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Children dress up to honour World Book Day

Fictional characters spotted across the Island

Many schools, pupils and staff have been celebrating World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite literary characters.

The one-day festival, launched by UNESCO, celebrates authors, illustrators, books and the pleasure of reading.

Taking place in more than 100 countries around the world - it aims to inspire and encourage young people to pick up a book and read.

Some pupils at Ballacottier Primary School have been 'getting into character' - as they told Manx Radio:

Listen to the full interview with the Ballacottier pupils & Tia Welsh below:

 

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