NATIONAL figures for this year's summer reading challenge show that more children in Worcestershire completed the challenge than expected.
In the county, 4,310 children, aged four to 12, took part in the challenge, with 61 per cent reading six books over the summer holiday compared to the national average of 57 per cent.
Worcestershire's libraries and learning service also engaged the highest number of young volunteers compared to other authorities taking part in the region, with 155 volunteers contributing 2,642 hours to the scheme.
Councillor Lucy Hodgson, cabinet member for localism and communities at Worcestershire County Council, said: "This year's summer reading challenge has been a resounding success."
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