3/19/2025--GIMME 5 CHALLENGE

In which book does the blood of life rush back into a character's face after he takes his first bite of maize?

• The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind--William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer

• The Bridge Home--Padma Venkatraman

In which book does a character realize people don't want him in a competition because they know he might actually win?

• Ashlords--Scott Reintgen

• The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind--Williiam Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer

In which book does a character say, "Okay, okay, boss. I'll just turn around and show my other side," and then whips about and wiggles his bottom?

• The Bridge Home--Padma Venkatraman

• Ashlords--Scott Reintgen

In which book does a character think her mom should be looking for a job and not wasting time on some exercise class?

• Maybe He Just Likes You--Barbara Dee

• Ashlords--Scott Reintgen

In which book does a character say, "Awww, look at y'all. Bonding like brothers"?

• Ghost--Jason Reynolds

• Ashlords--Scott Reintgen

In which book does a character realize for the first time that each color of orb buzzes at a slightly different pitch?

• A Wish in the Dark--Christina Soontornvat

• The Bridge Home--Padma Venkatraman

In which book does a character lament, "Bugs, bugs all around. Philips inside and outside"?

• I Must Betray You--Ruta Sepetys

• Ghost--Jason Reynolds

In which book does a character take just one leg from a starfish to flavor the rainwater he cooks on his fire?

• Beyond the Bright Sea--Lauren Wolk

• A Wish in the Dark--Christina Soontornat

In which book is a character told that he clearly is a smart boy and must go to university -- it is the only way to succeed?

• I Will Always Write Back--Caitlin Alifirenka & Martin Ganda

• I Must Betray You--Ruta Sepetys

In which book is a character at least able to smile when she crosses a finish line?

• A Good Kind of Trouble--Lisa Moore Ramee

• Beyond the Bright Sea--Lauren Wolk