Front Lines & Family Fails: Surviving War and Vacation Disasters πŸŽ–οΈπŸŽ’
Fun Kids Book Quest

Front Lines & Family Fails: Surviving War and Vacation Disasters πŸŽ–οΈπŸŽ’

B1IntermediateMay 13, 202618 min

In this episode of BookQuest, we’re balancing on the edge of high-stakes history and total social disaster. Whether you’re dodging bullets or embarrassing parents, the quest for survival is real! On the Shelf This Week: Sufiya Ahmed joins the show to discuss her gripping novel, Under Fire. We follow a young girl navigating friendship and identity during WWI, standing tall against prejudice as her community becomes a personal battlefield where every choice matters. Katie Kirby also features with her hilariously chaotic new book, The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks. Join Lott...

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Squishmallow Squad get us underway. Oh, strong header from Maui. Straight to Boyle on the wing. Here comes Gordon.

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Let's go! The Squishmallow Squad are now in Happy Meal. Some fun, some food. It's all inside this Happy Meal.

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Whistling until the 3rd of August from 11 a.m. includes one pre-selected book or toy. Squishmallow's range comprises toys only, while stocks last.

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