In this epic episode, Krish dives into the brilliantly imagined world of Bartimaeus : The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud. Set in an alternative London, this thrilling fantasy follows Nathaniel, a gifted apprentice who is publicly humiliated and hungry for revenge. When he summons the ancient and extremely sarcastic djinn Bartimaeus to steal the mysterious Amulet of Samarkand, a dangerous political conspiracy begins to unfold. With magical break ins, shifting disguises and a nail biting final summoning that descends into chaos, this story is packed with humour, danger and unforgettable twists.

Krish shares why Bartimaeus might be one of the funniest characters in fantasy, explores the genius of the hilarious footnotes and reflects on the incredible moment he met Jonathan Stroud in person at a London book launch. He is then joined by fellow podcasters Sam and Dana from New York City, the dynamic duo behind The Bookwards Podcast, for a brilliant conversation about book clubs, family reading and why kids sharing their voices in the book world really matters.

Whether you love clever fantasy, enjoy action packed adventures or want to discover how young readers are becoming book ambassadors, this episode is one you will not want to miss.

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In this episode, Krish explores the final book in an epic trilogy, The Animal in Amy and Jamie by Joe Richardson. Amy and her best friend Jamie face their biggest challenge yet as they try to destroy The Reflection, a magical world full of strange beasts and mysterious energy. With an old villain returning and danger at every turn, this thrilling conclusion is packed with adventure, friendship and brilliant animal facts.

Krish is then joined by the author himself, Joe Richardson, who is also a school teacher, for a fantastic conversation about writing the trilogy, unusual animal facts and getting children excited about reading. From wombat poo to megabats, hot seating activities to the hilarious penguin joke, this chat is full of brilliant insights and surprises, including the story behind Krish, the Ostrich!

Key topics covered in this episode:

• Bringing a trilogy to a satisfying and emotional ending
• The weirdest and most wonderful animal facts
• Fun classroom ideas that make reading exciting
• Helping reluctant readers discover books they love

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In this action packed episode, Krish dives into the thrilling dystopian world of The Maze Runner by James Dashner. Waking up with no memories in a mysterious place, surrounded by towering walls and a deadly, changing maze, this story is full of danger, suspense and shocking twists. Krish shares why this book is such a page turner, explores the characters and explains why reading the book before watching the film is a must.

Krish is then joined by award winning school librarian, author and podcaster Lucas Maxwell for an inspiring conversation about libraries, reading and helping children fall in love with books. From book recommendations to library clubs and surprising facts about what librarians really do, this chat is packed with brilliant insights for young readers.

Key topics covered in this episode:

• Why libraries are so important for children and communities
• How librarians recommend the right books
• How libraries can be welcoming, fun and creative spaces
• Fantastic book recommendations for every type of reader
• Why The Maze Runner keeps readers hooked from start to finish

Whether you love fast paced adventures, enjoy discovering new books or want to know more about how libraries help readers like you, this episode is not to be missed.

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