Book Week has been extended this year and is being held in the IRC starting Week 7 this term. (3rd September)
To celebrate Book Week, the IRC will be holding an ancient challenge that will test the literary knowledge of all willing adventurers!
Long lost riddles from the Ancient Library of Alexandria have been discovered in the IRC, rumoured to be the source of great treasures (and prizes!) for any students able to decipher them.
A new riddle will appear every two days. Will you be able to solve all five riddles of the Ancient Library?
For more information please speak to Library staff.
Book in a Jar Competition is back!
Back by popular demand the ‘Book in a Jar’ competition will be held again during Book Week this year. Parts of five books have been placed in five jars in the Senior IRC. Can you guess the name of the book in each of the jars?
Students who can guess all five books will win a great prize! All entries need to be in by Friday 14th September.
For more information please see Mrs Comiskey or Mr Smith.
What’s new on the Shelf?
Another exciting mystery has just arrived in the IRC!
A Spoonful of Murder: A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery – Robin Stevens
“When Hazel Wong's beloved grandfather passes away, Daisy Wells is all too happy to accompany her friend (and Detective Society Vice President) to Hazel's family estate in beautiful, bustling Hong Kong.
But when they arrive they discover something they didn't expect: there's a new member of the Wong family. Daisy and Hazel think baby Teddy is enough to deal with, but as always the girls are never far from a mystery. Tragedy strikes very close to home, and this time Hazel isn't just the detective. She's been framed for murder!
The girls must work together like never before, confronting dangerous gangs, mysterious suspects and sinister private detectives to solve the murder and clear Hazel's name - before it's too late . . .”
‘A Spoonful of Murder’ is the sixth novel in the award winning and highly popular ‘A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery’ series written by Robin Stevens. Completely different to any of their previous adventures, this novel takes young detectives Hazel and Daisy to exotic Hong Kong during the 1930s. Author Robin Stevens has brought this fascinating historical setting to life, with detailed descriptions of the food, dress and local customs of this distance outpost of the British Empire. Readers will feel like they have traveled back in time to a world that is both similar but also very different to their own.
Like previous entries in this series this novel has a great mystery to be solved. The plot is filled with lots of riddles, suspense and twists and turns that will keep readers guessing right up to the fantastic conclusion. ‘A Spoonful of Murder’ is a wonderful novel that will be a hit with anyone who loves being lost in a good mystery story. Featuring great characters and an exciting setting, readers of all ages will enjoy the latest adventure of the Wells and Wong Detective Agency.
The IRC has many more ‘A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery’ novels available for borrowing!
Student ID Cards
Could all students please remember to bring their Student card to the Library when they are borrowing novels or textbooks. This will make the process easier and more efficient.
Overdue books
Overdue notices will be sent out this week. If any students require a printed list of their loans please speak to Mrs Comiskey or Mr Smith.
This year the IRC has introduced a new overdue policy. Students who do not return their books after receiving their third notice as well as an email will be invoiced for a replacement copy.
All invoices will still stand if books are returned after this final date.
Mrs Annette Comiskey & Mr Michael Smith
Senior IRC Library Team