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Battle Books...
Beastly
by Alex Finn
Hidden Talents
by David Lubar
Last Shot:
A Final Four Mystery
by John Feinstein
Lightening Thief
by Rick Riordan
Love Among the Walnuts
by Jean Ferris
Marley a Dog Like No Other
by John Grogan
Turnabout
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
White Giraffe
by Lauren St. John
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WHAT IS THE
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS?
The Battle of the Books is a
countywide competition of young adults from all
participating Suffolk County public libraries.
Teams answer trivia questions based on eight
different books and score points for their team
with each correct answer.
WHO CAN BE ON THE
BATTLE TEAM?
West Islip residents entering
grades 6-9 are qualified to try out for the
team.
WHEN IS THE
BATTLE?
Saturday, August 15th,
2009 (Exact times to be announced)
ALL
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL DAY ON
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH.
WHERE IS THE
BATTLE?
The Battle of the Books
will take place at Stony Brook University.
Participants and their families are responsible
for their own transportation to and from event.
HOW CAN YOU
PARTICIPATE IN THE BATTLE?
The West Islip Public Library
will have 1 team (6 players on the team).
Beginning on June 1, 2009, stop by the Adult
Reference Desk of the library to pick up copies
of this year’s Battle books.
There will be an
informational “Kick-Off” meeting at 4:30 PM on
Monday, June 1, 2009. If you are
unable to be at the Kick-Off meeting, you can
still participate… just see Mrs. Fowler at the
Adult Reference Desk for details.
HOW WILL IT BE
DECIDED
WHO IS ON THE TEAM?
A written test will be given
on Wednesday, July 1st to decide who
makes the team. The test will have questions
from about all 8 books, but don’t worry if you
have not read all the titles by this date. Just
read as many of the books as you can. The top 6
scorers will become this year’s West Islip
Battle team. If for some reason you are unable
to be at the test on July 1st, see
Mrs. Fowler and she will set up another testing
date for you if possible.
WHEN ARE THE
PRACTICE MEETINGS?
Practice meetings will be
held on Tuesdays, July 7 – August 11 (no meeting
on July 14) from 4:00 – 5:30 PM. There will also
be a practice meeting on Friday, August 14 from
4:00 – 5:30 PM. Team members must make every
attempt to attend all practice sessions. Please
tell Mrs. Fowler if you are unable to make a
practice. You ABSOLUTELY MUST be
able to attend the Battle on Saturday
August 15th 2009 - NO exceptions. |
Important Dates...
Monday, June 1st -
Battle Kick-Off (4:30 PM)
Wednesday, July 1st -
Battle Test (4:00 PM)
Friday, July 3rd -
Participants who made the team will be notified.
Tuesday, July 7th -
Battle Practice for Team Members (4:00 - 5:30
PM)
Tuesday, July 14 -
NO PRACTICE TODAY
Tuesday, July 21 -
Battle Practice for Team Members (4:00 - 5:30
PM)
Tuesday, July 28 -
Battle Practice for Team Members (4:00 - 5:30
PM)
Tuesday, August 4 -
Battle Practice for Team Members (4:00 - 5:30
PM)
Tuesday, August 11 -
Battle Practice for Team Members (4:00 - 5:30
PM)
Friday, August 14 -
Battle Practice for Team Members (4:00 - 5:30
PM)
Saturday, August 15 -
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
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