Novel Madness 2013

First Round Winners!

After a day of spirited persuasive speeches, my class voted and here are the results of the first round. I have logged them here already lined up for their second round match. Round two voting takes place on March 19. Care to sway the vote? Post a comment extoling the virtues of your favorites!

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire            vs.             Mathilda

by J.K. Rowling                                                                            by Roald Dahl

 

James and the Giant Peach   vs. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

by Roald Dahl                                           by J.K. Rowling

 

Red Pyramid           vs.        Lightning Thief

                    both by Rick Riordan

 

Hunger Games         vs.    The Hobbit

by Suzanne Collins               by J.R.R. Tolkien

 

For the full list of Novel Madness titles and links to the students’ persuasive essays, slick here.

 

For the winners of these matches, click here.