Battle of the Books is a wonderful way for 5th & 6th graders to get together to read and talk about books with friends, and to prepare for a diocesan competition in the spring. And if you love reading and talking about books, we hope you'll join Battle of the Books next year!
Here is the list for next year's Battle of the Books! Even if you don't want to be in the Battle of the Books Club, these are some great recommendations for good reading! If you do want to join us next year, you do not have to read all of these books over the summer. We have all year to read them. Choose a couple and relax and enjoy!
Diocese of Arlington
Battle of the Books Reading List
2025-2026
Adventure
The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri
Catholic Library Association (CLA)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Classic
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg
Fantasy/Sci-Fi
The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass
The Eyes & the Impossible by Dave Eggers
Historical Fiction
The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
The Story that Cannot be Told by J Kasper Kramer
Mystery
The Sherlock Society by James Ponti
The International House of Dereliction by Jacqueline Davies
Nonfiction
The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien by John Hendrix
The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey by Louise W Borden
Realistic Fiction
And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps
Awesome Reading Resources from Mrs. Lutter!