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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. Head to your library this summer to join the Challenge – IT’S FREE!
Sign up to receive your map of Beanotown
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!

5. Complete the Challenge and you’ll get your own certificate
Most library authorities will also give medals to children who complete the Challenge, but not all. Please check with your local library service.
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Ready to become a Mischief Maker?

7. Play games and enter competitions
Visit the website
Rate and review your books to unlock badges
Play games and enter competitions
Enter the codes printed on your stickers to unlock surprises
Use the Book Sorter to find books recommended by other children
The fun continues at home too! Visit the Mischief Makers website to play games, review your latest reads and enter competitions to win amazing Summer Reading Challenge prizes

8. See you at
the library!