1. Battle of the Books 2011-2012

2. A participatory activity for middle school students in Billings who enjoy reading, contests and working with their friends. Goal: To encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading; to broaden reading interests; to increase reading comprehension and to promote academic excellence. What is Battle of the Books?

3. What do you do in Battle of the Books? Form teams Read the books Attend meetings during lunch time Compete in competitions

4. Will James School Competition in February 2012 City Competition at Castle Rock February 25, 2012 Competitions

5. How can I participate? Turn in participation agreement by October 21, then… Read, Read, Read!

6. Mystery and Detective Story Kidnapping

7. Fantasy Magic – Wizards Identity

8. Adventure Historical Fiction – Ireland Inventors – Flying Machines Prisoners

9. Dystopia Fiction Love

10. Smallpox Disease High School New York

11. Biography – Roald Dahl

12. Christopher Award Historical Fiction – Vietnam War U.S. Army – Soldiers Military Bases

13. Fantasy Fiction War Desert

14. Adventure Extreme Sports Meteorites – Astronomy Black Hills – South Dakota

15. Juvenile Delinquents Friendship

16. Sports Stories – Football Alzheimer’s Disease

17. Extraterrestrials School Story Friendships

18. Sports Story – Basketball Father & Son Fiction

19. Historical Fiction – WWII Japanese American Relocation

20. Newbery Honor Award Historical Fiction – Civil War Adventure Brothers

21. Fantasy Fairy Tales and Folklore Adventure Magic

22. For more information on the Battle of the Books . . . just ask Mrs. Doles!