What is Battle of the Books? The Battle of the books is a VOLUNTARY reading competition designed to promote the love and appreciation of reading for 5th and 6th grade students.

Team Information Teams consist of 3 people Teammates do not have to be in the same class Every team member should read all the books. Make wise choices about teammates

Battle Information There are a total of 12 books. Books are divided into 3 groups with 4 titles each Battle.There are a total of 12 books. Books are divided into 3 groups with 4 titles each Battle. Teams will Battle in 3 different competitionsTeams will Battle in 3 different competitions Points are combined for all 3 Battles.Points are combined for all 3 Battles. The team with the most points at the end will represent our school at the District Battle of the Books.The team with the most points at the end will represent our school at the District Battle of the Books.

The Battle Each Battle is divided into 2 phases or parts Each Battle is divided into 2 phases or parts

Phase One 5 rounds or questions  5 pts for correct title of the book  3 pts for correct authors name or last name  Total 40 pts 30 seconds to answer with a 5 second warning. Questions begin, “In what book…”

Phase Two 3 questions or rounds 10 pts for correct answer Questions will be more specific little details Total 30 pts 20 seconds to answer with a 5 second warning. Question begin… “In the book…”

Other items  Repeating the Question: The timer will not be stopped.  Challenges: If you believe your answer is correct, you may challenge the decision. Only the team may challenge, before going on to the next question.

Other items  Only the team answering questions can discuss answers. Everyone else is silent.  Restrooms – NO ONE LEAVES during Battle. Please use restroom before you come.  Teams may not be altered after the 1 st battle.  No Video, Audio, Cell phones. Questions will be used in future battles.

The Books

Battle I Battle I Friday, Oct. 23, 2015

Captain Nobody by Dean Pitchford Coma Costume Confidence Defender of the little guy! Captain Nobody Schooltube: Audio on Amazon: Genre: Realistic Fiction

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen A Plane Crash Stranded A Secret ALONE! *More in the series Movie Trailer Genre: Adventure

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville In this book you will find that things are not always what they seem to be…. *More in the series Genre: Fantasy

Riding Freedom by Pam Munoz Ryan My name is Charlotte Parkhurst and I was born in the mid 1800’s. I live in an orphanage, but I’m not like other girls. Genre: Historical Fiction

Battle II Thursday - Jan. 14, 2016

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Book Trailer “I had never before in my life seen a dog smile, but that is what he did.” Read the book, see the movie after the battle! Genre: Realistic Fiction

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett Scholastic Video Book Talks - *More in the series… "Dear Friend: I would like your help in identifying a crime that is now centuries old." Author Website - Genre: Mystery

City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau Read the book, see the movie after the battle! Real Player *1 st book in the series… Imagine living in a city where the sky is always dark, illuminated only by electric light bulbs… Genre: Science Fiction

Poppy by AVI *More in the series… In this book, size is nothing that matters! Loyal, timid, lives in an abandoned farmhouse. Determined to prove her ruler is a phony and give liberation to her people. Genre: Fantasy

Battle III Monday – April 4, 2016

Doll Bones by Holly Black Newbery Medal Honor Book 2014 Genre: FANTASY Author Website: Book Trailer: Did you ever have favorite toys and were told you were “too old” to play with them… Genre: Fantasy

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine An obedient child is looked on with favor. But is obedience truly a blessing? What if obedience ruled your life… / Read the book, see the movie after the battle! Genre: Fantasy

Rules by Cynthia Lord “At our house, we have a rule….” Don't stand in front of the TV when other people are watching it. A boy takes off his shirt to swim, but not his shorts. No toys in the fish tank. This story is about being different, feeling different, and finding acceptance. Scholastic Video Book Talks: Scholastic Video Book Talks: Audio excerpt: Genre: Realistic Fiction

The Unwanteds By Lisa McM ann CTA Freedom Author Visit: February, 2013 Also one fo the authors of Infinity Ring series: the Trap Door Read the series…. Blog: Genre: Fantasy

Who is ready to make a commitment?

Choose your team carefully!

Best friends, don’t always make the best teammates!!

Winners go on to compete against all Chandler Schools!

IMPORTANT DATES! 1 st Battle Friday - Oct. 23, nd Battle Thursday - Jan. 14, rd Battle Monday – April 4, 2016

Books are available for check-out now! A Battle book counts as your third library book. Only one Battle book may be checked out at a time.

Join us on this fun reading adventure. Experience a variety of great books!

Acknowledgements: All Book descriptions are from Nancy Keene BookTalks Plain and Simple