BRADFORD sports stars, artists and writers have revealed their favourites stories as adults and children to mark World Book Day.

Tasif Khan - Girlington boxer

Favourite book from childhood: George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl.

"It was very exciting and kept me on the edge, as to what happens next. It humoured me as a child and made me want to read more. Roald Dahl is still one of my favourite authors."

Favourite book as an adult: Mohammed Ali - Biography: My Own Story

"It was great to know about the life of my role model in my chosen sport. Mohammed Ali became one of the best boxers of all time and left a legacy to many people aspiring to become boxers. 

"He also changed the life's of many outside of the ring as a peace activist and humanitarian and broke down racial barriers and stereotypes."

Joolz Denby - Bradford writer and artist

Favourite book from childhood: Five Children And It by E Nesbit.

"I loved this clever story because the writing is marvellous, always witty and intelligent but never patronising."

Favourite book as an adult: Mary Renault's The Persian Boy.

A beautifully written story of the legendary love between Alexander the Great and Bagoas, immensely atmospheric and immersive.

Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Mike Gibbons

Favourite book from childhood: Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

He liked the detective nature and shrewd mind of Holmes and his strong friendship with Watson. His recollections of the vicious dog are still very clear in his mind.

Favourite book as an adult: 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose. 

He enjoyed this as the plot involved the search for truth and how people can easily be won over and how first thoughts are not always right.

Chev Walker - Bradford Bulls forward and club captain

Favourite book from childhood: The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson.

"Very humorous."

Favourite book as an adult: The complete guide to sports nutrition.

"I have a keen interest in healthy eating."

Adam Sidlow - Bradford Bulls prop.

Favourite book from childhood: Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.

"I liked the Oompa- oompas."

Favourite book as an adult: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown.

"You never knew what would happen next."

Mark Winder - Bradford Bulls Foundation general manager.

Favourite book from childhood: The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson.

"I used this book when I was a teacher, it engaged with a class full of primary school pupils."

Favourite book as an adult: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

"I studied this for GCSE English literature and really enjoyed it."