The Amazing Life Of Anna Sewth!

Anna Sewth is a name you might have heard of: as well as being one of the UK’s professional doctors, she also invented a drug that could cure one of the nation’s biggest birth killers: phybioceopis. Her childhood was dark and cruel with death overtaking what is said to be a time when you are free; Anna was not free. With a head firmly set on being a physician, Anna studied at St Andrew’s Medical School. Soon after qualifying, she went on to be a superb doctor. Tragically she died at the age of 34. Even though she died so young, her life was far from wasted!

As a child Anna grew up with many obstacles and demons in her way. Unspeakable, her mother died of a brain tumour when Anna was just four. A year before her mother’s death, Anna lost her baby sister - who was called Rosie - minutes after being born. The doctors confirmed it was phybioceopis that killed her.  After those terrible deaths, there was only her father left. Anna was born in a small town in Cumbria on 17^th June 1980. She grew up with her dad (Michael) in Picker surounded by the wonder that is nature! Her father was a doctor and worked for the local hospital. He hated his job and had always dreamt of working for HRM the Queen, but he gave it up when he met Carol (Anna’s late mam). Even though he hated his job, Anna didn’t; she would often spend long hot days in the summer watching her dad do surgery indoors. However, she didn’t realise how long it would be before she had to put her skills to good use!

By the age of twelve Anna had already made her name famous to the nation.  It was a miserable Sunday.  The rain poured down from the washed out clouds and the wind blew up to 60 mph; Anna’s dad sent her to the shop to get some veg for tea. Anna bought the veg and was just about to leave the shop when suddenly she heard a beckoning scream from a woman, who was pushing a pram, at the end of one of the aisles. Determined to help, Anna ran over to see what was wrong.  It turned out that the baby in the pram had stopped breathing!  This may seem impossible but somehow Anna got the young child to start breathing again. After this extraordinary event took place, Anna received lots of gifts and fame, but the idea of saving a life was worth a lot more than all the gifts and fame! Is this were it all ended for Anna? Had she accomplished all she needed to? Or was she hungry for more?

Later in life-after graduating from St Andrew’s Medical School, Anna went on to become probably the world’s greatest doctor, however a hole still remained in the depths of her heart; all she ever thought about every minute of every hour of every day was what if she could have saved the life of her sister. Those words chimed in her head all day like the grandfather clock that stood tall and proud at the bottom of her stairs in her small cottage.  Unable to think clearly anymore, in a moment of madness, Anna quit her job! Destroying everything she had ever worked for. December 2007: her farther became critically ill. Knowing his daughter wouldn’t cope without him he whispered these inspirational words into her ears before slipping away: “I’m tired lass, a need to rest, but don’t think because of me you give up. Never give up; don’t greave all your life. Grab life with both hands ‘cause you’ll fail at some things but keep trying!” That’s when Anna realised her eyes opened and she immediately started working on a cure for phybioceopis. It took six long exhausting years but eventually she found a cure. She managed to save thousands of lives and in the end she wiped out the illness for good! Everything was finally working out. Or so she thought.

On the disastrous night of 19^th May 2013, Anna Sewth was on her way home from work when it happened. Anna was hit by a lorry and killed instantly. Her life was grabbed viciously from the light into the dark. This may seem like her time on earth seemed full of death and sorrow and in many ways it was, but when you think about it she saved hundreds, thousands, millions of lives. Isn’t that a happy and amazing life? Even today she is remembered for her influential, ambitious and talented personality.

Anna Sewth 1980-2013 who rests in peace with her mam, dad and Rosie!

By Sophie Yr 6

The Life and Death of Erin Rose Brown

Erin Rose Brown grew up in a small town called Workington. By the age of 2 her family were in debt. With two older brothers to rely on, Erin was looked after well. Her mother went to work every day. Erin’s father was diagnosed with cancer shortly after she was born. With her mother at work and her brothers at school, all Erin had to keep her company was her voice. And that’s when her journey started.     

                                    

With her father getting worse Erin’s childhood ended before it started. Her oldest brother had gone to make a living by joining the army. By the age of 15 Erin had dropped out of school to help her mother. Already she had more than one job. Erin’s main job was working at a popular club called the Golden Tiger. While working at the club a VIP had overheard Erin singing and had asked if she had ever had singing lessons. She then was offered a record label.

Despite her father being ill, Erin moved away from home. Erin was already known worldwide. She had agreed to do a concert in Miami. While she was singing something terribly wrong happened. Erin’s dream had sadly ended.

Erin had a rare throat tumour. Not only did it end her career it nearly ended her life. Recovering in hospital Erin was already determined to stay in the spotlight until her days were over. Out of hospital and coping with the tragic loss of her father, Erin had accepted that she would never sing again and in 2004 became an actress.

   

Singing career down the drain and her father dead, all Erin had to keep her company was her mother.

While working on a movie Erin became close to a friend called Paul Walker. She and Paul went everywhere together. To going on family holidays to starring in movies. Paul and Erin were inseparable. Erin and Paul were already late for a charity event when disaster struck. The car had spun off the road and crashed into a tree. Within seconds the upside down car was a blaze. A passer-by saw this blazing mess and instantly phoned emergency services. It was too late - Erin and Paul were gone. Never coming back. Erin’s mother had been called to the scene to identify her body. When she realised it was her only daughter she screamed in horror.      

Erin will be remembered for her determination, passion and loyalty to others around her.  

Six months later…

Erin’s mother has remarried and since has had two beautiful girls called Rosie and Libby. Her older brother has continued fighting in the war. She was buried next to her loving father in the church where her parents was married. Paul’s and Erin’s family still keep in touch and do not blame each other for their loved ones’ deaths.   

Erin Rose Brown (1975-2012)

Paul Walker (1964-2012)

NEVER FORGOTTEN

By Madison Yr 6

                                                                                               

Clark Dickinson: The life of a soldier

Clark Dickinson was born in 1973, in Manchester. At the age of 4 his parents died in a car and he was forced to go and stay with his uncle. He lived with his uncle until he was 16 and then joined the army; he was a very successful soldier. After he was in the army for 12 years he became a sergeant. In 2012 Clark was recruited for the team that killed Osama Bin Laden. Once he was knighted by the Queen, Clark retired from the army and went on holiday to Spain, but tragically died in a plane hijack at the age of 40. Clark was known as a hero not just for killing Bin Laden but for giving up his life and saving thousands.

When Clark was born he didn’t see his father until the age of three (his father was fighting for the British Army abroad), but when his parents were on their way to pick him up from his first day at school, his father lost control of the car and crashed. When he was told that he had to go and live with his uncle, Clark didn’t want to go but in the end he went. As he got older Clark wanted to know about his parents: when his uncle told him that his father was a soldier, Clark was inspired and wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. When his sixteenth birthday came he didn’t celebrate. He was focused on becoming a soldier.

Later in life, Clark was promoted to a sergeant after battling in many wars and managing to win, but it wasn’t all victory. Clark watched his friends get killed and he was lucky to come out alive. When Clark had finished on the front lines and commanding a group of soldiers, he was recruited for the elite team that killed the infamous Osama Bin Laden. After killing Bin Laden, Clark realized that there was not much more for him in the army, so he retired from the battlefield and carried on his life lecturing around the world.

After six months of not being at war, Clark received a letter from the Queen, saying that she was going to knight him. Venturing into Buckingham palace, Clark was amazed by what he saw. Once his knighthood was televised, Clark wanted to lay low, so he went on holiday to Spain. During the hijacking, the pilot was killed, but in this event Clark knocked out the hijacker and managed to land it. Unfortunately when Clark was fighting the hijacker, he was stabbed in the stomach and Clark died of blood loss on the way to hospital.

It is thanks to Clark that thousands of people are still alive. Clark had a great impact on the world as every year countries like Spain, America, England, France and Russia remember the day Clark Dickinson died and they respect him.

This is a quote from Stephen Walking, one of the passengers on the plane:

“Clark saved not just the people on the plane; he also saved many of the people that were on the streets of Spain and risked his life. He will be remembered.”

By Alyx Yr6

Bobby Charleston: Life’s a Ball

Bobby Charleston was known across the world; he was a greatly successful footballer – playing for England and Chelsea. Scoring goals from an extensive distance was his specialty. Due to the broadcast of 1973 (England vs. Germany) the name Bobby Charleston was known world-wide. Back then the stadiums were full of fans chanting his name. He lived in a large mansion located in London; Bobby lived a well-lived life, tragically dying at the age of 62. People sat on the edge of their seat anticipating another goal from their idol.

Born in Manchester (1952), he grew up not knowing his father very well as he died when Bobby was just four. At the age of six Bobby was playing for a team full of other youngsters – but he stood out amongst them. His unique love of football at such a young age was seen as fascinating for spectators. Joseph Charleston (Bobby’s Grandfather) was the one who discovered his talent; encouraging him greatly, he was determined to make Bobby an even better player. Once Bobby’s team conquered the opponents 10-0; his mother commented on that match saying, “His love for football is truly inspiring. He never leaves the house without a ball tucked under his arm.” At the young age of 10 Bobby had stacks of shiny gold trophies that illuminated his roof. Later in life Bobby experienced a real struggle; as at the age of 14 his Granddad passed away. For two months Bobby didn’t even touch a football. Despite this he regained his ability to play.

In early March of 1971 Bobby made a move that would change his life forever. For a fee of £200,000 he was put on Chelsea’s 1^st team. Despite this, many thought that the next move in his life would be the one that would make him one of the best players in England. At the young age of twenty-one Bobby made his debut for England; in nearly every single game he scored made him a unique player. The broadcast of 1973 shocked the world. In the 89^th minute of a game (that was very close) being drawn by both England and Germany the match was at one all. But as the ball was passed to Bobby he took one look at the ball and one at the net. 2-1 was the score that day. People all across the world celebrated as England were through to the World Cup final.

Dreadfully, Bobby died at the age of 62 of a brain tumour; his death shocked not just a nation but the world. To this day he is still known to be one of the greatest footballers to ever live. On the 28^th of August 1975 he was awarded a BFA (British Footballing Award) by the BSA™ (Blue Star Association). He is regarded by many to be influential towards children that aspire to play football. Bobby, to this date, still holds the record for the most goals scored (283) at international level.

Bobby Charleston (1952 – 2014)

-          “Life’s a ball”

By Ethan H Yr6

              Now and Then: a biography

Ryder Jones was a man of many talents. He tragically died at the young age of 34. On a sunny beach in southern California, Ryder owned a huge mansion; when he died he was living in the Empire State Building: New York. Ryder was always aware of death and wrote his will at the age of 27. He joined the army at 16 and fought in Korea at 18.

At a young age Ryder’s mother passed away from eating a lethal poisonous mushroom named: the Death Cap; this mushroom can kill instantly. Whilst his father was mourning, Ryder would often walk miles and miles, just for fun! In fact Ryder once walked up to 39 miles at the age of 10! As time passed on Ryder’s father would often drink; eventually it became an obsession and he would often drink a full bottle of wine in a night. One night Ryder had just got in from a long walk, when Ryder’s dad hit him over the head and started screaming at the poor boy. Another time his dad threw a full bottle of whisky at the wall!  His dad would often go away on trips with his mates leaving Ryder to struggle on.

After his childhood trauma, at just the age of 16, Ryder joined the army. He trained for two years and fought in Korea in 1985, when on an island in Korea, bombs got dropped and lots of men would have died if wasn’t for Ryder’s heroic act of carrying men down to the beach of the once deserted island. After this, Ryder got awarded the Medal of Honour and met President Reagan.

As the earth turned slowly, Ryder become more and more famous and was asked to star in his very own TV show in 1991. He was regarded by many to be one of the greatest soldiers that ever lived. On his TV show he interviewed current soldiers about their previous experience in the war.  He was sure to have the whole nation wiping away their tears every Saturday night. In the year of 2001, Ryder felt he had enough money to buy America itself. His career in show business came to a halt on New Year’s Eve. Feeling the urge for a run, Ryder stepped foot on to the roads of America and kept running for a staggering 6 months exactly! He had got hundreds of people before hand to sponsor him and he eventually rose just over $15,000!  “Be yourself,” he once said “it’s your life not anyone else’s.”  Ryder said this just one week before he died in the tragic incident of the Twin Towers. The world watched in horror as Ryder’s life was taken from the stampede of smoke and fire. But Ryder’s life will NEVER be forgotten.

 

By Grace J  Yr6

The Life Story of Demi White

Demi White was born in Keswick, Cumbria, on June 13^th, 1987. She was a well – known famous Snow Boarder, but that’s not all she did; her part – time job was a hair dresser. She wasn’t famous for being a hairdresser; she was only known by a few. She became famous at the age of 15! Sadly, Demi White died at the Winter Olympics attempting ‘The Flipper.’ Her death was televised, so the whole nation saw her tragic death…

Her father, Mark White, who was an engineer, took his daughter, at the age of 10, Snow Boarding for the first time. Her father then realised his daughter had a talent! Her mother, Amy White, was a runner, a famous marathon runner.  She won 10 bronze medals, 4 gold medals and 2 silver medals in her life! Her mother shockingly died of a heart attack and her father is still alive, but has recently been diagnosed with cancer!

Demi became famous in 2002, winning her very first competition which was televised on the BBC; so the whole world saw her win her first competition! She eventually got the paparazzi and crowds and crowds of fans around her home; she was very popular! Demi reached her dream of being popular, famous, talented and gifted. She was so pleased to reach her goal! She became a brilliant Snow Boarder! She was loved by many. But Demi was determined to get better and better at her sport!

When she attempted the life risking ‘Flipper’ and succeeded - which was truly magnificent! – she became even more famous.  She was the first ever person to attempt and succeed ‘The Flipper’. Even today people don’t even try it because it’s too dangerous! Demi was the only person ever to attempt it - she was unique; one of a kind. Many people believe Demi shouldn’t  have attempted ‘The Flipper.’ It is thanks to her amazing father, Mark White, who pushed Demi to attempt it that she became who she was! But Demi was ambitious to improve her Snow Boarding, to become more famous and to live her life to the fullest. Demi was proud of what she had achieved already, but she wanted to achieve even more in life because, as she always said, “You only live once!”

A year passed, four competitions were won; Demi was ready. She was brave. She stepped up, once again, to attempt, ‘The Flipper’! Swiftly, Demi took her first step towards the start line; she placed her Snow Board down and got ready; she then pushed off. She came to her small hill first: she did a 360 turn; she came to her medium sized hill and did a 740 turn! Then there came the big hill. She built up speed. She attempted ‘The Flipper!’ and she did it!! She succeeded ‘The Flipper’ once again, but she messed up her finish. Tragically, she landed on her neck and cracked her head open and sadly she died that very day with a huge amount of blood loss! A world was shocked! A man, named Bill Franks, a wealthy millionaire and huge fan, created a charity for Snow Boarders, who are badly injured and paid for a statue to be made of Demi White, to be remembered! She inspired young Snow Boarders to work hard to become the best! On Demi’s birthday, June 13^th, at 1:30pm sharp everyone is silent for 5 minutes. We’ll finish in Demi’s own words: “Snow Boarding is a brilliant talent to have! But you need to work hard to become better, to have an amazing talent. It’s not about winning, it’s about having fun and taking part; live your life to the fullest. Enjoy life like I am.” Demi died March 17^th 2014.

R.I.P

Demi White

1987 – 2014

A good friend, daughter and cousin.

She will be remembered!

By Linzi Yr6

We've been writing biographies of fictitious characters:

A Life Well Lived: Lola Parkinstok

Born on the west coast of Scotland in 1959, Lola Rose Parkinstok was an unmistakeable author. Her famous writing is known throughout the world. She is regarded by many to be the greatest author ever. When she died the world was mourning; her life inspired a new generation of writers and story-tellers. Even today she is remembered by many people.

She grew up in the small village of Bute, on the west coast of Scotland. Her father (Guy Parkinstok) was a local shop keeper in her village. He became extremely ill and died when Lola was only six years old. Her mother was a teacher at the local school. Ever since she was able to write, the gifted, ambitious author was always up in her room writing amazing stories that she sold to the locals.

Later in life, Lola started to write a group of books called The Adventures of Crystal Bay.  It was about a group of friends who explore the hidden Crystal Bay. By the time she was twenty-eight her first book had been published and had sold over three million copies. After publishing her second book she became famous world-wide.

After this great success Lola continued to write more of the popular series. When she turned thirty-nine, the first book was adapted into a major film. She travelled the world – doing lectures, meeting fans and signing books. The unique author won the Whitelist Book Award four times during her life. On her way back to the UK (from a conference in Germany) the plane had an emergency crash and she was rushed into hospital. Tragically, thirteen people, including her closest friend, Jean Watson, died.

When she was fifty-seven, Lola was rushed in to hospital with cancer. She suffered two and a half years of agony until she sadly passed away, alone. Unfortunately, she was half way through writing the last book of the series. The book sold at an auction for over twenty thousand pounds. All of the money went towards new medicine for the NHS. Some believe that she was the most influential author ever. As Lola said:” Throughout life we learn and experience lots of different things, some amazing, some depressing, but even if the journey’s tough, it will be worth it in the end.”       

Lola Rose Parkinstok. Born 19^th June 1959. Died 23^rd January 2013.    

By Josie Yr6