Mrs Gidden's cool reader's club - Harry

Here's what our Cool Readers Club is all about...

These are our reading stars put forward by their English teacher.  We interview them about their current book, what they like reading about and what they like to do when they’re not reading.  Introducing Harry...
 

Harry admits he has found a love of reading – especially when he mixes it with his love of sport! 

The Year 9 has just finished ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ by Jeff Kinney. 

“I enjoyed Diary of a Wimpy Kid as it was funny and a lot of it was relatable,” said Harry. 

“Mrs Gidden has had a big influence on me and my reading. We have to read for a few minutes at the start of every English lesson and it’s encouraged me to read more and I have found I enjoy books. 

“My favourite books are probably football books, there are a lot in the library, and I enjoy books which are down-to-earth and relatable. I am not really into fantasy books. 

“I love football. I am a Preston North End fan and I play centre half for Cadley FC. 

“I write poems in my spare time, I got one printed in the PNE programme, and I do enjoy English. 

“I want to be a PE teacher in the future, or something to do with sports in general. I am a crazy sports fan – I enjoy basketball and table tennis as well as football.” 

Mrs Gidden added, "Harry's enthusiasm for reading has seen his reading age accelerate to that of a 16 year old in under two years. Harry is an enquirer and really gets into the bones of the texts we cover in class. He has a bright future."