The Library hosts the Battle of the Books program annually for teams from local elementary schools. Battle aims to promote literacy by encouraging students to read and have fun in a friendly competition.
Book lists are released in the fall through the schools. Teams come together in the spring to compete in a round robin tournament and crown a Grand Champion.
Intermediate Battle of the Books - Wednesday, April 24
Junior Battle of the Books - Thursday, May 2
For more information on the Battle of the Books program, or to learn how to participate, please email Lauren Tilly, 519-941-0610 ext. 5230.
Junior Battle of the Books 2024 Book List - Grades 4 to 6 |
Classic FavouritesFudge-a-Mania by Judy Blume(The) Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl (The) Borrowers by Mary Norton Stuart Little by E.B. White New FavouritesTank and Fizz: The Case of the Missing Mage by Liam O'DonnellFlunked by Jen Calonita Volcano Blast by Marlane Kennedy Masterminds by Gordon Korman Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling CanadianUltra by David CarrollBecause of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo When the Worst Happens by Tanya Lloyd Kyi Salma Makes a Home by Danny Ramadan (The) Song That Called Them Home by David A. Robertson Award Winners/NomineesOrange for the Sunsets by Tina AthaideSweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier All the Ways Home by Elsie Chapman Brave by Svetlana Chmakova Wings of Olympus by Kallie George Silver BirchMehndi Boy by Zain Bendali(The) Big Sting by Rachelle Delaney (The) Journal of Anxious Izzy Parker by Alma Fullerton (The) Secret Pocket by Peggy Janicki Apartment 713 by Kevin Sylvester For a print copy of the Junior book list click here |
Intermediate Battle of the Books 2024 Book List - Grade 7 and 8 |
New FavouritesIn the Key of Nira Ghani by Natasha Deen(A) World Below by Wesley King Ink Me by Richard Scrimger Flickers by Arthur Slade (The) Light Between Worlds by Laura E. Weymouth Classic & Award Winning(The) Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum(The) Maze Runner by James Dashner Redwall: Graphic Novel by Brian Jacques Gentle Ben by Walt Morey From the Roots Up (Surviving the City Vol. 2) by Tasha Spillett Red Maple Nominees(The) Last Saxon King by Andrew VargaBeatrice and Croc Harry by Lawrence Hill - to be released January 16, 2024 (The) Druid's Call by E.K. Johnston (The) Fort by Gordon Korman (A) Bucket of Stars by Suri Rosen For a print copy of the Intermediate book list click here |