Battle of the Books 2013-14

Deep and Dark and Dangerous

by Mary Downing Hahn Thirteen-year-old Ali, vacationing with

her aunt and cousin at a secluded family cottage, is drawn by family tension and a bratty visitor to investigate the events of a long-ago summer that had a tragic ending.

http://safeshare.tv/w/IjbkQxkJUc1:45 min. trailer

Bud, Not Buddyby Christopher Paul

Curtis It's the Depression, and Bud is

ten and has been in and out of the Flint, Michigan, children's home and foster homes since his mother died. After a particularly terrible evening with his latest foster family, Bud decides to take off and find the man he believes is his father, bandleader Herman E. Calloway.

http://safeshare.tv/w/eqBifeJWDX2 min. trailer

Dragonet Prophecy

by Tui Sutherland Five young dragons have

been raised under guard by a group of rebel adults; the dragonets are destined to fulfill a prophecy to end the war among dragon tribes. Immediately upon escaping their captivity they are pursued by a wicked dragon queen. Book 1 in the Wings of Fire series (book 4 was just released).

http://safeshare.tv/w/yDGGLvlPHj

40 sec. trailer

Fever, 1793by Laurie Halse

AndersonYellow fever is sweeping

through Philadelphia, and for young Mattie, the epidemic begins with the sudden death of a friend. Mattie flees the city with her grandfather, but soon discovers the disease is everywhere.

http://safeshare.tv/w/rozoaiNgao1:27 min. trailer

Fablehavenby Brandon Mull

Where have all the fairies gone? …to Fablehaven, a preserve for magical creatures. Kendra and her brother Seth think they are in for a boring vacation at their grandparents. However, when Grandpa warns them NOT to go into the woods, of course, they do; only to discover magic, mystery, and danger!

There are 5 books in this fantasy series.

http://safeshare.tv/w/JAdBVQbdkt

1 min. trailer

Out of My Mindby Sharon Draper

Narrator Melody is a fifth grader with cerebral palsy. She's brilliant, but few people realize just how brilliant until she receives "Elvira," her Medi-Talker computer. Draper paints the picture of a real girl--with tantrums and attitude, problems with mean girls and oafish adults.

http://safeshare.tv/w/BvLrxHtJya45 sec. trailer

Poppyby Avi

This story of bravery, persistence, and an overthrown tyrant features the heroine Poppy -- a small deer mouse -- and the evil Mr. Ocax, a great horned owl, who protects Poppy and her family provided they don't leave their territory without his permission.

There are 6 books in the “Tales From Dimwood Forest” series

http://www.avi-writer.com/books/books/poppyaudio1.html

Listen to the author read from Poppy,Track 5

How to Steal a Dogby Barbara O’Connor

After Georgina's father leaves, her family struggles with poverty and homelessness. Desperate, Georgina convinces herself that stealing a dog to collect reward money is the answer. Will she do it, or do her morals stop her?

http://safeshare.tv/w/zTZrddpIBb1:40 min. trailer

Peakby Roland Smith

Peak is a natural-born climber. After being apprehended atop the Woolworth Building, he's rescued from juvenile detention by his estranged father, who pushes Peak to be the youngest to summit Everest.

http://safeshare.tv/w/vyQPMXsHRT1:40 min. trailer

Wild Lifeby Cynthia DeFelice

After getting his hunting license, Erik looks forward to tramping through pheasant fields with his best friend. But when his parents are deployed to Iraq, Erik is sent to his grandparents' farm. After his obstinate grandfather threatens the dog Erik rescues, boy and hound escape to the vast North Dakota fields.

2:40 min. trailer

http://safeshare.tv/w/hNCQCcxReS

BOB Details

• meet Mondays from 2:30-3:30 in the library

• 9 meetings (you cannot miss more than 2)

• read 5 of the 10 books to participate in the school battle

• write questions about each book read

• permission slip due to Ms. Abrahams by Fri., Dec. 6.

• first meeting Mon., Dec. 16

Resources

Images of book covers from Destiny, our online catalog.

Book summaries from Book Wizard on scholastic.com, amazon.com, School Library Journal and Booklist.

Videos from YouTube.com.