The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion
FALL CHALLENGE 2015
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30.2 - Ms. Anderson's Task: My Own Words
Option 1Yes
Under the Mesquite
No
Option 2
Yes
No
Option 3
Yes
Inside the Shadow City
The Giver
Messenger
West of the Moon
Zia
No
Option 4
Yes
No
Leaving the relevant parts of the Children's Book Rule from the SRC Rules post and the AR Bookfinder link here for easy access :D http://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx
4. Any book that has "childrens" or "kids" listed as a genre on its main page MUST be validated in the following manner:
a) The book MUST be found on AR BookFinder and/or AR BookFinder UK. ISBNs may be entered.
b) Books with an Interest Level (IL) designation of LG are NOT allowed for points in the SRC. The AR BookFinder UK equivalent for LG is LY.
c) Books that have an IL designation of MG+ or UG may be used with no restrictions (other than general SRC and specific task requirements). The AR BookFinder UK equivalent for UG is UY. However, you must state the IL designation when you post the book.
d) Books that have an IL designation of MG MUST ALSO have a BL of 5.0 (or higher) AND AR Pts of 7.0 (or higher). The AR BookFinder UK equivalent for MG is MY.
All AR Bookfinder information including scores MUST be posted when the book is claimed for points or no points will be awarded (You can copy the AR BookFinder ratings)
Hello!Could I get
verified for Children's > Middle Grade, please? Thank you!
Cait wrote: "Hello!Could I get
verified for Children's > Middle Grade, please? Thank you!"It's good. Enjoy!
Teodora wrote: "Can I get The Giver verified for Children's > Middle Grade, please?"Yes. I love that book! I read it every year :D
Can we read a Ellen Hopkins Book for option 1?
Camilla wrote: "Please verify Messenger for Children's > Middle Grade, thank you!"That will work (saved by the MG+). Enjoy!
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Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "Can we read a Ellen Hopkins Book for option 1?"
You can! As long as the genre "poetry" is on the main page, you're good.
Megan wrote: "Camilla wrote: "Please verify Messenger for Children's > Middle Grade, thank you!"That will work (saved by the MG+). Enjoy!
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Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "Can we read a Elle..."
cool thanks
Please verify for Option 3 - Childrens>Middle Grade
Morgan wrote: "Just getting genre verified for: West of the MoonIL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 7.0
Thanks :D"
Looks good! :D
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Book Concierge wrote: "Please verify for Option 3 - Childrens>Middle Grade
"Approved!
Please verify for Option 1 - POETRY on main page
Book Concierge wrote: "Please verify for Option 1 - POETRY on main page"Approved. I liked this one, too.
Elizabeth wrote: "Could you please verify The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More for Option 3?"Approved. Looks good, too!
Megan wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Could you please verify The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More for Option 3?"Approved. Looks good, too!"
Thanks!
Just clarifying Option 4: The name has to be an exact match, not included in larger word?My understanding is that The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans or Wonder Woman: The Complete History by Les Daniels would not work because of the S on the end of the name. Is that right?
(I wasn't necessarily planning to read either of those, but wanted to check early on.)
Julia wrote: "Just clarifying Option 4: The name has to be an exact match, not included in larger word?My understanding is that The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans or [book:Wonde..."
You're right, the names must be exact.
what are the odds i'd actually find one of the adult choose your own adventure books already on my pile...lol
Could I get this verified for Children's>Middle Grade? Right now, it's at the bottom. Thanks!Jacob Have I Loved
Dee wrote: "what are the odds i'd actually find one of the adult choose your own adventure books already on my pile...lol"That's awesome! Which one? :D
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Ann A wrote: "Could I get this verified for Children's>Middle Grade? Right now, it's at the bottom. Thanks!
Jacob Have I Loved"
Approved!
Hey, everyone! Just so you know--I'm going to be leaving tomorrow (the 20th) for vacation. I won't be back until the 25th, and I won't be checking my GR messages or anything while I'm away. I promise I'll answer any questions when I return! Have a great time planning for the challenge! :D
genre verification for Silver On The Tree Childrens-Middle Grade please(IL: MY - BL: 6.0 - AR Pts: 14.0)
Thanks!
Megan wrote: "Dee wrote: "what are the odds i'd actually find one of the adult choose your own adventure books already on my pile...lol"That's awesome! Which one? :D
it was the Jayne Rylon one - Pick Your Pleasure (is 19th on the list right now)
Mod
(IL: MY - BL: 6.0 - AR Pts: 14.0)
Thanks!"
Replying in Ms Anderson's absence - genre Childrens>Middle Grade is noted.
May I get a confirmation that Ingo by Helen Dunmore has been shelved Childrens > Middle Grade by 18 users? ( when you return) I am afraid it will slip away.
It has a MG+ designation on AR.
Thank you.
Mod
I am afraid it will slip away.
It has a..."
Children>Middle Grade genre noted.
Please note The True Confessions Of Charlotte Doyle for option 3. Thanks.IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 8.0
Mod
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 8.0"
Children>Middle Grade genre noted
Please verify The House of the Scorpion as childrens>middle grade. It's at the bottom of a long genre list. IL: MG+
Diane Whitney wrote: "Please verify The House of the Scorpion as childrens>middle grade. It's at the bottom of a long genre list. IL: MG+"
You're good. Enjoy!
Please verify The Graveyard Book for Opt 3 Children>Middle GradeIL: MG+ - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 10.0
OR
Peter and the Starcatchers
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 13.0
Not sure which one that I will use.
KSMary wrote: "Please verify The Graveyard Book for Opt 3 Children>Middle GradeIL: MG+ - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 10.0
OR
Peter and the Starcatchers
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 13.0
Not sure..."
Both are approved. I liked The Graveyard Book better, personally, and the MG+ means you don't need to post the BL/AR Points for it. They're both good, though.
Kristina Simon wrote: "Could you verify Scat for Children's > Middle Grade, please? Thanks!"Approved. Enjoy! :D
Mod
Thanks!"
Looks good. Enjoy!"
Thanks!
Please confirm for Option 3
A Horse Called Hero by Sam Angus
And for Option 4, two possibilities
The Rook by Daniel O'Malley
Cherish by Catherine Anderson
puppitypup wrote: "Please confirm for Option 3A Horse Called Hero by Sam Angus
And for Option 4, two possibilities
[bookcover:The Rook|1352..."
All approved! Enjoy :D
Option 3: The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan Childrens > Middle Grade Option 4: Lady Be Mine by Catherine Spencer
Claire wrote: "Option 3: The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan Childrens > Middle Grade Option 4: Lady Be Mine by Catherine Spencer"
Lady Be Mine is approved for the name Catherine.
The Titan's Curse is not approved--while it has the correct genre, it doesn't fit the AR rule (must be BL 5.0 or above; this book is only 4.2). Surprisingly for how long they are and how convoluted they can be, almost none of his books fit the AR rule >_> However, if you want to read something by him, the book Guys Read: Other Worlds does fit the rules and contains one of his short stories.
Silly question, but I want to make sure this book is ok for the task.For Option 4, you mention the name Jean.
Will this author work?
Jean Teulé
I ask because in this case it's a French name, and the author is a man
Thanks!
Pia wrote: "Silly question, but I want to make sure this book is ok for the task.For Option 4, you mention the name Jean.
Will this author work?
Jean Teulé
I ask because in this case it's ..."
That's fine, even though the author is a guy. It's spelled the same, which is what matters :D
The Seasonal Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
The Giver (other topics)The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More (other topics)
Messenger (other topics)
Peter and the Starcatchers (other topics)
Wonder Woman: The Complete History (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Nicholas Evans (other topics)Rick Riordan (other topics)
Helen Dunmore (other topics)
Catherine Anderson (other topics)
Catherine Spencer (other topics)
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As some of you know, I'm a writer, and in the past two years I've published my first two books, both of which have been well-received by strangers, friends, and students alike. Now, off to work on my next one!
Read two books, from two different options.
REQUIRED: Indicate the options you chose.
Option 1: In honor of my first book, a novel-in-verse, read a book with the genre "Poetry" on the main page. As per the SRC rules, more than one book may be used to make up the 100 page requirement.
Option 2: In honor of my second book, a gamebook fantasy novel, read a book from this list: Adult Choose Your Own Adventure Books. Please note: not all books on this list meet SRC requirements.
The book must be read completely, covering all outcomes.
Option 3: In honor of my current writing project, read a book with the genre "Childrens > Middle Grade" on the main page. Please note: All SRC requirements for childrens books apply.
Option 4: Finally, in honor of my AMAZING editors and readers, who willingly dissect everything I write and aren't afraid to tell me when it's drivel, read a book by an author* with one of the following names: Catherine, Daniel, Evan, Jean, Melissa, or Seth. No variations. The name can appear as first, last, or middle name, but it must be part of the author's name as it appears on Goodreads.
*Only authors that are identified as authors (or a default blank in the author role field), co-authors, or contributors may be used for tasks involving author information. Other roles or functions such as editor, illustrator, artist, translator, introduction, designed by, foreword, preface, assistant or afterword may not be used for author-sourced tasks. Ask about other roles identified in a Goodreads record in the season's General Questions help thread.