Battle of the Books

One Hundred and Forty- One students have signed up to participate in the Battle of the Books this year. During the past couple of weeks students have had an opportunity to meet with their teams and select their books, so now - IT'S TIME TO READ!

Download the Teams List

Books are available to be purchased at Anderson's Bookstore, or may be borrowed from the Downers Grove Public Library. The school library also has a l imited number of each book available to be checked out.

It is important that each participant does their part by reading their books, as they have made a commitment to their teammates.

Competition questions will be based on names, dates, places and story content.

Qualifying rounds will begin on January 7th and the final, championship battles will be held on February 6th (middle school) and February 20th (intermediate). Qualifying rounds will be held in the school library and are to be attended only by the two teams that will be competing. Parents, students and teachers will be invited to attend the championship battles on February 6th and February 20th at 1:20, in the school hall.

Any questions should be directed to Mrs. McCutcheon in the school library.
rmccutcheon@stjosephdg.org
regina@mccins.com
630-969-4306 ext 2104

Intermediate Book List

Group A

Nightmare at the Book Fair by Dan Gutman

I got a "D" in Salami by Hank Zipzer

Regarding the Fountain by Kate Klise

The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney

Ida B by Katherine Hannigan

Group B

Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli

The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of 5th Grade by Ken Dirby

Wayside School is Falling Down by Louis Sachar

Poppy by Avi

Love, Ruby Lavender by Deborah Wiles

Intermediate Schedule

Qualifying Rounds

Thurs 1/22 1 vs 2 at 1:20 in the library

Fri 1/23 3 vs 4 at 1:20 in the library

Wed 2/4 5 vs 6 at 1:20 in the library

Thurs 2/5 7 vs 8 at 1:20 in the library

Mon 2/9 winner of 1 & 2 vs winner of 3 & 4

Wed 2/11 winner of 5 & 6 vs winner of 7 & 8

Intermediate Championship

Fri 2/20 winner of Feb 9 vs winner of Feb 11 at 1:20 in the school hall

Middle School Book List

Group A

What Would Joey Do? By Jack Gantos

Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie S. Tolan

Frozen Rodeo by Catherine Clark

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

Flush by Carl Hiaasen

Group B

Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko

Jackie's Wild Seattle by Will Hobbs

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

Pankration by Dyan Blacklock

Hoot by Carl Hiassen

Middle School Schedule

Qualifying Rounds

Wed 1/7 1 vs 2 at 1:20 in the library

Thurs 1/8 3 vs 4 at 1:20 in the library

Mon 1/12 5 vs 6 at 1/20 in the library

Wed 1/14 7 vs 8 at 1:20 in the library

Thurs 1/15 winner of 1 & 2 vs winner of 3 & 4

Wed 1/21 winner of 5 & 6 vs winner of 7 & 8

Middle School Championship

Fri 2/6 winner of Jan 15 vs winner of Jan 21 at 1:20 in the school hall

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