Fun Kids Book Quest

In this episode of BookQuest, we’re stepping through secret gateways into worlds filled with phantom spirits, legendary pirates, and high-stakes accusations! Whether you’re flying off to a reimagined Neverland only to be framed for mysterious thefts, or faking a supernatural talent to survive at an exclusive boarding school for ghost-talkers, we’re exploring how clever kids uncover the truth when nothing is as it seems.
On the Shelf This Week:
Katie and Kevin Tsang join the show to introduce The Neverland Thieves. Follow Tom, Felix, and Daisy as they travel from Great Ormond Street Hospital straight into Neverland! But their magical journey takes a chaotic turn when they encounter pirates, mermaids, and the Lost Boys and Girls—and suddenly find themselves blamed for a string of mysterious thefts.

Freddie Kölsch brings us the eerie mystery Spindlewood. Meet Lilac, a girl who pretends she can communicate with the dead after receiving an invitation to a secret boarding school specifically for children who can see spirits. Can she keep her secret hidden, or will the school's haunting mysteries catch up with her?

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In this episode of BookQuest, we’re creeping into shadowy gothic corridors and going behind the scenes of the biggest book celebration of the year! Whether you’re investigating a top-secret vampire slayer academy or getting the inside scoop from a judge on the UK’s most exciting children's book awards, we’re honouring the stories that keep us on the edge of our seats.
On the Shelf This Week:
Emma Carroll joins the show to talk about Dracula & Daughters: School for Slayers. Step into a darkly thrilling adventure following Dracula’s granddaughters—Mina, Buffy, and Bella—as they investigate strange goings-on at Poisonwood School, only to uncover a secret operation training pupils to slay vampires!

Iqbal Hussain stops by to talk all things books and reading! As one of the official judges for The Week Junior Book Awards, he gives us a peak behind the curtain at what makes a story truly award-winning as we count down to the grand ceremony this coming Monday!

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In this episode of BookQuest, we’re stepping into spooky manors and enchanting folklore where old tales get wildly unexpected twists! Whether you’re accidental laboratory experiments causing total chaos or timeless traditional stories spun into magical new forms, we’re celebrating how a little bit of mischief can make for an unmissable adventure.
On the Shelf This Week:
Jack Meggitt-Phillips joins the show to talk about Jekyll vs Hyde: The Potion of Doom. Follow spoiled Henrik Jekyll after he inherits a crumbling, creepy manor and stumbles upon a mysterious potion—accidentally unleashing his chaotic, unpredictable alter ego, Eddie Hyde!

Sophie Anderson brings us A Year of Fairy Tales, a magical collection inspired by stories passed down through generations. Discover fresh, surprising twists on timeless classics like Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel, alongside brand-new original tales rooted in rich folklore.

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Playful Poems & Cursed Treasure: Voyages Across Land and Sea! 🥬🏴‍☠️ | BookQuest
In this episode of BookQuest, we’re embarking on imaginative voyages full of clever rhymes, high-seas chaos, and big adventures! Whether you’re uncovering secret messages hidden inside playful poetry or dodging booby traps and cannon fire to pass your pirate exams, we’re exploring how creativity and courage help you conquer any quest.
On the Shelf This Week:
Joseph Coelho joins the show with Rapunzel is a Lettuce: Poems to Grow With. This playful and imaginative collection explores everything from school, family, and secret messages to leafy plants, unexpected journeys, and magical other worlds.

Jenny Pearson takes us on a swashbuckling adventure in How Not To Be A Pirate: The Trouble with Curses. Follow Wilbur as he attempts his Level One Pirate Grading, racing rival crews across booby-trapped islands to find legendary treasure while dodging cursed jewels and flying cannonballs!

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In this episode of BookQuest, we’re exploring deeply moving stories of survival, quiet courage, and what it truly takes to heal and find your place in the world. Whether it’s rebuilding your confidence alongside a troubled horse or making a perilous journey across continents to build a new life from scratch, we’re honoring the power of hope when facing immense odds.
On the Shelf This Week:
Lauren St John joins the show to discuss Wild Horse Summer. Recovering from a traumatic accident, teenager Morgan finds healing and comfort working with horses, taking on the life-changing challenge of bonding with and rehabilitating a troubled horse named Night Dancer.
Hamed Amiri brings us The Other Boy, his deeply moving, real-life memoir about fleeing Afghanistan with his family. Follow his incredible journey across Europe as he overcomes unimaginable fear to eventually find home, belonging, friendship, and purpose in the UK.
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