READ · DISCUSS · COMPETE

Middle School Battle of the Books

Read from the prescribed list, discuss, and compete against other schools.

About the Club

Students read books from a prescribed list set by the PRD BOB organization, studying and discussing texts during club meetings.

In spring semester, the team competes in reading battles against other schools, either traveling to competitions or competing online. The club prepares students for literary competitions through focused reading and discussion.

G6–G8 grades
964¥ /year
1 advisor

“Battle of the Books is not just about reading – it‘s about teamwork and thinking on your feet.”

— Ada Tan, advisor

Club Details

When

Tuesday 3:30–4:30 PM

Grades

G6 – G8

Cost

964 RMB/year

Club ID

academic.battle_books_ms

Our Advisor

Ada Tan

faculty advisor

Student leaders: positions open – lead the team to victory!

2026 Book List

The Giver

Lois Lowry

Holes

Louis Sachar

Wonder

R.J. Palacio

Percy Jackson

Rick Riordan

Full list available on the PRD BOB website .

Battle Resources

PRD Battle of the Books

Official site – rules, book lists, competition dates

Visit

International BOB

Global network of reading competitions

Explore

Sample Questions

Practice with past competition questions

Practice

2025 Finals Recording

Watch last year‘s championship battle

Watch

External resources – get ready for battle!

Thanks! Join us Tuesday at 3:30 PM.