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Battle of the Books is a 6th grade team of book enthusiasts that competes against other schools. Tryouts will be in October and practices start in November. All times will be announced at a later date. The coach is Courtney Ast, Library Media Specialist. The following titles, dates, and locations are for the 2013-2014 season.
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13 Gifts
By Mass |
Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Not Reading
By Greenwald |
The Cricket in Times Square
By Selden |
Ghost of Fossil Glen
By DeFelice |
Grasslands
By Seely |
Gregor the Overlander
By Collins |
Hattie Big Sky
By Larson |
Jackie and Me
By Gutman |
The Man With the Red Bag
By Bunting |
Nothing But the Truth
By Avi |
Red Kayak
By Cummings |
Rivals
By Green |
Rules
By Lord |
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
By Grisham |
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February 5 @ Cheney 12:30 p.m. |
February 12 @ St. Marks 12:30 p.m. |
February 19 @ Andale 12:30 p.m. |
February 24 @ Cheney 12:30 p.m. (make-up date for 2/5 snow day) |
February 26 @ Harper (tournament) 12:30 p.m. |
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Our aim is to support students in their love and discovery for reading by introducing them to quality literature, to offer books that build upon historical values and the dignity of life, and to develop friendships between students based upon socialization, competition, and mutual respect.