20.2. Rookie at the Top: Bouchra's Task: School-time!

[Janet F]

What do you think of The Midwife of Hope River for option 3? The main fictional character is a midwife and I think that contemporary nurse midwife training/ healthcare/ medical might be a STEM field.

[Rosemary]

What about moths for option 4?

[Bouchra]

Kate S wrote: "Would a primatologist work for option 3? I am thinking Congo by Michael Crichton"

Sure, primatology is a branch of zoology, which is definitely a STEM field. Have fun reading!

P.S.: Sorry for the late reply, I was having issues with my ISP.

[Bouchra]

Bekka wrote: "Hi! Would this count for option 4?

They're butterflies drawn in ectoplasm or something - or does it have to be real butterflies?

thanks!"

I'm sorry, that won't work. The outlines aren't really visible, so one can't say that they're butterflies - they look more like bats to me. :D

P.S.: Sorry for the late reply, I was having issues with my ISP.

[Bouchra]

Janet F wrote: "What do you think of The Midwife of Hope River for option 3? The main fictional character is a midwife and I think that contemporary nurse midwife training/ healthcare/ medical might be a STEM fi..."

Sure, go ahead. Have fun reading!

P.S.: Sorry for the late reply, I was having issues with my ISP.

[Bouchra]

Rosemary wrote: "What about moths for option 4?"

I'm sorry, moths won't work.

P.S.: Sorry for the late reply, I was having issues with my ISP.

[Janet F]

Bouchra wrote: "Janet F wrote: "What do you think of The Midwife of Hope River for option 3? The main fictional character is a midwife and I think that contemporary nurse midwife training/ healthcare/ medical mi..."

Thanks, I'll get started reading it!

[Jayme Pendergraft]

Hi,

Would Pompeii by Robert Harris work for option 3? The main character is an aqueduct engineer. Thanks!

[SandyC]

Would a psychologist count as someone working in a STEM field?

[Bluemoon]

Would work for option 4?

[Jayme Pendergraft]

Hi Bouchra,

Just checking in about whether Pompeii works for option 3? The main character is an aqueduct engineer. Thank you!

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

I sent Bouchra a message. Hopefully, there will be an answer soon.

[Shelby]

Hi, was wondering if might possibly count for Option #3? Ben is training to be an actuary which from my understanding is pretty math heavy. ;)

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Jayme VA wrote: "Hi,

Would Pompeii by Robert Harris work for option 3? The main character is an aqueduct engineer. Thanks!"

That will be fine.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Sandy wrote: "Would a psychologist count as someone working in a STEM field?"

I think that's fine. Bouchra previously approved a book about a midwife, and a psychologist also fits in the medical field.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Bluemoon wrote: "Would work for option 4?"

Sorry - the task requires there to be "a butterfly" on the cover. This appears to be a child wearing butterfly wings, but not an actual butterfly.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Shelby wrote: "Hi, was wondering if might possibly count for Option #3? Ben is training to be an actuary which from my understanding is pretty math heavy. ;)"

I looked up info about actuaries, and it does appear that this pretty heavily involved in mathematics, so you can use it.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

I'm responding to the built up questions here since Bouchra hasn't been online. I think I got them all, but if I missed any outstanding questions, please let me know and I'll respond next time I'm online - I'm currently out of town and preparing for my daughter's wedding tomorrow, so I'm trying to fit in GR stuff as I get a chance!

[Shelby]

Thank you for taking the time. Have an amazing time at your daughter's wedding! Congratulations!

[Eepa *mm loving bookworm*]

Would veterinarian or zoologist count for option 3?

Or Strength of the Pack for Afghanistan for option 2?

[Cindie]

How about The Signature of All Things for option 3? the main character is a botanist

[Cindie]

Sandy wrote: "I'm responding to the built up questions here since Bouchra hasn't been online. I think I got them all, but if I missed any outstanding questions, please let me know and I'll respond next time I'm..."

Congratulations on your daughter's wedding!

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Cindie wrote: "How about The Signature of All Things for option 3? the main character is a botanist"

Eepa (Eija) wrote: "Would veterinarian or zoologist count for option 3?

Or Strength of the Pack for Afghanistan for option 2?"

All fine. When you post the completed task, please indicate that they were approved, so Kristi doesn't have to re-think them!

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Cindie wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Congratulations on your daughter's wedding! ..."

Shelby wrote: "Thank you for taking the time. Have an amazing time at your daughter's wedding! Congratulations!"

Thanks! The wedding was fabulous and amazing and sentimental and funny and quirky and just perfect! And, fortunately, I can stop bursting into tears every 15 minutes!!

[Jayme Pendergraft]

Thanks for the approval Sandy, and congrats on the wedding! :)

[Eepa *mm loving bookworm*]

Sandy wrote: "Cindie wrote: "How about The Signature of All Things for option 3? the main character is a botanist"

Eepa (Eija) wrote: "Would veterinarian or zoologist count for option 3?

Or Strength of the Pa..."

Okay, thanks! =)

[Bouchra]

Sandy wrote: "I'm responding to the built up questions here since Bouchra hasn't been online. I think I got them all, but if I missed any outstanding questions, please let me know and I'll respond next time I'm..."

Sorry about, I was quite busy with school and family issues and couldn't get to the Internet most of the time. Thanks Sandy for covering for me, and congrats on your daughter's wedding! :)

[Alison]

Would The Kite Runner work for number 2? Some of it takes place in the USA but much of the story is set in Afghanistan.

[Shawn]

Will work for Option 1?

Thanks

[Bouchra]

Alison wrote: "Would The Kite Runner work for number 2? Some of it takes place in the USA but much of the story is set in Afghanistan."

Yeah, sure! Have fun reading!

[Bouchra]

Shawn wrote: "Will work for Option 1?

Thanks"

Stephen Hawking is a theoretical physicist, so yeah, sure. Have fun reading!

[Ashley FL]

Would Dexter's Final Cut count for Option 3? The main character's job is as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Police Dept. (his *real* job, we all know, is as a serial killer, but there is a lot of this book that takes place at his job.

[Bouchra]

Ashley FL wrote: "Would Dexter's Final Cut count for Option 3? The main character's job is as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Police Dept. (his *real* job, we all know, is as a serial killer,..."

I Googled blood spatter analysts, and it turns out that many sites recommend at least a college-level background in science, so yeah, Dexter's Final Cut will count. Have fun reading!

[Ashley FL]

Bouchra wrote: "Ashley FL wrote: "Would Dexter's Final Cut count for Option 3? The main character's job is as a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Police Dept. (his *real* job, we all know, is a..."

Thanks!