Upcoming events in the library
Tuesday 19th September – Anime and Manga Club
Media & Duke of Edinburgh equipment
Students who still have Media and Duke of Edinburgh equipment need to return them to the library before the end of term. Please ensure all returning equipment has been cleaned and is complete.
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.
Taking the Library on holidays with you
Want to take lots of great books on holiday with you but don’t know how to pack them all? The library has the answer for you! Try borrowing some e-books! Students at Thomas Hassall 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. For more information, please speak to Library staff who will be happy to help.
What’s new on the shelf?
A rider will rise…a rebellion will begin!
‘The Storm Crow’ – Kalyn Josephson
"In Rhodaire, magical, elemental Crows are part of every aspect of life. Until the Illucian empire invades and destroys all the crows. That terrible night has thrown Princess Ana into a deep depression. Her sister Caliza is busy running the kingdom, but all Ana can do is think of what she has lost and how she will never be a Crow Rider. When Caliza is forced to agree to a marriage between Ana and the crown prince of Illucia, Ana decides to act. After stumbling upon a hidden Crow egg, she and her sister devise a plan to start a rebellion."
‘The Storm Crow’ is the exciting and thrilling debut novel of author Kalyn Josephson and tells the enchanting and original fantasy story of one young woman’s battle to save herself and her kingdom from a terrible fate. Filled with compelling and captivating writing, a wonderfully unique fantasy world, as well as engaging and loveable characters this a great read for all fantasy lovers. Interesting the novel deals with the sensitive subject of depression with Thia’s battle with the illness playing a crucial part of the story. This is sensitively handled, and the author needs to be congratulated on way she has brought awareness to a real-life issue through her fantasy story. ‘The Storm Crow’ is a great novel and is certain to be enjoyed by many readers.
Happy Holidays
Mrs Comiskey and Mr Smith would like to wish all students and their families a happy and safe holiday break.
Mrs Annette Comiskey & Mr Michael Smith
Senior IRC Library Team