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19 Aug

Secret Agents & Taylor Swift Superfans: Unlocking Your Superpower! 🕵️‍♂️🎤

Secret Agents & Eras Tour Dreams: Finding Your Hidden Superpower! 🕵️‍♂️🎤 | BookQuest In this episode of BookQuest, we’re stepping into the spotlight and taking on high-stakes missions! Whether you’re getting recruited into a top-secret agency with newly discovered superpowers or frantically preparing for the ultimate pop concert while writing your own hit songs, we’re celebrating what happens when ordinary kids step into extraordinary roles. On the Shelf This Week: Isaac Hamilton-McKenzie joins the show to talk about Jamaal Target: PHANTOM Agent. When twelve-year-old Jamaal's best friend is kidnapped, he is pulled straight into a covert spy organization—only to discover that he possesses incredible superpowers of his own! Pamela Butchart also features with Diary of a Number One Superfan. Jump into the world of Gemma, a massive Taylor Swift fan preparing for her very first concert. Packed with facts and stats, this hilarious story follows Gemma as she balances school drama, family madness, and her own big songwriting dreams. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Aug

Pet Survival Quests & Ancient Egypt Secrets: Surviving the Unknown! 🐾

Surviving the Wild & Uncovering Ancient Egypt: How Do You Brave the Unknown? 🐾🇪🇬 | BookQuest In this episode of BookQuest, we’re stepping into unknown territory and traveling across time! Whether you’re learning how a group of everyday pets adapts to survive in a world without humans, or journeying thousands of years into the past to see what growing up in the shadow of the Pyramids was really like, we’re exploring how courage and curiosity help us conquer the unfamiliar. On the Shelf This Week: Steve Cole joins the show to introduce his epic new survival story, The Wild Ones. When all the humans suddenly vanish, a group of pampered pets is forced to brave a dangerous, untamed new world. Can they learn to rely on their wild instincts before it's too late? Bettany Hughes also features, bringing history vividly to life as she reveals what life was really like for children in Ancient Egypt. Uncover surprising stories, incredible archaeology, and mind-boggling facts from one of the greatest civilisations to ever exist. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Aug

Bex sits down with new Children's Laureate, Patrice Lawrence!✒️👑

Mythical Monsters & Laureate Legends: Changing the Story! 🐍🎭 | BookQuest In this episode of BookQuest, we’re rewriting the rulebook on legendary tales and meeting the big voices shaping the future of stories! Whether you’re getting the hilarious, untold side of a snake-haired villain or hanging out with the nation's top champion for young readers, we're celebrating what happens when you look at storytelling from a whole new perspective. On the Shelf This Week: Bethany Walker joins the show to put a fresh, funny spin on Greek mythology. She’s giving the iconic story of Medusa a complete makeover—packed with plenty of humor, high-stakes adventure, and a brand-new perspective on the ancient legend. Bex travels to the Barbican Centre for a special sit-down interview with the newly appointed Children's Laureate, Patrice Lawrence. Discover her exciting vision for young readers across the country, why stories belong to everyone, and what inspires her incredible books. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Jul

Andy Stanton & Cecelia Ahern: Laugh-Out-Loud Fiction & Clever Clues 📚✨

In this episode of BookQuest, we’re diving into the power of wild imagination and razor-sharp curiosity! Whether you’re stepping back into a legendary, gloriously chaotic world of nonsense or piecing together clever clues with a detective who sees the world differently, we're celebrating the art of thinking outside the box. On the Shelf This Week: Andy Stanton joins the show to celebrate an unbelievable milestone—20 years of Mr Gum! Revisit the wonderfully bonkers world of bizarre adventures, outrageous characters, and the gloriously chaotic humor that has been making readers laugh out loud for two whole decades. Cecelia Ahern also features with her inventive new mystery, introducing an unconventional young detective who relies on sheer creativity, curiosity, and clever thinking to crack cases that leave everyone else totally stumped. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Jun

Time-Travel Disasters & High School Drama ⏳ 🏫

In this episode of BookQuest, we’re dealing with the ultimate test of survival: stepping into the unknown! Whether you’re accidentally blinking across different centuries or just trying to survive the terrifying halls of secondary school, growing up is a wild ride. On the Shelf This Week: Amelia Tait joins the show to chat about her hilarious diary-style adventure, Lily Tripp: Diary of an Accidental Time Traveller. Imagine ringing in the New Year only to wake up in a completely different point in history! We follow Lily as she tries to balance mind-bending time-travel mishaps with regular friendship drama, family life, and growing up. Tola Okogwu also features with her funny, relatable new story, Bim Blake's Hot Takes. Step inside the chaotic first year of secondary school with Bim as she takes on new friendships, family madness, crushes, and the ultimate quest to find her own self-confidence when everything feels completely new. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Jun

Blitz Bombs & Mythical Monsters🪖⛵

In this episode of BookQuest, we’re looking at what happens when ordinary kids are thrown into the absolute deep end of history and myth. Whether you’re dodging air raids or outsmarting skeleton armies, survival takes some serious teamwork! On the Shelf This Week: Tony Bradman joins the show to introduce Tales of Cobb Street Commandos. Walk into the chaos of World War Two alongside Jimmy and his friends, who refuse to just hide from the air raids—instead, they form their very own commando unit to protect their neighborhood. Clare Pollard also features with Othernauts, a hilariously fresh retelling of the classic Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts. Follow eleven-year-old Phoebe as she stows away on a legendary quest full of harpies, sea monsters, and skeleton armies—aided by a crew of kids whose "powers" include unreliable shapeshifting and headache-inducing siren singing. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Feb

Esme Higgs and The Pony Whisperer🐴🌈

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.
1 Jul

How to Train Your Dragon: Can You Survive the Ghost Ship? 🐉⛵

In this episode of BookQuest, we’re exploring what it means to find your crew—whether that’s a mismatched pack of dragons on the high seas or a massive, unexpected family right here on Earth. On the Shelf This Week: Cressida Cowell joins the show to discuss How to Train Your Dragon School: Fight of the Flamestrike. When a routine Viking training lesson goes completely off course, Hiccup, Toothless, and the gang find themselves trapped on a mysterious, abandoned vessel at sea. Get ready for a hilarious, action-packed adventure full of dragon chaos and hidden dangers! Kristina Rahim also features with her heartfelt and moving contemporary story, The Doughnut Club. Twelve-year-old Quinn has always felt like the odd one out in her adventurous family. But when she makes the life-changing discovery that she has sixteen donor siblings, she sets off on a journey of identity, belonging, and true self-discovery. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Jul

The Week Junior Book Awards: Alien Invasions & Extraordinary Brains👽🧠

In this episode of BookQuest, we’re celebrating what makes every single mind work differently! Whether you’re learning to embrace the unique way your brain processes the world or watching your teachers go head-to-head with extraterrestrial invaders, we’re exploring how our differences can become our greatest super powers. On the Shelf This Week: Scott Evans joins the show to discuss All Brains Are Wonderful. This uplifting and accessible guide is a celebration of neurodiversity, exploring how every brain works differently and why those unique strengths should be understood, valued, and celebrated across our classrooms and communities. Steve Williams also features with his laugh-out-loud sci-fi adventure, Teachers vs Aliens. Get ready for absolute chaos as normal school life is turned upside down when an alien invasion forces teachers and pupils to team up in a wildly unexpected battle to save the planet! 🏆 Award Nominees: Both of today's books have been shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards! With reader voting currently live across 14 categories, head online to cast your vote for your favourites before the grand ceremony on September 28. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/07/2025

So What Is AI? (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

Marina and Mapp App enter the world of Artificial Intelligence to see how it learns from data. As part of our everyday lives, they think about ethical aspects as well as the challenges of powering all these smart machines sustainably. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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