About Kids Book Review Podcast - For Kids, By Kids
Krish is an 12 year old book enthusiast, podcast host and literacy advocate. He created The Fourth Bookmark, formerly known as the Kids Book Review Podcast, when he was eight to share his love of books and encourage more children to discover the joy of reading. Each episode combines Krish’s honest book reviews with conversations featuring authors alongside a diverse mix of guests from across the reading world. Through The Fourth Bookmark, Krish’s passion for books and children’s reading has been recognised by leading podcast awards.
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In this episode of The Fourth Bookmark, Krish returns after his summer break and shares stories from his time in India, including his first experience working at Kadhaigal bookshop in Bengaluru, India.
Krish reviews The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne and reflects on its powerful themes of friendship, prejudice, hatred and humanity. He discusses why the book is not an easy read and why he believes it should be read with an adult.
Krish also celebrates an exciting year for The Fourth Bookmark, which was longlisted for the British Podcast Awards 2026 in the Kids category and shortlisted as a finalist in the Books category at the Independent Podcast Awards UK 2026.
Listeners will hear two fascinating author interviews. Author Kenneth B. Andersen talks about The Devil’s Apprentice, creating a very different version of hell and exploring ideas about good and evil. Author SF Said discusses becoming a writer, the Seven Skills in the Varjak Paw books, ancient Mesopotamia and the themes of Tyger.
Krish also talks about some of his favourite books by British Author Ross Montgomery and shares several other books he has recently enjoyed and would recommend.
With Krish starting secondary school, The Fourth Bookmark will now be released monthly.
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15 Jun 2026
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
This is Krish's final episode before his summer break. In this episode, Krish reviews Eragon by Christopher Paolini, the first book in the bestselling Inheritance Cycle series.
The story follows a farm boy named Eragon whose life changes forever when he discovers a mysterious blue stone while hunting in the mountains. What begins as a seemingly lucky find soon draws him into a world of dragons, magic, ancient secrets and dangerous enemies as he embarks on an epic journey across the kingdom of Alagaesia. Along the way, Eragon encounters memorable characters including the wise and mysterious Brom, the fascinating Murtagh and Saphira, one of the most iconic dragons in children's fantasy literature. Krish shares why he loved the classic fantasy feel of the story, his favourite spoiler free moments and the surprising fact about Christopher Paolini that made the book even more inspiring.
As part of the show, Krish reflects on an unforgettable weekend at the St Austell Festival of Children's Literature in Cornwall, where he travelled all the way from Paris to interview authors live on stage in front of a festival audience. Krish talks about meeting authors and illustrators including Jamie Littler, Laura Ellen Anderson, J.J.Arcanjo, Helen Peters, Julie Sykes, Yuval Zommer, Maudie Smith and Guy Bass, and shares what it was like to be part of one of the UK's most exciting celebrations of children's books and reading.
Listeners will also hear a live interview recorded at the festival with bestselling Crookhaven author J. J. Arcanjo. And finally, Krish reveals how a quick stop at a bookshop in UK on the journey back to Paris somehow resulted in almost twenty five new books being added to his summer reading pile!
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1 Jun 2026
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
In this episode, Krish reviews Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, the first book in the bestselling fantasy trilogy that celebrates the magic of stories and the power of imagination. When 12 year old Meggie discovers that her father can bring characters out of books simply by reading aloud, she is drawn into a dangerous adventure where the line between fiction and reality begins to disappear.
The story follows Meggie and her father Mo as they try to stop the ruthless Capricorn, a villain who escaped from the pages of Inkheart years earlier. Along the way they encounter the unforgettable Dustfinger, a mysterious fire eater who is desperate to return to the world he came from, and uncover secrets that could change everything Meggie thought she knew about stories, family and herself.
Krish shares why Inkheart felt like a book written especially for people who love reading, what made Dustfinger his favourite character and the surprising moment in the story that became his favourite scene. He also explains why he cannot wait to continue with the rest of the trilogy.
Krish is also joined by Steve Bicknell, Managing Director of Maverick Children's Books, for a fascinating behind the scenes look at children's publishing. Together they discuss how publishers choose stories, what happens after an author submits a manuscript, the importance of reading for pleasure and why books still matter in a world full of screens and distractions. They also explore the challenges facing young readers today and the role publishers can play in helping children discover a lifelong love of books.
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Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100
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