From Lewisham's Press Release ...
Launch of Lewisham’s Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge is launched this Saturday 18 July. All children aged 5-12 will be able to visit their local Lewisham library and get involved.
The Challenge encourages them to read six or more books of their choice during the holidays. There are collectable incentives and rewards, plus a certificate or medal for every child who completes the Challenge.
The Summer Reading Challenge has a fantasy theme this year. The adventure starts in their local library, where young Quest Seekers meet Cadmus the gatekeeper. Cadmus challenges them to bring back a golden book, and there are three stages to their quest: Firebird Rising, Mountain Mission and Dragon’s Lair.
An interactive Quest Seekers website (www.questseekers.org.uk) links children with top authors and illustrators, giving them space to talk about their favourite books and take part in on-line Quest Seeker games and activities.
Councillor Chris Best said: “Quest Seekers is a great way to keep children entertained over the holidays, but more importantly, we know that children who take part read more books and read more widely than those who don’t, with potentially life-changing results.“
To help your children get involved visit your local Lewisham library and ask about The Summer Reading Challenge. It is free to enter.