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Battle of the Books 2026

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In what book does the main character overcome fear and doubt to rescue other animals and learns to trust humans again?

a)

The Wild Robot by Robert Brown

b)

The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate

c)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordian

d)

Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

2.

In what book is the main character a hero that goes on a quest to learn to accept his identity and protects others along the way?

a)

The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly

b)

DogTown by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

c)

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

d)

Olivetti by Allie Millington

3.

Which book has involves a mystery surrounding a stolen painting, a ghost and the power of friendship?

a)

A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga

b)

CatStonauts: Mission Moon by Drew Brockington

c)

Dogtown by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

d)

The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass

4.

Which book deals with insecurities and lessons on self- confidence while dealing with middle school issues?

a)

The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly

b)

Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright

c)

Jake the Fake Keeps it Real by Adam Mansbach and Craig Robinson

d)

Lola by Karla Arenas Valenti

5.

In what book helps the reader understand that working together helps everyone to succeed and unique talents are vital to a mission's success?

a)

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

b)

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen? by Sherri Smith

c)

The Sherlock Society by James Ponti

d)

CatStronauts: Mission Moon by Drew Brockington

6.

Which book shows how books can help heal a town's heart and claim their own identities?

a)

The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass

b)

Olivetti by Allie Millington

c)

The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate

d)

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

7.

Which book shows that being a good soldier doesn't depend on the color of your skin?

a)

I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis

b)

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen by Sherri L. Smith

c)

The Sherlock Society by James Ponti

d)

Olivetti by Allie Millington

8.

In what book shows that it is important to talk with family members, especially when times are difficult?

a)

Jake the Fake Keeps it Real by Adam Mansbach and Craig Robinson

b)

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

c)

The Last Kids on Earth by Erin Entrada Kelly

d)

Olivetti by Allie Millington

9.

Which book shows the main characters ability to face challenges and follow his own path, leading to a career in science, even though others said it wasn't the right one?

a)

Whoosh! Loonie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton

b)

CatStronauts by Drew Brockington

c)

Magnolia Wu Unfolds it All by Chanel Miller

d)

Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

10.

Which book shows the main character going through a quest motivated by a love for a sibling and a desire to heal?

a)

Lola by Karla Arenas Valenti

b)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

c)

The One and Only Bob by Peter Brown

d)

Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright

11.

In what book does the main character learn more about her community and herself, while trying to solve a mystery?

a)

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

b)

Twins by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright

c)

Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller

d)

The Sherlock Society by James Ponti

12.

Which book shows that home doesn't have to be a physical place, but a feeling of love and belonging?

a)

Dogtown by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

b)

The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier

c)

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

d)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

13.

In which book does the main character learn that forgiveness and redemption can overcome hatred and revenge as seen through light and darkness?

a)

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

b)

Dogtown by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

c)

Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

d)

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

14.

In which book does the main character learn to stay strong while facing fear and struggling to stay alive?

a)

Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen? by Sherri L. Smith

b)

I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis

c)

The Sherlock Society by James Ponti

d)

The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier

15.

In what book does the main character learn that it is important to be yourself, even if you feel different, because everyone has their own talent.

a)

The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly

b)

The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass

c)

Jake the Fake Keeps it Real by Adam Mansbach and Craig Robinson

d)

Lola by Karla Arenas Valenti

16.

Which book shows what it means to be a family and how technology and nature can work together?

a)

Whoosh! Loonie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton

b)

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

c)

Magnolia Wu Unfolds it All by Karla Arenas Valenti

d)

The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate

17.

In what book does the main character go on a mission to rescue a parent, while learning to respect the environment and overcome challenges?

a)

Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

b)

Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

c)

The Sherlock Society by James Ponti

d)

Olivetti by Allie Millington

18.

In what book does a group of kids with different strengths and backgrounds can work together to solve mysteries?

a)

Olivetti by Allie Millington

b)

The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier

c)

CatStronauts by Drew Brockington

d)

The Sherlock Society by James Ponti

19.

In which book does the main character focus on the past in the desire to control the future, while appreciating the present?

a)

The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly

b)

Olivetti by Allie Millington

c)

A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga

d)

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

20.

In what book does the main character learn that friendships are important, playing video games is fun but life needs to be taken seriously, and that you can be brave and vulnerable at the same time?

a)

Jake the Fake Keeps It Real by Adam Mansbach and Craig Robinson

b)

Dogtown by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

c)

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

d)

The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier