‘The Cradle of All Worlds: The Jane Doe Chronicles’ – Jeremy Lachlan
Genre: Fantasy, Themes: Voyages and travels, Adventure, Missing people.
“When a fierce quake strikes the remote island of Bluehaven and her father disappears, Jane Doe is thrown headfirst into an epic quest to bring him home. But this is no ordinary rescue mission, Jane’s father is lost in a dangerous labyrinth between the worlds, and she isn’t the only one desperate to find him. A great evil has invaded this sacred realm: a man with an army and a nefarious plan of his own…Step inside. Don’t look back. Forward is the only way.”
‘The Cradle of All Worlds’ is a wonderfully imaginative and action packed debut novel. Author Jeremy Lachlan has created a strange and magical fantasy world filled with a wide range of unique characters and monsters. With elements of Narnia, Indiana Jones and the Maze Runner series, this is an engaging book that will be impossible for any fantasy fan to put down.
‘Scared to Death’ – Anthony Horowitz
Genre: Horror, Themes: Fear, Snakes, Robots.
“This terrifically twisted and wickedly funny collection of spine-tingling short stories is only recommended for the most fearless of readers. From man-eating massage chairs, to terrifying train rides with the living dead or sinister sat navs that direct you to doom, these ten gruesome tales by master storyteller Anthony Horowitz are guaranteed to make your blood curdle and your spine tingle.”
‘Scared to Death’ is a great collection of suspenseful, gory and chilling horror short stories that is bound to be loved by all students who enjoy a good scare. Each story is unique, featuring wonderful atmospheres, spooky characters and horrifying endings. This would a great book for readers who enjoyed the ‘Goosebumps’ series but now want to read something a bit older.
‘The Secret Runners of New York’ – Matthew Reilly
Genre: Mystery and Suspense, Themes: Time travel, Family, End of the World.
‘The windows on all the skyscrapers are smashed . . . No power, no lights, no people . . .'
“When Skye Rodgers and her twin brother Red move to Manhattan, rumours of a coming global apocalypse are building. But this doesn't stop the young elite from partying without a care. Then Skye joins an exclusive gang known as the Secret Runners of New Yok. But this is no ordinary clique. They have access to an underground portal that can transport them into the future. And what Skye discovers there is horrifying.”
‘The Secret Runners of New York’ is the latest novel from popular Australian author Matthew Reilly, well known for his Scarecrow and Jack West Jr novels. Filled with fast paced action and suspense, a great cast of teenage survivors, and an inventive time travel plot, this a wonderful adventure novel that will be enjoyed by all. With many plot twists, this book is one readers will not want to stop reading till the very last page.
Year 12 Library Loans
Year 12 students will need to return all of their Library loans before they sign out of the College after the HSC exams. Students who have lost books will be invoiced for a replacement copy. Any students who require a list of their loans need to speak to Mrs Comiskey or Mr Smith.
Stocktake 2019
This year’s Library stocktake will be starting on Monday 11 November. During this time the Library will be closed. The last day students can borrow will be Monday 4th November. All students will need to have returned all of their Library loans no later than Friday 8th November. Any students who require a list of their loans need to speak to Mrs Comiskey or Mr Smith.
Overdue notices
Overdue notices will be sent out next week. If any students require a printed list of their loans please speak to Mrs Comiskey or Mr Smith. Students who do not return their books after receiving their third notice as well as an email will be invoiced for a replacement copy.
Please remember that all invoices will still stand if books are returned after this final date.
If you have any problems or questions regarding overdue books please speak to Mrs Comiskey or Mr Smith who will be happy to help.
Mrs Annette Comiskey & Mr Michael Smith
Senior IRC Library Team