OKEHAMPTON Library is offering children the chance to win prizes as part of the exciting Summer Reading Challenge.

This year’s challenge is called The Big Friendly Read, inspired by the cherished Roald Dahl classic, The BFG.

The challenge, which aims to encourage reading on a gigantic scale, takes place every year during the summer holidays and is free for all children.

Each child must read six library books of their choosing in order to complete the challenge and be in with a chance of winning a whole host of prizes.

Every child that completes the challenge is presented with a certificate and medal. The library also has over 70 prizes, including special Roald Dahl ‘spot’ prizes, that will be randomly presented to some of children.

The reading challenge is open now and finishes on September 10.

The challenge has been kindly supported by the Friends of Okehampton Library and Merlin Cinemas.

The Big Friendly Read is an event organised by The Reading Agency and is available to children in a number of libraries across the UK.

A Reading Agency spokesperson that that the the organisation was very excited to be working with The Roald Dahl Literary Estate this year to celebrate 100 years since the birth of one of the world’s greatest storytellers.

This year’s Big Friendly Read will features some of Roald Dahl’s most-loved characters and the iconic artwork of his principal illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake.

To find out more and to get involved visit Okehampton Library.