Game VS Novel – Term 1 Competition
Which is better… the Video Game or its novel?
How similar are game novels to their electronic cousins?
Can a game novel be better than its Video Game?
Borrow and read a video game novel based on a game you have played, and collect and complete a Game VS Novel form to go into the draw to win a fantastic prize!
For more information please see Mrs Comiskey or Mr Smith in the IRC.
Missing books from 2017
Students in Years 8 to 10 who still have Library books from 2017 need to return them to the IRC as soon as possible. If any students require a printed list of their loans please speak to Mrs Comiskey or Mr Smith.
What’s new on the shelf?
A wonderful new novel from Australia’s famous young adventurer has sailed into the IRC!
Indigo Blue – Jessica Watson
“Alex feels like a fish out of water in her new hometown - the sleepy little lakeside village of Boreen Point where she is reluctantly sent to live with her slightly eccentric aunt for her final year of high school. None of Alex's classmates could care less about the new girl, so Alex couldn't care less about them . . . or so she tries to tell herself.
As a distraction from what is quickly shaping up to be a very lonely year, Alex spends her savings on a rundown little yacht and throws herself into restoring it. A curious discovery leads to the beginnings of a friendship, but it's Sam - the sailmaker's apprentice - and his mysterious ways that capture Alex's attention and force her to question what is real and what matters most.”
Indigo Blue is the fictional debut from renowned Australian teenage sailor Jessica Watson. Jessica extensive sailing knowledge brings a real sense of realism to this wonderful story about life, friendship and love in a beautiful Australian coastal town. Main character Alex is a wonderful protagonist, filled with confidence, intelligence, determination and a love for the ocean. An easy to read story packed with great characters, Australian folklore and history, and even a bit of magic, this is a book that will have you reading with a smile on your face from start to finish.
Indigo Blue is a wonderful novel that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. Jessica Watson has done a fantastic job bringing life and character to this special story. Readers who enjoy stories with fun, adventure, friendship and a touch of romance are certainly going to enjoy Indigo Blue.
Lots more exciting new books have arrived in the IRC! Make sure to check the new book stand for all the new titles!
Information Hunters!
Need help finding information for an assignment or exam?
Not sure where to begin or what to look for?
The Library staff are your information hunters!
Mrs Comiskey and Mr Smith are available every lunchtime to show you the hints and tips you need to find the information you are searching for!
Reader of the Month
Only a few weeks left in February. The first Reader of the Month for 2018 will be announced soon!
Each month a prize is given to the student who borrows and reads the most books. Open to all grades. Will you be the first winner this year? Borrow a book from the IRC, and start reading today!
Mrs A Comiskey & Mr M Smith
Senior IRC Library Team
