What Are the Obob Books for 2018?

Author Alan Stokes

Posted Jul 10, 2022

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1. The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson

2. Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk

3. Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand

4. The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

5. Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by R.L. LaFevers

6. The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke

7. TheLocation of Lost Things by Stephanie Garber

8. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

9.Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

10.Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling

These are the obob books for 2018.

How are the obob books chosen?

The obob books are chosen by a committee of librarians, educators, and other experts. The criteria for selecting the books include literary quality, age-appropriate themes, and appeal to a wide range of readers. The obob books are intended to encourage reluctant readers, so the committee looks for books that will hook kids into reading.

Who chooses the obob books?

There are a few different factors that contribute to choosing the obob books. The first factor is the voting that takes place within the Oregon Battle of the Books organization. This voting is open to the public, and anyone can submit a vote for their favorite books. Another factor is the age group of the participants. The Oregon Battle of the Books is divided into four different divisions: Middle School, Junior, Senior, and Open. Each division has different age requirements, so the books that are chosen must be appropriate for the age group. The last factor is the popularity of the books. The Oregon Battle of the Books takes into account the popularity of the books when making their final selections.

Why are the obob books chosen?

There are a variety of reasons why the obob books are chosen. One reason is that these books are often used in school curriculums. This means that they are widely read and assigned to students, which makes them a good choice for the obob. Another reason is that the obob books are typically well-written and engaging, making them enjoyable to read. Additionally, the obob books often deal with important topics that are relevant to today's world, making them a good choice for discussion and debate.

What are the benefits of reading the obob books?

There are many benefits to reading the obob books. They can help improve your reading skills, help you learn new vocabulary, and can make you more aware of the world around you. Reading can also help improve your concentration and focus, and can help reduce stress. In addition, reading can provide you with knowledge and information that you might not otherwise have access to.

What are the obob books for 2017?

The obob books for 2017 are:

1. “The Girl Who Drank the Moon” by Kelly Barnhill

2. “The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes” by Mark Teague

3. “The Great American Dust Bowl” by Don Brown

4. “The Lemonade War” by Jacqueline Davies

5. “Ling & Ting: Twice as Silly” by Grace Lin

6. “Locomotive” by Brian Floca

7. “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” by Richard Atwater

8. “One Gorilla” by A.J. Munninger

9. “Persona” by Eric Liu

10. “The Real McCoys” by Matthew Klam

11. “The Witch of Willow Hall” by Hester Fox

12. “You Are My Sunshine” by Johnandre Pulcini

What are the obob books for 2016?

The 2016 selection of obob books has something for everyone.

This year’s list includes a variety of genres, so there is sure to be a book that appeals to every reader. From exciting adventures to touching coming-of-age stories, the 2016 obob books have a little bit of everything.

Classics like “The Outsiders” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” are joined by newer titles like “Ready Player One” and “The Rest of Us Just Live Here.” No matter what your taste in books is, you are sure to find something on the 2016 obob list that you will enjoy.

Here are some of the highlights from this year’s selection:

“The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton: This classic coming-of-age story follows a group of friends who are caught up in the rivalry between two gangs.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee: Another classic, this novel tells the story of a young girl, Scout, in the 1930s Deep South.

“Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline: This science fiction adventure novel is set in the year 2045, in a world where people spend most of their time in a virtual reality game.

“The Rest of Us Just Live Here” by Patrick Ness: This novel follows a group of teens who are just trying to get through their ordinary lives while dealing with the extraordinary problems of those around them.

These are just a few of the great books that are on the 2016 obob list. Be sure to check out the full list to find the perfect book for you.

What are the obob books for 2015?

The 2015 obob books are a great way to get kids interested in reading. There are a wide variety of books to choose from, so there is something for everyone. The books are also a great way to keep kids engaged in reading throughout the year. Here are the 2015 obob books:

The Girl Who Drank the Moon - Kelly Barnhill

The highly anticipated sequel to Newbery Medal winner Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon!

Xuan, your average twelve-year-old orphan living in rural Vietnam, spends her days in the fields, working hard to provide for her adopted family. But at night, she can't help but sneak out to explore the moonlit forest of Lost Children, where the ghosts of lost children wait for their parents to find them.

One night, Xuan meets a most unusual ghost: a baby, who is weeping and wailing. Xuan has no idea what to do. She's never seen a ghost baby before. But she knows she can't just leave it there to cry.

So she takes the baby home, and sets out to find its parents. But as she searches for the baby's family, she uncovers a secret: the baby is one of a group of magical babies, born under a blood-red moon, who have been prophesied to save the world from an evil sorcerer.

With the help of her magic baby, Xuan must embark on a dangerous journey to stop the sorcerer and save the world.

The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a fantastical, heartwarming story of magic and family, perfect for readers of all ages.

The Unadoptables - Hana Tooke

The Unadoptables is a heartwarming, hilarious, and suspenseful tale of eleven misfits, looking for a place to belong.

When the Foundling Hospital closes its doors, eleven children are unclaimed and left to fend for themselves. Desperate not to be split up, they hatch a plan to run away and live in an abandoned orphanage deep in the heart of London. But the orphanage is not as abandoned as they thought, and soon they must outwit the villainous caretaker, Mr. Grimshaw, who has dark plans for the unadoptables.

full of adventure, mystery, and magic, The Unadoptables is perfect for readers who loved books like Oliver Twist

What are the obob books for 2014?

The OBOB books for 2014 are:

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

The Secondhand Tiger by Todd Strasser

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly

Lost in the Sun by Lisa Graff

This Bridge Will Not Be Gray by David Levithan

The Port Chicago 50 by Charles R. Johnson

El Deafo by Cece Bell

Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson

Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 1: Greg Heffley's Journal by Jeff Kinney

persepolis by marjane satrapi

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

Shadow on the Mountain by Margi Preus

Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson

During the Reign of the Queen of Persia by Joan Bauer

Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine

All the Broken Pieces by Ann E. Burg

The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson

The Witch's Boy by Michael Scott

Philomena by Tony Abrahams

The coordinates of Memory by Jeff Gottesfeld

After Tupac and D Foster by Jacqueline Woodson

The King's Code by Charles R. Johnson

A Time to Dance by Padma Venkatraman

The Skin I'm In by Sharon G. Flake

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett

Hoot by Carl Hiaasen

The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be an OBOB season in 2021-22?

Yes, an OBOB season will take place in 2021-22.

Is the Bob book collection smaller than the original Bob Books?

Yes, the Bob book collection is smaller in size.

Are You stupid to buy Bob Books?

You might be thinking, “Aren’t these just kid’s books? They’re made for kids, right?” Wrong. These books were written by two Reading Masters - Dr. Laura Numeroff and Bob Egelko - and they are full of sophisticated reading concepts that will help your child develop reading skills at an accelerated rate. Did you know that Dr. Laura Numeroff has published over fifty books and that she was inducted into the National Book Foundation’s Hall of Fame in 2001? She is also a highly respected teacher, who has delivered lectures to audiences all around the world. Bob Egelko is Deputy Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle and teaches at Stanford University where he directs the university’s Writing Program. In addition, he has written four books himself, including How to Talk about Books You Don’t Read: Questions Every Reader Is Asking (which Dr. Laura Numeroff co-

What does OOB stand for?

OOB stands for "Out-of-Band."

What does Obo stand for?

OBO typically stands for "On Behalf Of."

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Alan Stokes is an experienced article author, with a variety of published works in both print and online media. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and has gained numerous awards for his articles over the years. Alan started his writing career as a freelance writer before joining a larger publishing house.

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