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<\/p>\nGet ready for a new year of reading, teamwork, and friendly competition! Provo City School District\u2019s 2026\u201327 Battle of the Books reading lists are now available.<\/p>\n
What Is Battle of the Books?<\/p>\n
Battle of the Books is a reading program for elementary and middle school students. Participants read a selection of books and then work in teams to answer questions based on their knowledge of the stories. The friendly competitions, known as \u201cbattles,\u201d promote reading comprehension, teamwork, and a love of literature.<\/p>\n
Students interested in participating should contact their school librarian or media specialist. They can provide information about how the program works, competition details, this year\u2019s reading lists, and how to get involved.<\/p>\n
Whether you are preparing to compete or simply looking for some great books to enjoy as a family, you can get an early start by exploring this year\u2019s reading lists below.<\/p>\n
Happy reading, and good luck battling!<\/p>\n
Third and Fourth Grade Reading List<\/p>\n
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
\nLincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare by Gene Barretta
\nFreckle Juice by Judy Blume
\nBobbie the Wonder Dog: A True Story by Tricia Brown
\nTornado by Betsy Byars
\nThe Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling
\nMuggie Maggie by Beverly Cleary
\nFrindle by Andrew Clements
\nThe Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
\nBecause of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
\nBoxes for Katje by Candace Fleming
\nInvestiGators by John Patrick Green
\nThe First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly
\nNim\u2019s Island by Wendy Orr
\nClementine by Sara Pennypacker
\nKnights of the Kitchen Table by Jon Scieszka
\nI Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 by Lauren Tarshis
\nThe Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
\nCharlotte\u2019s Web by E.B. White
\nYou Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?! by Jonah Winter<\/p>\n
Fifth and Sixth Grade Reading List<\/p>\n
The White Mountains by John Christopher
\nIce Magic by Matt Christopher
\nWho Was Neil Armstrong? by Roberta Edwards
\nMy Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
\nEscape from Mr. Lemoncello\u2019s Library by Chris Grabenstein
\nPrincess Academy by Shannon Hale
\nUnusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones
\nMasterminds by Gordon Korman
\nElla Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
\nNumber the Stars by Lois Lowry
\nThe Mad Wolf\u2019s Daughter by Diane Magras
\nThe Playmakers by Chad Morris and Shelly Brown
\nThe Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull
\nWonder by R.J. Palacio
\nHatchet by Gary Paulsen
\nScared Stiff by Willo Davis Roberts
\nEsperanza Rising by Pam Mu\u00f1oz Ryan
\nHoles by Louis Sachar
\nStrong Like the Sea by Wendy Swore
\nBrothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team by Audrey Vernick<\/p>\n
Middle School Reading List<\/p>\n
Blood in the Water by Tiffany D. Jackson
\nBusted by Dan Gemeinhart
\nCity Spies by James Ponti
\nDungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce
\nHouse Arrest by K.A. Holt
\nHow to Say Goodbye in Cuban by Daniel Miyares
\nThe Island of Forgotten Gods by Victor Pi\u00f1eiro
\nThe Last Dragon on Mars by Scott Reintgen
\nNot Quite a Ghost by Anne Ursu
\nThe Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart
\nWar Games by Alan Gratz
\nA World Without Summer by Nicholas Day<\/p>\n
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