A total of 21 fourth-grade teams representing Oxford’s elementary schools competed in Battle of the Books on April 9 at the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center.

The fourth-graders read five books on their own time in preparation for the Battle.

Competition was fierce, but Clear Lake Elementary’s Readers of the Lost Arc were crowned the champions.

The award for Best Team Name went to the Warriors of the Last Chapter (Clear Lake Elementary) and the award for Best Costume went to the Radioactive Readers (Oxford Elementary).

Battle of the Books is a partnership between Oxford Public Library, Oxford Community Schools, and Kingsbury Country Day School.

For photos of the other two teams can be seen in this week’s issue.