Competition was fierce in a battle of the brains, putting knowledge of novels to the test.
Four Taradale Intermediate students competed against year 6, year 7 and year 8 students from throughout Hawke's Bay during the Kids' Lit Quiz - and won.
This is the school's fifth year as regional champions, a title which qualifies them to go to Wellington for a national final.
If named victors there, they will earn a trip to America for the world final.
Selected for their skill and ability to recall facts, Kayla Culver MacShane, Talia White Shaw, Dominic Hantz, and Lucas d'Arbois all brought different strengths to the table.