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Centennial School - Fifth Grade "Battle of the Books"

What
Centennial School - Fifth Grade "Battle of the Books"
When
5/18/2023, 9:30 AM
Where
Mars Area Centennial School

Students in several fifth grade classes at Mars Area Centennial School will test their knowledge of various fantasy novels as part of an annual “Battle of the Books” reading competition, to be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 18.

As part of the competition, teams of students will answer a series of questions about several books including “The City of Ember” by Jeanne DuPrau, “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman, “Gregor the Overlander” by Suzanne Collins, “Indian in the Cupboard” by Lynne Reid Banks, “Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark” by Ridley Pearson, and “Witch & Wizard” by James Patterson.

Mars Planet Foundation provided a grant to purchase additional books for this year’s program through Bound to Stay Bound Books. The funding will also be used to add “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle to next year’s book list.

For more information, call (724) 625-2601.

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