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The BasicsThe Basics

There are special roles, procedures, and rules for the battle of the books team members.

There are special roles, procedures, and rules for the battle of the books team members.

Battle of the Books TeamsBattle of the Books Teams

Teams are usually made up of four members with one optional alternate, for a total of five members.

Teams may be made up of students in grades 3-5.

Two teams will compete during a single battle.

Teams are usually made up of four members with one optional alternate, for a total of five members.

Teams may be made up of students in grades 3-5.

Two teams will compete during a single battle.

There will be a spokesperson identified on the team. This person will answer the questions for the team.

Teams will be able to collaborate to decide on answers to questions for 15 seconds.

Teams should prepare for battles by reading the books on the list, talking with team members about the books, and answering questions.

There will be a spokesperson identified on the team. This person will answer the questions for the team.

Teams will be able to collaborate to decide on answers to questions for 15 seconds.

Teams should prepare for battles by reading the books on the list, talking with team members about the books, and answering questions.

Battles! The Basics:Battles! The Basics: A coin toss will be held

before the start of each battle.

The winning team decides where they want to sit.

The team that sits on the left will always be given first chance at the odd numbered questions, and the team on the right will always be given the first chance at the even questions.

A coin toss will be held before the start of each battle.

The winning team decides where they want to sit.

The team that sits on the left will always be given first chance at the odd numbered questions, and the team on the right will always be given the first chance at the even questions.

The "odd" team will go first and be read question number one.

When a question is asked, the team will have 15 seconds in which to discuss and answer the question.

The spokesperson's first answer will be the only acceptable one.

The "odd" team will go first and be read question number one.

When a question is asked, the team will have 15 seconds in which to discuss and answer the question.

The spokesperson's first answer will be the only acceptable one.

Questions: Two Types!Questions: Two Types!One type will be the

"In Which Book" questions and the other will be “Content”

questions.

One type will be the "In Which Book" questions and

the other will be “Content” questions.

Battle DetailsBattle DetailsThere will be battles by grade

level.Winners at grade level will

battle other grades.Overall winning team will

participate in a “Regional Battle” at a different school.

There will be battles by grade level.

Winners at grade level will battle other grades.

Overall winning team will participate in a “Regional Battle” at a different school.

2011-12 Booklist

3-5 Division

OREGON BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

OREGON BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

11 Birthdaysby Wendy MassGenre: Fantasy

11 Birthdaysby Wendy MassGenre: Fantasy

After having a falling out on their tenth birthday and not speaking to each other for the last year, Amanda

and Leo prepare to celebrate their eleventh birthday separately, but peculiar things begin to

happen.

Among the Hidden

by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Genre: Science Fiction

Among the Hidden

by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Genre: Science Fiction

In a future where the Population Police enforce the law limiting a family to only two children, Luke has lived

all his twelve years in isolation and fear on his

family's farm, until another "third" convinces him that the

government is wrong.

Becoming Naomi Leon

by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Becoming Naomi Leon

by Pam Muñoz Ryan

Genre: Realistic Fiction

When Naomi's absent mother resurfaces to claim her, Naomi runs away to Mexico with her

great-grandmother and younger brother in search of

her father.

Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet

by Graham Salisbury

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet

by Graham Salisbury

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Nine-year-old Calvin catches the attention of the school bully on the day before he

starts fourth grade, while at home, the unfriendly fifteen-

year-old daughter of his mother's best friend has taken

over his room.

Charlotte’s Web

by E.B. WhiteGenre: Fantasy

Charlotte’s Web

by E.B. WhiteGenre: Fantasy

In this endearing story, a little girl and Charlotte, a beautiful grey spider, struggle to save

Wilbur the pig from being butchered.

Dying to Meet You

by Kate KliseGenre: Mystery

Dying to Meet You

by Kate KliseGenre: Mystery

In this story told mostly through letters, children's book author I.B. Grumply gets more than he bargained for when he rents a

quiet place to write for the summer.

Earthquake Terror

by Peg KehretGenre: Realistic

Fiction

Earthquake Terror

by Peg KehretGenre: Realistic

Fiction

When an earthquake hits the isolated island in northern

California where his family had been camping, Jonathan must find a way to keep himself, his sister, and their dog alive until

help arrives.

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcherby Bruce Coville

Genre: Fantasy

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcherby Bruce Coville

Genre: Fantasy

Small for his age but artistically talented, twelve-year-old Jeremy Thatcher

unknowingly buys a dragon's egg.

How Oliver Olson Changed The

Worldby Claudia MillsGenre: Realistic

Fiction

How Oliver Olson Changed The

Worldby Claudia MillsGenre: Realistic

FictionAfraid he will always be an

outsider, like ex-planet Pluto, nine-year-old Oliver finally

shows his extremely overprotective parents that he is

capable of doing great things without their help while his class

is studying the solar system.

The Magical Ms. Plum

by Bonny BeckerGenre: Fantasy

The Magical Ms. Plum

by Bonny BeckerGenre: Fantasy

The students in Ms. Plum's third-grade class soon learn that there is something very special

about their teacher and the classroom's mysterious supply

closet.

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

by Beverly ClearyGenre: Fantasy

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

by Beverly ClearyGenre: Fantasy

A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a

boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of

motorcycling.

Number the Stars

by Lois LowryGenre: Historical

Fiction

Number the Stars

by Lois LowryGenre: Historical

Fiction

In 1943, during the German occupation of Denmark, ten-

year-old Annemarie learns how to be courageous when she

helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis.

On the Wings of Heroes

by Richard PeckGenre: Historical

Fiction

On the Wings of Heroes

by Richard PeckGenre: Historical

Fiction

A boy in Illinois remembers the homefront years of World War II, especially his two heroes,

his brother in the Air Force and his father, who fought in the

previous war.

The Last Newspaper Boy

in Americaby Sue CorbettGenre: Realistic Fiction/Mystery

The Last Newspaper Boy

in Americaby Sue CorbettGenre: Realistic Fiction/Mystery

Wil's paper route is canceled when a large newspaper stops delivery to his small town, but with the help of his clueless

brother, a neighborhood friend, and the basic principles of

physics, Wil finds a way to save his route and help his

customers.

Where the Mountain Meets

the Moonby Grace LinGenre: Fantasy

Where the Mountain Meets

the Moonby Grace LinGenre: Fantasy

Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical

goldfish and then joins a dragon that cannot fly on a

quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of discovering

how to change her family's fortune.

Who Were the Beatles?

by Geoff EdgersGenre: Biography

Who Were the Beatles?

by Geoff EdgersGenre: Biography

Readers will learn about the Beatles' childhoods, their first forays into rock music, what

Beatlemania was like, and why the Beatles broke up.