Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books is a voluntary reading program that is open to 5th and 6th grade students in schools throughout the Diocese of Arlington. The All Saints School group will meet on each Monday after school. An assigned book is discussed in detail every week and usually two books are reviewed a month. There are 15 books on this year’s list representing different genres of literature. A Battle of the Books practice meet is held at school in April with participation by all the students who have completed the program. In May, the diocesan meet takes place, where each school is represented by a team of five students. Although the Battle of the Books program is challenging, it is also fun for students who enjoy reading books and competition.
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS LISTÂ 2009/10
Realistic Fiction
Penderwicks on Gardam Street – Birdsall
Devil’s Arithmetic – Yolen
Historical Fiction
Elijah of Buxton – Curtis
Blood on the River -Carbone
Mystery
Found -Haddix
The Traitor’s Gate -Avi
Classics
Carry on Mr. Bowditch -Latham
Fantasy
The Girl Who Could Fly -Forester
Savvy – Law
Adventure
Book of a Thousand Days -Hale
Leepike Ridge -Â Wilson
Humor
Surviving the Applewhites -Â Tolan
Danny, Champion of the World -Â Dahl
Non-fiction/Biography
Blizzard -Â Murphy
