When two young adventurers seek food and shelter in a snow covered village in the middle of a mountain lake, it appears the village is abandoned. Or is it? Find out what happens when Edi and Boy discover that the only food to be eaten is their own brains if the zombies catch them!

When two young adventurers seek food and shelter in a snow covered village in the middle of a mountain lake, it appears the village is abandoned. Or is it? Find out what happens when Edi and Boy discover that the only food to be eaten is their own brains if the zombies catch them!

Zombie Island by Paul Malone

The Big Red Balloon uplifts young listeners (8-12 years) with exciting new adventure stories written by Australian children’s author Paul Malone. With unforgettable heroes and villains, fantastic creatures, and amazing settings—from remote islands to distant worlds—these stories carry children and parents alike on a wild journey of the imagination. Read by Paul Malone, every short story offers a unique listening experience—perhaps as a bedtime story, or any time or place where a vivid imagination and adventurous spirit can make a difference. Parents too can enjoy these stories and share their thoughts with their children, helping them to become active listeners and great storytellers.
You can find out more about Paul Malone by visiting his author website: <a href="https://www.paulmalone.at" title="Paul Malone author website" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul Malone</a>
Author website url: https://www.paulmalone.at
Season 1: Starting January 2026
<ol>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;">Zombie Island</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;">The Aeronaut</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;">Calypso</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;">Doctor Dog</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;">Something About Edi</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;">Polgorous the Horrendous</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;">King of Sunset</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;">Poetry special (guest author)</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;">Night of the Sand People</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;">Shadow Town</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;">Ice Giants</li>
<li dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;">Molly's Magic Garden</li>
</ol>

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The Big Red Balloon uplifts young listeners (8-12 years) with exciting new adventure stories written by Australian children’s author Paul Malone. With unforgettable heroes and villains, fantastic creatures, and amazing settings—from remote islands to distant worlds—these stories carry children and parents alike on a wild journey of the imagination.Read by Paul Malone, every short story offers a unique listening experience—perhaps as a bedtime story, or any time or place where a vivid imagination and adventurous spirit can make a difference. Parents too can enjoy these stories and share their thoughts with their children, helping them to become active listeners and great storytellers. You can find out more about Paul Malone by visiting his author website: Paul Malone Author website url: https://www.paulmalone.at Season 1: Starting January 2026 Zombie Island The Aeronaut Calypso Doctor Dog Something About Edi Polgorous the Horrendous King of Sunset Poetry special (guest author) Night of the Sand People Shadow Town Ice Giants Molly's Magic Garden

The Big Red Balloon uplifts young listeners (8-12 years) with exciting new adventure stories written by Australian children’s author Paul Malone. With unforgettable heroes and villains, fantastic creatures, and amazing settings—from remote islands to distant worlds—these stories carry children and parents alike on a wild journey of the imagination. Read by Paul Malone, every short story offers a unique listening experience—perhaps as a bedtime story, or any time or place where a vivid imagination and adventurous spirit can make a difference. Parents too can enjoy these stories and share their thoughts with their children, helping them to become active listeners and great storytellers.
You can find out more about Paul Malone by visiting his author website: <a href="https://www.paulmalone.at" title="Paul Malone author website" rel="noopener noreferrer">Paul Malone</a>
Author website url: https://www.paulmalone.at
Season 1: Starting January 2026
<ol>
<li>Zombie Island</li>
<li>The Aeronaut</li>
<li>Calypso</li>
<li>Doctor Dog</li>
<li>Something About Edi</li>
<li>Polgorous the Horrendous</li>
<li>King of Sunset</li>
<li>Poetry special (guest author)</li>
<li>Night of the Sand People</li>
<li>Shadow Town</li>
<li>Ice Giants</li>
<li>Molly's Magic Garden</li>
</ol>

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