Help shape the future of a Library collection
Love Japanese Manga? Know of a great manga series that your friends would love? Would like to help the Library increase its manga collection?
If you answered yes to all three questions then you are just the person the IRC is looking for.
Manga comics are the biggest hit in the Library in 2021, and now the Library needs your help to increase the collection!
Students will have to opportunity to browse and select manga titles for the Library collection. Each student will be given a form and be asked to write down the five series that they most want to see added to the collection. The results will be tallied and the most popular books will be added to the Library’s growing manga section.
Selection time will be at lunchtime on Wednesday 31st March. Make sure you come early to ensure your choices are submitted. For more information please speak to Library Staff.
eBooks now available in the Senior IRC
Students at Thomas Hassall now have access to digital books through the Overdrive student app Sora. The Sora app is available on Window and Mac computers, iPhone and iPad, a wide range of mobile and android devices as well as Google Chromebooks. Setting up an account is quick and easy, and there is a wide range of great books available for borrowing. ‘How to create an account’ handouts are available in the Library, and a detailed help guide that covers every aspect of the Sora app is available on the Library’s canvas page. For more information please speak to Library staff who will be happy to help.
Library overdue notices
Library overdue notices will be emailed next week. Students who do not return their books after receiving their third email notice as well as an email to their parents will be invoiced for a replacement copy. 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.
What’s new on the shelf?
‘A Dog’s Purpose’ – W. Bruce Cameron
‘See the world through the eyes of a dog in this heart-warming tale”
“All dogs go to heaven... unless they have unfinished business here on earth... Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey's search for his new life's meaning leads him into the loving arms of 8-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this new life as a beloved family pet is not the end of Bailey's journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders - will he ever find his purpose?”
‘A Dog’s Purpose’ written by W. Bruce Cameron is a beautifully written, heart-warming and emotional story that will have readers both laughing and shedding a tear. The main protagonist is a dog called Bailey and his story is told through his many different lifetimes. Readers are given a unique glimpse of the world though the eyes of a dog. We hear his thoughts, feel his emotions and gain a real insight into his perception of the world and the creatures that inhabit it, cats included! This is a funny, enduring, moving and thought-provoking novel that shows the powerful love and faithfulness that a dog has for its owner. Highly recommended for all dog and animal lovers.
Mrs Annette Comiskey & Mr Michael Smith
Senior IRC Library Team