In order to complete the Challenge, students are required to read the following number of books, based on their Challenge Level:
| Challenge Level | Number of books you must read | Minimum number of PRC books | Maximum number of Personal Choice books | PRC booklists you can read from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-2 | 30 | 20 | 10 | K-2, 3-4, 5-6 |
| 3-4 | 20 | 10 | 10 | K-2, 3-4, 5-6 |
| 5-6 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 5-6, 7-9 |
| 7-10 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 5-6, 7-9, 9plus |
| 3- (see rules on PRC site) | 20 | 10 | 10 | All booklists |
Schools should let parents/carers know that a condition of entering the Challenge are that students may receive a certificate featuring their name and school.
Students who do not wish to receive a certificate should not register for the Challenge. These students may take part in the Challenge unofficially - they may use the PRC booklists and can seek recognition in their school community - but they cannot add books to an online Student Reading Record.
Schools can download Privacy information to communicate to parents/carers or direct them to the website.