Space Chase Challenge
24th July 2019
24th July 2019
With children about to break up from school for the summer holidays, Kent libraries are calling for youngsters to sign up to read six books over the next few weeks as they take part in Space Chase, this year’s summer reading challenge.
The Space Chase theme is inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing and children aged 4-11 are invited to team up with futuristic family, The Rockets, for an exciting space mission as they track down books stolen by a mischievous band of aliens.
Space Chase launched in Tunbridge Wells Library on Saturday 13th July and runs until 14th September. Last year, more than 17,000 Kent children took part in the 2018 reading challenge – Mischief Makers – and, this year, Space Chase is set to be just as popular.
As children read library books for the Summer Reading Challenge, they will receive special stickers, some with mysterious smells. By adding these stickers to their collectable mission folders, young readers will help The Rockets solve clues, dodge asteroids and discover the missing books, having lots of out-of-this-world fun along the way.
There is a whole programme of events and activities planned at Kent libraries for families over the summer to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge, which is organised by The Reading Agency. Simply visit www.kent.gov.uk/libs to find out how to take park.
Mike Hill, Kent County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community and Regulatory Services, says: “The Summer Reading Challenge is a brilliant initiative which encourages children to get into the habit of reading regularly. Their reading can dip during the summer holidays if they do not have regular access to books and encouragement to read for pleasure. The Summer Reading Challenge helps to address this. Children have the whole summer to do it – the challenge does not finish until 14 September and we would like as many children as possible to take part.”
Sue Wilkinson, CEO of The Reading Agency adds: “We know from our research that families and children love taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge, and we are proud to have been running the challenge for 20 years. Children have worked with illustrator Adam Stower to come up with ideas for the Space Chase adventure, and we hope the challenge will inspire all children to use their local library and to read lots of great books throughout the summer and beyond.”
With so many activities to enjoy and beautiful sights to see around Tunbridge Wells, there’s no better place to spend time this summer. Obviously, The Pantiles and our range of independent stores and award-winning eateries Should be top of your list!