2023-2024 District Battle of The Books

How does Beatryce comfort herself when she is hurt, sad or scared?

• she holds Answelica’s ear

• she sings funny songs

• she tugs her robe

• she holds Brother Edik’s hand

Why does Jack Dory talk to bees?

• 1. He believes they are magical creatures

• He believes Granny Bibspeak could return as a bee

• 1. He has heard a prophecy about them

• 1. They remind him of his mother

What snack does Kwame Mbalia suggest you enjoy while reading this book?

• 1. Pretzels

• Fruit snacks

• Grapes

• String cheese

What did Malcolm reveal in ‘The Gender Reveal’?

• That he was going to be a big brother

• That he was going to adopt a baby

• That they were non-binary

• That she identified as female

On the shores, the color blue was found in what creature?

• A dog

• A shellfish

• An octopus

• A seagull

How long did it take Adolf von Baeyer to create a chemical blue?

• 1. 5 years

• 1. 30 years

• 1. 40 years

• 60 years

What does the author, David Harrison, teach readers about in "The Dirt Book"?

• How to fly a spaceship

• Different types of rocks

• The importance of cleanliness

• The characteristics and uses of various types of soil

Why might someone find "The Dirt Book" interesting?

• It's a mystery novel with secret codes

• It's a guide to outer space

• It's an adventure story about pirates

• It provides fascinating information about the world beneath our feet, exploring different types of soil and dirt

The queen says whoever occupies the moon chair will be her what?

• Her most trusted advisor

• Her loyal companion

• Her right hand

• Her manager

The moon also governs the behavior of what?

• Moths

• Rats

• Robots

• Cat