Grades 6-8 Battle of the Books Survey 2020 Question Title * 1. What grade are you in? 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Question Title * 2. What library do you use most often? Abington Community Library Albright Memorial Library (Scranton) Carbondale Public Library Dalton Community Library Lackawanna County Bookmobile Library Express Nancy Kay Holmes North Pocono Public Library Taylor Community Library Valley Community Library Question Title * 3. Choose 4 titles. Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse AndersonIn 1793 Philadelphia, sixteen-year-old Matilda Cook, separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and self-reliance when she is forced to cope with the horrors of a yellow fever epidemic. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamilloThe adventures of Despereaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin. Double Identity by Margaret Peterson HaddixThirteen-year-old Bethany's parents have always been overprotective, but when they suddenly drop out of sight with no explanation, leaving her with an aunt she never knew existed, Bethany uncovers shocking secrets that make her question everything she thought she knew about herself and her family. Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly HuntAlly has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. With his help, Ally learns not to be so hard on herself and that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of. As her confidence grows, Ally feels free to be herself and the world starts opening up with possibilities. She discovers that there's a lot more to her -- and to everyone -- than a label, and that great minds don't always think alike. War Horse by Michael MorpurgoJoey the horse recalls his experiences growing up on an English farm, his struggle for survival as a cavalry horse during World War I, and his reunion with his beloved master. Peak by Roland Smith (Past Selection, Leigh-Ann has question if book is chosen.)A fourteen-year-old boy attempts to be the youngest person to reach the top of Mount Everest. Next