Last year's Battle of the Books was an amazing success! The finals were so exciting - the 5th/6th grade final even came down to tiebreaker questions! Talk about suspenseful...
One of our graphic designers put together a video from the finals - I think it really captures the excitement that everyone was feeling. The video is on YouTube, you can find it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wUsDWuB4-E
Watching it gets me all pumped up for this year's battles! Enjoy!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Battle of the Books 5th/6th Grade Book List 2009-2010
The Black Stallion by Walter Farley
The understanding and love between Alec Ramsay and a magnificent wild horse endure through shared adventures and dangers.
Downsiders by Neal Shusterman
When fourteen year-old Lindsay meets Talon, and discovers the Downsiders world which had evolved from the subway built in New York City in 1867, she and her new friend experience the clash of two cultures.
The Fighting Ground by Avi
Thirteen year-old Jonathan had long wanted to be part of the war against the British, and one morning in 1778 he got his chance.
The Girl Who Owned a City by O.T. Nelson
Stimulating survival novel about a ten year-old girl who assumes leadership after a plague has destroyed all persons over 12 years of age.
Heartbeat by Sharon Creech
Everything in twelve year-old Annie's life begins changing when her mother becomes pregnant, her grandfather begins to falter, and her best friend becomes distant.
Homer Price by Robert McCloskey
Ingenious young Homer Price captures thieves, solves mysteries, and helps people in trouble.
The House With a Clock in its Walls by John Bellairs
Lewis moves in with his uncle, a white magician, then discovers that a former tenant, a black magician, has devised a plan for the end of the world.
The Iron Ring by Lloyd Alexander
Drivien by his sense of dharma or honor, young King Tamar sets off on a perilous journey, with a significance greater than he can imagine, during which he meets talking animals.
The Report Card by Andrew Clements
Fifth grader Nora Rowley just wants to be considered normal, so she has always hidden the fact that she is a genius. Now she sets out to prove that grades are not important.
Worth by A. LaFaye
After breaking his leg, eleven year-old Nate feels uselessbecause he cannot work on the family farm in nineteenth century Nebraska. When his dad brings home an orphan boy to help with the chores, Nate feels even worse.
The understanding and love between Alec Ramsay and a magnificent wild horse endure through shared adventures and dangers.
Downsiders by Neal Shusterman
When fourteen year-old Lindsay meets Talon, and discovers the Downsiders world which had evolved from the subway built in New York City in 1867, she and her new friend experience the clash of two cultures.
The Fighting Ground by Avi
Thirteen year-old Jonathan had long wanted to be part of the war against the British, and one morning in 1778 he got his chance.
The Girl Who Owned a City by O.T. Nelson
Stimulating survival novel about a ten year-old girl who assumes leadership after a plague has destroyed all persons over 12 years of age.
Heartbeat by Sharon Creech
Everything in twelve year-old Annie's life begins changing when her mother becomes pregnant, her grandfather begins to falter, and her best friend becomes distant.
Homer Price by Robert McCloskey
Ingenious young Homer Price captures thieves, solves mysteries, and helps people in trouble.
The House With a Clock in its Walls by John Bellairs
Lewis moves in with his uncle, a white magician, then discovers that a former tenant, a black magician, has devised a plan for the end of the world.
The Iron Ring by Lloyd Alexander
Drivien by his sense of dharma or honor, young King Tamar sets off on a perilous journey, with a significance greater than he can imagine, during which he meets talking animals.
The Report Card by Andrew Clements
Fifth grader Nora Rowley just wants to be considered normal, so she has always hidden the fact that she is a genius. Now she sets out to prove that grades are not important.
Worth by A. LaFaye
After breaking his leg, eleven year-old Nate feels uselessbecause he cannot work on the family farm in nineteenth century Nebraska. When his dad brings home an orphan boy to help with the chores, Nate feels even worse.
Battle of the Books 3rd/4th Grade Book List 2009-2010
The Christmas Rat by Avi
Alone in his apartment during Christmas vacation, 11 year-old Eric finds himself caught in a battle between a strange exterminator and the rat he wants to kill.
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
When sorting through difficulties in her relationship with a neighbor, 8 year-old Clementine gains several unique hairstyles while also helping her father banish pigeons from the front of their apartment building.
Fourth Grade Rats by Jerry Spinelli
Suds learns that his best friend is wrong. You don't have to be a tough guy, a "rat", to be a grown-up fourth grader.
Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary
Third-grader Henry Huggins acquires a flea-bitten but lovable dog named Ribsy.
Journey by Patricia MacLachlan
When Journey and Cat's mother goes off, leaving them with their grandparent, the two children feel as if their past has been erased until Grandfather finds a way to restore it to them.
Lily's Crossing by Patricia Reilly Giff
During a summer spent a Rockaway beach in 1944, Lily's friendship with a young Hungarian refugee causes her to see the war and her own world differently.
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura and her family journey by covered wagon from Wisconsin to Kansas, into Indian territory, and start a farm.
Penny From Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm
As she turns twelve during the summer of 1953, Penny gains new insights into herself and her family while also learning a secret about her father's death.
The Report Card by Andrew Clements
Fifth grader Nora Rowley just wants to be considered normal, so she's always hidden the fact that she's a genius. Now she sets out to prove that grades are not important.
Ugly by Donna Jo Napoli
Armed with only his natural curiosity and a few good pieces of advice, the ugly duckling must find his way alone. Luckily, the friendship of a boxing wallaby, two bold geese, and a maternal wombat makes his journey a lot easier.
Alone in his apartment during Christmas vacation, 11 year-old Eric finds himself caught in a battle between a strange exterminator and the rat he wants to kill.
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
When sorting through difficulties in her relationship with a neighbor, 8 year-old Clementine gains several unique hairstyles while also helping her father banish pigeons from the front of their apartment building.
Fourth Grade Rats by Jerry Spinelli
Suds learns that his best friend is wrong. You don't have to be a tough guy, a "rat", to be a grown-up fourth grader.
Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary
Third-grader Henry Huggins acquires a flea-bitten but lovable dog named Ribsy.
Journey by Patricia MacLachlan
When Journey and Cat's mother goes off, leaving them with their grandparent, the two children feel as if their past has been erased until Grandfather finds a way to restore it to them.
Lily's Crossing by Patricia Reilly Giff
During a summer spent a Rockaway beach in 1944, Lily's friendship with a young Hungarian refugee causes her to see the war and her own world differently.
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura and her family journey by covered wagon from Wisconsin to Kansas, into Indian territory, and start a farm.
Penny From Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm
As she turns twelve during the summer of 1953, Penny gains new insights into herself and her family while also learning a secret about her father's death.
The Report Card by Andrew Clements
Fifth grader Nora Rowley just wants to be considered normal, so she's always hidden the fact that she's a genius. Now she sets out to prove that grades are not important.
Ugly by Donna Jo Napoli
Armed with only his natural curiosity and a few good pieces of advice, the ugly duckling must find his way alone. Luckily, the friendship of a boxing wallaby, two bold geese, and a maternal wombat makes his journey a lot easier.
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