One can almost expect to see Bilbo Baggins, the most famous Hobbit, come out of the scene.
The Carr Junior School in York, England, decided to create a library like no other, since it will look exactly like a hobbit's lair, this magical place portrayed by JRR Tolkien in the
Lord of the Rings
saga
.
A beautiful project, the objective of which is to restore the taste of reading to the pupils.
The cost of the work amounts to 10,000 pounds, or more than 11,500 euros.
The school has therefore launched an online kitty for this “
Bookend Cottage
”, which will be a space “
where children can feed their curiosity and develop their imaginations. A place that will allow them to learn the pleasure of reading
”, we can read on the site. Already 67% of the sum has been collected, or more than 6,700 pounds.
The creative director of the place is certain of the benefits for children: “
We believe that reading is an integral part of our school curriculum and we aim to create a culture of reading for fun, by providing students with the necessary tools to read it. 'flourishing of their education
,' he explains in YorkMix. “
We have a library area and an array of fantastic books, but the room is often used for other activities. [...] The funds will allow us to solve this problem through the construction of a unique structure embodying our passion for reading - a magical space in which children can get lost in books, with ecological aspects to be in. harmony with our environmentoutdoor learning
», He clarified.
Inside the “
Enchanting Ambience
”
Cottage
, students will find a variety of fantastic and fantasy books.
With a capacity of up to 30 students, the place will be separated from the main school building.
"
Thanks to the library, we will strive to fight against inequalities and obstacles to reading, offering a valuable asset not only to our students, but also to all the inhabitants of the region, whatever their origin or their situation.
", Specified the director of the places to the English media.