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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Welcome to BookQuest! 🦄✨ In this super-special episode, we are stepping onto the mysterious, elemental Island for an exclusive interview with A.F. Steadman, the #1 bestselling author behind the hit Skandar fantasy series!

• 🏆 The Ultimate Reading Hero Interview: As part of the Be A Reading Hero with Skandar campaign, one lucky young reading hero won the dream opportunity of a lifetime—to sit down with A.F. Steadman and ask their burning questions! Listen in as our winner dives deep into the inspiration behind Skandar Smith, elemental magic, and what it takes to build a blockbuster fantasy world.

• 🦄 Not Your Average Unicorns: Think unicorns are all soft glitter and rainbow sparkles? Think again! A.F. Steadman breaks down the ferocious, bloodthirsty, elemental-winged beasts that rule the Island—and reveals what it’s really like to bond with a warrior unicorn for life.

• 🎙️ Young Readers Take the Mic: We open up the inbox to share even more questions sent in by Skandar superfans across the country! From secret plot twists and fierce sky battles to writing tips for young authors, A.F. Steadman answers them all.

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