26-27 CCE Battle of the Books - Test How Well You Know The Book Details!

In which book does a girl discover that her own ideas about fitting in can limit her friendships?

Rules

Name both authors of the graphic novel about Omar and Hassan's life in a refugee camp.

Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

In which book does Omar keep working toward an education even when camp life makes learning difficult?

When Stars Are Scattered

In which book do a father overseas and a dog in military service leave Hobie facing two painful separations?

Duke

In which book does Hobie try to get his dog back after learning that military service could be dangerous?

Duke

In which book does a boy need to make things right with Max after letting his own wishes guide his choices?

Duke

In which book does Joey Pow protect a young business owner and his workers from threats?

Lawn Boy

In which book does a German shepherd protect Hobie, showing why the dog could help protect soldiers?

Duke

In which book does Arnold explain business ideas while the narrator is still trying to understand his success?

Lawn Boy

In which book do Maryam and Nimo face limits on their schooling that are different from the boys' challenges?

When Stars Are Scattered

In which book does Hassan's limited speech remind readers that people can connect in ways beyond words?

When Stars Are Scattered

In which book does Omar hesitate to attend school because he worries about leaving Hassan?

When Stars Are Scattered

In which book does a classroom disagreement attract attention from news reporters?

Frindle

In which book do punishments fail to stop students from spreading a word they enjoy using?

Frindle

In which book does a teacher make students stay after school for using Nick's invented word?

Frindle

In which book does Catherine write reminders to help her brother David understand everyday situations?

Rules

In which book does Hobie learn that being brave can mean doing something even when he feels afraid?

Duke

In which book does the growing demand for yard work create chances for more people to earn money?

Lawn Boy

In which book does a customer named Arnold help a young worker learn about investing money?

Lawn Boy

Name both authors of the book that shares Omar's true story of caring for Hassan and seeking an education.

Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

In which book does a class help its teacher with spelling because she seems unable to spell simple words?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book does the return of Jacob's father bring a painful change for the couple caring for him?

The Boy on the Porch

In which book does waiting for a resettlement interview bring Omar both hope and worry?

When Stars Are Scattered

In which book does Principal Klutz offer a reward if the students read one million pages?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book does the Dogs for Defense program force a boy to choose between comfort and helping others?

Duke

In which book does a small classroom idea show that a child can have a lasting effect on language?

Frindle

In which book does a large thermometer drawing track progress toward a reading goal?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book do students hold up pens and say their new word for the school picture?

Frindle

In which book does a boy hope lending his German shepherd will help bring his father home sooner?

Duke

In which book does a couple care for Jacob even though they do not know why he was left with them?

The Boy on the Porch

In which book does Omar learn that trusting others to help Hassan can make attending school possible?

When Stars Are Scattered

In which book does a teacher use chocolate bonbons to get students talking about math?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book does Salan encourage Omar to see education as a chance to improve his future?

When Stars Are Scattered

In which book does a grandmother's gift of an old riding mower lead to a summer business?

Lawn Boy

In which book do students dream of buying their school and turning it into a video game arcade?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book does Hobie's friendship with Max suffer because Hobie is not being a fully caring friend?

Duke

In which book does Hobie regret a generous choice because he misses his dog so much?

Duke

In which book do Omar and his younger brother Hassan grow up in a refugee camp in Kenya?

When Stars Are Scattered

In which book does Catherine use her drawing skills to make new word cards for a friend?

Rules

In which book do adults struggle to learn a child's history because he does not speak to them?

The Boy on the Porch

In which book does a stockbroker show a boy that earned money can be used to make more money?

Lawn Boy

In which book does a boy's investment lead him to sponsor a boxer named Joseph Powdermilk Jr.?

Lawn Boy

In which book does a girl wish her family's life were easier while also loving her brother with autism?

Rules

In which book does a child's silence lead adults to watch his actions closely to understand him?

The Boy on the Porch

In which book does Nick's creativity challenge Mrs. Granger's strict classroom expectations?

Frindle

In which book does news that his father is a prisoner of war make Hobie's worries even greater?

Duke

In which book does Catherine meet Jason while visiting the place where David receives therapy?

Rules

In which book does a huge reading challenge give A.J. a reason to pick up books?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book do students practice skills while they believe they are helping Miss Daisy learn?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book do comic panels show Omar's memories, fears, and hopes alongside the written story?

When Stars Are Scattered

Who wrote the book about Hobie Hanson lending his dog to the military?

Kirby Larson

In which book does a principal promise to wear a gorilla suit if the school reaches its reading goal?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book do letters from Pfc. Corff help a boy understand his dog's military work?

Duke

In which book does an invitation to a dance test whether Catherine will stand by her friend?

Rules

In which book does a true story show how Omar and Hassan find support while waiting years for a new home?

When Stars Are Scattered

Who wrote the story in which Pfc. Corff sends Hobie news about his German shepherd?

Kirby Larson

In which book does a new word spread from one school to people across the country?

Frindle

In which book does a couple's kindness turn an unexpected visitor into someone they deeply love?

The Boy on the Porch

In which book does talking about football lead A.J. and his classmates to use math?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

Who wrote the book in which a summer worker becomes the sponsor of boxer Joey Pow?

Gary Paulsen

In which book does Nick discover that he cannot control his idea once other people begin using it?

Frindle

Who wrote the story about a boy whose mowing business grows with help from Arnold?

Gary Paulsen

Who wrote the story in which Principal Klutz uses a video game night to encourage reading?

Dan Gutman

In which book does the promise in a note leave John and Marta wondering how long a child will stay?

The Boy on the Porch

In which book does Jacob's later return connect the ending to the place where the story began?

The Boy on the Porch

In which book does Andrea Young eagerly show what she knows while A.J. complains about school?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book do Hobie and his family depend on news from the Red Cross about his father?

Duke

In which book do A.J. and his classmates wonder whether their unusual teacher is really a teacher?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book does a boy keep hoping to find his mother while living in Dadaab?

When Stars Are Scattered

In which book do students earn a night of video games by working together to read many pages?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book does Nick honor his former teacher after realizing how much she helped him grow?

Frindle

In which book does the boy hire Pasqual to help handle the growing number of lawns?

Lawn Boy

In which book does a teacher's apparent trouble with math lead her students to explain the answers?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book do A.J.'s thoughts make ordinary classroom events sound much sillier than they are?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book does the boy's business depend on several people using different skills?

Lawn Boy

In which book does Jeri's friendship help Omar face the challenges of school and camp life?

When Stars Are Scattered

Who wrote the story about Nick Allen's word battle with Mrs. Granger?

Andrew Clements

In which book does a simple summer job grow so quickly that the boy needs other workers?

Lawn Boy

In which book does Fatuma care for two brothers who have been separated from their mother?

When Stars Are Scattered

In which book does a couple become foster parents after opening their home to one unexpected child?

The Boy on the Porch

In which book does Catherine hide important details about Jason from Kristi because she wants to fit in?

Rules

Who wrote the book in which an unexpected child leads a couple to become foster parents?

Sharon Creech

In which book does money earned from a boy's invented word go into a fund for his future?

Frindle

Who wrote the funny book narrated by A.J. about his unusual second grade teacher?

Dan Gutman

In which book does a note ask a couple to care for Jacob until someone can return?

The Boy on the Porch

In which book does learning about his dog's bravery in Guam help Hobie see his choice differently?

Duke

In which book does Catherine learn that accepting people matters more than making everyone act the same?

Rules

In which book does leaving out the truth about a friend lead Catherine to face a problem with honesty?

Rules

In which book does Nick Allen turn a question about language into a plan to rename a pen?

Frindle

Who wrote the book in which a fifth grader's new name for a pen becomes widely used?

Andrew Clements

In which book does a boy learn that running a business involves caring about the people who work for him?

Lawn Boy

In which book does a twelve-year-old begin earning money by cutting his neighbors' grass?

Lawn Boy

In which book does A.J. think his teacher cannot do the basic work she is supposed to teach?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book does a letter reveal that Mrs. Granger's role in the word battle was more helpful than Nick knew?

Frindle

In which book does a girl worry that others will judge her friendship with Jason because he uses a wheelchair?

Rules

In which book do Catherine's word cards help Jason share more of his feelings and ideas?

Rules

In which book does losing Jacob help John and Marta realize they want to care for other children?

The Boy on the Porch

In which book does A.J. begin second grade believing that school is something to dislike?

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

In which book does John and Marta's love for Jacob show that family bonds can grow through care?

The Boy on the Porch

In which book do the brothers eventually get the chance to leave the camp and move to the United States?

When Stars Are Scattered