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Fun Kids Book Quest

Fun Kids Book Quest

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106 episodesEN-GB

Show overview

Fun Kids Book Quest has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 106 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 30 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-GB-language Kids & Family show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 20 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Fun Kids.

Episodes
106
Running
2022–2026 · 4y
Median length
25 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

From the publisher

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 Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get this show – and 30 others! – ad-free and support the work Fun Kids does in bringing you high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus

Latest Episodes

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Front Lines & Family Fails: Surviving War and Vacation Disasters 🎖️🎒

May 13, 202618 min

Black Death to World War I: Survival Secrets from History 💀🪖

May 6, 202624 min

Codebreaking Clues, Hidden Identities and a Mystery You Can’t Look Away From 🔍🕵️‍♀️

Apr 29, 202619 min

Pixies, Dark Secrets and a Shocking Murder at a Grand Hotel🏨✨

Apr 22, 202619 min

A Boy, a Dragon and a World Full of Unexpected Magic 🐉✨

Apr 15, 202620 min

When Dad Turns Into a Robot and a Dungeon Adventure Begins 🤖🐉

Apr 8, 202617 min

Ep 251Frozen Secrets and the Women Who Painted History 🖌️✨

This week on BookQuest, we’re diving into ridiculous comedy with Far Out Five and Olaf Falafel, a twist-filled adventure packed with unexpected moments and big laughs. We’re also heading into a dark, icy mystery with The Frozen Curse by Jacob North, where secrets run deep and something isn’t quite right beneath the surface. And Katy Hessel joins us to explore The Story of Art Without Men, uncovering the brilliant women artists who helped shape art history but don’t always get the spotlight. 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.

Apr 1, 202629 min

Ep 250The 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.

Mar 25, 202630 min

Ep 249Frozen Time and Runaway Thoughts⏳🧠

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.

Mar 18, 202624 min

Ep 248A Heart Warming Refugee Story, Wartime Secrets and Unicorn Magic🦄✨

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.

Mar 11, 202630 min

Ep 247Chaos at Charlie & the Chocolate Factory & A World of Unbelievable Facts

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.

Mar 4, 202629 min

Ep 246TV Star Alexander Armstrong's Epic New Adventure Story🗺️⚡

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.

Feb 24, 202621 min

Ep 245Esme 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/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202618 min

Ep 244Saving the Planet and Spooky Mysteries 👻🌍

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.

Feb 11, 202620 min

Ep 243Living at 10 Downing Street and Tales from the British Empire with Sathnam Sanghera 🏛️🌍

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.

Feb 4, 202623 min

Ep 242Magic, Myth and Seriously Epic Adventures ✨🧙‍♂️

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.

Jan 28, 202618 min

Ep 241Epic Time Travel & The Footballer Sent Off for a Fart ⚽⏰

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.

Jan 21, 202622 min

Ep 240Growing Up, Friendship and Big Feelings 🌱🤝

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Quest! This week’s episode is all about growing up, with all its big emotions, brilliant friendships, and moments of not quite knowing where you fit yet. We’re joined by Katya Balen, who tells us all about her brand-new book Letters from the Upside: Callie Chaos, a story packed with heart, humour, and the wonderfully complicated business of figuring yourself out. Then, we slow things down with Robin by Sarah Ann Juckes, a quiet but powerful story exploring friendship, fear, and what it’s like when you’re trying to make sense of the world without having all the answers. 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.

Jan 14, 202619 min

Ep 239Winter Chaos, Animal Mayhem & Laugh-Out-Loud Fun with Alex Milway and Liz Pichon❄️🦩

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Quest! Get ready for snowstorms and serious silliness as Alex Milway brings a burst of winter chaos to Book Worms, with frosty fun, unexpected guests, and plenty of animal mayhem.  And the fun doesn’t stop there! Liz Pichon joins the party with more mischievous pets, outrageous moments, and the kind of laugh-out-loud chaos that fans of her books know and love. 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.

Jan 7, 202621 min

Ep 239NEW PODCAST: Judge Bex

Get Judge Bex now: https://podfollow.com/judgebex Welcome to the hilarious family courtroom of Judge Bex! Bex settles two dramatic disputes: Isla versus her dad “Fishboy” over unfair bath time rules, and Hattie versus her homework-happy dad, who wants three hours of maths daily. With special guest Hugh Bonneville weighing in and creative verdicts all round, Judge Bex’s judgments are fair, funny, and final! Got your own family drama to resolve? Let us know at https://www.funkidslive.com/podcast/judgebex/Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 202617 min
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