LIBRARIES in Devon are inviting children to join The Summer Book Quest over the summer holidays.

The Summer Book Quest: Mission to Wayfarer Island follows a group of friends as they set out to help an explorer on an exciting, transport-themed adventure. Children can participate with a mix of activities and reading, and receive a special medal upon completion.

The theme of transport is all about engaging children’s imaginations, encouraging them to explore traditional and fantastical modes of transport and discover new ways to get outside this summer. The Summer Book Quest is adapted from Libraries Unlimited’s popular year-round reading challenge, The Secret Book Quest.

From Saturday, July 11, children aged 4 to 11 can join the quest and set a reading goal. To complete the quest, they collect stickers for reading and participating in activities. From riding a bike, drawing a picture or writing a book review. Children have until Saturday, September 12 to complete their quests.

Tiverton Library is hosting the launch event on Saturday, July 11 which will include a variety of fun activities for children and celebrate stories.

Libraries Unlimited Chief Executive Alex Kittow said: “I love that The Summer Book Quest helps get kids reading over the summer holidays. Rather than being stuck behind a screen, they can engage their imaginations and explore new ideas! Plus, with The Summer Book Quest, you don’t have to read a set number of books to finish. It’s about finding joy in stories, and reaping all the wellbeing, learning and confidence benefits reading can bring them.”

Libraries Unlimited Reading Development Manager Sophie Crofts added: “This is our second year running The Summer Book Quest, and this year it’s even more special as it’s also the National Year of Reading!”

Sign up for The Summer Book Quest: Mission to Wayfarer Island from July 11 at your local library.