From the Library

Check out some of our new eBooks and Audiobooks

The John Cain Library has recently added an additional 192 new titles to the eBook/Audiobook collection; 144 eBooks and 48 Audiobooks.  See some of our new titles 

Don't forget that our eBook platform is easily accessed by using your Compass ID to sign in via the Library website or through the Compass Star menu, by scrolling down to select Library sign in. 

The Quick Guide to ePlatform attached below, has tips to help you get the best out of the 3000+ Audio and eBooks in the collection.  You can also access this guide on the library webpage in the eBooks frame, or on the myNorthcoteHigh Student Research Skills page, under Books, eBooks & Recreational Reading. 

If you need assistance to access the eBooks or any library resources please see the Library team or email the Ask a Librarian Service . We will respond during school term hours - Monday to Friday: 8.30 am - 4.00 pm.  Emails sent after hours or on weekends will be replied to on the next school day. 

Try a few of the new fiction eBooks  

Like a House on Fire by Cate Kennedy  

Love is a Revolution by Renee Watson  

E-Boy : E-Boy1 by Anh Do & Chris Wahl  

The Boy form the Mish by Gary Lonesborough  

Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas  

Fight for Planet A by Craig Reucassel  

One of Us is Next by Karn McMannus  

Amazing Women by Lucy Beeovr 

Listen to some of the new Audiobooks 

The Confidence Code for Girls by Katty Kay, Claire Shipman & Sandy Rustin 

Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson & Joniece Abbott-Pratt 

Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland  

Darius the Great Deserves Better by Adbib Khorram  

Bookmark design challenge 

The long weekend is a great time to work on your book mark creations. Combine your love of reading with your creative flair and design this year's official school bookmarks! We can't wait to see this year's entries. Don't forget closing date is Friday 19 March.