Sample NTB questions Here are some sample quotes/questions from each of the 4 contests. The K-2 contest, typically, does not have quotations but is comprised of questions or sentences describing the book. In the examples below, the book title the quote is from is in bold italics

High School Contest

A forest where the species are iron, and steel, and copper, where the leaves are thin as foil, where fruits grow gold and silver. Incarceron Four score and six years ago. A government of the people, by the people, and smell the eggplant. Cardturner If they ever gave rank for stating the obvious, I would have made captain just now. Hold Me Closer, Necromancer Maybe she doesn`t see that really, it`s the same terrible thing - trying to own another person. (168) Queen of Water That`s why I made sure never to pick my nose when studying. Secret Story of Sonia Rodriguez Physical clue: Goldfish in bowl

(There is a dramatic scene in the book where the pet goldfish jumps out of the bowl and the mom exercises extraordinary means to try and save the fish just like she uses extraordinary means to save her daughter who is ill) My sisters keeper

Middle School Contest

I really dont need to apply anywhere else. Ive been accepted in Alaska. I can almost afford the first semesters tuition. Its as good an alibi as any. Theres no need to throw away a bunch of money, no matter whose it is. Eclipse I cant believe youre reading Wuthering Heights again. Dont you know it by heart yet? Eclipse Hey, if you ever feel like having a life again, you could come see me. Ive still got your motorcycle in my garage. Eclipse Oh, cmon, he said, all cheery and looking like he was about to start whistling again. That had to be better than kissing a rock. Eclipse The fur was both soft and rough, and warm against my skin. I ran my fingers through it curiously, learning the texture, stroking his neck where the color deepened. Eclipse

3-6 Contest Theyve even discovered food and the seeds of garden flowers Pompeii Lost and Found I was astonished by the intense emotions these memories brought with them. Small Steps She took a few more steps and stopped. Her heart pounded. Slowly she opened her eyes and drew in a long, slow, breath. The Blue Ghost It would not bother me at all if she forgot the way back to our door. That Book Woman There may be a whole lot of others, for all we know, wandering around just like us. Tuck Everlasting The gooey hunks of chocolate winked at me as I gobbled them. Afterward, the pan gaped like an accusing eye. This is Just to Say

K-2 Contest Reading and watching TV inspire this character to try new things. CHICKS AND SALSA Reading tree rings is the job of a dendrochronologist. A BIRTHDAY CAKE IS NO ORDINARY CAKE Searching for something ends up a challenge for four friends. LOOKING FOR A MOOSE Slumber comes to these characters who learn the art of compromise. FARLEY FOUND IT! Teamwork helps plushy pals retrieve a missing object. HOORAY FOR HARRY The character in this story solves her problem piece by piece. SALLY JEAN, THE BICYCLE QUEEN The characters in this book show us a flurry of fussing, grunting, groaning, slipping and sliding. DUCK & GOOSE "Follow me? People just don't do that around here." NATE THE GREAT TALKS TURKEY "He didn't sleep well under the stars." FARLEY FOUND IT! "He jumped over a horned lizard gobbling up ants..." GINGERBREAD COWBOY "He stepped smartly into the room..." SPY IN THE WHITEHOUSE