1. Aimed at Children aged 4 – 11
Teacher notes:
This PowerPoint presentation explains Mischief Makers – the Summer Reading Challenge. It can be used in assembly or classrooms to let children know about the challenge The Summer Reading Challenge happens in libraries across the country every year (it started in 1999). Last year in Nottinghamshire 9,732 children joined in but we want even more to sign up this year. This year’s challenge takes children on a hunt for buried treasure in Beanotown. As the theme celebrates the 80th Birthday of the Beano.
The Challenge has been proven to help encourage children to keep reading throughout the long summer break and prevent the tendency for children’s reading to dip.
Key facts:
Aimed at Children aged 4 – 11
Children are challenged to read 6 library books over the holidays [they choose the books – can be story, fact, joke, graphic novel – as long as it is library book all reading counts]
For every book read children receive a sticker (some are smelly) plus other rewards.
Every child who completes by reading 6 books gets a medal and certificate (children come back to the library to let us know a bit about the book they have read)
Beano ©DC Thomson Ltd (2018)
Photos © Dale Cherry for The Reading Agency with thanks to Idea Store Watney Market

2. Welcome to Beanotown! Meet the team on the hunt for hidden treasure
Say hello to Pieface, JJ, Rubi, Gnasher, and the ultimate mischief maker, Dennis!
They’ve heard that somewhere in Beanotown lies a treasure chest full of epic pranks – and they need your help to find it!
Team up with the Mischief Makers for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge and see if you can find out where the goodies are stashed

3. Join the Mischief Makers for an epic adventure in Beanotown!
When you join the Summer Reading Challenge at the library, you’ll receive your very own map of Beanotown.
The Challenge will take you all over town collecting clues. Dennis and his mates will be there every step of the way to provide plenty of fun and games!
Each time you read a library book for the Challenge, you’ll collect another helpful hint from your new friends and some handy tools that will help you find the box of tricks

4. Mischief Makers is FREE to join at your Local Library.
Head to your library this summer to join the Challenge – IT’S FREE!
Read at least SIX library books over the holidays
Collect stickers for each book you read
Add the stickers to your map to discover the hidden treasure and complete the Challenge!
Mischief Makers is FREE to join at your Local Library.
Read any 6 books from your local library from Saturday 14th July to Sunday 19th September
As you read your books you will receive rewards. Some of the stickers are smelly!

5. How it works Mischief Makers is FREE to join at your Local Library.
Sign up at the library to receive your map of Beanotown – then choose the library books you want to read.
The rewards
Books 1 & 2: First set of sticker clues & a pair of special Mischief Maker glasses for you to personalise
Books 3 & 4: Second set of sticker clues & wristband (complete with black and red stripes – just like Dennis’ jumper)
Books 5 & 6: Final set of sticker clues to find out where the treasure is buried and…….
Mischief Makers is FREE to join at your Local Library.
Read any 6 books from your local library from Saturday 14th July to Sunday 19th September
As you read your books you will receive stickers (watch out– some are smelly!) & other rewards.
Teacher notes:
Children choose how they want to complete the challenge – they might read 1 book at a time or visit the library after every 2 they have read – or read and all six and return to collect their incentives.
Children choose what they would like to read on the challenge - story book, fact books, poetry, jokes, graphic novels – as long as it is a library book all reading counts!
[The aim of the Summer Reading Challenge is to inspire a love of reading and encourage children to keep reading over the summer holidays. Library staff and volunteers will chat to children about the books they read for the Challenge]

6. A medal and certificate
Everybody who completes the challenge will receive a medal in a presentation wallet, a certificate

7. Are you ready to become a Mischief Maker?
Join in at any Nottinghamshire library. The Challenge starts on Saturday 14th July
Are you ready to become a Mischief Maker? Go to your local library anytime from Sat 14th July to sign up.

8. Please note this video will only play in Slideshow mode
Please note this video will only play in Slideshow mode. Click the centre of the frame to start to see promotional Mischief Maker trailer. Links to You Tube
Alternate versions of the trailer including options with embedded subtitles are available to view on the Resources page:
to request copies

9. See you at
the library!
Teacher notes: Any questions? Contact