Mrs Gidden's cool reader's club - Ellie

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 Ellie...

Year 10 Ellie is a cheer leader in her spare time and Mrs Gidden is cheering her on as one of her Cool Readers. 

Ellie is currently reading ‘Unravel Me’ by Tahereh Mafi, the second of a seven-part series. 

“It’s about a girl who, when she touches people, they die and so people are chasing after her,” said Ellie. 

“I like a mixture of books, I don’t have just one type that I like. 

“In school, I enjoy English, I also enjoy Geography as I like travelling. 

“In my spare time I train at Stunt and Cheer in Penwortham – it’s cheerleading, including stunts. 

“It’s quite technical and I train every Friday. We do compete in competitions but, due to Covid, we have been restricted recently.” 

When not cheerleading, Ellie can be found walking her dog Poppy or looking after her cat Bella! 

Ellie's English teacher, Mr Owen, added, "Ellie is an incredibly hardworking pupil. Her ability to focus on what she is reading and ask questions about new vocabulary, ideas, and themes stands her in great stead for her GCSE exams, but also for the wider world. She is inquisitive and aware of the world around her; she is a great student."