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?
