Fourth and Fifth Grade Battle of the Books 2015-16  

Perfect Game by Fred Bowen (3.2) In this book from the Fred Bowen Sports Story series, thirteen-year-old Isaac struggles with perfectionism until working with disabled children puts things into perspective for him.

Summer of the Wolves by Polly Carlson-Voiles (5.2) When Nika and her brother Randall are taken from a foster home, they end up with an uncle in Minnesota studying wolves. For the first time since her mother's death, Nika feels whole through a relationship with an orphaned wolf.

 

Fortunately the Milk by Neil Gaiman (4.2) In this humorous story, a father who goes out to buy milk finds himself traveling through space and time after he is abducted by aliens, treated savagely by pirates, and rescued by a dinosaur.

 

Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein (4.4) When Kyle is one of the essay contest winners, he is invited to spend the night exploring the town's new public library, built by his hero Luigi Lemoncello. Kyle competes with the other students in a game of puzzles.

 

Double Dog Dare by Lisa Graff (4.4) Chaos ensues when Francine and Kansas use a dare war to decide who will be the news anchor for the Media Club. Will the dare war make enemies or friends of Francine and Kansas?

 

Calli Be Gold by Michele Weber Hurwitz (4.3) Fifth-grader Calli feels that she doesn't fit in with her family. Her parents push the children to excel, but Calli doesn't have a knack for sports or acting. Can she convince her family that it's okay for her to be ordinary?

Fourth and Fifth Grade Battle of the Books 2015-16  

 

Buddy by MH Herlong (RL 4.2) When Hurricane Katrina strikes in 2005, twelve-year-old Li'l T must leave behind his beloved three-legged dog, Buddy, when Li'l T's family is forced to evacuate their Louisiana home.

 

Elvis and the Underdogs by Jenny Lee (4.6)

Ten-year-old Benji is given a therapy dog after suffering a seizure at school. The dog, Elvis, talks, but only Benji can hear him. He not only protects Benji, but teaches Benji how to be a good friend.

 

Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine (3.5) When Liz comes to Marlee's school in 1958, the girls become friends. But Liz has a secret that soon involves the girls, their families, and Little Rock, AK, in an upheaval over the integration of schools.

 

When Life Gives You O.J. by Erica S. Perl (4.4) Ten-year-old Zelly tries to convince her parents that she can take care of a dog by taking her grandfather Ace's advice and practicing with an orange juice jug.

 

Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander (4.6)

Sixth grader Mac operates a business that protects schoolmates from bullies and helps negotiate conflicts peacefully. Trouble surfaces when an older boy named Staples starts taking bets from kids.

 

Rump: the True Story of Rumpelstilskin by Liesl Shirtliff (4.4)

In a magic kingdom where your name is your destiny, Rump is the butt of everyone's joke. But when he finds a spinning wheel, his luck seems to change. Rump discovers he has a gift for spinning straw into gold. With each thread he spins, he weaves himself.

Fourth and Fifth Grade Battle of the Books 2015-16