Charlie's Library Show -
Summer Reading Challenge

Charlie and his rabbitThe Summer Reading Challenge is run each year by the Reading Agency, in partnership with leading children's publishers, and more than 85% of the UK's library authorities take part during the summer holidays.

The Challenge is designed to encourage children to make the most of the long summer break by paying a visit to their local library. they have to read a number of books over the holidays and are provided with packs of materials that are fun to use with sitckers and prizes to collect. Children who successfully complete the Challenge are rewarded with badges and certificates, often given at special award ceremonies at the end of the summer and Charlie has hosted such events.

Over the past four years Charlie has performed a different show each year:

  • The Rollercoaster Reading Magic show
  • The Reading Voyage Magic Show
  • The Top-Secret Reading Mission Magic Show
  • The Big Wild Read Magic Show

The Reading Challenge for 2008 is called 'Team Read' and Charlie is working on a brand new show, linked to the chosen theme, to promote reading in your library or school during the summer months.

 

 

 

 

For details of costs and to discuss particular requirements
please contact Charlie - email or telephone: 01434 632075

What's been said about the Reading Challenge Magic Shows;

School Performances

"The magic was obviously fab! - and your humour appealed to all ages, adults included. It was great fun.
I had lots of comments from the staff, as well as children coming to me and saying 'thank you'. An overall sucess!! We really enjoyed our morning, thank you. "
Hannah Wilson, Teacher, Amberley Community Primary School, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

"Spot on - good control - children enjoyed themselves thouroughly but were calm when needed. Kept all ages engaged from Reception to Year 6. They loved it! Great introduction to the Reading Mission."
Teacher, Monkhouse Primary School, North Shields

"'The Big Wild Read' Magic Show was age-appropriate. It kept the children interested and educational issues were brought to the children's attention. A very enjoyable show, informative and fun."
Kelly Waugh, Teacher, Temple Park Infant School, South Shields

Library Performances

Charlie in Washinton Library
Charlie in Monkwearmouth Library

"Hi Charles
Thanks again for the “Big Wild Read” sessions, everyone had a great time as always.
Kindest regards"
Stephen Dodd – Young Person’s Librarian – Sunderland Library Service (via email)

"'The Healthy Life' Magic Show got the healthy message across in a fun way - fantastic! ... as usual"
Rosemary Hoban, Group Manager, Newton Aycliffe, Shildon and Chilton Libraries