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SPRING CHALLENGE 2016
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Spring Challenge 2016: Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
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Separate words must be separated by spaces - a hyphenated word only counts as one word. The Italian's Rags-to-Riches Wife is only 4 separate words, so will not work for task 5.6.
Sandy wrote: " ♥Robin ♥ post 807Please include the task number/title in your posts. No need to repost this one, I could tell which one it was, but please do this in the future."
Sorry Sandy, I must have messed it up when I copied and pasted :(
Sandy wrote: "Hina post 847Separate words must be separated by spaces - a hyphenated word only counts as one word. The Italian's Rags-to-Riches Wife is only 4 separate words, so will not work fo..."
I knew it...I had planned to ask about it and completely forgot. Oh well, I will move the book somewhere else. Thanks. There goes my streak. :(
Sandy wrote: "Masoodah post 602
Mirrorscape includes "Childrens" as a main page genre."
Fantasy 44 users
Young Adult 16 users
Fiction 7 users
Fantasy>Magic 5 users
Childrens 3 users
Adventure 2 u..."
Sandy I've reposted post 602 and the book did meet the requirements for this SRC challenge.
Also, regarding my points, I've changed them from 85 to 95 for this repost and continued this up until my latest completion post which I've just added. So my total should be 135.
Mirrorscape includes "Childrens" as a main page genre."
Fantasy 44 users
Young Adult 16 users
Fiction 7 users
Fantasy>Magic 5 users
Childrens 3 users
Adventure 2 u..."
Sandy I've reposted post 602 and the book did meet the requirements for this SRC challenge.
Also, regarding my points, I've changed them from 85 to 95 for this repost and continued this up until my latest completion post which I've just added. So my total should be 135.
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Task 20.1 requires that you state in your post the genre you selected from the 3 choices for the suit you drew. Please repost with the missing information.
Masoodah - post 873We use physical forms of a book (i.e., mass market paperback, paperback, or hardcover) to establish page count. When determining page count, you should go by the copy you read- EXCEPT when reading ebooks, audiobooks, and large print books. In those cases, you use the page count for the mass market paperback if one exists. If there is no mass market paperback edition, use the paperback edition and if no paperback is available, use the hardcover edition.
The edition of Mirrorscape you've linked to has no format listed. However, the paperback is 352 pages. The hardcovers are also listed at 352 pages. Based on these page counts, this book is not eligible for a Big Book ticket.
Kristina Simon wrote: " Masoodah - post 873
We use physical forms of a book (i.e., mass market paperback, paperback, or hardcover) to establish page count. When determining page count, you should go by the copy you read..."
Ok so it doesnt matter if I dont get the Big Book Ticket but will I still get points for the book read?
We use physical forms of a book (i.e., mass market paperback, paperback, or hardcover) to establish page count. When determining page count, you should go by the copy you read..."
Ok so it doesnt matter if I dont get the Big Book Ticket but will I still get points for the book read?
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We use physical forms of a book (i.e., mass market paperback, paperback, or hardcover) to establish page count. When determining page count, you should ..."
I was about to post the problem - with the page counts shown, this book does not work for a task option requiring a book of at least 500 pages.
If the copy you actually read is over 500 pages and is a paper book, then you can ask a librarian to edit the entry to indicate that. But, as of now, there do not appear to be any paper books with a page count of 500 pages or more.
Sandy & Masoodah, I just checked Worldcat (book) and Amazon (paperback) for format for the ISBN for this book Mirrorscape. I have updated it for GR. I also noted that Worldcat did not give pages and that Amazon page count is over 500. I left the page count as GR records it...564.
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That's great, Bea, thank you.
Masoodah, with Bea's help, you can use this book now - please repost, and make sure that you link to the edition that now indicates a paperback with 564 pages.
Bea wrote: "Sandy & Masoodah, I just checked Worldcat (book) and Amazon (paperback) for format for the ISBN for this book Mirrorscape. I have updated it for GR. I also noted that Worldcat did no..."
Thank you Bea. Sorry to put you through the trouble. As its my time participating in this challenge I am not too familiar with the rules but I'm getting used to it haha. :)
Thank you Bea. Sorry to put you through the trouble. As its my time participating in this challenge I am not too familiar with the rules but I'm getting used to it haha. :)
Sandy wrote: "Bea wrote: "Sandy & Masoodah, I just checked Worldcat (book) and Amazon (paperback) for format for the ISBN for this book Mirrorscape. I have updated it for GR. I also noted that Wor..."
Sandy. I've already linked this edition of Mirrorscape in the repost - and it has 564 pages.
Sandy. I've already linked this edition of Mirrorscape in the repost - and it has 564 pages.
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You will need to repost. When you posted this in post 873, the book did not meet the requirements. We don't go back to old posts to see if a problem has been fixed.
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FYI, it is difficult to work with a post with many tasks included, when the book for a particular task is not associated with the task it is being used for. See your listings for 25.1 and 30.2.
No need to repost, I figured out where the book for 30.2 was, but it would be very helpful if you kept the info for each individual task together.
Sandy wrote: "Masoodah wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Bea wrote: "Sandy & Masoodah, I just checked Worldcat (book) and Amazon (paperback) for format for the ISBN for this book Mirrorscape. I have updated i..."
It should be solved now right?
It should be solved now right?
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if you reposted
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FYI, it is difficult to work with a post with many tasks included, when the book for a particular task is not associated with the task it is being used for. See your listings f..."
So sorry not sure what i did there.
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Please check your total - I show you with 45 total. No need to repost, this is just to keep our totals synched going forward.
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Task 20.1 requires that you state in your post the specific genre you selected from the 3 choices for the suit you drew. Please repost with the missing information.
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The use of childrens books for the SRC is not based solely on AR points - please review the Rules of the Challenge:
"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."
The ARBF info for The Sword of Summer is
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 18.0.
This book does not meet the requirements for the use of childrens books in the SRC.
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Both Semper Fi and Treasure Witch appear to only exist in ebook form. If you have had them approved for length in the Ebook Verification Thread, please repost indicating the post numbers or spreadsheet lines on which they were approved.
If you have not had them approved for length, you will need to do that before posting these books.
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Emily of New Moon includes Childrens as a main page genre:
Classics 627 users
Young Adult 421 users
Fiction 384 users
Childrens 201 users
Historical Fiction 157 users
Cultural>Canada 92 users
Historical 77 users
Romance 37 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 30 users
Childrens>Juvenile 30 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge for the use of books with Children as a main page genre.
Sandy wrote: "Emsreviewsbooks post 958Emily of New Moon includes Childrens as a main page genre:
Classics 627 users
Young Adult 421 users
Fiction 384 users
Childrens 201 users
Historical Fiction 15..."
Blast! I thought I had everything. Reposted.
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Task 20.3 requires that
"Required: LINK to the Completed Task post that uses the previous book you read by the author (see Help Thread post 4) AND state that the author is new to you this season."
Please repost with the required link and required information that the author is new to you this season.
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All posts, including reposts, must include links. If you just copy your old post, then add info, the links will not copy. If you want to use your old post as a starting point, go to the post, click "edit" at the bottom of the post and copy the version that comes up in the editing box. That will preserve your links.
Also, please do not include the tasks that did not have a problem with them. There is no need to do that.
Hi! I think I'm missing a Golden Oldies ticket.I claimed one in post 887- here but I don't have one on the Readerboard (through to 950).
I don't see anything in this thread about it either. Did I claim wrong?
Thanks for checking it out for me!
JennRenee wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Jenn Renee post 906FYI, it is difficult to work with a post with many tasks included, when the book for a particular task is not associated with the task it is being used for. See y..."
Thank you. My bad math! :) You are correct.
Cait wrote: "Hi! I think I'm missing a Golden Oldies ticket.I claimed one in post 887- here but I don't have one on the Readerboard (through to 950).
I don't see anything in this thread about it either. Did..."
Whoops, missed that one! Thanks for pointing it out, Cait. I've fixed the problem and your GO ticket will show up in the next update.
Readerboard name: witchygal30.6 - Donna Jo's Task--Making a Name for Yourself
Part C. Want to make it easier on yourself? One Book option. 6. Pick ANY one of the above 5 options and read a book of at least 650 pages that fits.
I read Forever Amber by Kathleen Windsor. This satisfies criteria for PART B Option 3 (Has a two word title) and also Option 5 (Title contains a person's name). This book has 972 pages. I am also claiming a Big Book ticket. Book was published in 1944 so I am claiming a Golden Oldie
Points: 30
Big Book: Yes (2 tickets)
Golden Oldie: Yes
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Total points and stats
Books read: 8
Points: 155
Golden oldies -1
Big books - 1
Whoops, I've posted in the wrong post. Sorry!
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task 20.6, option 4, requires that matching names be lined up exactly - lst name with lst name, etc. In this case, the name Lawrence is the surname of the guest and the middle name of the author, so the book will not work for the task.
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It is fine to include multiple tasks in one post, but they must be listed in numerical order, lowest to highest. See the Posting Requirements and post 1 of the Completed Tasks thread.
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Task 30.1, option B, is a cover task. You must include the cover in your post and indicate what the identical items are.
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task 20.6, option 4, requires that matching names be lined up exactly - lst name with lst name, etc. In this case, the name Graham is the first name of Graham Norton and the surname of the author, so the book will not work for the task.
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Task 20.9 option 6 is a cover task, so the post must include the cover.
Creynard - post 1078If you are claiming a Big Book ticket and you read an ebook or an audiobook, you must include a link to the paper edition used to establish length as well as a link to the edition you actually read. Please see the Posting Requirements.
If you repost to claim a BB ticket, please indicate at the TOP of your post that it is a repost only to claim a BB ticket and that it is not a new task posting.
Sandy wrote: "Sheila post 1103task 20.6, option 4, requires that matching names be lined up exactly - lst name with lst name, etc. In this case, the name Graham is the first name of Graham Norton and the surna..."
Totally missed that the names had to be lined up. Sorry
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The instructions for how to link a message are included in post 4 in the help thread.
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Task 25.2, option 3 requires that you link to the author's page and include the number of books that you have read by that author.
Option 4 requires a book first published in 2016. Ready Player One was published in 2011.
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First Comes Love appears to only exist in ebook form. If you had it approved for length in the ebook verification thread, please repost indicating the post number or spreadsheet line on which it was approved. If you have not had it approved for length, you will need to do that before posting the book.
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Task 30.5 is a 2 book task. Please post the entire task once you've read both books required.
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Task 25.7, option C requires that you post the cover, showing a digit on it.
Also, I note that the edition of 9 Letters to which you linked has no information about format or number of pages, and the only other edition shown is an ebook. You will need to have this remedied before reposting - if the edition you read is a paper edition, you can post in the Anyone with librarian status thread for help.
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You already claimed task 20.9, on April 3.
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The edition of Dylan and Aubrey to which you linked has no information about format and the only other edition shown is an ebook. You will need to have this remedied before reposting - if the edition you read is a paper edition, you ask for help in the anyone with librarian status thread. If the only editions are ebooks, you will need to get the book approved for length in the ebook verification thread.
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You posted the book Suds in Your Eye - none of the editions of the book indicate that it has at least 100 pages, so it does not meet basic SRC requirements.
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The edition of His Price: A Billionaire Romance to which you linked is an ebook and the only other edition listed has no information about format or number of pages. You will need to have this remedied before reposting - if there is a paper edition , you can ask for help in the anyone with librarian status thread. If the only editions are ebooks, you will need to get the book approved for length in the ebook verification thread.
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5.1 - The First Four Years is a childrens book:
Childrens 338 users
Classics 98 users
Young Adult 81 users
Childrens>Juvenile 54 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 30 users
Family 28 users
Romance 19 users
Childrens>Young Readers 17 users
Kids 16 users
Literature>19th Century
Please review the rules for the use of childrens books in the SRC. Rules of the Challenge
5.2 - The Mysterious Howling is also a childrens book:
Mystery 263 users
Childrens 219 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 218 users
Fiction 197 users
Historical Fiction 169 users
Fantasy 164 users
Young Adult 154 users.
5.4 - Across the Rolling River is also a childrens book:
Historical Fiction 42 users
Childrens 18 users
Fiction 15 users
Historical 11 users
Classics 10 users
Childrens>Juvenile 6 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 3 users
5.6 - A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower, 1620 is also a childrens book:
Historical fiction 386 users
Young Adult 82 users
Historical 67 users
Childrens 63 users
Fiction 62 users
Diary 21 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 20 users
Childrens>Juvenile 14 users
History>American History
Literature>17th Century
Task 5.8 requires a book that is a non-fiction account of the author's own life. Grief Girl: My True Story appears to be fiction. If this is actually a nonfiction account of Erin Vincent's own life, please repost with an explanation.
5.9 - The Borrowers Afloat is a childrens book:
Fantasy 117 users
Childrens 84 users
Fiction 77 users
Classics 29 users
Adventure 19 users
Young Adult 16 users
Childrens>Juvenile 14 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 10 users
European Literature>British Literature 7 users
Novels 6 users
5.10 - Charlotte's Web is also a childrens book:
Classics 4,755 users
Childrens 3,837 users
Fiction 3,057 users
Young Adult 1,264 users
Fantasy 1,114 users
Animals 791 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 385 users
Childrens>Juvenile 359 users
Academic>School 291 users
Childrens>Chapter books 236 users
10.1 - Beezus and Ramona is also a childrens book:
Childrens 663 users
Fiction 404 users
Classics 142 users
Young adult 133 users
Realistic Fiction 118 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 97 users
Humor 88 users
Childrens>Chapter Books 82 users
Childrens>Juvenile 79 users
Family 50 users
10.3. The task requires that you indicate the page of the list on which your book is found. Also Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There is a childrens book:
Classics 1729 users
Fantasy 1376 users
Fiction 680 users
Childrens 461 users
Young Adult 167 users
Adventure 111 users
Literature 101 users
Literature>19th Centurey 91 users
European Literature>British Literature 83 users
Novels 56 users
10.5 - Strawberry Girl is a childrens book:
Historical fiction 100 users
Childrens 83 users
Fiction 71 users
Young Adult 44 users
Classics 43 users
Childrens>Juvenile 20 users
Historical 20 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 18 users
Family 12 users
Academic>School 10 users
10.6. The version of Alice in Wonderland to which you linked has fewer than 100 pages, so would not work for the SRC. You should also note that the only version that appears to meet the ARBF requirements is the combined version with Through the Looking Glass. It is a childrens book:
Classics 5812 users
Fantasy 3861 users
Fiction 2127 users
Childrens 1352 users
Young Adults 501 users
Adventure 408 users
Literature 340 users
Literature>19th Century 228 users
European Literature>British Literature 198 users
Novels 184 users
Task 15.1. Anne of Green Gables is a childrens book:
Classics 1537 users
Childrens 1448 users
Historical Fiction 1123 users
Young Adult 859 users
Historical 454 users
Cultural>Canada 402 users
Young Adult>Coming of Age 249 users
Romance 229 users
Literature 226 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 218 users
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Please check your totals - I show you with 155. 135 from your previous post, plus 20 in this one.
No need to repost - this is just an FYI to keep our totals synched.
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Task 20.1 requires that you state in your post the genre you selected from the 3 choices for the suit you drew. Please repost with the missing information.