A young reader from Kirn Primary has taken a unique approach to encouraging a love of books, literally reaching new heights to win a recent reading challenge.
Brodie Bennett, a ten-year-old pupil, recently completed a remarkable feat that has earned him the first prize in the school’s “Most Unusual Place to Read” challenge.
In a bid to get children excited about reading, Kirn hosted a challenge asking students to share the most extreme or unusual locations where they had read a book.
While many students took a creative approach, Brodie’s entry stood out in a way no one expected.
Encouraged by his friend, Cris, a serving Royal Marine, Brodie set out for an extraordinary adventure—climbing the UK’s highest peak, Ben Nevis.
Not only did the young adventurer make it to the summit, but he also brought a book with him, snapping a photo of himself reading at the top.
The stunning image and Brodie’s determination won him first place in the challenge, along with a £15 book token as his prize.
This achievement is especially impressive considering the conditions on the day of the climb.
But Brodie’s passion for adventure doesn’t stop at mountain climbing.
To date, he has conquered six Munros—Scotland’s mountains over 3,000 feet—and has set his sights on climbing all 282 of them.
When he’s not hiking, Brodie is busy playing golf, riding his motorbike in motocross competitions, or playing football for the Dunoon Youth Football League’s under-13’s team.
On top of all these activities, Brodie also manages to find time for academics, serving as the Head Boy at Kirn.
Grandfather, Brian Johnston, who nominated him for the story, expressed immense pride in Brodie’s achievements, especially considering his age and the challenges of the day: “For a ten-year-old this is a great achievement, considering the time of year and the conditions on the day.
“I am an unashamedly proud grandfather.”
Brodie’s story serves as an inspiring reminder that adventure and education can go hand-in-hand.
