Join Lehi Elementary’s Battle of the Books!
What is The Battle of the Books?
America's Battle of the Books is a voluntary reading program for students in grades 3-6.
Booklists and battle questions are provided from America’s Battle of the Books®.
The purpose is to encourage students to read good books and have fun while competing with peers.
This program is free to all students, however, we need many volunteers to help run our school’s battles in March.
Booklists and battle questions are provided from America’s Battle of the Books®.
The purpose is to encourage students to read good books and have fun while competing with peers.
This program is free to all students, however, we need many volunteers to help run our school’s battles in March.
How Does a Student Participate?
Students must hand in the signed permission slip below to the library by Friday, September 27th
and read at least 5 books from the list by March 1st.
and read at least 5 books from the list by March 1st.
Where Do the Students Get the Books?
The school library will have all of the books for students to check out.
The books are also available at Lehi City Library and on SORA, Lehi Elementary’s free online reading app.
The books are also available at Lehi City Library and on SORA, Lehi Elementary’s free online reading app.
When Do the Students Read the Books?
Students have between now and March to read as many books from the list provided as they can.
Students may count books they have read before, but they may NOT count books that they have
only seen as a game or movie; they must read or listen to books.
Students may count books they have read before, but they may NOT count books that they have
only seen as a game or movie; they must read or listen to books.
Does a Student Have to Read ALL of the Books to participate in the Battles?
No. Students joining the program must commit to reading at least 5 books from the list.
The average participating student will read 8-10 of the books on their list.
The average participating student will read 8-10 of the books on their list.
What is and When is the “Battle”?
The school “battles” will take place in March. They are conducted Family Feud style and teams
earn points by answering questions about the books on the booklist.
They answer with the book title and author’s name.
At the end of the competition, points are totaled and winners announced.
earn points by answering questions about the books on the booklist.
They answer with the book title and author’s name.
At the end of the competition, points are totaled and winners announced.
What If My Student is not a “Good Reader”?
Everyone can participate!! Students are welcome to listen to audiobooks or read with a parent or older sibling.
Each booklist is comprised of some “easy” books as well as some “challenging” books.
Each booklist is comprised of some “easy” books as well as some “challenging” books.
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YES, I will participate in the Battle of the Books and I commit to reading at least 5 of the books.
Student’s Name ______________________________________________________ Grade ________
Student's Teacher____________________________________________________________
Student’s signature __________________________________________________________
Parent signature_____________________________________________________________
Parent email ________________________________________________________________
This form is due to the library by Friday, September 27th
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3rd and 4th Grade
2019-2020 Battle of the Books
The Chalk Box Kid by Clyde R. Bulla
The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs
by Betty Birney
Wanted… Mud Blossom by Betsy Byars
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coleville
Moo by Sharon Creech
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog
by John R. Erickson
Pocket Full of Colors by Amy Guglielmo
The Million Dollar Shot by Dan Gutman
Bearstone by Will Hobbs
Earthquake Terror by Peg Kehret
Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School,
and Other Scary Things by Lenore Look
A Handful of Stars by Cynthia Lord
All About Sam by Lois Lowry
Sarah, Plain, and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
Helen’s Big World by Doreen Rappaport
The Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson
Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda
Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
