The BIG Read

How to Take Part

Between December 2023 and February 2024 you should try to read at least five books from those listed in this booklet. You must review a minimum of one .

All the titles are available in the library. Titles marked with are also available as eBooks. View a full reading list on Accessit.

• After you have finished each book write a review of it on Accessit. An email will be sent to you to say if your review has been approved or not. • Individual prizes will be presented by our visiting author during our Spring Term reading week. There will also be a debate and the Form prize announcement during Third Form assembly. At this event you will be able to present the case for your favourite Big Read book and there will be a vote for the ‘ Book of the Year ’. • A first prize of £30 and runners - up prizes of £10 will be awarded in book tokens to the pupils who have written the most engaging and reflective book reviews. You must complete the challenge of reading and reviewing at least five books to be considered for a prize. • A whole Form prize will be awarded to the Form that, between them, has the greatest number of book reviews approved. • All pupils who complete at least three approved book reviews will receive a Gold Note.

The closing date for reviews is Monday 26th February 2024 .

Happy reading and good luck!

Mrs South, Mr Hilton - Dennis, Ms Moss, Mr Manley, Ms Solomon