The Mortal Instruments Series

Book Review

Title of book: Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, City of Ashes, and City of Glass


Author: Cassandra Clare
Fiction or non-fiction: YA Fiction



Summarize the plot but don't give away the ending!
This girl enters the realm of magical creatures. She meets demons and a strange race of people who call themselves Shadow Hunters. She find out that she has a terrifying past. She is torn between love, friends, and family.




What did you like most about this book?
I liked how the characters were created. They all had their own personalities. There was a lot of suspense. I liked how the story took dramatic changes. It was very entertaining and left me surprised, even after the last page.

What didn't you like about this book?
I did not like how some characters were created. She could added a bit more detail. It could get boring at some points. I could see where she was going, but still could have had a bit of action there.

Would you recommend this book to others? Why or Why Not?
Yes, because this was a great series. I was held by the book the whole way. There was a lot of suspense. There was a lot of action. It was a book of all genres.


Read, reviewed and written by Sarah E.


** If this series sounds interesting to you come to the library because we have many fantasy series on the shelves!! Here is just a small selection.

The Lord of The Rings









Harry Potter









Sisters Grimm








The Last Apprentice









Ranger's Apprentice

Ape Escape 3- Play Station 2 Review

When I played the first Ape Escape for the Playstation 1, I was hooked. I couldn't stop playing it or thinking about it. So Ape Escape 3 was definitely for me.

Ape Escape 3 is based off of it's other games - catch a gang of hyperactive monkeys with gadgets from the future. The concept appears to be simple, yet yields a fun exciting gaming experience.

The game starts with cut scenes explaining that a white monkey with an IQ over a regular monkey teams up with a 70's disco man to chop the world in half. The monkeys get this great idea- why not make some movies? So the levels are based on spoofs of cinematic hits, including "Monday the 13th" and "The Adventures of Apeyana Jones." These level structures provide comical plots and somewhat goofy dressed monkey.

I was impressed by the artificial intelligence. your net can get stolen by an alert monkey and YOU can get captured. The apes now feature weapons, from UZI's to samurai swords. And special character abilities apply to their costumes (i.e.-Darth VAder monkey can use the force.)

Although the game is entertaining, flaws are plentiful. The controls are completely different from other PS2 games, and is hard to get used to. And don't forget to turn off the music, for it sounds like Blue's Clues morphed with Dance Mix USA- not suitable for a game like this.

Anyway, the game is unique. But all I can tell you is that Ape Escape 3, no questions asked, is as fun as a barrel of monkeys.

Rating: 8.75 out of 10

Reviewed and written by Alex H.


** If you enjoyed this review and would like to read a book about a boy who is a gamer check out this one at the CLMS Library!!!

Author: Durant, Alan
Interest Level: Middle Grades
Book Level: 3.5
AR Pts: 1.0
Summary: JP loves to play video games, but when he finds one he has never seen before in the window of a junk store, he is not prepared for how real some games can be.

Accelerated Reader Update September 23

5th Grade

1. Bryce Collins 21.0 points
2. Collin Lieber 12.0 points
3. Autumn Smereka 7.1 points
4. Kennedy Beauchamp 4.9 points
5. Mason Hoyt 3.9 points

6th Grade

1. Marty Eagle 65.3 points
2. Kellyn Clink 34.0 points
3. Hailey Totten 23.9 points
4. Veronica Palecki 20 points
5. Maria Doppelberger 16.6 points

7th Grade

1. Oliva Kelley 92.9 points
2. Kaylee Ruthruff 65.0 points
3. Miranda Shell 63.9 points
4. Joey Volpe 57.1 points
5. Morgan Clauss 56 point

8th Grade

1. Victoria Doppelberger 93 points
2. Sarah Eagle 88.9 points
3. Rachel Semeyn 85.3 points
4. Haley Hoyt 26.0 points
5. Summer Gleason 23.8 points
   

Wii Sports Resort

Wii Sports Resort is not just a sequel- it's a whole new gaming experience.

You insert the disc into the Wii, update the software, and then it loses you with a 3 minute lecture. "Connecting the Wii Motion Plus, etc" kind of bores you, but leaves time to put on shorts or get a snack.
The game starts with a skydive down to a tropical island in the middle of the equator, which players will remember from Wii Fit Jogging. While you are skydiving it gives you a feel of the new motion plus feature. Then, you form up and the title screen comes up.
The sports you can play are a mish-mash of different things you would do on vacation. Wakeboarding, Ping pong, and whacking the snot out of a person in swordplay are just a start.
The Airsports surprised me, because you wouldn't fly a plane on vacation, eh? Players drive a plane around the virtual island as they spot beautiful sights, shoot flares, and pop balloons. The motion control exceeds other flying games, and flying into a big rock can be satisfying as it provides a comical destruction.
And of course, Nintendo can't let go of the past, as Bowling and Golf are back with all new controls. Bowlers have freehand control to perform curve balls. Also, there's a "hole" new golf course.
All this said, there are plenty of flaws. The canoe game isn't really entertaining enough to play. And you must NOT forget that the Wii Motion Plus constantly needs to be recalibrated! Also, it gets kind of hard to pause the game.
Overall, it's a fun game. If you like fun, violence, and cheap cartoon cutscenes this is the game for you. See you on the island....Yes....The Island....

Reviewed and written by Alex H.


If you would like to know more about designing video games, check out this book from the CLMS library:

Author: Lund, Bill
Interest Level: Middle Grades
Book Level: 4.8
AR Pts: 0.5
Summary: Discusses the development of video games as well as the skills and education required for a career as a game designer.

Box Tops for Education

You Can make a Difference for Our School with Box Tops!

• Clip box top coupons from favorite products and send them to our school.

• Shop at your favorite online stores through the Box Tops Marketplace (btfe.com/marketplace), and up to 8% of your qualifying purchase will automatically be donated to our school with no additional cost to you!

• Purchase books through the Box Tops Reading Room at Barnes & Noble.

We've recently launched our 2009-2010 Box Tops for Education fundraising campaign. This year we've set a goal of earning $500.00 through Box tops to support our Accelerated Reader Program.

For 12 years, Box Tops for Education has helped America's schools raise over $250 million to buy things they need. The Box Tops for Education program offers three easy ways to make a difference for our school through everyday activities: buying groceries, shopping online and purchasing books. School budgets are tighter than ever, and the Middle School is asking for the support of families and community members such as you.

Sign up to support our school at the Box Tops website (www.btfe.com). You'll get updates on our school's Box Tops earnings, money-saving coupons, family pleasing recipes, chances to win Bonus Box Tops for our school and the latest Box Top news!

What your child needs to do and what they can win from CLMS:

Each trimester the top three students who bring in the most box tops will receive a gift card to McDonalds. Please put them in a Ziploc bag with the students name and grade on it. There is a drop off box in the office or they can turn them into any teacher.

Thank you for your support in the past year and we are looking forward to a great year!!!


*** When you go to the Box Tops for Education website you will want to click on the LOGIN button and follow the directions from there!!

Happy Friday

Starting on Monday, September 14th the students will be able to start taking tests using the Accelerated Reader system. All computers throughout the school have access to this program. Remember, students can NOT take tests at home, but you can go to AR Book Finder and look up the tests by author, title, or ISBN number.

Library News:

We have already started checking out books. New books are coming in and being processed immediately so that students can get their hands on them. New this week is an interesting series entitled: Outlaws and Lawmen of the Wild West.




This series includes the following titles:
Wyatt Earp
Jesse James
Wild Bill Hickok
Billy the Kid
Bella Starr
Butch Cassidy


Ask your child if they visited the library today!!

Day 2 of school

The Middle School has been a very busy place and the library has had it's fair share of the activity. Over the past two days we have checked out textbooks to students and have started regular library classes so that your student can get their hands on a reading book. Take some time tonight and ask your son or daughter about their day and if they've visited the Media Center!!