For the first time in 15 years, Y7-9 can participate in the Hong Kong Secondary Battle of the Books competition! Students read 20 books and compete in an epic book trivia battle against other international schools!
Want to participate?
During Semester 1, students should read the 20 official titles.
See the official title list here.
All official titles are available via the CIS Sora (eBook platform). Click here to go to Sora. Students log on to Sora with their school Google accounts.
Print copies of the official titles will soon be available in the CIS Secondary Library.
If you would like to purchase the titles on your own, all titles are available to order through Fun to Read. All information for ordering, delivery, collection, and payment through Fun to Read is in the Google Form.
During Semester 2, students should sign up for the Battle of the Books CCA.
Students must complete the qualifying quiz on January 23, 2025.
There are no retakes and no more qualifying quizzes available after Jan 23.
From the results of the qualifying quiz, a team of 12 students will be selected.
The team of 12 students (plus one student reserve in case of illness) will meet after school through the BOB CCA from 3-4pm on Thursday - consistent attendance required
Teammates are required to follow norms:
Be on time, be present, and be prepared
Be respectful of others e.g. we listen respectfully, we do not interrupt or speak over others, we use appropriate language, and we use technology appropriately
Act with integrity and positivity
Have fun!
A student may be asked to step down from the team if they cannot adhere to the norms above
Each student must commit to be available for the semi final on May 22 and Final June 5, 2025.
A note from the HK BOB: "No participant should be over 15 years of age on the day of the
final for mainstream secondary"
Learn more about the competition on their official website.
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Are you competing in the Primary Battle of the Books?
Order copies of the Primary competition titles through Fun to Read. Click here for the Primary order form from Fun to Read.