VOX POPS: Who is reading what in school?
Young reporters Umama, Sarah, Melissa and Chloe embarked on a series of interviews in school to find out who was reading what and why, before asking fellow pupils who and what inspires them.
Which is your favourite book?
Gaida: Secrets because it is very descriptive and detailed.
Sophie: Sleepovers – it has morals which help you throughout your life.
Seineb: The Worst Thing About My Sister because it’s interesting.
Teon: Captain Underpants.
Zayneb: The Wishing Chair because it is very interesting and makes you feel like you’re in the story.
Zainab: Dark Is Rising because it’s interesting and descriptive.
Who is your favourite author?
Gaida: Michal Morpurgo because his stories are interesting.
Zainab: Michael Morpurgo writes with passion.
Jason: Roald Dahl especially Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Irum: Michael Morpurgo’s stories are good.
Aaron: Adam Blade.
Keisha: Steve Hartley because his books are funny.
Seineb, Zayneb and Zainab all think Jacqueline Wilson is great because they’re real life stories.
Mazen: Francesca Simon and Horrid Henry and the Secret Club is my favourite of her books.
What do you want to be when you’re older?
Gaida: A doctor – because she wants to help people when they’re ill.
Irum: An eye doctor – so she can earn money.
Keisha: A smart person and an accountant.
Seineb: A nurse or doctor – because you get money.
Mazen: A brain surgeon
Aaron: A millionaire.
Haseem: A computer engineer
Zeyneb: A teacher – because she likes kids.
Zainab: A doctor – because it is good to help people.
Sophie: An ICT teacher – because she likes to help children.
Who has inspired you the most in your life?
Gaida: My cousins.
Seinab: My parents and family.
Sophie: My family
Zayneb: My parents and family.
Irum: My mum.
