Would Gifts work for the second part? I'm not too sure if the "Uplands" mentioned in the description is a country...

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For the second part would The City of Ember work?? I don't know much about it, so I'm not sure how "fictional" this land is. :)

Sarah wrote: "Would Lord of the Flies work for the second part of this challenge?"

I'll take it since it never identifies the island by name - although why anyone would want to read that book is beyond me (it's the most over-rated book ever written in my book - I hated it in high school) but to each his own I always say.

Amanda wrote: "I was wondering if anyone had Gossamer by Lois Lowery and could tell me if it takes place in a fantasy place (so I can use it for part b of this challenge) If it doesn't please let me know so I can..."

I've read it and I think it would work. I don't remember if it actually states a specific place, but it's definitely fantasy and "humans" are referred to as if they're a different species.

Would Lord of the Flies work for the second part of this challenge?

Just finished reading Vodka, by Boris Starling for another task, and one of the main characters is called Alice Liddell....who is married to a Lewis...

I was wondering if anyone had Gossamer by Lois Lowery and could tell me if it takes place in a fantasy place (so I can use it for part b of this challenge) If it doesn't please let me know so I can change my book for this challenge.

Anissa wrote: "can I read a book about a group of children and one of them is named Alice... I don't think there is a featured character for this story since the book is about the group"

sure

Jennifer wrote: "So I was looking at the new Kate Mosse again and I now think it is not a sequel. It was described as being the same type of book. The cover was similar to that of The Labyrinth, which is why I thou..."

good to know! i am really enjoying Labyrinth, so will definitely pick up her next book at some point.

can I read a book about a group of children and one of them is named Alice... I don't think there is a featured character for this story since the book is about the group

So I was looking at the new Kate Mosse again and I now think it is not a sequel. It was described as being the same type of book. The cover was similar to that of The Labyrinth, which is why I thought maybe it was a sequel. It still sounds good, though! I was tempted to go to B&N today to get it.

Bridgit wrote: "I am reading Kate Mosse's Labyrinth - the main character is Alice. I am only about 200 pages in, but it is really good so far...."

I read this in 2007 and enjoyed it. Haven't picked up the 2nd in the series, but should. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Sarah wrote: "Any books that take place somewhere else aka for the second part of the task, that are not sci-fi?"

If you like YA, you could read:

One of the Meg Cabot Princess Diaries books, but it would have to be one that takes place mostly, if not all, in Genovia (made up country).


Or if you YA is not your thing, what about:


Snow Falling on Cedars. The island setting is all made up. I read this one in college for a course and that was something that we discussed. I've also read it two other times. Very good book.

Any books that take place somewhere else aka for the second part of the task, that are not sci-fi?

Bridgit, you are my hero! I have Labyrinth on my shelf and it's been sitting there for months. I shall read that one with you! BTW, I *think* this book has a sequel, and if so, then the sequel is on bargain at B&N.

Another option if you guys are looking for a quick read is The Last Summer. I loved this book.

I am reading Kate Mosse's Labyrinth - the main character is Alice. I am only about 200 pages in, but it is really good so far. The story of a woman named Alais from the 11th century and a woman named Alice from teh 20th century and how they are linked (dont want to give spoilers , and i really havent found out for sure yet, just speculation) i would definitely recommend it.

Just to say I'm halfway through American Wife A Novel and absolutely loving it - highly recommended! (the main character is an Alice)

Would The Big Over Easy work for the Fictional Land part of this challenge? I loved the Thursday Next books and have heard good things about this series.

Would the Redwall books by Brian Jacques
Count for the fictional land portion of this task?

Joanne wrote: "Would The Secret Order of the Gumm Street Girls work for the second part of the task? I just started reading it with my 10 year old daughter."

This appears to take place in a fictional city but not a fictional country so it doesn't fit.

Would The Secret Order of the Gumm Street Girls work for the second part of the task? I just started reading it with my 10 year old daughter.

For anyone still looking for a book with "Alice" as a character, I just finished The Magicians by Lev Grossman and I would highly recommend it! One of the main characters is named Alice. :)

Jessy wrote: "Would work for the 2nd part? "

Yes

Would work for the 2nd part?

If you like fantasy The Bone Doll's Twin by Lynn Flewelling takes place in a fictional land. It was a very good book. I think I am going to read the second book for this task.

Sara ♥ wrote: "Artemis Fowl... The majority of Book 5 (Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony) takes place in a fictional place (without saying too much about the plot). Book 4 ([book:Artemis Fowl: The Opal..."

Thanks Sara! I have books 2 thru 5 on my shelves right now and if #5 fits, I might use it - I was planning on reading these anyways just get them off my TBR, whether or not they fit into the challenge.

For the second part of task, does Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne fit?

I just wanted to recommend a book for this task.

The Confessions of Max Tivoli
by Andrew Sean Greer
(Max's life-long love is named Alice)

It is similar to and was probably inspired by The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, but with its own unique flavor and characters.

Artemis Fowl... The majority of Book 5 (Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony) takes place in a fictional place (without saying too much about the plot). Book 4 (Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception) MIGHT take place in a fictional fairy/etc. city deep within the earth for a good chunk of the time.... but I can't quite recall...

The other books take place on 21st century Earth (various countries), and with brief stints to the Lower Elements... but I would say the majority is spent above ground....

I highly recommend the audiobooks. They're FANTASTIC. (Well, the first 5, anyway... They changed narrators...)

Jennifer L. wrote: "Would the Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer work for the second part of the task? The fairies, dwarves, etc. all live in a colony underground and I think it's called "The Lower Elem..."I haven't read the series but looking at descriptions on novelist at least it doesn't appear that much if any of the plot takes place in that fictional place - if you find out it does then yes it would work but otherwise no.

Here are a couple of 'Lewis' authors I just thought of that are at opposite ends of the spectrum:

Beverly Lewis
and
Lewis Black

Would the Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer work for the second part of the task? The fairies, dwarves, etc. all live in a colony underground and I think it's called "The Lower Elements".

Is that too much of a stretch? I've only read the first book in the series, so I'm not sure how much of any of others take place above and below ground.

I was just wondering - no problem if it's not allowed since I've got some other ideas for this task.

Diane wrote: "Would it be okay to read two Chronicles of Narnia books since they fit into both categories?"Yes I actually plan to read the complete chronicles for the second part.

Jennifer wrote: "Cynthia wrote: "Alice:"No because The Lovely Bones takes place in the US only in the future."

Just to clarify...this book would work because the author is Alice Sebold, right? Patrici..."Yes I was referring to the Hunger Games in my reply

Would it be okay to read two Chronicles of Narnia books since they fit into both categories?

Cynthia wrote: "Alice:"No because The Lovely Bones takes place in the US only in the future."

Just to clarify...this book would work because the author is Alice Sebold, right? Patricia had listed her 'Alice' and 'Lewis' possibilities as her question after the Hunger Games query for part two of the task.

The Outcastby Sadie Jones has a character called Lewis.

Larry Niven wrote an excellent sci-fi book called Ringworld that should fit. Also several by Isaac Asimov in the Foundation series.

My plan is Alice in Wonderland & Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman.

Jamie wrote: "I only found a few from that fictional country list. Anybody have any other suggestions?"

Many sci fi / fantasy books -- try these authors:
Ursula Le Guin
Orson Scott Card
Suzette Haden Elgin
Joan D. Vinge
Vernor Vinge
Patricia A. McKillip
Jo Clayton
David Brin
C.J. Cherryh
J.R.R. Tolkien
Sheri S. Tepper

I only found a few from that fictional country list. Anybody have any other suggestions?

Bunny wrote: "it won't be published until january, but if i can get it at the library then, i am hoping to read Alice I Have Been A Novel by Melanie Benjamin for the first part of the task. it is..."

I'm #6 on the library list here. I'm hoping they get multiple copies for the different branches.

I found this wikipedia page that has lists of fictional countries, planets, and so on. I don't read much fantasy or science fiction so I'm having a hard time coming up with books for the second half of the challenge.
Hopefully this will help!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fictional_c...

it won't be published until january, but if i can get it at the library then, i am hoping to read Alice I Have Been A Novel by Melanie Benjamin for the first part of the task. it is about Alice Liddell Hargreaves, who was the possible/partial real-life inspiration for the Alice character in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.

My plan is Far from You by Lisa Schroeder and Fairest by Gail Carson Levine

Thanks!

Sara☺ wrote: "Will Eclipse work since one of the characters is named Alice? "Yes

Will Eclipse work since one of the characters is named Alice?

Katie wrote: "Patricia wrote:
"Also, I don't know because I've never read it, but is there a character named Alice in A Town Like Alice?i>

The Alice in A Town Like Alice is the town of Alice Springs in Australia.

Katie wrote: "Patricia wrote: "I have a bunch of options on my shelves for the first part of the task (see below). For the 2nd portion, would The Hunger Games work for fictional land?

Alice:
[bo..."

I misread and was thinking it was character, author or title including Alice. Just character and author, got it. Thanks. And, thanks for the reply Cynthia. I'll work that book into another task.

Patricia wrote: "I have a bunch of options on my shelves for the first part of the task (see below). For the 2nd portion, would The Hunger Games work for fictional land?

Alice:
[b:The Lovely ..."No because it takes place in the US only in the future

Anissa wrote: "can a different planet or universe count?"If it doesn't exist in real life yes.

Rachel wrote: "Would Stardust work for the "fictional land" part?"Yes