The 2021 #SummerReadingChallenge is underway! This year’s theme ‘World Wild Heroes‘ and encourages 4 – 11 year olds to read six (or more) books of their choice during the summer holidays. As well as a certificate for every child who completes the challenge, children in Merton will be entered into a prize draw where they can win the below prizes.
Wild World Heroes in libraries
- Children sign up at their local library
- When they read the first two books they receive a Wild World Heroes collector poster and the first set of stickers
- Children collect special stickers to add to their poster after when they read four and 6 books
- They receive a certificate and a medal for reaching their Challenge goal
- Children are entered into a prize draw
Wild World Heroes online
- Children sign up for a website profile at wildworldheroes.org.uk
- They set a personal reading goal for the summer, and receive book recommendations and tips for accessing books for free at home
- Each time they finish a book, they add it to their profile and leave a review, unlocking digital badges and online reward items along the way
- Children can play games, enter competitions, share recommendations and more on our free, safe, moderated platform
- They unlock a certificate for reaching their Challenge goal
- To enter the prize draw and get a medal, please send a photo of your certificate to marketing.assistant@merton.gov.uk
Prizes
See below our fantastic prizes:
- One month free passes to Explore Learning at Merton
- Toys donated by Magical Quests
- The Entertainer Gift card
- 2 Family Fireworks display tickets
- A paddle session at Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre
- Tickets to Wimbledon Tennis Lawn Museum
- Tickets to Polka Theatre
- Family day pass to Kids Space
- Deen City Farm Silver Animal Sponsorship
- TK Maxx vouchers and books
- Family ticket to The Making of Harry Potter Studio
- An iPad
For more information and any questions regarding this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, click here.
