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Your favourite book from the world of Harry Potter is...

Your favourite book from the world of Harry Potter is...

…Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone!

Winning more than 25% of your votes, the first book takes first place!

Tied for second place are Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets AND Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them…

…and ne… read more

24 February 2017

World Book Day 2017: £1 Books

World Book Day 2017: £1 Books

World Book Day is just around the corner on Thursday 2nd March and there are 10 special books out to celebrate

When you get your World Book Day token, simply take it to your local bookseller and swap it for one of these exclusive books!
If th… read more

20 February 2017

The Children's Book Award 2017

The Children's Book Award 2017

Voting for the Children's Book Award 2017 is now open!

The Children's Book Award is the only national award for children’s books that's voted for entirely by children.
The Top 10 titles have been announced and it's now up to YOU to decide whi… read more

14 February 2017

What's happening this half term?

What's happening this half term?

Looking for something to do over half term?
There's lots to keep you busy right here on the Summer Reading Challenge website!

As always, you can rate and review your latest reads by adding them to your profile

If you're after some new book… read more

10 February 2017

Pamela Butchart's Top Tips

Pamela Butchart's Top Tips

Pamela Butchart is our fab February Author of the Month, and she’s so awesome we couldn’t stop at just one video!

Press play to meet Pamela’s writing buddies and to hear her top tips for aspiring authors…

3 February 2017

Harry Potter Book Night

Harry Potter Book Night

Wands at the ready, HP fans – Thursday 2nd February is Harry Potter Book Night!

There are loads of magical events happening all over the place to celebrate this special night. Maybe you're doing something fun at school or at your local library … read more

2 February 2017

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