YOUNGSTERS are being encouraged to read a children’s adventure story on a new e-book app they can get from Renfrewshire Libraries.

The free-to-use BorrowBox e-book and audio book app gives people of all ages the chance to read or listen to the libraries’ many e-books on mobile devices or computers.

Between April 1 and May 31, there will be unlimited copies of The Highland Falcon Thief available for children to download and enjoy reading or listening to wherever they are.

Written by M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, the books tells how a boy called Harrison and his uncle encounter a mystery jewel thief while they are on board a train.

Almost 900 youngsters have already signed up with BorrowBox to read The Highland Falcon Thief.

Pupils in primary and secondary schools can also take part in a competition to win a set of the books for their school by creating a piece of artwork related to the story.

The Gazette: Pupils from St Fergus’ Primary, in Paisley, got into the spirit of The Highland Falcon Thief book by visiting Paisley Gilmour Street train stationPupils from St Fergus’ Primary, in Paisley, got into the spirit of The Highland Falcon Thief book by visiting Paisley Gilmour Street train station

These should be emailed to libraries@renfrewshire.gov.uk or physical copies given into any local or school library by the May 31. 

Winners will be announced on the June 10 and copies of entries will be displayed in all public and school libraries.

Joyce Higgins, digital and library development manager with OneRen, said: “We’ve had significant growth in usage of our e-book and e-audio platforms during the last few years.

“Borrowbox is our newest platform to share with adults and children and we are delighted that so many children and their families have the opportunity to simultaneously read and listen to the same book.

“And we’re looking forward to seeing the creativity of all the young people as part of this project.”

For more details or to register as a library member, visit www.renfrewshirelibraries.co.uk.