The 9-Year-Old Intergalactic Postman and Ben Miller’s Dreadful Dragon📮🐉

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/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.