alexander Armstrong's Epic New Adventure Story🗺️⚡
Hana Tooke
Author of 'Skulkmoor', a historical mystery novel.
Episode: Esme Higgs and The Pony Whisperer🐴🌈
Esme Higgs
Author of 'The Pony Whisperer', part of the Starlight Stables Series.
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Episode: Esme Higgs and The Pony Whisperer🐴🌈
Ken Wilson-Max
Author of The Big Green and advocate for environmental awareness through children's books.
Episode: Saving the Planet and Spooky Mysteries 👻🌍

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Bex
Host of multiple children's literature-themed shows, engaging with authors to discuss their works and encourage reading among kids.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 295 ratings
  • 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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    United States11 days ago
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    Silly Stories For Kids

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    Australia2 months ago
  • Hi bex

    Helloooooo its etta and i would love to see Neil Gaman on the show he wrote Fourtunatly the milk and i love it 💖🌸🦄

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    The OG Etta. 🤍
    United Kingdom9 months ago
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Critics occasionally express a desire for more variety in episode formats or topics.
Parents love the book recommendations that help stimulate their children's interest in reading.

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A Heart Warming Refugee Story, Wartime Secrets and Unicorn Magic🦄✨
Q: Did you write this before or after you'd written the last book in the series?
It was written concurrently with other books in the series; the author was editing the last book while drafting the prequel, which allowed deeper context for the island's magic.
A Heart Warming Refugee Story, Wartime Secrets and Unicorn Magic🦄✨
Q: So tell us a little bit about what happens in this book for Skandar fans.
The book shifts to Halbert's perspective, showing how the main world's magic and politics unfold from a fresh viewpoint, while still tying back to the core Skandar world and its unicorn riders.
TV Star Alexander Armstrong's Epic New Adventure Story🗺️⚡
Q: Can you share a memorable scene that readers might look forward to?
A thrilling sequence where the heroes are chased by a night-vision quad-bike rider, leap onto a freight train, and wake up just outside Liverpool, a tense but cozy transition that fans loved during development.
TV Star Alexander Armstrong's Epic New Adventure Story🗺️⚡
Q: What surprising fact about elephants did you learn while researching the book?
Elephants mourn fallen herd members by gathering around them and covering the body with soil, a touching display of respect that lingered with the author and influenced the portrayal of elephants in the story.
TV Star Alexander Armstrong's Epic New Adventure Story🗺️⚡
Q: What makes the twin protagonists unique, and how does their dynamic drive the story?
The twins' abilities—Misha's animal communication and Ziggy's shapeshifting—give them a special, empathetic connection to wildlife, allowing them to navigate dangerous situations and help Shreya reconnect with her family, while also showcasing family teamwork and courage.

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This engaging series focuses on introducing children to a variety of authors and their books, making literature accessible and exciting for younger audiences. Listeners are treated to discussions about popular children's literature, with authors sharing insights into their creative processes and the themes they explore in their books. Notably, episodes often feature readings of book chapters, which enriches the storytelling experience and invites young listeners to immerse themselves in new narratives. The podcast uniquely balances storytelling with educational content, creating a lively atmosphere that encourages children's interest in reading and learning.

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2. Judith Eagle
3. A. F. Steadman
4. Nathaniel Lessore
5. Abiola Bello
6. Alexander Armstrong
7. Hana Tooke
8. Esme Higgs

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