3rd Grade Battle of the Books 2023-2024

By Russo's Books

Battle of the Books is a voluntary reading incentive program for students in grades 3-12.

The purpose is simply to encourage students to read good books and have

fun while competing with peers.

Books are a mix of 50% on, 25% above, 25% below grade level of participants.

Interest levels should cover a broad range of topics, writing style, settings, and may include

some non-fiction titles as well as fiction.

Mr. Popper's Penguins (Newbery Honor Book)

Florence Atwater,

Richard Atwater

Paperback

$8.99

$8.38

This Newbery Honor-winning novel, with over 1 million copies sold, now celebrates its 80th anniversary with a new look and interior illustrations!

The World According to Humphrey

Betty G. Birney

Paperback

$7.99

$7.45

The first book in the series about everyone's favorite classroom pet!

Freckle Juice

Judy Blume,

Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Paperback

$5.99

$5.58

What’s a guy gotta do to get some freckles? This perennial bestselling favorite from Judy Blume has a fresh new look!

A Lion to Guard Us

Clyde Robert Bulla,

Michele Chessare

Paperback

$9.99

$9.31

The inspiring classic that The New Yorker called "an exciting tale [with] top-notch writing," about one girl facing harsh conditions and huge responsibility as she brings her family to the American colonies.

Tornado

Betsy Byars,

Doron Ben-Ami

Paperback

$6.99

$6.51

From Newbery Medal-winning author Betsy Byars comes a sweet, entertaining story that will touch the heart of dog lovers at any age.

Muggie Maggie

Beverly Cleary,

Tracy Dockray

Paperback

$9.99

$9.31

In this humorous and relatable novel from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, a girl must overcome her rebellious attitude toward learning cursive.

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (Puffin Modern Classics)

Eleanor Coerr,

Ronald Himler

Paperback

$7.99

$7.45

An extraordinary book, one no reader will fail to find compelling and unforgettable.” —Booklist, starred review

George's Marvelous Medicine

Roald Dahl,

Quentin Blake

Paperback

$7.99

$7.45

George decides that his grumpy, selfish old grandmother must be a witch and concocts some marvelous medicine to take care of her.

James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl,

Quentin Blake

Paperback

$8.99

$8.38

From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations. One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time.

My Father's Dragon

Ruth Stiles Gannett

Paperback

$6.99

$6.51

The Newbery Honor-winning classic about a daring dragon rescue!

Charlotte's Web

E. B. White,

Kate DiCamillo,

Garth Williams

Paperback

$10.99

$10.24

Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read.

Little House in the Big Woods

Laura Ingalls Wilder,

Garth Williams

Paperback

$9.99

$9.31

Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House in the Big Woods is the first book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Brian Selznick,

Brian Selznick

Hardback

$29.99

$27.95

2008 Caldecott Medal winner The groundbreaking debut novel from bookmaking pioneer, Brian Selznick! Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station.

Tomas and the Library Lady

Pat Mora,

Raul Colón

Paperback

$8.99

$8.38

While helping his family in their work as migrant laborers far from their home, Tomas finds an entire world to explore in the books at the local public library. Based on a true story.

Armando and the Blue Tarp School

Edith Hope Fine,

Judith Josephson,

Hernán Sosa

Paperback

$11.95

$11.14

The story of a young Mexican boy living in a colonia (trash dump community) who takes the first steps toward realizing his dream of getting an education.

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