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message 51: by Jaclyn (new)

Jaclyn Theresa wrote: "1/4

Book 4: Magick or Medieval Europe - Fablehaven Completed 4/3 and I'm now addicted to the series"


Oooh I recently added that to my TBR, and I was wondering if it was good!!


message 52: by Michelle L. (new)

Michelle L. Davis (michyd19) | 55 comments I am going to be in for this one. I am going to have a goal of doing 2 books.


message 53: by Sherry (new)

Sherry (lilsherry) | 721 comments I'm in for all 4!~


message 54: by Canadian Dragon (new)

Canadian Dragon | 904 comments finished my first for romance and misjudging someone The Program (The Program, #1) by Suzanne Young


message 55: by LynnB (new)

LynnB I finished my first for this one:

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing. Never Fall Down, it's on the adventure shelf, but more than that, this child needs rescuing from the Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge.

Completed: 1/4


message 56: by Lynn (new)

Lynn (lmelliott) | 686 comments Just finished my first book for this challenge. ✼ 1/4

I read The Bloody Chamber And Other Stories by Angela Carter for challenge #4 (mythical creature). This is a small book of short stories that featured beasts, werewolves, vampires and witches. Several of these were retellings of traditional fairy tales, but they were decidedly adult.


message 57: by Tricia (new)

Tricia | 132 comments Congratulations everyone on finishing your first book for the challenge!
I just updated the list and I hope I didn't miss anyone. Please correct me if someting is wrong.


message 58: by Lynn (new)

Lynn (lmelliott) | 686 comments Just finished Eleanor & Park for challenge #1 (read a romance). ✼ 2/4


message 59: by Jodi (new)

Jodi (readinbooks) | 1971 comments I just finished my second book for this challenge.

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing. NOS4A2 Vic had to rescue her son.


message 60: by Maiko (new)

Maiko Kirana ❖ 2/4


4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.
The Name of the Wind

The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1) by Patrick Rothfuss


message 61: by Erika (new)

Erika (erikarae) | 708 comments 1/3

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by CS Lewis


message 62: by Maiko (new)

Maiko Kirana ❖ 3/4


1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.
The Night Circus

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern


message 63: by Brianna Andreda (new)

Brianna Andreda | 268 comments I've finished 3 of the 4 books for this challenge within the past week. I updated message 16.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins New Moon (Twilight, #2) by Stephenie Meyer


message 64: by Helen (new)

Helen (hpfish13) | 272 comments I'm in for all four, and I've already completed 1!

Completed 1/4

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.
Smoke (Burned, #2) by Ellen Hopkins

Smoke by Ellen Hopkins


message 65: by Meimei (last edited Apr 16, 2014 03:28AM) (new)

Meimei | 101 comments I've just finished Nový epochální výlet pana Broučka, tentokráte do XV. Století (1420) for #4 The Sword in the Stone. Completed 1/4
message 35


message 66: by Sarah (new)

Sarah (sarahlou29) Completed: 1/4

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone. A Moment
A Moment (Moments, #1) by Marie Hall

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing. The Knife of Never Letting Go

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe. The Two Towers


message 67: by Ari (new)

Ari (takmybretawy) | 101 comments 1/4.

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.

My Life Next Door (My Life Next Door, #1) by Huntley Fitzpatrick -- Done 4/7/14


message 68: by Helen (new)

Helen (hpfish13) | 272 comments I've completed #2

Completed 2/4

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.
Changes (The Dresden Files, #12) by Jim Butcher
Changes by Jim Butcher


message 69: by Erika (new)

Erika (erikarae) | 708 comments 2/3

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone

The Silver Chair by CS Lewis


message 70: by Maiko (new)

Maiko Kirana ❖ 4/4 (Completed)


1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.
The Night Circus

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.
Inferno

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.
Master and Commander

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.
The Name of the Wind

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Inferno (Robert Langdon, #4) by Dan Brown Master and Commander (Aubrey/Maturin, #1) by Patrick O'Brian The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1) by Patrick Rothfuss


❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ LITTLE APRIL SHOWER MINI CHALLENGE
Duration:
1st April - 30th April
3/3


Beauty and the Beast: Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre - The Warrior Prince by Michelle M. Pillow (01/04/14)

The Rescuers: Read a book that has someone who needs rescuing - Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian (03/04/14)

The Little Mermaid: Read a book that contains mythical creatures - The King
by J.R. Ward (08/04/14)

The Warrior Prince (Dragon Lords #4) by Michelle M. Pillow Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed, #4) by Lara Adrian The King (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #12) by J.R. Ward

COMPLETED


message 72: by Tricia (new)

Tricia | 132 comments Congratulations to Maiko and ❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Malkom Slaineღ♥ღ on completing the challenge! And congratulation to everyone who finished first or second book! You still have plenty of time, so just read and have fun :)


message 73: by Maiko (new)

Maiko Kirana @Tricia

Thank you, it's been fun with this challenge.


message 74: by Jodi (last edited Apr 08, 2014 06:50PM) (new)

Jodi (readinbooks) | 1971 comments I just edited message #27 to include:

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures. Lies Beneath It is a book about mermaids.

This is my third book for the challenge.


message 75: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments 1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.

City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare
Finished April 8

1/4


message 76: by Jaclyn (last edited Apr 09, 2014 10:12AM) (new)

Jaclyn 2/4

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.
Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick 04/09/14

(A couple of people needed rescuing)


message 77: by Erika (last edited Apr 09, 2014 05:33PM) (new)

Erika (erikarae) | 708 comments I would like to update my goal and go in for all 4 please! Thank you!

Also I finished 3/4 today with The Fault in Our Stars.


message 78: by [deleted user] (new)

Finished 2/4

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.
The Dark Tower


message 79: by Canadian Dragon (new)

Canadian Dragon | 904 comments finished 2/4 Vampire Academycontains magic


message 80: by Canadian Dragon (new)

Canadian Dragon | 904 comments finished 3/4 as well The Testingadventure and rescuing each other


message 81: by Helen (new)

Helen (hpfish13) | 272 comments Finished another one

3/4 Completed

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.
Deep Secret (Magids, #1) by Diana Wynne Jones
Deep Secret by Dianna Wynne Jones
As the cover shows, this book contains centaurs.


message 82: by Adriana (new)

Adriana | 3888 comments LITTLE APRIL SHOWER MINI CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014


Little April Shower is a song from the Disney movie, Bambi. You can watch it here. Let's take a look at other Disney movies that contain rain.

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.

Ignite Me (Shatter Me, #3) by Tahereh Mafi

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.

Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1) by Tahereh Mafi

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.

Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2) by Tahereh Mafi

Challenge Complete!


message 83: by Jaclyn (last edited Apr 10, 2014 07:50PM) (new)

Jaclyn 3/4

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.
Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1) by Jim Butcher 04/10/14

(Contains magic)


message 84: by Mary-Ann (new)

Mary-Ann Smith (marysorangebookcorner) | 182 comments edited message 15

1/4

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.
Dark Aemilia - there was both romance and misjudgement - 11/04/14


message 85: by Helen (last edited Apr 11, 2014 09:42AM) (new)

Helen (hpfish13) | 272 comments I'm finished!

Completed 4/4

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.
Smoke (Burned, #2) by Ellen Hopkins
Smoke by Ellen Hopkins
It has Romance listed as a genre.

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.
Changes (The Dresden Files, #12) by Jim Butcher
Changes by Jim Butcher
This book is pretty much entirely about Harry Dresden rescuing someone.

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.
Deep Secret (Magids, #1) by Diana Wynne Jones
Deep Secret by Dianna Wynne Jones
As the cover shows, this book contains centaurs.

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.
Thirteenth Child (Frontier Magic, #1) by Patricia C. Wrede
Thirteen Child by Patricia C. Wrede
This book incorporates magic into a American frontier story.


message 86: by Mary-Ann (new)

Mary-Ann Smith (marysorangebookcorner) | 182 comments edited post 15, 2/4

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.
Stardust - contains mythical creatures - 13/04/14


message 87: by Jaclyn (new)

Jaclyn 4/4!!

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone. Waterfall by Lisa Tawn Bergren 04/12/14


message 88: by Clare L (new)

Clare L McMahon | 112 comments Finished 2/4

2. The Rescuers: Hollow City

3. The Little Mermaid: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader


message 89: by Erika (new)

Erika (erikarae) | 708 comments 4/4! Horray!

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.

The Girl Who Soared Over Fairyland and Cut the Moon in Two


message 90: by Lynn (last edited Apr 14, 2014 08:35PM) (new)

Lynn (lmelliott) | 686 comments Just finished Chocolat for challenge #4 (read a book that contains magic). ✼ 3/4


message 91: by Sarah (new)

Sarah (sarahlou29) Completed: 2/4

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone. A Moment
A Moment (Moments, #1) by Marie Hall

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing. The Two Towers
The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures. Sea Scoundrel

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.


message 92: by Karena (new)

Karena (karenafagan) I forgot to sign up but I am done with my books!


1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone. The Rosie Project

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing. Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures. Under the Wide and Starry Sky

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe. The Night Circus


message 93: by Tricia (new)

Tricia | 132 comments Congratulations to everyone! It's only 15th of April and we read over 50 books together, it's amazing :)


message 94: by Heather (new)

Heather | 44 comments Read 1/4-Romance-The Language of Flowers


message 95: by Meimei (new)

Meimei | 101 comments Read Peter Pan for #2 The Rescuers. So 2/4, message 35.


message 96: by [deleted user] (new)

Done 3/4:

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.

City of Ashes (A few of the characters need rescuing.)


message 97: by Sarah (new)

Sarah (sarahlou29) I can't find one for magic that actually interests me, (and I can't buy any and I can't borrow anymore I ahve enough as it is) lol, so is it okay if you can bring my goal down to 3 instead =]


message 98: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments 4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.

Dreams Underfoot (Newford, #1) by Charles de Lint
Finished April 15

2/4


message 99: by Cam (last edited Apr 16, 2014 05:37PM) (new)

Cam McIver (macnoremac) I will try all four, please!

1. Beauty and the Beast: Paper Towns Paper Towns by John Green

2. The Rescuers: The Testing

3. The Little Mermaid: The Ocean at the End of the Lane The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

4. The Sword in the Stone: Coraline Coraline by Neil Gaiman


message 100: by Jayden (new)

Jayden (jaydenrayne) | 118 comments Completed all 4

Book 1:Romance or misjudgement - The Siege of Macindaw
Book 2: Adventure or rescuing - Erak's Ransom
Book 3: Sea Setting or mythical creatures - The Ruins of Gorlan
Book 4: Magick or Medieval Europe - Fablehaven


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