2010 Battle of the Books Titles:
Clarice Bean Spells Trouble by Lauren Child
Clarice Bean is in nonstop trouble these days, almost as much trouble as
the naughtiest boy in school. She wishes that she could be someone good at
getting out of trouble like Ruby Redfort, girl detective on TV. When you
have a strict teacher like Mrs. Wilberton who appreciates good spelling and
when you are the worst speller in the world, trouble is your middle name!
Earthquake Terror by Peg Kehret
Jonathan's mother breaks her ankle on the deserted island where the family
is camping. Jonathan and his physically challenged sister must stay behind
while their father takes their mother to the hospital. A devastating
earthquake hits. The bridge off the island is destroyed. The camping
trailer is smashed, and they have no food or water. Suddenly, Jonathan and
Abby are fighting for their lives.
The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy, by Jon Sciezka
Thanks to a book of magic, Joe, Sam and Fred (the Time Warp Trio) are
blasted back in time to the wild, wild west. First, they are cowboys, being
poisoned by horrible trail chow, stampeded by a crazed herd of cattle and
suffocated by stinky cow poo fumes. They decide to join the Indians, but
when the warriors keep staring at their scalps, the boys get nervous. Time
is running out. Will the boys find The Book in time to escape?
Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton
Author and newspaper editor, Geronimo Stilton is pulled into adventure by
his sister Thea. Thea discovers an old, mysterious map that shows a secret
treasure hidden on a faraway island. In no time, Geronimo, Thea and their
cousin Trap are dragged into her treasure hunt!
Nicky Fifth on . . . 32 Dandelion Court by Lisa Funari Willever
Eleven-year old Nicky's life is going great. He loves baseball, hanging out
with his friends, and living on Fifth Street in Philadelphia. He's set to
begin the baseball season as a starting pitcher. He loves living in a
duplex with his grandparents. All's right with his world until his father
finds a dream house in New Jersey in the country, across the Ben Franklin
Bridge. Bad enough that his family is moving, but even worse is the name of
the new street - Dandelion Court. How will he break the news to his friends
Joey Grapes and Benny Bones?
Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
Their mother died the day after Caleb was born, and ever since, their house
on the prairie is quiet. Papa doesn't sing anymore. Then, Papa puts an ad
in the paper, asking for a wife, and he receives a letter from Sarah
Wheaton of Maine. Sarah decides to come visit them for a month. The
children wait and wonder. Will Sarah be nice? Will she like them? Will she
stay?
The Sloppy Copy Slipup by Dyanne DiSalvo
Big Hig is in big trouble - again. He didn't do the "sloppy copy" or first
draft of his writing assignment. Another big red zero is headed his way.
His teacher, Miss Fromme, known as The General, is waiting. How can he make
her understand that his impossible five-year-old brother, a rock band
rehearsal at his house and the disappearance of his entire life savings all
kept him from doing his homework?