Battle of the books 2016-2017
For 4th-6th grade students
The Battle of the Books is a statewide event that fosters a love of reading and the enjoyment of literature. Montecito Union students who wish to participate must read at least fifteen of these books to qualify to attend the "Battle." Then, MUS students will join students from other Santa Barbara area schools in April of 2018 for a fun-filled morning answering questions pertaining to the books on the list below.
Author - Title
Applegate, Katherine - The One and Only Ivan
Davies, Jacqueline - Tricking the Tallyman
DiCamillo, Kate - Because of Winn Dixie
Dowell, Frances - Phineas L. MacGuire...Erupts!: The First Experiment
Fleischman, Sid - By the Great Horn Spoon!
Grabenstein, Chris - Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
Hahn, Mary Downing - Time for Andrew: A Ghost Story
Hobbs, Valerie - Sheep
Jones, Kelly - Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
King-Smith, Dick - Harry's Mad
Kittscher, Kristen - The Wig in the Window
Korman, Gordon - Masterminds
L'Engle, Madeleine - A Wrinkle in Time
Levine, Gail Carson - Ella Enchanted
Lowry, Lois - Number the Stars
Manes, Stephen - Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days
Messenger, Shannon - Keeper of the Lost Cities (Book One)
Paulsen, Gary - Hatchet
Pennypacker, Sara - Clementine
Roberts, Willo Davis - Scared Stiff
Ryan, Pam Munoz - Esperanza Rising
Scieszka, Jon - Knights of the Kitchen Table
Vernick, Audrey - Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team
Wiles, Deborah - Love, Ruby Lavender
Winthrop, Elizabeth - Castle in the Attic
Follow this link for more information:
http://www.battleofthebooks.org/book-list/
Please note that the Santa Barbara County Education Office does not use the exact book list as published on the national website
http://www.battleofthebooks.org/book-list/
Please note that the Santa Barbara County Education Office does not use the exact book list as published on the national website