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1 Read a non-fiction book on a subject that you do not know about. Free choice. Read a fiction book by any author that you have not read before Page 1 of 11

2 Read a non-fiction book on any subject. Read a book of your choice fiction or non-fiction. Read a fiction book by any author. Read a magazine or newspaper Page 2 of 11

3 Read a non-fiction book. Read a book someone else has recommended. Read a book your mum or dad like. Read a classic book. Read a graphic novel. Read a prize winning book Page 3 of 11

4 Read a broadsheet newspaper. Read a non-fiction book. Free choice. Read a poem. Read a short story. Free choice. Read a magazine. Read a short story. Read a graphic novel. Read a tabloid newspaper Page 4 of 11

5 1. Read a prize winner. 2. Free choice. 3. Tell two people about a book you have read and encourage them to read it. 4. Find some thing new and different to read. 5. Read a book that has been made into a film. 13. Read a newspaper. 193 yards! Read a book you love. 6. For at least one week read for ten minutes each morning and evening. 12. Read a fiction novel. 11. Read a magazine or journal. 10. Read a short story. 9. Ask your English teacher or librarian for a recommendation. 8. Write a review of a book. 7. Read a biography or an autobiography Page 5 of 11

6 NAME: 1. Read a book that someone else likes! 2. Write a book review. 3. Ask your English teacher for a recommendation. 4. Read an autobiography. 5. Read a horror or mystery. 14. Read a newspaper. 13. Read a fiction novel. 15. Read a science fiction novel. 26. Read a book that s also a film. 25. Find something new. 385 yards. Read a book you love. 24. Read a friend s choice. 16. Read a poetry book. 17. Read the librarian s 18. Read a humorous or funny choice. book. 23. Read a short story. 22. Read a classic novel. 21. Free choice. 19. Re-read a childhood favourite. 20. Read a prize winner. 6. Read a short story. 7. Read a graphic novel. 12. Read a magazine or journal. 11. Read a short story. 10. Read a narrative poem. 9. Read a non-fiction book. 8. Free choice Page 6 of 11

7 My challenge is: My challenge is: My challenge is: Page 7 of 11

8 The best thing I read during the great reading race was: The best thing I read during the great reading race was: because: because: The best thing I read during the great reading race was: The best thing I read during the great reading race was: because: because: Page 8 of 11

9 See your librarian or English teacher for more information on how to take part. Get reading and get involved! Page 9 of 11

10 From my reading challenge choices, I would recommend: From my reading challenge choices, I would recommend: By: Because: By: Because: From my reading challenge choices, I would recommend: From my reading challenge choices, I would recommend: By: Because: By: Because: Page 10 of 11

11 Date: Date: This is to certify that Has successfully completed the Congratulations! This is to certify that Has successfully completed the Congratulations! Page 11 of 11

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