Dear Future Third Grade Parents,

As a third grader, your child will be participating in a reading adventure called the Battle of the Books. The purpose of this reading enrichment program is to encourage recreational reading, offer a variety of types of literature, increase familiarity with different authors, and share books through written and oral expression.

There are a total of seven books that have been chosen from the Sunshine State Young Readers Awards. On the back of this notice is next year's list so that students can begin reading this summer. These books are available at public libraries and book stores. They will also be available in the classroom and media center next year.

As part of the Battle of the Books, students will compete with their homeroom in May, 2016. The top four students from each homeroom will "battle" with the knowledge of books. This opportunity is great practice for the "official" fourth grade battle, but does not predetermine future participants.

We are looking forward to teaching your children next year! Have a wonderful summer and happy reading!

Sincerely,

Third Grade Teachers

THIRD GRADE BATTLE BOOKS LIST

1. The Lemonade War, by Jacqueline Davis

2. Shredderman: Attack of the Tagger, by Wendelin Van Draanen

3. Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things, by Lenore Look

4. The Earth Dragon Awakes, by Laurence Yep

5. Clementine, by Marla Frazee

6. Andy Russell, Not Wanted by the Police, by David A. Adler

7. The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary School, by Candace Fleming