Rebecca ’s Comments (group member since Sep 03, 2016)

Rebecca ’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

I was wired last night when I was looking at the classes, at first I thought History of Magic would be a doozy but then I realised I was overthinking it. I’m glad it might work. I looked on the spreadsheet and it didn’t seem that these books had been applied yet. Hopefully we can get some big points! I think we’re in a good place points wise and our whole house is doing awesome 👏

Morgan that’s perfect for the next spell.

Anna, I’m reading a book that is 518 pages. I’m also thinking strategy wise that maybe we could do some audiobooks for the giant books.

I think I might have an idea for History of Magic. How does this sound (my feelings will NOT be hurt if no one likes it):

The Wolves of Winter, while in Club Shadowland, were Blood Bound to use Everyday Magic. This allowed them to turn The Girl Who Smiled Beads into Air and Ash. Therefore, giving them the status of Second to None.

The Wolves of Winter by Tyrell Johnson
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
Club Shadowland by Cherise Sinclair
Everyday Magic by Barbara Bartholomew
The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamiriya
Air and Ash by Alex Lidell
Second to None by Nancy Herkness

Maritza wrote: "Just Business can someone please check to see if this is a brown cover. I don't know how to check.
"

Here's the link for what we used during Cutthroat to determine the percentage of color on a cover:

http://labs.tineye.com/color/34e494bc...

I checked your book and it looks like it is 42.4% of different shades of brown. I'm not sure if it has to be a certain percentage of brown but maybe that is something we can get clarified.


#46271c 49.2 % Morocco Brown (Brown)
#cf9e8a 14.1 % Cameo (Brown)
#7c4332 9.0 % Peanut (Brown)
#1b120f 8.3 % Seal Brown (Black)
#764e44 8.3 % Old Copper (Brown)
#b66649 6.6 % Tuscany (Brown)
#9f7a53 4.4 % Muesli (Brown)


Were you wanting to use this book for Herbology? If so the brown book has to be 500+ pages.

Just realised that Geri and Imke both already volunteered for the June BOMs. Thank you to you both and if either of you needs a backup let me know. 🤓

Morgan wrote: "We have for sure nailed it BUT since that should be easier to complete, aside from the higher page number books, I’m waiting until later on to use the lower page count books towards arithmetic page..."

Makes sense now. I don't know what I was thinking! LOL I guess finally getting a day off and being able to look through everything properly is starting to sink in hahaha

BTW are we finished with the unforgivable curses?

Thanks for all your help and hard work! Let me know if I can help any.

Morgan wrote: "Pages-Per-Point Guide (Tips & Tricks

The lower the number of pages per point, the faster you can theoretically accumulate points. This will help you get an idea of the points per page for each tie..."

Is this what we need to complete for Arithmancy? I'm confused about that class as well. I'm sure I'm making it more difficult than it needs to be. I guess what I'm questioning is the definition of the tiers. If it is as simple as this then we should have it nailed or almost nailed.

Yobgorgle, Mystery Monster of Lake Ontario

Yobgorgle by Daniel Pinkwater

Finished: 5/21
Pages: 160

Letters could be used for:
A-(Professor) Ambrose McFwain
D-Daniel
E-Eugene Winkleman
K-(Colonel) Ken Krenwinkle
L-Librarian
P-Pinkwater
S-(Captain) Sinbad Weinstein
U-Uncle Mel
V-(Captain) Van Straaten
Y-Yobgorgle

Could possibly be used for Care of Magical Creatures because it has a pig on the cover. The pig is actually a submarine that can swim, fly (hydroplane), has a food making plant on it that converts fish into any type of food you like, (ex. roast beef The food that's made has the texture and look of whatever it's supposed to be but it tastes like fish).

Morgan wrote: "Rebecca F. (Nightengale) wrote: "Sorry Morgan I didn’t catch you on time you already updated. I think we could use the two Adrian Mole books I read for dragon hide gloves in Herbology. They’re both..."

Fantastic! I feel a little useful now as far as the classes go. I guess I need to print out the guidelines for the classes so I can pay better attention to them.

Morgan wrote: "When I finished , we can pair this with one of the previously read books that already displays fire and use them towards the "Fire-Making spel..."

Charms has me a bit perplexed as well...

I hope so if not it’s not a big deal. I’m positive we’ll read two hardbacks at some point. Thanks!

Sorry Morgan I didn’t catch you on time you already updated. I think we could use the two Adrian Mole books I read for dragon hide gloves in Herbology. They’re both hc’s and I don’t think there’s a pg restriction.

Borgel by Daniel Pinkwater

Finished: 5/20
Pages: 170

Letters could be used for:

A-Alfred
B-Borgel (title), Bill Jr
D-Daniel, Dad (Melvin’s father), Daddy (Borgel’s father)
F-Freddie, Farmer
G-Glugo
H-Hapless Toad
M-Melvin Spellbound, Milo, Martha, Mom, Molly
N-Nasty Ugly Horrible Little Toad
P-Popsicle Replica Computer
R-Mr Raspelnootzie
U-Uncle Borgel

I found a “U” to finish off the Imperius curse! Hopefully, it’ll come in handy.

Hello Everyone,
I'm finally getting a chance to sit down and update my books and send a little message off as well.

We are doing an awesome job as a group! I'm very proud of us!

Morgan,
I hope that your fiance is able to work everything out with her family. Family problems are never fun! I'm sure this is very stressful for both of you. The best thing I can tell you is to stand by her and give her your support and a shoulder to cry on.

I'm so impressed by all the kids in your daughter's class that is amazing! What a bunch of little bookworms! They totally deserve that party! I'm glad everyone had a good time!

I don't know how you juggle everything lol I hope your speech went well today! I hope that you get some rest.

BTW How is your friend and her baby?

Donna,
I was not expecting the message that you put up and my heart is breaking for you. I'm so glad that you found your daughter. You and your husband are fantastic parents I'm sure. You were very smart in how you handled finding her, not all people think things through like you did. I hope that you are able to get your family the help that they need. Don't worry about us just get yourselves to a good place! FAMILY FIRST! I wish I could give you a big hug!

The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole

The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole by Sue Townsend

Finished: 5/19
Pages: 192

Could be used for: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, L, M, N, Q, R, S, T

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged Thirteen and Three-Quarters by Sue Townsend

Finished: 5/18
Pages: 192

Could be used for: A, B, C, D, E, G, J, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T

The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After

The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya
Finished: 5/16
Pages: 288

Could be used for: C, E, F, G, M, O, P, R, T, W, Z

Have fun today!!!

Donna, I hope everything is ok. I’ll be thinking about you...