Seven year old Ella and her five year sister Olivia LOVE books. Even their little brother has lots of board books, even if they are slightly chewed.

They have lots of books of their own, but like to visit the school library too. One day outside the library they see a poster.

Join the School Reading Challenge

A competition all about reading! Both Ella and Olivia are super excited, taking piles of books home with them. Olivia begins to worry. She can’t read books as fast as Ella. How will she keep up?

They spend all their free time reading – not wanting dinner or to do their chores. Mum and Dad have other ideas about that, but the sisters discover a way to ‘read’ and tidy their bedroom at the same time!

Soon it is time for the competition winners to be announced at school. Which class read the most books?

This is the first Ella and Olivia I have read. I couldn’t go past the title of Reading Challenge. The girls are sweet, and kind to each other too. There are illustrations on every page and fun fonts throughout.

I enjoyed this simple but rewarding early chapter book about two sisters and their love of books.

Author – Yvette Poshoglian

Illustrator – Danielle McDonald

Age – 6+

(2022, Scholastic, Family, Sisters, Siblings, Reading, Books, Prizes, Competition, Class, School, Series, Reading Challenge)