i have read lots of books lucy i love horrid henry ones

love Mayda

Comment by Dame Beany Longstocking, aged 7 from Barton le Clay

1. Horrid Henry books are fantastic! What other books are you reading for your Story Lab challenge this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I have read quiet a few of her books I really like the Felicity Wishes books and so does my cousin because she is called Felicity

Comment by Senorita Lacey Pumpernickel, aged 10 from Burgess Hill

1. I'm glad you've found some other books you like as well. Good luck in the rest of your Story Lab adventure!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi my name is amy!
do you like diving?

Comment by Captain Flossy Bonsai, aged 9 from great britan

1. Hello Captain Flossy Bonsai
   I have not done any diving myself but I will enjoy watching the Olympic diving. How are you enjoying Story Lab?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi you told me your joke about the olympics I really like that one thank you. By the way, I have got loads of funny joke books and I really love horrid henry and funny books.Furthermore, how old are you?

Comment by Queen Phoenix Flattery, aged 11 from London

1. Hello. I am glad you liked the joke I wrote earlier. Horrid Henry is great and I like funny books too. What is the funniest book you have ever read? I am 35 years old.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hey Lucy. ^-^ Nice to meet you. I love reading books. Its fun and it helps my imagination. It also helped me with this play writting conntest I did at school. I only worked with 1 person cause none wanted to work with me. In the end me and my mate didnt get to the finals. But we had fun. And our friendship was stronger after that. Our play was called Be Loud. The books I have read gave me alot of ideas for the play. We also added hansel and gretal to the play. Well kind of. Just modernised. And mixed with the play. The teacher said I was a great piller of ideas. And I never gave up when we lost our ideas. I read more to get ideas. It was great. Thanx to reading I'm a great play and story writter. Its fun. I like to write horror and action storys. But I also put in some of my life into the story. My feelings. My life influences my storys alot. Dose that happen to you? Do you do that? And do you like horror and actoin books? And do you write plays too? And should I carry on writting storys in my spare time? I love reading The Nothern Lights series By Philip Pullman. Have you read it? If not I recomend it. Its a great series.

Comment by Chief Adolpho Partridge, aged 13+ from Manchester

1. Thank you for your message. It is great to hear all about how your reading has inspired you to write a play. I think lots of authors use a mixture of influences, from other authors work that inspires them to real life experiences, just like you. I do like action books and who knows maybe one day I will be reading one of yours if you keep writing. I certainly think you should keep at it as you seem to be having so much fun with it. I have read and enjoyed Philip Pullman. What are you reading at the moment?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi im new i just wondered which book do you recommend thats funny, emotional and full of action my names anisa by the way! how many books have you read?????????

Comment by Doctor Phoenix Hammersmith, aged 9 from stockport

1. Have you read any of the Judy Moody books? You might like Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer by Megan McDonald. On this website is a great thing called the Book Sorter which will come up with lots of ideas of things you could read. I have lost count of all the books I have read. How many do you think you have read? I am going to try to read six this summer.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Is being a librarian fun? I'd love to be one because I love books.

Comment by Ambassador Gargoyle Quagmire, aged 4 from Norfolk

1. I love working in the library as I get to be involved in all sorts of great things every day like Story Lab. Loving books is a great place to start if you wanted to be a librarian one day. Keep reading and enjoy Story Lab.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

i just started on Thursday i cant wait to read some books!

Comment by Professor Bubbles Mildew, aged 7 from west midlands

1. Welcome to Story Lab Professor Bubbles Mildew. Good luck with the challenge. What books did you pick to read first?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I have wached carrie hope flecher on youtube she recomened ten books she liked Green Angel -Alice Hoffman was number 10 , andThe Night Circus -Erin Morgenstern was nnumber 3. what are they both like becouse I am intrested in theese two books.thank you !!!!!

Comment by Lady Morgana Paddington, aged 12 from Southampton

1. Have you discovered the Book Sorter on this website yet? It is great at choosing books it thinks you might like. You should give it a try and see what it comes up with.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I absoloutly LOVE story lab it is BRILLIANTO XXXXXXXXXXX

Comment by Senorita Pixie Elephant, aged 7 from england

1. Hello and thank you for sharing how much you are enjoying Story Lab. How many books have you read so far? I hope you reach gold.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

dear lucy,
wich book do you think that would be suitable for a 9 year old girl ?

Gemma xx

Comment by Coach Angora Windchime, aged 9 from Eastleigh

1. Have you tried out the Book Sorter on this website yet? It is great for recommending books that you might like. Do you think you might like a mystery adventure? If so I recommend Ottoline and the Yellow Cat by Chris Riddell.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Dear Lucy
What are your favourite book mine is Famous five. My fav character is Anne and George. They are so COOL and EXITING. They have an adventure evry time.

Comment by Madam Babs Postage-Stamp, aged 9 from Boroughbridge

1. My favourite character from the Famous Five would be George too. Have you read any other Enid Blyton books? I like The Folk of the Faraway Tree.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I love reading but I am too scared to admit it what do I do

Comment by Professor Pinky Flattery, aged 10 from Surrey

1. Hello Professor Pinky Flattery
   I am glad you love reading. You should definitely keep reading and doing the things you love. I love reading too and lots of the other children who have written to me all tell me how much they love reading and the Story Lab. It is a great thing to be interested in and maybe at your local library you will meet other children who love it too and you could swop recommendations of good books to read for Story Lab.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy Castle
i got a brain teaser for you
2 fathers and 2 sons went on a fishing trip they caught 3 fishes between them how will they shire them between them?
DON'T READ BELOW READ UNLESS READ ABOVE !!!!!!!!!!
Answer : they had 3 whole fishes to them selves because there were 3 people 1 dad is granddad and another 1 is his son and his son was only a son but his dad was a dad and granddads son.
tell me if your confused.

Comment by Empress Pinky Vegas, aged 10 from leicester

1. That is a clever brain teaser Empress Pinky Vegas and thank you for sharing it with me.
   How are you enjoying Story Lab so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi najiyah again you asked me who my faivourite author was that is a hard question to awnser but ill certainly tell you that j.k Rowling is one of them

Comment by Officer Jet Pineapple, aged 10 from London

1. Hello Jet Pineapple
   That is a great choice. I love the Harry Potter books. Have you read them all?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi,

I haven't started the challenge yet because we haven't had the time. But i've got to do it for my homework! I'm a yr 6 in september and I really need to start soon. Is there any other way of getting books from the library without actually going there? I love reading!!! PLZ reply soon

Libby

Comment by Captain Marge Bonsai, aged 10 from Lower Hacheston

1. Hello Marge Bonsai
   There is still time to start Story Lab as it will be running for the whole of the summer and you can choose whichever books you like which I think will make it fun homework to have. Maybe where you live there might be a mobile library that comes nearby making it easy for you to choose your books or you might even have the option to download eBooks from the library? I would ask your parent or carer to get in touch with your local library to find out what options they might have available. I hope you are able to sign up to Story Lab soon and enjoy the challenge.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi lucy i'm looking for some inpineun i'm looking for a really good book to read could you help me do you know any good books

sian xxx

Comment by Mademoiselle Beany Eragon, aged 11 from barry

1. Hello Mademoiselle
   Have you had a look at the book sorter on this website? It is really good for recommending books for you to try next. How about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again by Frank Cottrell Boyce if you have not tried that one.
   

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Why is lib colsed

Comment by King Dragon Pennyfarthing, aged 10 from Horwich Lancashire

1. Some libraries open on a Sunday, like Jubilee Library in Brighton and some are closed today. I hope you will be able to visit your local library again soon. In the meantime I hope you will find lots of things of interest on this website. Have you tried the Aesop game yet?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I've read two beast quest books in two days. There very interesting to read, although they have a bit of violence in them. Do you like Beast quest books?

PS this message will sef-deastruct in 5 seconds!

Comment by Inspector Peanuts Pendragon, aged 10 from Saltdean

1. Well done for reading two books in two days. I am glad you liked your Beast Quest books. The Beast Quests books are very popular and there are a lot to read in the series if you enjoyed them.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

my first book was called a birthday for bluebell and it was about a cow who had amazing adventures and her friends are worried because it is coming up to her 78th birthday so they buy her a telly. that was not a good idea becasue she is always watching it and has never got time for her friends and then a few weeks after that she wants to go out with her friends but they have palned a suprise party and they dont want to be with her otherwise she will know so she sits in her chair and is raelly bored then they have a party and they dress up in silly costumes and one of her friends buy her one and they all party away.

Comment by Princess Tulip Jumpsuit, aged 9 from portsmouth

1. Thank you for sharing the story about Bluebell. How are you enjoying Story Lab so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

HIYA!
How old are you? I am 11.
By the way, do you like jokes?
I have got some jokes for you:

What´s the best day to fry eggs? Fryday

Why couldn´t the skeleton go to the dance? He had no body to go with.

What do sea monsters eat? Fish and ships.

Sandy: How long will my Burger be?
Mr Krabs: It won´t be long. It will be round.

Patrick: I´ll have a Burger, Mr Krabs.
Mr Krabs: With pleasure.
Patrick: No, with tartar sauce.

RIDDLE:
An orangutan and a rabbit were having an argument. The rabbit made a bet saying he knows a place where he can sit but the orangutan cannot.The rabbit won the bet.What place could the rabbit sit but the orangutan could not?

Answer: On his back.The rabbit can sit on the orangutan´s back but the orangutan can´t sit on his back.

Hope you enjoyed them.
P.S If you would like to hear more jokes, then tell me.

Comment by Queen Phoenix Flattery, aged 11 from London

1. I love all your jokes and thank you for sharing them with me. I am going to tell them to my friends. Have you read any funny books that you have enjoyed? Here is a joke for you for the Olympics. Which is the best athlete to have with you on a cold day? A long jumper.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi ! i have joined story lab and i got a wristband. Do you know what it does? Like it might glow in the dark or something.

Comment by Madam Babs Snivel, aged 9 from manchester

1. You are lucky to have a Story Lab wristband. I do not think it glows in the dark but it is Team GB colours so it is great if you like the Olympics. I hope you enjoy Story Lab.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I like going to the librey

Comment by Prince Viktor Postage-Stamp, aged 8 from great yarmouth

1. Hello Prince Viktor
   I am really pleased to hear you like going to the library. I love going to the library as there is so much to do there. We are having some special Story Lab activities in the library over the summer. What do you like to do when you visit the library?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hello i am doing the summer reading challenge with my friend hannah. hannah has done it 2 years back but this is my first time ad hannah has explained every thing to me and i have had loads of fun reading the book i have taken out they are really interesting and next year i am sure i will join the summer reading chanllenge again.

Comment by Princess Tulip Jumpsuit, aged 9 from portsmouth

1. Hello Princess Tulip Jumpsuit
   It is great that your friend Hannah has told you all about the summer reading challenge and that you can enjoy Story Lab together. Do you recommend books to each other? I am glad that you are already looking forward to next year. I hope you and all your friends complete the challenge and make it to gold this summer.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Dear Lucy

I have just started story lab I just tunerd in to a yr 3 I am going to see my friend do you have a son ?

Jess

Comment by Princess Fandango Frankfurter, aged 7 from Oxted

1. I love your name Princess Fandango Frankfurter. I hope you enjoy Story Lab. You should ask your friend if they have signed up too. I am sure year 3 will be exciting. I do not have a son.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi I am Freya and I love reading sooooo much! Do you?

Comment by Nurse Petronella Fascination, aged 7 from Maidstone

1. Yes I love reading too as it can take you on so many adventures. Have you signed up to Story Lab at your local library? What two books did you choose to read first?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Dear Lucy castle
I do hope you are enjoying your journey. The story lab is a brilliant idea and make me read more books! I LOVE reading.

Comment by Coach Daffodil Manatee, aged 10 from Wolverhampton

1. I am having a lovely time receiving all these questions and hearing from so many people who are enjoying Story Lab and reading over the summer. Good luck with the summer reading challenge and I hope you can make it to gold. I think Story Lab is a brilliant idea too.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

lucy do u have any books from the chocolate box girls i really love them

Comment by Doctor Boadicea Heronimus, aged 9 from leicester

1. We have lots of books by Cathy Cassidy at the library. I have not read any of The Chocolate Box Girls ones though. Do you have a favourite one you could recommend? Have you read any of The Chocolate Box Girls books for Story Lab?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hello i have read 2 book and got my stickers i like ice cream aswell xxx

Comment by Doctor Angel Paddington, aged 10 from great britain

1. Well done for reaching bronze and getting your first set of stickers. Keep reading to reach silver. Ice cream is yummy.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy,
How are you,i have a few questions about the writing challenge (so prepare yourself)!
1.Does punctuation count as a word?
2.Does a word with an apostrophe count as 2 words (i.e. isn't=2 words)

I also have a question about the reading challenge
1.what prizes do you win and how many? (I have read 6 books and have only got 5 prizes)
2.do u get a certificate or medal at the end?
3.If you keep reading books do you win a bag and a hat (A man came to our school and told us that)

Thank you

Comment by Professor Tulip Sherbet, aged 10 from Swansea

1. Hello
   That is great you are going to enter the writing competition. Good luck. Punctuation does not have to be counted as a word and a word with an apostrophe would count as one word. Do you know which story you will finish?

   Well done on reading six books and reaching gold. 5 prizes sounds like a lot. What did you receive? I think you should definitely keep reading and you should ask at your local library about the bag and hat as maybe this is something they have planned if they came to your school to tell you all about it.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi there Lucy

What types of books do u like?
Do u like sports if u do whos ur favourite athlete?

Comment by Judge Bunny Jellybaby, aged 8 from Northolt

1. Hello Judge Bunny Jellybaby
   I like all sorts of books. I particularly like books that make me laugh like Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy by Michael Rosen and Quentin Blake. I am enjoying watching the Olympics and looking forward to seeing Jessica Ennis.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I really like to read and I am waiting for Emerald Star-Jacqueline Wilson to come out and I can't wait to get it.

Comment by Queen Jet Godzilla, aged 9 from lynemouth

1. It is exciting when a new book by an author you love comes out. I hope that Story Lab will make the wait until September go quickly. Is Hetty Feather your favourite Jacqueline Wilson character?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi im Najiyah

i love reading it's my faivourite thing in the world

Comment by Officer Jet Pineapple, aged 10 from London

1. That is a great comment and I am glad you like reading so much. Are you enjoying Story Lab? Do you have any authors you would recommend for me to try?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi im 8 years old do you no if there is any wombul books there were a tv program called The Wombuls please let me no if there is please

Comment by Professor Natty Frozen-Peas, aged 8 from newark

1. The Wombles is a great TV programme. I like the character Orinoco. There are books all about the The Wombles and their adventures by the author called Elisabeth Beresford. If you ask at your local library I am sure they will be able to find some for you. I hope you enjoying reading them.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I need to ask you something. I've read, definetly, more than 72 books. I wanted to ask you, When would I get my medal? I finished the challenge. oh, something else I wanted to tell you. Are you in the Coventry City Centre Library? If you are, I want to tell you something. I finished the Treasure Hunt Competition. I filled in the form and they said I will get a prize after I'st September.

Comment by Countess Beany Sausage-Roll, aged 8 from Coventry

1. Wow that is a lot of books. Well done Beany Sausage-Roll. I am not in Coventry City Centre Library but the Treasure Hunt sounds like fun and I am sure they would be able to tell you when you will receive your medal. It will be exciting to get prize in September.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hello
I just love all the different types of books and I have tried the book sorter wich helped me very much.
I was wondering what is your favourite book and why.

Comment by Professor Gloriana Slingshot, aged 9 from basildon

1. I am glad that you found the book sorter helped you choose a book to read. What book did it recommend for you? I find it hard to choose one favourite book as there are so many. I love Winnie the Pooh by A A Milne as the characters can sometimes remind you of people you know and I love the illustrations.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

DEAR LUCY

do you know if there is any Harry potter books that are in the libary that i could borow???
It is because i have recantly been whacing the movies so i would like to read the book to see if t I like them too because I LOVE THE MOVIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am the biggest fan
do you like the books and movies Lucy?
THANK YOU
FROM EMILY

Comment by Principal Sunny Colly-Wobbles, aged 11 from bexhill

1. Hello! I am sure your local library will either have Harry Potter books available or you will be able to reserve them as they are very popular. Why don't you give them a call or just ask when you're next in?

   I love the films of Harry Potter as well but I love the books even more. I'm so glad you want to read them! I hope you find them and enjoy them as much as I did.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hello im

7 i have raid 7 boocsk this is my first time on here

Comment by Officer Panther Wheeliebin, aged 7 from Crumlin

1. Hello! Well done for reading seven books - that's amazing! Are you going to read any more this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hello,have you herd of the book series I Hero?

Comment by Prince Muscles Gormenghast, aged 10 from Wales

1. Hello! I haven't heard of that series. Is it good? Are you reading it for Story Lab this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

i have been to brighton on holiday and i have read 2 books so far

Comment by Countess Pixie Dalmatian, aged 9 from thirsk

1. Holidays are fun aren't they! Brighton is a lovely place to visit I should think. WELL DONE for reading two books, that's fantastic. What books were they? Have you got your bronze stickers yet?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

my 2 favourite books are tickle the teacher by peter hepplewhite and the other one is called mr gum and the biscuit billionarie by andy stanton.

Comment by Empress Viper Luther, aged 10 from risca

1. Hello Empress Viper Luther! Thank you for sharing your favourite books. I haven't read either of those but they sound like good fun. What other books are you going to read for the Story Lab adventure this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

although i have only just started this competition it sounds like fun and i cant wait to start.

Comment by Countess Pixie Postage-Stamp, aged 11 from leyland

1. I'm glad you're excited about it! It's a really fun challenge and a lot of children complete it every year. What books are you going to start off with? Have you looked at the Book Sorter yet?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

my gold code doesnt work

Comment by Judge Peanuts Menace, aged 7 from Broadbottom

1. Oh no! Have you made sure you're typing the letters in ALL CAPITALS and not left any spaces between the letters and the numbers? If that still doesn't work, use the 'contact us' link at the bottom of the page to email the Story Lab staff.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

What is the final prize on the metropolis 10 +

Comment by Queen Jewel Fink, aged 10 from England,BenfleetEssex

1. Hello Queen Jewel Fink! I'm not sure what Metropolis 10+ is, but are you talking about the writing competition? There are six prizes of £100 worth of books, and a grand prize of a laptop. Do you think you're going to write a story for the competition?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi lucy im asking you what book do i readmost(challage)

Comment by Director Flopsy Pineapple, aged 8 from braintree

1. Hello Director Flopsy Pineapple - I think only you know the book you read most! The book I read most is probably Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone because it's such a good book!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I love reading and I have completed the Summer Reading Challenge 2012 and I am still reading books from my house and the library!

Comment by Corporal Rapper Dalmatian, aged 9 from Reading

1. What a wonderful comment - I'm so happy you love reading enough to have completed the Summer Reading Challenge already! Well done - you are a star. Keep reading as many books as you can because there are so many good ones to read. What kind of books are you reading this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi i am tygon and i am 12 years old and i just love to read alot when i want to read and i can be boffered and also what is your talents

Comment by Queen Cilla Longstocking, aged 12 from manchester

1. Hello Queen Cilla Longstocking! I'm so happy you like to read a lot; I do as well. I read every single day! I think my talents are things like recommending books to people at the library and baking nice cakes. What do you think you're good at?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi lucy

how do you think of a theme each year?

Comment by Lady Babs Casserole, aged 9 from powys

1. Hello! It's not me who thinks of a theme, I am a visiting blogger here. It is the wonderful Reading Agency who think of a theme. What has your favourite theme been so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

My name is Sophia and it is a really good book to read and all the rainbow magic books are too.

Comment by Senorita Lacey Pumpernickel, aged 10 from Burgess Hill

1. It's nice to read a book that has a character with the same name as you! Have you read any books by Emma Thomson? She writes books about fairies as well. I hope you're enjoying your Story Lab adventure!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

your blog is quiet cool love the reading challenge

Comment by Count Mandrake Aardvark, aged 9 from england

1. Hello Count Mandrake! Thank you for your lovely comment. I love the Summer Reading Challenge as well. Are you at Bronze level yet? What kinds of books are you reading this summer for Story Lab?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Empress

I would like to know more about you and What is you favrite things you like to do coz mine is writting on the computers and doing storys

From Nakita

Comment by Madam Viper Humdinger, aged 11 from brittania

1. Hello Madam Viper! Some of my favourite things to do are reading, sitting on the beach and cooking.

   That's a great hobby - I like to write as well. Are you going to enter the story writing competition on this website?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

did you tark to norbriggs primary school about story lab? i`m shor you did if you did i think i was a volantie

Comment by Countess Pixie Windchime, aged 9 from chesterfield

1. Hello Countess Pixie Windchime! I live in Brighton; maybe someone from your local library came in to speak to you about Story Lab?

   I'm so glad you've joined up. What books are you going to read this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

i have gold and the website is realy cool i like the news games awards they are just realy super cool on sunday i made a story lab musem in my house with boxes toilet rolls.i got a story lab book mark at July14Th

Comment by Doctor Chester Flattery, aged 6 from derby

1. WELL DONE for finishing Story Lab - you are brilliant! The rewards for each stage are really cool.

   That sounds like a lovely way to spend a day, and what an honour that you've chosen to make a Story Lab museum. What have you put in your museum?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

HELLO LUCY I just wanted to ask that Why do you like books what is special in them?

Comment by Coach Phoenix Humdinger, aged 11 from Manchester

1. Hello Coach Phoenix Humdinger! I like books for a lot of different reasons, but I think that a lot of them are special because they can let you experience things that you can't experience, like adventures in the jungle or cool science experiments or journeys into space. What do you think is special about the books you read?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I AM VERY IMPRESSED WELL DONE !

Comment by Princess Blossom Pendragon, aged 11 from Hayes

1. Thank you Princess Blossom Pendragon - what a lovely comment! Are you enjoying the Story Lab challenge so far this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I have completed the bronze level, and started the silver. It was hard picking books for silver, so I am really going to struggle for gold. What should I do??????

Comment by Professor Kiki Longstocking, aged 11 from huddersfield

1. WELL DONE on completing bronze level - you are a star! Why don't you try out the Book Sorter which is a link on the top red bar? There, you can put in your age and what kind of books you like, and then recommendations from other children will show up. Or you could ask someone who works in your local library!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

In the writing competion can you enter more than one? If so, How many?

Comment by Director Bunny Eggybread, aged 11 from Hastings

1. Hello Bunny Eggybread
   It is great you are going to enter the writing competition and have been inspired to write more than one story. I have had a look on this website and I do not think it says anything about only entering one story so I think that should be ok. Good luck.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi well wanted to say i once had a ketchup ice cream it was kinda gross!:):):):)x

Comment by Princess Esmerelda Postage-Stamp, aged 10 from Leeds

1. Eurgh! That sounds really gross!! I had a fig and cinnamon ice cream recently which was delicious but very odd flavours. Are you enjoying Story Lab so far this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Who is your favourite author? Mine is Francessca Simon.
By the way, have you read the book called Kensuke´s Kingdom? It´s quite a nice book.

Comment by Queen Phoenix Flattery, aged 11 from London

1. Hello! My favourite author is an American author called John Green, but I also like Malorie Blackman and Maureen Johnson. Francesca Simon writes a lot of good books, Horrid Henry is very exciting!

   I haven't read Kensuke's Kingdom but I have heard it is a very good book, thank you for the recommendation. What books are you reading over the summer for Story Lab?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy, it´s me Chelsea.
I want to tell you that I still haven´t started story lab but I want to. Unfortunately our local library is a bit far away and my mother passed her driving test about a month agoand she is looking for a car but I am worried that I might not be able to participate in the reading challenge. I have to wait till my mother gets a car. We cannot travel in the train or bus. Therefore, can you tell me what to do?

Comment by Queen Phoenix Flattery, aged 11 from London

1. Hello! It's a shame that your local library is a bit far away and that transport is a problem. Do they have a mobile library at all? Or why not call them and see if there's anything they can do, perhaps they may be able to post you something? Every library is different so they all might have different ways of contacting people who can't get into the library.

   I hope this all sorts itself out and make sure you keep reading in the meantime!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

after the challenge do we get entered into a prize draw if yes then what do we win :)

and are there any stickers which you can smell

do u knw the volunteery work could i ask you what do you have to do and how long are the hours that u have to work :

Bye Xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by Duchess Diamond Flattery, aged 9 from derby

1. Hello Duchess Diamond Flattery - what a lot of questions!

   If you enter the writing competition then there are prizes for the winners. There isn't a prize draw for finishing the challenge but why don't you ask at your local library to see if there's anything going on for the summer?

   There are stickers at all three levels that you can smell, some of them smell a bit gross so be careful! I smelt a very fishy one the other day!

   Some libraries do volunteer work for young people in the summer. That's something you'd have to talk to your library about, and probably wouldn't be for anyone under 16 but check at your own library!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

wow

Comment by Queen Iggy Sausage-Roll, aged 7 from enfield

1. Wow to you too! Are you enjoying Story Lab so far this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hello
This is my first time here and it's a pleasure to talk to u and i would like to ask u that WHY DO U LIKE BOOKS WHAT DO U FIND SPEACIL ABOUT THEM

Comment by Coach Phoenix Humdinger, aged 11 from Manchester

1. Hello Coach Phoenix Humdinger - what a great name! I love books because they can transport you somewhere else, whether that's a magical land or a different country or even just the thoughts of a different person in the same place as you. I like to read different kinds of books, some with big adventures and some about everyday life.

   What do YOU find special about books?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy,
I always love going to the library. I have to go quite a lot because I'm a really fast reader and I'm always running out of books. I really like doing the summer reading challenges. I do them every year, it's really exiting. I'm always really speedy at it. Did you ever do a summer reading challenge? If you did when? And how long did it take you?

Comment by Mademoiselle Petronella Jellybaby, aged 10 from High Wycombe

1. Hello! I'm so glad you love going to the library; I love it as well! What kind of books do you borrow from the library?

   The Summer Reading Challenge is very exciting isn't it! Unfortunately there was no such thing as a Summer Reading Challenge when I was younger, but every year now I try and read 6 books over the summer as well. I've just finished my 4th book so I'm nearly there already!

   What books are you reading this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hello Lucy

your an amazing writer and here is my question ;

i want to be a writer so what inspired you to become a writer ?

Comment by Countess Flopsy Fascination, aged 10 from Grimsby

1. Hello Countess Flopsy! Thank you for the wonderful comment.

   Reading a lot of books as a child was very important; I was reading every single day (and I still do!). I think if you would like to become a writer the best thing you can possibly do is carry on reading and carry on writing. Are you going to enter the writing competition? I think you should!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

How do u change your username?

Comment by Director Bunny Eggybread, aged 11 from Hastings

1. Hello! I don't think you can change your username - I don't know why you would want to because bunnies are great and eggy bread is my favourite food!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

On the sticker you get from Story-Lab if has number with a few letters and says Enter this code when you next go to www.story-lab.org.uk. But I cant find where to put the code.
Where do I put it?

Comment by Director Bunny Eggybread, aged 11 from Hastings

1. Hello Director Bunny Eggybread! Once you have found the code on the stickers you need to create a profile on this website. You can create a profile by clicking on the Join In page.
   Once you have a profile at the top of your profile page will be a green button that says Unlock codes. Click on there and you will see a pink box come up with a space to enter the code that is on your sticker sheet.
   Enter the code and the animations will come us at little squares underneath that you need to click on to start them off.

   Well done for getting to bronze stage!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi
my name is anna i have just finished my first book judy moody girl detective by megan macdonald , i recamend it so much . i love all the judy moody books, i have read all of them apart from two .

my favourite hobby is dancing. i do ballet tap and moden. i also do gymnastics and swimming .

i am going on holiday on august the 8/9th to the iles of silly. i can't wait!

anna/madem angel hungrey-hippo
xxx

Comment by Madam Angel Hungry-Hippo, aged 8 from papworth everard

1. hello Madam Angel Hungry-Hippo, thank you for such a lovely comment. I have heard that the Judy Moody books are very good, I'm glad you're enjoying them! Are you going to read the other two this summer?

   Dancing is a lot of fun; I used to do tap dancing and it is a lot of hard work! Which is your favourite out of all of them?

   That sounds like a perfect holiday! I hope you have a good time and take some books to read there!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

what books has peter-j-murray written?

Comment by Baroness Angora Birdbath, aged 9 from ryde,isle of wight

1. Peter J Murray has written a series of books about Mokee Joe and a book called Scabbajack. Have you read any of them? What are you reading at the moment?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

yourmessage is nice but ive got to go bye

Comment by Princess Diamond Piccalilli, aged 8 from Brainteein Essex

1. Thank you for your message, Princess Diamond Piccalilli! Are you enjoying Story Lab so far this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

My Favourite book Is oliver twist by Charles Dickens because i was Dodger on our school prize giving.

Comment by Queen Babs Quest, aged 8 from London

1. That sounds very exciting to be Dodger at your school prize giving! Did you have a good time with that? Oliver Twist is a very exciting story - have you read any other exciting stories recently?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

HI, Lucy I love Ice cream sooooo much that I write about it in every story I Write.Are there any books you would recommend to a moshi monsters fan?

Comment by Queen Babs Quest, aged 8 from London

1. Hello Queen Babs Quest! I think that's a good idea to have something you write about in every story. Are you going to enter the story writing competition?

   I've never read a Moshi Monsters book but I think they'd be about adventures; other books about adventures are the Beast Quest series by Adam Blade, Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, Stig of the Dump by Clive King and the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. I hope you enjoy some of these!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

what did you do at school when you were a kid

Comment by Officer Fandango Quest, aged 10 from Neasden

1. Hello Officer Fandango Quest - what a fantastic username! When I was at college I studied music, drama, English and French and I loved it! Especially English because I like to read a lot of books and we talked about books every day. At school I studied everything because we had to, but I particularly liked chemistry and Latin.

   What's your favourite subject at school?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

what's your favourite book?

Comment by Professor Magnolia Longstocking, aged 10 from london

1. Hello Professor Magnolia Longstocking! I have lots of different favourite books. One of mine is The Number Devil by Hans Magnus Enzensberger because it teaches you about maths but in a very interesting story as well. Another one of my favourites is Charlotte's Web by E. B. White because it's such a lovely story but it can be a bit sad at times!

   What's your favourite book?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hey, Lucy.
In the competition do we add 400 more words to the 100 word openers or add 500 words

Comment by Director Angel Tinkle, aged 11 from Scarborough

1. Hello
   Great that you are going to enter the writing competition.
   I think you can add 500 words of your own to the 100 already there.
   Do you know which one you are going to complete?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

My favourite rainbow magic book is Sophia the snow swan fairy. What is the most popular rainbow magic book at your library and why?

Comment by Senorita Lacey Pumpernickel, aged 10 from Burgess Hill

1. Hello! Thank you for your comment - the Rainbow Magic books are very popular! I don't know what the MOST popular one is, but I know that Stella the Star Fairy has been taken out 227 times which is a lot. Perhaps it's because it's got such a shiny, glittery cover and catches childrens' eyes.

   Why is Sophia the Snow Swan Fairy your favourite Rainbow Magic Book?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

What is your favourite book and why ?

Comment by Nurse Bunny Bottlenose, aged 8 from hampshire

1. Hello Nurse Bunny Bottlenose! One of my favourite books is Matilda by Roald Dahl, and another one is Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. I like Matilda because she is always reading and knows that reading can take you to a magical place. Artemis Fowl is very good because it's got a lot of adventure in it, it's incredibly funny and I LOVE the faerie world because it is not all wings and pink glitter and squeaky voices - the faeries know how to fight!

   What is your favourite book?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hello i am new to this website

Comment by Princess Heroica Elephant, aged 11 from birmingham

1. Welcome Princess Heroica Elephant. There are lots of great things on this website. I hope you have fun exploring it.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi again i have finished my STORY LAB!!!!!!!!! it is the best feeling i have ever had. feel the colours rushing through your head. feel lex, rani, evie and will gratuating you through the story lab every single step of the way and hearing aesop licking his fur. thank you so much story lab for all the things you have done to help me read i will be texting back next year to say "i am doing the book scheme again" PLEASE COULD YOU TELL ME WHAT IT WILL BE NEXT YEAR FOR THE ADVENTURE!!! THANK YOU GOOD BYE

Comment by King Dobbin Godzilla, aged 10 from prestatyn

1. Hello King Dobbin
   Well done for reaching gold and completing the challenge. I am glad you have enjoyed it so much. I do not know what the adventure will be next year yet. It will be exciting when we find out. What would you like it to be? Keep reading.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi lucy what is it like being a librarian is it fun?

Comment by Professor Trigger Colly-Wobbles, aged 10 from southport englannd

1. Hello Professor Trigger! It is a lot of fun working in a library. We have a lot of events going on. For a while now we have had ping pong tables set up outside our library and so sometimes when I finish work I go and play on them, and the other day we had an event where we decorated ping pong balls!

   Our library is very big with a lot of tables, and some people use them to teach other people languages, so it is a lovely thing to be able to walk around our library and hear lots of different languages.

   Do you like visiting the library?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

How many words do you use in the story that we write ( after the 100 words that the author writes.)

Comment by Countess Letizia Vesuvius, aged 9 from South Ockendon/ Essex

1. Hello Countess
   It is great that you are going to have a go at the competition.
   You can write 500 words after the 100 words that the author has written.
   Good luck.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Just the other day i gave in a slip to my school and it was to try and win tickets to the Paralympics and guess what ? ...
I WON ! How would you fell if you won ?

Comment by Director Lacey Colly-Wobbles, aged 10 from london

1. That must have been very exciting. I hope that you enjoy your Olympic experience. What will you be seeing? If I had won I would be very pleased and excited. I am going to look forward to watching the Opening Ceremony tonight.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi i entered the story competion and im really proud of my entry! i feel its safe to say its a very unique story i have a feeling none of the entrys will be like mine!

Comment by Lady Sunny Custard, aged 10 from London

1. Hello - well done for finishing your story! I'm so glad you're proud of your entry; it is a good feeling to be proud of the work you have done. Perhaps while you're waiting for the results you can work on writing something else?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi! im Emily and i LOVE reading.i read at leaast 1 book a day! with all the pratice i get i am really fast at reading now! im 10 years old and my favourite book is the hunger games! i have read it 7 times but i cant seem to find any other books like it if you read it can you recommend some books like it to me? i just love it SO much and my favourite characters are 1.Rue (small 12 year old tribute, district 11 girl ) 2.Cato (brutal killing machine but i still love him VERYYYY strong) 3.Clove(also scary still love her though skilled knife thrower) 4.foxface (sly elusive fast and very cunning) thresh (very big but kind and protective over rue) even though some of my favourite characters killed my other favourite characters ps.WOW this a long message i hope you enjoy reading it and i hope you have read the hunger games if not you should! oh yeah cato also has a VERY hot temper

Comment by Lady Sunny Custard, aged 10 from London

1. Hello Lady Sunny Custard! Thank you for your lovely long message, I think it will be very useful to anyone reading this who hasn't read The Hunger Games.

   As for me, that is one of my favourite books! Rue is one of my favourite characters as well, but I think my overall favourite is Peeta. I think Clove and Cato are both very scary and I wouldn't like to meet them ever!

   There are a lot of similar books to The Hunger Games, but we only recommend them for ages 13+ so if you would like to read them, I warn you now you may find them a bit scary! Scott Westerfeld has written a series called Uglies which is very good, and Michael Grant has written a series starting with the book Gone. But my two favourite series' that are similar to The Hunger Games are: The Maze Runner by James Dashner, and Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman. I found some of them quite scary though so maybe someone who looks after you can have a look at it before you read it!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy, I have a quick message. Do you like Anthony Horowitz? I do. His books are really scary but funny at the time. I'd reccomend his stories to every kid in Britian from the age of 9+.

Comment by Lady Flopsy Gormenghast, aged 9 from Leamington Spa

1. Hello Lady Flopsy, thank you for your message. I love to hear about it when people have recommendations - it is always good to find something new to read. I have only ever read a few chapters of Stormbreaker but I thought it was very good. I think some of them are probably a bit scary; that's why we put some of his books in our 13+ section just in case! But I'm glad they are funny as well.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi

Comment by Duchess Jet Luther, aged 9 from pontefract

1. Hello Duchess Jet Luther! How is your Story Lab adventure coming along so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

i am trying to add my silver code and it keep saying incorrect code can u help me

meme

Comment by Director Flopsy Hammersmith, aged 6 from leicester

1. Oh no! Have you made sure that it's all in CAPITALS and there are no spaces? If you have any more problems email the Story Lab team using the 'contact us' button at the bottom of the page.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi I did not know you were working in a libary.xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment by Doctor Switch O’Doughnut, aged 6 from ghana

1. Hello Doctor Switch O'Doughnut! Yes, all of the Lab Assistants writing blogs on here work in libraries. It is a lot of fun!

   How is your Story Lab coming along?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I have read 4 books so far and I can't stop reading !

Comment by Superintendent Kipper Windchime, aged 6 from Great Yarmouth

1. Well done!! Reading four books is a fantastic achievement. Keep on reading!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

how do you unlock secret codes on story lab?

Comment by Doctor Mildred Eragon, aged 11 from London

1. Hello
   Have you received your first set of stickers yet?
   On the sticker sheet is a special code.
   Once you have found the code on the stickers you need to create a profile on this website. You can create a profile by clicking on the Join In page.
   Once you have a profile at the top of your profile page will be a green button that says Unlock codes. Click on there and you will see a pink box come up with a space to enter the code that is on your sticker sheet.
   Enter the code and the animations will come us at little squares underneath that you need to click on to start them off.
   Enjoy!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi i'm new everyone

Comment by Prince Gonzo Fascination, aged 7 from rhyl

1. Hello Welcome
   Hope you are enjoying Story Lab

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hey lucy do you know how to delete books from your profile thanks :)

Comment by Sergeant Binky Pendragon, aged 8 from bristol

1. Hello Sergeant Binky - I don't know how to delete books from your profile. Try sending the Story Lab team an email using the 'contact us' link at the bottom of the page. Maybe they will be able to help you!

   I hope your Story lab adventure is going fantastically!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hey Lucy, I've got a couple of questions for you!
At the moment,I'm reading Twilight Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer, what are you reading at the moment?
Also, who is your role model and why?Mine is J.K Rowling because ,when times were tough, she didn't give up!
P.S What's the worst book you've ever read?

Comment by Coach Bunny Scratchings, aged 11 from Upholland,UK

1. Hello Coach Bunny Scratchings!

   At the moment I am reading a book called Liesl and Po by Lauren Oliver. It is very good and I love it so far! Do you like your book so far?

   My role model is an author called John Green because he works so hard to write good books for his readers, and he always takes the time to talk to fans as well. JK Rowling is a good role model to have - I think she is very brave!

   A book I didn't like very much was Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, but I think that's because I was quite young when I read it and it was very scary. But I am a wimp so it might not be scary for other people!

   Are you enjoying the Story Lab challenge so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I loved everyone's comment but I love to read more than anything. thank you for sharing your messeges with the other kids and it's a pleasure to wirte a comment on story lab

Comment by Doctor Heroica Bonsai, aged 8 from cardiff/Llanrummney

1. I think everyone's comments are so lovely; I'm really enjoying reading and replying to them!

   Are you enjoying Story Lab so far this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

which library do you work in

Comment by Captain Sunny Aardvark, aged 10 from england

1. Hello Captain Sunny Aardvark! I work in Jubilee Library in sunny Brighton. It is a big library with lots of space for people studying and children playing and reading. Today it is very hot outside but the library is quite cool which is nice!

   Are you taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge this year?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

how long do you work a day

Comment by Constable Tyler Teabag, aged 6 from leicester

1. Hello! Here at Jubilee Library we can sometimes be open from 10am to 8pm, and people who work here arrive at 8.30am or 9am in the morning, so sometimes it can be a very long day! But most of the time we work between 9am and 5pm. The long days can be very tiring but being in the library is so nice that sometimes they don't feel as long.

   What books are you reading for Story Lab this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

dear lucy what book do you recomend for me =) i love reading the hardest books are the best easy books dont have much adventure in them but where as the hard books have lots of it so im asking you if you can recomend a book for me if you can and ill check in my local library thnx

Comment by Coach Peaches Pinkerton, aged 12 from weston super mere

1. Hello Peaches Pinkerton! If you like adventure books there are a lot of different ones you can pick. Some of the adventure books we recommend here are: Beyond The Deepwoods by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan, Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo and Inkheart by Cornelia Funke.

   You can look up other books on the Book Sorter, which is a link on the red bar at the top of the website. You can put in your age and what kind of books you like, and then you can see recommendations from other children who are doing the Story Lab challenge.

   Good luck finding some new books to read! I love adventure books as well - my favourite is Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

that is to long

Comment by Lord Neptune Frozen-Peas, aged 5 from birtley

1. Oh no Lord Neptune! What do y0u think is too long?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy,

Just a quick question if your stuck choosing a book what do you do?

Thanks

Comment by Queen Esmerelda Possum, aged 11 from glos

1. Hello Queen Esmerelda! If I'm stuck choosing a book then I either ask a friend or ask someone I work with, so you could ask someone who works at your library for a recommendation.

   Sometimes, I look up a book I've read recently and enjoyed on the internet and see if anything else comes up that's similar.

   For Story Lab, you can check out the Book Sorter and put in what you like, then lots of recommendations from other children who are doing Story Lab will show up!

   I hope you find a good book to read very soon.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hello I love reading I haven't started the challenge but I'm asking my mum if u can

Comment by Duchess Bunny Bacon-slicer, aged 9 from Chorley

1. What a lovely comment, I'm so glad you love reading because I do too and I think everyone should love it!

   Well I hope your mum says you can join the challenge because it is a very exciting thing. At the end you will get a certificate and maybe more depending on what your local library has! What books do you think you will read for the challenge?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi i am leyla i am moving up to gatree from langmoor i will be hard but i will get over it . i love ben and jerrys ice cream

Comment by Coach Marge Sheep-Dip, aged 10 from oadby

1. Hello! It is always difficult to move to a new place. I'm sure you will be very brave and it will be a new adventure. I love to visit new places so that I can explore them and find new adventures!

   Ben and Jerry's ice cream is very good - my favourite flavour is Half Baked. What is yours?

   Are you doing Story Lab this year?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hello
how do i use the codes i get from the stickers

Comment by Superintendent Merlin Pennyfarthing, aged 10 from york

1. Hello! When you get a sticker and find the code on it, then click on 'My Profile' on the red bar at the top of the page. There is a green button down the right hand side that says 'Got an unlock code from a sticker sheet? Enter it now'. Click on that and then type your code into the pink box. When you've done that, look at 'Secret Videos' at the bottom of the same page and a new one should have appeared!

   Good luck!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi,
Quick question can you read more than 6 books on here?

Comment by Prince Chester Eragon, aged 8 from Huntingdon

1. Hello again! The Story Lab challenge is to read six books. If you want to read more books then that is fantastic and everyone would love to hear about all the books you're reading by posting comments on the blogs, but when you've read six books you will have completed the challenge.

   What books have you read so far this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I've already reached Bronze Level!

Comment by Prince Chester Eragon, aged 8 from Huntingdon

1. Well done! You are a star! Have you entered the special code into your profile so that you can see the bronze level animation?

   What books are you going to read for Silver Level?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hello i'am Almas

I think it would be wired and a bit tricky to send Ice cream in a post to if anyone had done it i think they would be crazy.
My favorite Ice cream is blue berry well i had RAINBOW ice cream and it taste like raspberry wired and it had
BLUEBERRY,
RASPBERRY,
BLACKCURRANT,
STRAWBERRY,
APPLE,
ORANGE,
PINEAPPLE,
LIME,
AND MANY MANY MANY MANY MANY MANY MANY MANY MORE.
reply

Comment by Empress Flossy Sheep-Dip, aged 12 from southampton

1. Wow! That is a lot of flavours to have in one ice cream! I've never had rainbow ice cream before but I like raspberries so I think I would like it.

   Are you enjoying Story Lab so far this summer? What books are you reading for it?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

yo lucy!
spend 8 hours eading 6 mr men books does that count?

Comment by Captain Iggy Wheeliebin, aged 13+ from wrexham

1. Hello Captain Iggy! Six books in one day is very good. If you want to use them for Story Lab you have to have taken them out of the library!

   What other books are you going to read this summer? Do you have a favourite Mr Man? I think mine is Mr Tickle.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi my fav book is one direction life and lily alone by Jacqueline Wilson and Justin biebers life.you must be happy to live near a beach and I love having differents flavours of ice cream every time

Comment by Officer Diamond Biscuits, aged 9 from Chorley

1. I'm glad you have lots of different favourite books, I do as well.

   Living near a beach is wonderful. Have you ever visited the seaside? Last night I had ice cream that was cookies and cream flavour with real cookies in it - it was delicious. I think it's good to have different flavours every time because then you can try them all out.

   Are you enjoying Story Lab so far this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I love reading books It looks as if I am a bookworm but one of my friends is already and I would like to ask u a question what is ur favourite book take ur time it took me a long time to find it as well and the answer was war horse by Michael Murpurgo he is my favourite authorr what's yours ????
From doctor viper submarine

Comment by Doctor Viper Submarine, aged 9 from Sutton coldfield

1. Hello Doctor Viper Submarine - what a fantastic name. I am definitely a bookworm and I am very proud of being a bookworm.

   One of my favourite books is Matilda by Roald Dahl. I haven't read that book but I've heard it's very good!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi lucy. it's me chelsey.do you whant to be my friend on here.

Comment by Principal Angora Jellybaby, aged 8 from swindon

1. Hello Principal Angora! I don't think you can add friends on this site but you can set up your own profile and write down what books you've read so far. Are you at Bronze stage yet?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

i would love to know how many people are doing the story lab in your library in carlisle there is 3000 people doing it and i am one of those 3000 people!!!!

Comment by Judge Lacey Pipistrel, aged 9 from carlisle

1. Hello Judge Lacey. 3000 people is a lot of people! I'm not sure how many people are doing Story Lab in Brighton as we have fifteen libraries so it is difficult to keep track. At Jubilee Library which is our biggest one, there are at least 200 so we are trying to catch you up in Carlisle!

   How is your Story Lab going so far? What books are you reading for it?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi lucy do you think it would be hard to write a book?

Comment by Mademoiselle Fandango Nuggets, aged 9 from belmont durham

1. Hello Mademoiselle Fandango. It can be very hard to write a book, sometimes it takes authors years and years to write just one book. But ANYONE can write a book, even children! I just read a book that was written by someone who was only 15 years old, and it was really good.

   If you want to write a book, I think you should just sit down and write it. Maybe think about your favourite books, and the characters in there. Have you ever wondered what they did after the book ended? Why don't you write that story? Sometimes I wonder what Harry Potter did after he left Hogwarts!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hey ya
Im a BIG BIG BIG fan of books this one book I read called dork diaries when it was 10:30 my dad came up and told me to sleep but I coulden't because the book was so good all of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!evey night I read untill 10 on school day 12 on no school days and I read 3 chapter books or 6 that aren't chapters so quit alot of books in a year!!! I really love reading!!!

I LOVE READING <3

Comment by Duchess Angel Sausage-Roll, aged 8 from uk brighton

1. Hello Duchess Angel Sausage-Roll! I'm so glad you're a big big fan of books, me too. That is very late to be reading - sometimes I fall asleep with the book in my hands because I have stayed up too late and then I am very tired the next day!

   I haven't read the Dork Diaries - is it a good book? I guess so if you're up so late reading it! What else are you going to read for the Summer Reading Challenge this year?

   Thank you for such a lovely comment, I'm very happy that you love reading.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Do you have any fave books I will LOVE to no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My fave books are Tiny Tim and A fortune for YO-YO!!!!!!

Comment by Professor Tulip Pudding-Basin, aged 8 from Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire

1. Hello Professor Tulip - you seem very excited about Story Lab with all those exclamation marks!! Some of my favourite books are by Roald Dahl and Jacqueline Wilson. I haven't read those books you're talking about; what are they about?

   I'm glad you're enjoying Story Lab this summer!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

i finshed writting a story is it saved or not?

Comment by Empress Phoenix Waltzer, aged 9 from oldbrook england

1. Hello Empress Phoenix. Where did you write your story? I haven't received any comments with a story. And if you pressed 'submit' on your story in the competition section then it should have been sent off. But if you wrote it in a Word (or similar program) document then you have to click 'save'.

   I hope that helps. Well done for finishing writing your story - you are a star!!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hello lucy,

please can you let us know when my chat messages will appear on site? thanks

Comment by Lord Cornetto Snivel, aged 5 from Glasgow

1. Hello Lord Cornetto! Do you mean your regular chat messages or your comments on this blog? I'm not sure about your regular chat messages because I'm not in charge of that; maybe you can email the Story Lab team using the 'contact us' button at the bottom of the page. But for the comments on this blog, they appear as soon as I can reply as long as they don't include your last name or your address, because otherwise everyone can see those things and they have to be kept secret on the internet!

   Are you enjoying the Summer Reading Challenge so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hey Lucy. how r things?? well I entered a finish a story competition and i'm really nervous cuz i worked really hard on it. could u give me some advice??

thnx debra.

Comment by Doctor Phoenix Sudoku, aged 11 from Limerick, Ireland

1. Hello Doctor Phoenix, things are very good as it's so sunny here in Brighton! Is it sunny where you are at the moment?

   First of all, very well done for entering the competition. It takes a lot of work to write a story, so you must be very dedicated. Well if you've worked really hard on it then really, you've already won the prize of being proud of a piece of writing you've done. I know that when I finish writing a story I am always so pleased that I have finished it, and sometimes it doesn't matter what happens after that.

   Our judges will decide who wins the big prizes in September. Try not to think about it if you're nervous, and remember it's all for fun! Why don't you try writing something else in the meantime to distract yourself?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Dear Lucy,

I really love reading books. Especially fact books I really like the horrible histories' books because I love learning as well as reading. Have you read a Diary Of a Wimpy Kid Books by Jeff Kinney?

Comment by Captain Diamond Flattery, aged 9 from hemel hempstead, England

1. Hello Captain Diamond! I really love reading books as well. Learning and reading at the same time is a lot of fun isn't it? The Horrible Histories books are some of my favourite ways to learn about history and science (with the Horrible Science book as well).

   I haven't read the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series but I have heard that they are very good. Have you read them? Which one is your favourite one? It can be fun to see the books we love turned into films.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

lucy,i really think you have a brilliant job and by the way i love ice cream,chocolate flavor!

Comment by Queen Mistral Washington, aged 10 from uk, london, east ham

1. Hello Queen Mistral, I think I have a brilliant job as well! Chocolate is one of my favourite flavours of ice cream. Last night I had cookies and cream ice cream with real Oreos in it and that was delicious. What's your favourite book you've read for Story Lab so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Haha weird apple pie ice-cream xx

Comment by Madam Panther Endeavour, aged 10 from Middlesborough

1. It does sound weird doesn't it? But it is so delicious! What is your favourite flavour of ice cream?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

CAN THE WINNER HAVE A LAPTOP PLZ?????????????????????

Comment by Lady Daffodil Peninsula, aged 9 from wantage

1. Hello Lady Daffodil! For the writing competition there will be six winners who will win £100 worth of books each, and one overall winner who will win a brand new laptop. Are you entering the writing competition?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy!

What book would u recommend for someone who loves a good laugh but also loves sad stories as well.

Plz reply asap

Nurse Bunny Nuggets

Comment by Nurse Bunny Nuggets, aged 10 from London

1. Hello! I'm not sure I know of a book that will be really funny but will be sad at the same time. The Harry Potter books have some really funny moments in them and sad moments as well. Eoin Colfer is an author who's written a lot of different books that you might enjoy, and Jacqueline Wilson has written a lot of books that can be funny and sad.

   Why not try the Book Sorter to find more book recommendations?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

what is your favourite book ?

Comment by Professor Natty Tinkle, aged 9 from porthcawl

1. Hello Professor Natty, thanks for leaving a comment. One of my favourite books is Matilda by Roald Dahl, and another one is Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. I have a lot of favourite books! What is YOUR favourite book? I hope you're enjoying Story Lab!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hello I love to read and normally get 6 books every week I go to the library.

Comment by Professor Agnetha Lavalamp, aged 11 from sutton on sea

1. Wow - well done for reading that many books every week... that's nearly one book every single day! What kinds of books are you reading for Story Lab this summer? I normally read one book every week.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I love THE RESCUE by Jeanne Willis

I love book 's !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ESPESCALLY ABOUT SPORT

Comment by Director Mistral Sequins, aged 9 from Bridgwater

1. Hello Director Mistral! I've never read that book; what is it about? I love books as well, but I don't read many about sport! What kind of books are you reading for Story Lab this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hello,
I would like to ask you if your the person who actualy made this tremendesly brilliant site.
By the way, nearly all of the children around the world go on this because it is good reading education.
Many Thanks,
LM xxx

Comment by Captain Sunny Wellington, aged 11 from England

1. I am not the person who made this website, I wish I knew how. It was my friends at The Reading Agency who made it and I have to agree it is tremendously brilliant isn't it. I am glad you are enjoying it. Have you entered any sticker codes yet to see the animations? How fabulous to hear that children all around the world are looking at the website and that reading is bringing them all together on here.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi lucy. i think it realy good beeing a lab woker. dont worry about eneone if they say it's lame beeing a lab worker. dont listen to them. your sincerely chelsey.

Comment by Principal Angora Jellybaby, aged 8 from swindon

1. I think it is really good being a Lab Assistant too and I am really enjoying it.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

What should I do if I have completed the challenge which I just did

Comment by Corporal Rapper Dalmatian, aged 9 from Reading

1. Congratulations on completing the challenge and reaching gold. That was quick. I think you should keep reading all summer long even if you have comleted the challenge. What do you think you might read next? You could also have a go at the Finish the Story writing competition on this website and play the Stop Aesop! game too. You could also see if any of the libraries near you are running any special Story Lab activities over the summer too.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hello

what alot of messages you've got ! i would like to have that many. can i ask you a question ? well here it is. what is your favourite book and why? mine is roman mystery the dog killer iwonder if you've read it . anway if i carry on any longer i'll be writing a story !

hope you can aswer
from Daisy age 9

Comment by Nurse Babs Jamboree, aged 9 from warrington

1. Hello Nurse Babs. It is exciting to have so many messages and thank you for yours.
   I have not read Roman Mystery the Dog Killer. I find it hard to pick an all time favourite book as I like different ones depending on what mood I am in. At this moment I am going to pick Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl and the reason is because it makes me laugh. Do you think it is a funny book?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi I love your story's they are sooooooooooooo. Cool

Comment by Duchess Mistral Teabag, aged 8 from England. Shoebery

1. Thank you very much Duchess Mistral Teabag. I think Story Lab is cool.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi,Lucy!

I just wanted to let you know that, I LLLOOOOOVE reading! Also, that ever since I was old enough to read I completed all the summer reading challenges! Those are:Team Read, Space Hop and Circus Stars.Do you think I'll complete Story Lab?
From
Sharina

Comment by Princess Jewel Bottlenose, aged 8 from Catford

1. That is great that you have completed all those Summer Reading Challenges. I think you will complete the 6 books this year and reach gold. Good luck

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy , iv'e heard that you are becoming a lab assistant that is very exciting. Hope you still have time to read.

I love to read, sometimes I read too fast if its an amazing book but I can also get bored quickly if its not too good .

Comment by Karen from Wolverhampton West Midlands

Comment by Director Bijou Jellybaby, aged 12 from Wolverhampton

1. It is very exciting being a Lab Assistant and hearing from everyone on the Story Lab website. What are you reading at the moment? Is it an amazing book that you are reading super fast?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

dear lucy i am 11 years old
i have loved reading all the roald dahl books i just love reading books if i pick a book up i cant stop reading it
i would love to discover more books wat books can you recomment to me i also love writting my own books im having haveing a go at the summer reading challenge
i hope you get to read this

Sincerly yours
belgin

Comment by Principal Petronella Slingshot, aged 11 from dagenham essex

1. Hello
   It is great you are going to have a go at the writing competition.
   Have you read David Walliams books? I really want to read them. If you have read them what did you think?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hey Lucy,
I really enjoy reading
have you read the harry potter books
I think they are great
which is your favourite

Comment by Duchess Diamond Bertrand, aged 8 from manchester

1. I really enjoy reading too and I love Harry Potter. Have you read them all? I think it is hard to choose a favourite maybe I would say the first one as that started everyone off on the adventure or the last one as it was so exciting to see what happened in the end. Do you have a favourite Harry Potter character? I think the Weasleys are great.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Dear, Lucy

What type of books has intrested you when yoou are 10 and over? What are the top 10 authors you like? I'm having fun doing the summer reading challenge I have near finish i'm on the last book and I like doing the summer reading challenge. I like reading the rainbow magic stories by daisy Medows. Have you read the books. If you have which one is your fravorite? I love these books Now days. I started the summer reading challenge when i was 4 and i'm 10 now. Please can you reply on the internet.
From
Mia

Comment by Madam Phoenix Sherbet, aged 10 from New Malden

1. Hello Madam Sherbet
   Wow! It is great to hear you have been doing the summer reading challenge for the last 6 years. I look forward to it starting every year, do you? I am glad you are enjoying it this year, me too. Well I remember really enjoying a book called The Box of Delights by John Masefield when I was about 10. Have you read that one? I have not read any Rainbow Magic. which one would you recommend I try? Have you read Olympia the Games Fairy?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Dear Lucy
I am doing the summer reading challenge and it Is really good cos with the first set of stickers I trick everybody into smelling them

It is funny ha ha ha!

Comment by Judge Wanda Waxwork, aged 8 from sherburn in elmet

1. Hello Judge Waxwork
   Well done for reaching bronze. The stickers are good fun especially the smelly ones.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hello ,
its harleen agian
i got a amelly sticker on my bronze awared (the trainers)
and quess what it smelt like phoo
no seriously even my mom siad
why is it such a discusting smell
you should smell it
plz reply

Comment by Baroness Cynthia Wheeliebin, aged 10 from wolverhampton

1. Well done for reaching bronze.
   I am glad you are discovering the smelly stickers.
   Did you try out the special codes too? No bad smells involved.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi i love reading

Comment by Mademoiselle Gloriana Paddington, aged 9 from eltham

1. Me too. Have you signed you to Story Lab at your local library? I love Story Lab.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Dear Lucy,
What type of books interested you when you were 10 and what are your top 3 authors? I am doing the summer reading challenge and I like the rainbow magic books by Daisy Meadows, have you ever read any of them? I f you have what was your favourite one? Please reply!
From,
Sophia

Comment by Senorita Lacey Pumpernickel, aged 10 from Burgess Hill

1. When I was 10 I liked Roald Dahl best. I also liked the Mrs Pepperpot books by Alf Proysen. Have you read them? I read lots of books about a cheeky character called Marmalade Atkins who was on TV when I was younger too. I have not read Rainbow Magic but I know that lots of people love the books. Let me know which one is your favourite and I will read it?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

what u have witen is realy coolllllllllllllllllllllll

Comment by Baroness Cilla Eragon, aged 7 from Halifax

1. Well thank you Baroness that is very kind of you.
   Are you enjoying Story Lab?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I Really enjoy doing the summer reading challnges this is my third year of doing summer reading challenge

Comment by Countess Flossy Frankfurter, aged 10 from Brechin

1. I am glad you are enjoying Story Lab and that is great that you have taken up the challenge 3 years in a row, well done. Circus Stars and Space Hop were good fun. Did you manage to make it to 6 books last time? Do you think you will reach gold this year?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

i absolutely love readiing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by Coach Quincy Bacon-slicer, aged 8 from eastcote

1. Fantastic. Me too. What books do you like to read the most?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hello my name is aidan
I am extremely chuffed that their is another reading challenge because I enjoyed the last one and I completed one to be more of a the challenge last year easily and I would like
this one to be more of a challenge.

Comment by King Peanuts Waxwork, aged 9 from Tewkesbury

1. Hello
   I am glad you enjoyed Circus Stars last year and have signed up for Story Lab. It is great to be able to look forward to the Summer Reading Challenge each year. What books do you think you will read this year? Maybe you could challenge yourself by reading an author you have not tried before.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi lucy
Good luck with everything all of the reading competions are amazing

YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by Countess Morgana Piccalilli, aged 12 from poole

1. Good Morning Countess Piccalilli
   Thank you for your message. How are you enjoying Story Lab so far I think that is AMAZING!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hello,

im writing to ask you an important question i have unlocked my bronze code and typed it in on my profile but i can not find my special anamation

please help me!

harleen age 10

Comment by Baroness Cynthia Wheeliebin, aged 10 from wolverhampton

1. I have had a go at entering the code and the special animation came under the big pink square that said unlock codes. It says secret videos above a little square with a picture in and if you click on the square it will be there. I hope you enjoy it and great you have got as far as getting your bronze stickers.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

apple pie weird

Comment by Empress Flossy Bertrand, aged 10 from co limerick

1. Very delicious.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi am doctor viper submarine and I am a girl I would just like to ask you how much do u enjoy reading books ????

Comment by Doctor Viper Submarine, aged 9 from Sutton coldfield

1. I LOVE reading. How much do you enjoy reading?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi one of my favrite books is best friends

Comment by Officer Boadicea Astronomical, aged 8 from uk

1. Jacqueline Wilson is a very good author isn't she. Have you read any other books by her as she has written a lot. If you could be any Jacqueline Wilson character who would it be?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

how is it at your libary ?because i love libary"s i love them because i love reading

Comment by Professor Iggy Bonsai, aged 7 from LUDLOW

1. It is great at my library and we are all very excited about Story Lab. Lots of people have been joining so far. Are you enjoying Story Lab? I love reading too and it is great we can read over the summer and join in the challenge.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy I am in story lab and I know all the names of them are Will,Evie ,Aesop,Lex ,Rani.I like libary"s they have 1000 of books .I am from poland I live in Warszaw .I go to horse riding school and my favrouite

Comment by Professor Iggy Bonsai, aged 7 from LUDLOW

1. Hello Professor
   The characters are great aren't they. I am glad you like libraries so much and all the books they have on offer, me too. The best bit is that they have 1000's to choose from. Horse riding school sounds exciting. I have never ridden a horse before, is it difficult?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hello i joined today i have done lots of over reading challenges have you

Comment by King Kipper Ridiculous, aged 10 from watford

1. King Kipper
   That's great you joined up today. I hope you like your Story Lab that you got at the library. I have done the reading challenges in other years like you and I like the way they are always something different. What themes did you like best from other years? We had actual Space Hoppers for Space Hop which was fun as I always wanted a go on one of those.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Is it tricky to work at the story lab?

Comment by Dame Flopsy Pumpernickel, aged 9 from England/Bournemouth

1. Hello Dame Flopsy Pumpernickel. I am enjoying being involved in Story Lab. I think it is really a very exciting place where you can invent things and let books take you away on wonderful adventures.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy,
Whats your favourite book and Aurthor?
Mines jacqueine wilson not sure about my book though.

Comment by Baroness Wanda Windchime, aged 9 from Wirral

1. Jacqueline Wilson is a great choice for your favourite author. I am really excited as an exhibition all about her will be coming to Hove Museum near where I live in the autumn. I find it hard to pick a favourite but Roald Dahl would definitely be one of them. Do you like his books?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi,
Who's BRILLIANT idea is the summer reading challenge?
Bye

Comment by Judge Boadicea Bertrand, aged 10 from Cambridge

1. Hi
   It is a brilliant idea isn't it and it was our friends at The Reading Agency who came up with it. What do you think is the best thing about it?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi I am Cy
And I just want to say that I have completed the summer reading challeng and I really enjoyed it thank you soo much story lab I didn't like reading much before no I don't want to watch T.V. I want to read my book.
bye

Comment by Count Leach Spaghetti-Hoops, aged 12 from minehead

1. Hello! WELL DONE for completing the Summer Reading Challenge! Have you got your certificate? I am very impressed, you are a star.

   What a fantastic comment. I much prefer reading books to watching TV and I'm glad you feel the same way now. Please carry on reading and don't forget to look at the Book Sorter for recommendations of more books to read. Have you read the Harry Potter series?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hello Lucy Have you read any horse books as i love horse stories i am reading Night of the red Horse as horse riding is my hobby

your faithfully
olivia xxxx

Comment by Empress Aspidistra Snivel, aged 9 from uckfield

1. Hello Aspidistra
   I have not read many horse books but I have read War Horse by Michael Morpurgo. Would you recommend the one you are reading at the moment? Horse riding is a good hobby. My hobbies are drawing, gardening and reading of course.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

dear lucy ,

i absoloutely love reading books but the thing is i don't have enough time to read them . Escepiaclly harry potter books i just canit put them down .

Comment by Mademoiselle Beany Waltzer, aged 9 from london

1. I love reading books as well, and I feel exactly the same way! Sometimes I don't want to go to sleep at night because I'm reading such a good book, but then I am always very tired in the morning if I stay up late reading.

   Harry Potter books are some of my favourites. What other books are you reading for Story Lab?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

To Lucy
Every time i go to a library my mam always gives me less then 5 minutes so i can't spend more time there.
how can i spend more time at a library

Comment by Captain Boadicea Slingshot, aged 9 from kilmallock

1. It's a shame you can't spend more time at the library, perhaps your mum is very busy! If you only have five minutes, have a look for any displays or ask a member of library staff to recommend you some books based on what you like. Why not see if you can reserve books online so you can pick them up straight away when you visit?

   Perhaps after the summer holidays you could see if your school has a library you can spend some time in. I hope you are enjoying Story Lab this summer!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I love reading but never get enough time in a library! What should I do?

Comment by Baroness Cynthia Manatee, aged 10 from West Oxfordshire

1. Hello Baroness Cynthia, just ask someone who works at the library how you can join up and you'll be able to take books away with you so you can read them wherever you like! Where's your favourite place to read a book?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

i love any type of ice-cream, especially the creamy ones.... reckon you could send me one? just jokin....

Comment by Lady Fenella Porridge-Oats, aged 11 from london

1. Hi Lady Fenella, I'm glad you're just joking because I don't think I could send ice cream through the post! Are you enjoying Story Lab this summer? What stage have you got to? Some speedy people have already finished!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hiya,
have you read the witches by roald dahl?
it is sooooooooooooooooooo cool!
my favourite book by roald dahl is matilda!
whats yours?

Comment by Dame Wanda Archer, aged 8 from south oxhey

1. Hi Dame Wanda. My favourite book by Roald Dahl is Matilda as well! I really like George's Marvellous Medicine too. I've read The Witches and found it a bit scary, you must be very brave to read that. Just don't read it at night time!

   Are you reading a Roald Dahl book for Story Lab?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi there well do you like chocolate flavored ice cream

Comment by Queen Morgana Colly-Wobbles, aged 9 from langly

1. Hello Queen Morgana. I LOVE chocolate flavoured ice cream. Do you? What's your favourite ice cream flavour? I think Aesop the cat would like tuna-flavoured ice cream; I know that's what my cat would like but I think it sounds disgusting!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

has eny one read my a faveirot book Hetty Feather.

Comment by Doctor Jet Chipperfield, aged 9 from southwell

1. Hello Doctor Jet! I haven't read that book but I've heard it's amazing. Have you read any other books by Jacqueline Wilson? My favourite book by her is The Illustrated Mum, or maybe Double Act because I always wanted a twin sister.

   Are you reading it for Story Lab this year? Are you going to read any other books by Jacqueline Wilson this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hiya
I added a book called 'Luuuurve is a many trouered thing...' and it didn't come up with any suggestions so it asked me the author and it added the book though I havens actually read it yet and I didn't put the authors full name in. How can I edit the book list? Thanks

Comment by Princess Morgana Frozen-Peas, aged 11 from Macclesfield

1. Hello Princess Morgana. I love that book! I've had a look at my own profile and I don't think you can change books once you have added them. I think the best thing to do is just keep it on there until you have finished the book. If you want to stop reading that book and start reading another one then I'm not sure how you can delete it, probably best to click on the 'contact us' link at the bottom of the Story Lab page and email the team for more help.

   Enjoy the rest of your Story Lab adventure!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

What was your favirate book youve ever read.
which do you think was the funniest book you ever read.

Comment by Mademoiselle Sunny Longstocking, aged 8 from bournmouth

1. Hello Mademoiselle Sunny Longstocking! One of my favourite books ever is Matilda by Roald Dahl, and he has a lot of funny books as well, like The Twits and George's Marvellous Medicine. What's your favourite funny book? Are you going to read any funny books for Story Lab this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

how do i log out of this?

Comment by Commander Horatio Taramasalata, aged 10 from leamington spa/england

1. Hello Commander Horatio! To log out, look on the right hand side of the red bar across the top, and you should see that it says 'Log Out' next to 'My Profile'. Try clicking on that.

   I hope you log back in soon and leave more comments! Are you enjoying Story Lab?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

when you give out the summer reading challenge medals are the medals painted and are the patterns stamped with a red hot stamp

Comment by King Dobbin Godzilla, aged 10 from prestatyn

1. Hello King Dobbin! The medals are gold medals on ribbons. I'm not sure what patterns you're talking about but you can get bronze, silver and gold stickers depending on how many books you read. Have you joined at your local library yet? Some of the stickers are smelly if you scratch them, try them out!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi lucy

Comment by Princess Rapunzel Heronimus, aged 13+ from essex

1. Hi Princess Rapunzel! Are you enjoying Story Lab?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hello Lucy
I think Story Lab is a really fun activity and more kids should join in.
How will the people select a winner for an iPad? becauuse i've been begging mum to buy one!

Comment by Inspector Hercules Spaghetti-Hoops, aged 10 from newham

1. Hello Inspector Hercules - what a fabulous name!

   Story Lab is so much fun and I'm glad you think so too. We've been going into school assemblies in Brighton to tell as many children as we can about it. Do you have any friends who don't know about it? You may be able to pick up some leaflets from your local library and give them to friends who don't know about it.

   The judges will pick the winners for the writing competition. There are six prizes of £100 worth of fantastic books, and one grand prize of a brand new laptop (not an iPad). Are you going to enter the competition?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I love the reading challenges and tell the reading agency not to stop them!
Thanks Lucy

Comment by Professor Fandango Pineapple, aged 9 from Thirsk

1. Hello Professor Fandango - I love the Summer Reading Challenge as well! Perhaps you could write The Reading Agency a letter or email to tell them how much you love it?

   What's your favourite Summer Reading Challenge so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

What is the best book you guys/girls have ever read?

Comment by Dame Pixie Wellington, aged 9 from Stapleford

1. Hello Dame Pixie. My favourite ever book is Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, but perhaps that's a bit too grown up for the Summer Reading Challenge. My favourite children's book is Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. Have you heard of that series? The last one has just come out a few weeks ago and I read it in one day!

   What's the best book YOU'VE ever read?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

To Lucy.

My favourite Summer Reading Challenge so far is Circus Stars because I liked the stage that you put the stickers on, I also liked all of the characters.

Which was your favourite Summer Reading Challenge?

From Sergeant Binky Sausage-Roll

Comment by Sergeant Binky Sausage-Roll, aged 10 from Brighton

1. Hello again Sergeant Binky! The stage last year was great, and I love the lab this year. My favourite was Space Hop because we made spaceships out of recycled material like plastic bottles and scrap paper - we had a great time with it in Brighton! Last year we had Circus Skills workshops so that was good fun as well.

   Who's your favourite character this year? I think mine is Aesop the cat.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

If you send an icecream in the post it will turn all mushy in the envelope and it will taste horribe when you get it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by Coach Tuesday Pendragon, aged 8 from huntingdon

1. I think you're definitely right!! Maybe if someone invented a 'freezer' envelope it would be okay. I think you're better off getting some ice cream from somewhere near you. Are you enjoying Story Lab?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

To Lucy Castle.
I all ways look forward to doing the summer reading challenge. This time I am quite sad that I do not have a holographic card and will not get a Story lab bag at the end.
From Sergeant Binky Sausage-Roll

Comment by Sergeant Binky Sausage-Roll, aged 10 from Brighton

1. Hello Sergeant Binky, it's fantastic that you always look forward to the Summer Reading Challenge! I always look forward to it as well; I was very excited when all our stickers arrived at the library and we could set up our special Story Lab desk. It's a shame about the holographic card and bag, but there's plenty of other goodies and even special codes on your stickers that you can type into the website to get cool animations!

   What's your favourite Summer Reading Challenge so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi lucy I love reading books as you do aswell i love reading books books on the beach hope you get lots of questions on your case.

Hollie

Comment by Queen Marge Windchime, aged 10 from haverhill

1. That's right, I LOVE reading books, and sometimes I read them on the beach as well! There have been a lot of questions so far, I think you can see them all by scrolling down the page.

   Are you enjoying Story Lab so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hiya Lucy!
I'm on my fifth book! I'm just a quick reader. Mum said I should just get out thick books. When I've done i'll just go to the award ceremony and receive my medal. For the past two years I did Space Hop and Circus Stars.

From Judge Morgana Quest
(Victoria)

Comment by Judge Morgana Quest, aged 10 from Chesterfield

1. Well done for being on your fifth book! What do you think your sixth one is going to be? I think you can get out books that are whatever length you want.

   It's great that your library is having an award ceremony; are you looking forward to it? I'm glad you've done the Summer Reading Challenge the last two years. Space Hop was my favourite because we got to make spaceships out of recycled material! Which one is your favourite so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Story lab is great and i only just earned my bronze set of stickers,also my summer has been great and i had an ice cream flavour yestaday called smurf ice cream and today i had one called birds nest.

Comment by Prince Gonzo Colly-Wobbles, aged 9 from England

1. Hello Prince Gonzo, well done for earning your bronze set of stickers! Have you found the code on them that you can enter into the website? Are you working towards your silver stickers now?

   Smurf ice cream sounds very odd, what did it taste like? Was it blue?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

im doing this in my locel libry so this is relly cool for me !

Comment by Director Agnetha Godzilla, aged 7 from pulborough

1. Hello Director Agnetha Godzilla
   I am glad you think Story Lab is cool, me too. Hope you enjoy it.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I love story lab &all u to.u are so,so cool

Comment by Duchess Angel Costa-Rica, aged 7 from Galway

1. Hello Duchess
   I love Story Lab too.
   Which books have you chosen to read so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi lucy if you read only 5 books do you still get a gold medal

Comment by Queen Boadicea Scratchings, aged 10 from london

1. I think reading 5 books is a great achievement. If you get this far you have done very well and hopefully collected some rewards like stickers along the way. Did you know some of the stickers are smelly? To complete the challenge and get the gold you have to make it to 6 books, so just that one more to get there and get the medal. Do you think you can make it to 6?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I have been reading my books in the sun in my garden lol!!!

Comment by Dame Gloriana Aardvark, aged 11 from Wales

1. That sounds lovely and very relaxing. The perfect way to spend a sunny day. I hope you have been enjoying it.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi I have just joined the story lab!

Comment by Baron Dobbin Frankfurter, aged 8 from minster

1. Welcome Baron Dobbin Frankfurter and great you have joined Story Lab. I hope you enjoy the challenge. What books have you chosen to get you started?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

i would like to ask you a question lucy

is reading part of learning because i love reading loads

Comment by Lady Lacey Aardvark, aged 8 from oakley bedford

1. I think that is a great question. I am glad you love reading loads. What are your favourite type of books? I definitely think everyone can learn a lot from reading books of all sorts and that is one of the reasons I like reading so much.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hello Lucy My favroute trip is going to legoland it was so much fun I hope you send me some lego have a lovley time !

Comment by Lord Merlin Submarine, aged 7 from england slough

1. Hello Merlin
   I love Lego too but have never been to Legoland. It does sound good there. Do you like to make lots of things from Lego? I like all the different Lego people you get. I have a Lego man torch which I can use to read books at night time.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi im Olivia i love reading books and hope everyone dose i love reading on the beach and love ice cream who doesn't

Comment by Principal Beryl Frankenstein, aged 10 from blackwood

1. Hi Principal Beryl
   That is great that you love reading books, me too. Reading on the beach is great on a sunny day. I also like reading in the park, on the bus or lying on the sofa. Have you got a good book you would recommend? Do you know any that mention ice cream?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hiya how do you get a coed i dont no how to do it and what do you win i wont to win hahahah lol and how old do you have to be to join stoy lab can my little brother join see you at the libre
good bye :)

Comment by Principal Phoenix Waxwork, aged 10 from abergele

1. Hello! To get a code you need to read at least two books so you can get a set of stickers from your library - the code is on the stickers. When you put the code in you get all sorts of fun things like new animations! At the end of Story Lab you will get a certificate and maybe even a medal that you can show all your friends. Any child can join Story Lab, how old is your little brother?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi its me again Chelsea. In September 2012, I will be in Year 7 and I am extremely scared how it will be there. Can you give me some tips to make me feel better? And by the way, my favourite sport is Cricket. What´s yours?

Comment by Queen Phoenix Flattery, aged 11 from London

1. Hello Queen Phoenix Flattery

   I think it is ok to be scared when you are starting something new like Year 7 and that actually some of the other children starting Year 7 will be scared too. Teachers are there to help you settle in, so ask them if you have questions.

   Moving to secondary school is a chance to make more friends, find new subjects and clubs you like, and have fun. You might get to play cricket at your new school. I played hockey when I was at school.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy!
I am Chelsea and I went to the Brighton Beach once but I live in Slough. It was extremely nice. Did you go to the Beach? And also my favourite author is Francessca Simon. I just love her Horrid Henry books. Who is your favourite author? Although I am 11 years old, I love a book called Elephant Wellyphant, which is very babyish. Do you like any baby books? Furthermore, even I am looking forward to the Olympics! BYE!

Comment by Queen Phoenix Flattery, aged 11 from London

1. Hello Queen Phoenix Flattery
   That is great you visited Brighton and enjoyed it here. It has been lovely and sunny here all day so a good day to visit the beach. Horrid Henry is very popular at Jubilee Library.

   I think books like Elephant Wellyphant are great whatever age you are and you should keep reading all the books you love. I like that one too. Have you seen Octopus Socktopus? That is a good one too. I love lots of picture books including I will not ever never eat a tomato by Lauren Child. I think the descriptions for the food like cloud fluff are great.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy
I was wondering if for the Finish the Story competition if you can write up to 500 words yourself or can it be up to 500 words including the 100 words started of by the author

it would be a great help to know
thanx

Comment by Senorita Jet Windchime, aged 12 from london

1. Hello Senorita
   That's great you are thinking of having a go at the Finish The Story competition. I think you can write 500 words of your own not including the 100 words the author has written. Do you know which authors story you are going to use yet?
   Good luck

   Reply from Lucy Castle

what is the funist thing working in the libery

Comment by Officer Marge Frankenstein, aged 9 from jersey

1. Hello Marge
   I like meeting all the people who come in to use the library and love it like I do. I also like introducing people to the library who have never been before and seeing them get excited about all the great things on offer. I also like getting involved in all the events we do. It was great fun when we had dancing in the library the other day. This week we have Spanish and French Storytime and also decorating ping pong balls so I think that will be fun. What is the most enjoyable thing about the library you go to?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

at home , in my bed room! I am a massive nerd is there any doctor who books to recommend or anthing along sifi! thank you .

Comment by Lady Morgana Paddington, aged 12 from Southampton

1. That's great! I am a nerd as well, I think it's great to love reading and to love learning. I don't know about any particular Doctor Who books but I'm sure you could get some from your library if you ask at the desk. For other sci-fi, I have heard that the Ender's Game series by Orson Scott Card is very good, and James Patterson has a series called Maximum Ride. If you're interested in fantasy, my favourite fantasy series is Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer.

   Why not try the Book Sorter to help you find others?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

can you read books at home! I want to read harry potter and the philosopher's stone,am i allowed!

Comment by Lady Morgana Paddington, aged 12 from Southampton

1. Hello Lady Morgana! It's great that you want to read the first Harry Potter book. If you got it from your library then you can read it wherever you want - at home, on the bus, in the park, anywhere! If you want to read a book for Story Lab then you can read it anywhere as long as it's FROM your library, so books you already own don't count.

   Where is your favourite place to read a book? I think mine is in my big bean bag cuddled up with my dog.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi! I just read one of story lab leaflets today and it says that story lab is for children aged 0-15 does that mean that a newborn baby can participate in the reading challenge lol!!!

Comment by Baroness Iggy Desperado, aged 13+ from Leicester

1. Hello! It's great you're reading the leaflets about Story Lab. Any child can join in with the fun of Story Lab. Here in Brighton we have a separate challenge for children aged 0-4 where they get stickers every time they take books out of the library. So yes, a newborn baby can participate in the challenge, although different libraries may do this differently! Are you taking part this year?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

What music do you like?

Comment by King Dobbin Astronomical, aged 9 from Norton

1. Hello King Dobbin! I like all kinds of different music - we have a lot of people who play music in Brighton. I really like songs with acoustic guitars. What's your favourite kind of music?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy Castle what would you say to children if they want to be an author how would you enspire them?

Comment by Baroness Aspidistra Squirrel, aged 10 from Peterborough

1. Hello! I think if you would like to be an author then you should write, write, write! Why not use the Story Lab writing competition as a starting point? Lots of different authors have started a story that they want you to finish.

   Here in Brighton we are picking our favourite words from the stories we have read during Story Lab. Do you have some favourite words that you could use to help start a story?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

I love story lab it is a graite game

Comment by Nurse Viper Vesuvius, aged 10 from ashington

1. Hello, it is a fantastic game isn't it! How many books have you read so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

HI, I have read 2 books but I cant get to the libary unfortanatley, Can I get the stickers any other way?

Comment by Mademoiselle Majorca Sequins, aged 10 from Clacton

1. Hello, well done for reading two books already - you are a star! Is there someone who looks after you who can go to a library? If you live in Clacton you can ask a relative or carer to call the library on 01255 421207 and see if there's anything they can do for you.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

this is a brilent idear were did you come up with the idear

Comment by Constable Hank Nuggets, aged 11 from oxfod

1. It is a brilliant idea, isn't it! It wasn't me who thought of it; it was the lovely people at The Reading Agency. Are you going to take the challenge this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi i am shania and i am swimming at overseal

Comment by Mademoiselle Beryl Scratchings, aged 8 from overseal

1. Hello! Do you like to swim? I like to swim in the sea a lot... as long as it's not too cold!

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Lucy that's awesome and i love making up stories of my own and bringing my ideas to life ive made loads of stories so far and in story lab im on number three of my books wooo only three more to go

Comment by Coach Peaches Pinkerton, aged 12 from weston super mere

1. Hi! It's great to make up stories of your own. Are you going to enter the writing competition on the website?

   Well done for reading three books so far, that's very fast. What other three books are you going to read this summer?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Wow lucy that sounds great! I really wish i lived near Brighton, so I can have Ice-cream too! (i love ice-cream). I have read many books, including,: all of the Harry potter books, the seies of unfortunate events, and now i'm going to finish all of the charlie bone books, too!! I love reading. I'm looking foward to Athletics, watching Usain Bolt! Right now i'm reading the 3rd book of charlie bone!!

Comment by Lady Fenella Porridge-Oats, aged 11 from london

1. Hi Lady Fenella! I'm sure there are lots of place near you that will sell ice cream in the summertime.
   Wow! That's a lot of books - well done! I'm so glad you love reading. After you've finished the Charlie Bone series, what do you think you will read next?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

i love the summer reading challenges it is awsome but i had a problem i thourght that you write your story on the website but if you do I cant find it

Comment by Madam Lacey Bojangles, aged 9 from colchester

1. Hello Madam Lacey! I'm so glad you're enjoying the summer reading challenge. Try this link where you can enter the writing competition: http://story-lab.org.uk/competition

   Maybe your local library is running a writing competition as well like we are in Brighton - why don't you ask them next time you're there?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi i am caoimhe

Comment by Nurse Diamond Gormenghast, aged 9 from carrickmacross

1. Hello! Are you enjoying the summer reading challenge? What is your favourite book so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Whats your job

Comment by Dame Phoenix Squirrel, aged 10 from Wolverhampton

1. Hello Dame Phoenix Squirrel
   My job title is Reading & Learning Manager. I am involved in buying the books and other stock, organising events and activities that take place in the library like Story Lab and sharing with everyone what is great about reading. What would your dream job be?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi im kayla and this is my question,what is the highist amount of books someones read for the reading challange

Comment by Nurse Kangaroo Washington, aged 10 from kempston

1. Hello Nurse Kangaroo Washington
   Well to complete the Summer Reading Challenge you need to read 6 books in total but I am sure some children have read more than 6 by the end of the school holidays. Do you think you can make it to 6?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi

Comment by Sergeant Gargoyle Sequins, aged 7 from weblmey hg9 hs6

1. Hello Sergeant Gargoyle Sequins
   Have you been enjoying Story Lab so far?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi Lucy,

It sounds like your habitat is nice, I can imagine from your picture you jumping over courses an going wild! My fave sport in the Olympics is Equestrian eventing.

Yours faithfully
Me

Comment by Commander Viktor Archway, aged 9 from Rugby Warickshire

1. Hello Commander Viktor Archway
   I think it will be good to watch the equestrian eventing as part of the Olympics. I have never ridden a horse before, have you? It looks quite difficult.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hiya! I have been doing the reading challenges for ages and I signed up to do this one a week ago. Are there any books you'd recommend to 11 year old girls?

Comment by Baroness Mistral Desperado, aged 11 from Derby

1. Hi Ya! I hope you have had fun during your first week of Story Lab. Have you read any books by Elen Caldecott? I really enjoyed How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant and would recommend that.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

are you looking forward to the olympics?

Comment by Director Pinky Frankenstein, aged 6 from England

1. Yes Director Pinky. I am really looking forward to the Olympics. Are you? I am going to enjoy watching the Opening Ceremony on Friday. Do you think you might watch it?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

what are supposed to do when we have finished the 6 books

Comment by Inspector Dragon Cuckoo-Clock, aged 13+ from desbourgh

1. Have you read your 6 books already Dragon Cuckoo-Clock? If you have then I hope you will have received your certificate from your local library and you enjoy carrying on reading some more books over the summer. You could try using the books you have read as inspiration and do some writing of your own to enter the Finish The Story competition on this website.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

Hi lucy my name is jasmin and id like to know your favourite kids book. Thanks a bunch jasmin

Comment by Senorita Fifi Lavalamp, aged 10 from united kingdom

1. Hello Senorita Fifi
   I always find that a hard question to answer as there are so many great ones to choose from that I am not sure which to pick. Do you have a favourite? One that I will always really love is Dogger by Shirley Hughes. I also love the Moomins as I think the characters are great.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi do you work in porstwood libary
this is my 3rd times joining in story lab and i'm glad i have because it has couraged me to read now i enjoy reading i even read when i'm in bed also it's fun reading and doing story lab!!!!!!!!!!!! hope you enjoy you'r summer and love reading like me

Comment by Nurse Beany Godzilla, aged 12 from southampton

1. Thanks for your message Nurse Beany Godzilla.
   I do not work in Portswood Library.
   I am glad you are finding the Story Lab so inspiring and fun. Do you have a favourite character? I think Aesop the kung fu cat is pretty cool.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi from mariam
i like cooking and swimming

Comment by Mademoiselle Boadicea Jamboree, aged 11 from grove road

1. Hi Boadicea
   I like growing things that I can cook and I like paddling in the sea.

   Reply from Lucy Castle

hi i am hannah and i like to go th the beach too. Also i like going swimming.I am also loocking fowerd to the Olympics too.

Comment by Duchess Angora Sheep-Dip, aged 9 from Scoland

1. Good morning Angora Sheep-Dip
   I love collecting things when I go to the beach like driftwood, shells or unusual pebbles. Is there a sport you are looking forward to seeing at the Olympics, maybe the swimming?

   Reply from Lucy Castle

i love ice cream maybe one day you can send me one.no! just kiddin

Comment by Empress Mildred Jumpsuit, aged 8 from london

1. Hello Empress
   I think that would be a bit tricky to send ice cream in the post. I fear you would have a sticky gunk in an envelope by the end of its journey. What is your favourite flavour? I had chocolate and chilli ice cream once which was both cold and hot at the same time, weird.

   Reply from Lucy Castle