After School Cleanup April 28, 2016

National Honor Society and Beta Club 

Do not for get about our after school cleanup scheduled for this Thursday. Make sure to wear appropriate clothing. The meeting is from 2:45 to 4:00, make sure to let your parents know that we will be staying after for an extra 30 minutes than usual.

The Book Bunny

Every library should have a mascot, and the Lassiter Library is proud to introduce Mr. B. Baker our new book bunny.

 Mr. B. Baker got his unusual name from the very famous author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle whose most famous character Sherlock Holmes lives at 

221 B. Baker Street in London.

If you have not yet read any classic mysteries from Doyle, you can check out some of his best works here: 

The Best Works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Although, Doyle wrote his first novel in as early as 1879 he did not publish the first Sherlock Holmes Mystery until 1886.  Doyle's extensive education in medicine makes the character of Sherlock Holmes still relevant today and his works are still widely reproduced in plays, movies and on television.  

Actors such as Robert Downey Junior, Benedict Cumberbatch and Johnny Miller have even portrayed Sherlock.

Assignment

Part 1:  Find out who Sherlock’s crime solving bestie is and leave a comment below! 

Part 2:  Find out the origin of the quote, “The game is afoot.”  Provide at least 2 reliable sources for your information. 

Part 3: In a paragraph, explain why you believe Sherlock Holmes is still an amazing character after 130 years.  Back up your argument with valid resources and a strong argument.