UISG:
6 Y6 students competed in the middle school category,
2 Y9 students competed in the High School category 

Total of 16 different schools 
16 high school teams 
22 Middle school teams (some schools had 2 teams) 

More than 100 MS students total, More than 60 HS students total

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Location: QSI Shenzhen

“The Underdog Tales: Middle School and High School BookWolves at 2024 Pearl River Delta Battle of the Books” 

In a thrilling literary showdown at the 2024 PRD Battle of the Books competition, two teams, armed with the power of words, embarked on an epic quest to claim victory. The middle school team, comprising six tenacious Y6 students, and the high school team, led by a pair of fearless Y9s, dove headfirst into a sea of stories, armed with their love for reading and a dash of bookish humor. 

Alas, despite their valiant efforts, neither team managed to secure a spot.. But fear not, for our bookwolf heroes did not let this setback dampen their spirits. They emerged from the battlefield with their heads held high, their hearts brimming with knowledge, and their backpacks overflowing with a newfound appreciation for the written word. 

While victory may have eluded them this time, these young readers showed us that success is not always measured in trophies. As they closed the chapter on this adventure, they eagerly await the next challenge, armed with a renewed determination to conquer the literary world, one chapter at a time. 

In the end, the Battle of the Books served as a reminder that it’s not just about the destination, but the joyous journey of exploration and discovery that lies within the pages of every story. Our young heroes may not have claimed first place, but they won something far more precious—the love for literature that will guide them on countless new adventures in the chapters yet to be written. 

Hunt Luker
Secondary Teacher Librarian