Nearly 700 children took part in a summer reading challenge across two libraries.

The challenge, which was held at Exmouth Library and Topsham Library, saw 600 children from Exmouth and 100 from Topsham take part.

The theme of the challenge this year was Marvellous Makers, which celebrated the wonders of creative arts.

Exmouth Library hosted a programme of events and activities, including a dinosaur-building craft session and a character trail around the library.

The challenge, which is run by Libraries Unlimited, saw hundreds of children complete the challenge by reading at least six books over the summer holidays.

The children who completed the challenge were invited to a party at the World of Country Life.

The parties were attended by some special guests including the Deputy Mayor of Exmouth, Steve Gazzard and Béatrice Drecq, the manager for Exmouth and Topsham Libraries, who came to congratulate the children and award them their medals.

Béatrice Drecq, manager at Exmouth and Topsham Libraries, said: "It’s been amazing to see so many children getting involved with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

"Reading is so important for building literacy and language skills, and most importantly of all, it’s fun.

"That’s why we’re so delighted that World of Country Life supported us by providing a fun-filled way for children to celebrate their reading achievement."

Peter Fawcus, commercial manager at World of Country Life, said: "We were delighted to once again, be asked to be the host for the Summer Reading Challenge presentation days.

"It’s such a wonderful initiative, and we love to help out in any way we can to celebrate the children’s achievements."

Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs the public library service in Devon and Torbay, takes part in the annual Summer Reading Challenge each year.

All 54 libraries host a variety of events and activities as well as book promotions to get children reading throughout the summer holidays.

For more information, visit Libraries Unlimited's website.