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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2016
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30.10 - Robin ♥'s Task: The Dog Days of Summer
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Approved for Option A-1
Approved for Option B-1
Approved for Option B-2
NOT APPROVED FOR A-1
Would you approve
for either A1 - stars on cover or B2 - Science>Astronomy for genre before it falls off the main page?
Is this one starry enough (the stars are all around the author's name at the top):
KSMary wrote: "Would you approve for either A1 - stars on cover or B2 - Science>Astronomy for genre before it falls off the main page?"Hi KSMary.......noted for Astronomy which is option B-2. Enjoy!!!
Lauren wrote: "Is this one starry enough (the stars are all around the author's name at the top): "Hi Lauren.......you got it for Option A-1. Enjoy!!!!
Kim wrote: "Are there enough stars for A1? 
Thanks"
Yep that will work Kim for Option A-1. Enjoy!!!
♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Is this one starry enough (the stars are all around the author's name at the top): "Hi Lauren.......you got it for Option A-1. Enjoy!!!!"
Thanks Robin :0)
Lauren wrote: "♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Is this one starry enough (the stars are all around the author's name at the top): "Hi Lauren.......you got it for Option A-1. Enjoy!!!..."
you're welcome :)
Would either of these books work for option A-1-
or
?"Relativity" has dots representing stars. You can tell they are stars because some are connected in constellations. "All Other Nights" has gold stars on the cover (with an outdoor scene), which I believe reflects stars in the sky. Thanks.
Hi Pam... I am going to have to say no to both of those because I am looking more for a "realistic" type outdoor scene/picture/drawing like the examples I have provided.On the positive side, Relativity by Antonia Hayes will work for A-3 as the authors initials are in ROBINAUGUSTELEVENTH. :)
Quick question on 1A. Does the starry night in question have to be looking up from Earth? Or would something like these work, as in the standard outerspace look a lot of SF books have?
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Trish wrote: "Quick question on 1A. Does the starry night in question have to be looking up from Earth? Or would something like these work, as in the standard outerspace look a lot of SF books have? [bookcover:..."
Hey Trish....any of those would work. I am just looking for a "realistic" outdoor scene where you can see the starry sky not just a drawing of constellations or pictures of stars....if that makes sense. It doesn't necessarily have to be from earth looking up, it could be from a plane,the moon, or even from another planet as depicted from your cover examples.
♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Hey Trish....any of those would work. I am just looking for a "realistic" outdoor scene where you can see the starry sky not just a drawing of constellations or pictures of stars....if that makes sense. It doesn't necessarily have to be from earth looking up, it could be from a plane,the moon, or even from another planet as depicted from your cover examples."Cool. Thank you.
Candy wrote: "For Option B-1, is this ok?"Hey Candy!!! Yep that will work :) Enjoy your reading!
Hello, is this starry sky obvious enough? I figure it probably is because you see it is is a moon with stars, but I wanted to check.
Thanks :)
Bellagbear wrote: "Hello, is this starry sky obvious enough? I figure it probably is because you see it is is a moon with stars, but I wanted to check.Thanks :)"
That will work :) Enjoy!!!
♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Bellagbear wrote: "Hello, is this starry sky obvious enough? I figure it probably is because you see it is is a moon with stars, but I wanted to check.[bookcover:Descender, Vol 1: Tin Stars|25546..."
thanks :)
Bellagbear wrote: "♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Bellagbear wrote: "Hello, is this starry sky obvious enough? I figure it probably is because you see it is is a moon with stars, but I wanted to check.[bookcover:Descender, Vol 1..."
You are more than welcome!!!
Nicola wrote: "Will this work for Option A: "That will work :) Enjoy your reading!!!
Is this enough of a dog on the cover?
In the Chet and Bernie series, all the covers only show Chet (the dog narrator) from the back.
Would this work for option A1 - starry sky:
Chris wrote: "Is this enough of a dog on the cover?In the Chet and Bernie series, all the covers only show Chet (the dog narrator) from the back."
Sorry for the delay in response....had a bit of computer trouble but yes that will work. Enjoy your reading!!!!!!
Andrea wrote: "Would this work for option A1 - starry sky: "Sorry Andrea but that won't work....I didn't see any stars just lines that may be resembling "shooting stars"
Ok, what about this book for the same task:
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Thanks!
Andrea wrote: "Ok, what about this book for the same task:"That one will work Andrea :) Enjoy!!!
Sandy wrote: "Does this work for A1? Thanks!"
That works Sandy :) looks interesting too....another one being added to my TBR LOL Enjoy!!!
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Thanks!"
That works Sandy :) looks interesting too....another one being added to my TBR LOL Enjoy!!!"
Thanks - it's new. I read about it somewhere, thought it sounded good, and put a hold on it at the library, now waiting for it to get processed and put into circulation.
Sandy wrote: "♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Does this work for A1? Thanks!"
That works Sandy :) looks interesting too....another one being added to my TBR LOL E..."
I will have to see if it is available at my library on my next visit. I will be awaiting your rating/opinion of it :)
Can you see the stars in this sky?
Book Concierge wrote: "Can you see the stars in this sky? "Yep, I do so that works :) Enjoy!!! Another one makes it to my tbr LOL
Will this work for stars in the sky? Thanks!
Jamie wrote: "Will this work for stars in the sky? Thanks!"That will work Jamie!!! Enjoy :)
Sorry to be responding so late. I am currently experiencing Internet issues and having difficulty seeing the covers on my phone. Later today I will be where I can get on a computer to verify your choices.
Yes Nicola, that will work.
Lisa wrote: "Seeking approval for A-1:
"Yes, Lisa that will work!
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The Dog Days of Summer refers to the hottest,most sultry days of summer. The brightest star in the night sky is Sirius, which is also the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (the big dog). During the summer, Sirius (aka the dog star) rises and sets with the sun. In the latter part of July, Sirius is in conjunction with the sun and the ancient people thought the added heat from Sirius created the stretch of hot sultry days. Therefore the 20 days before the conjunction and the 20 days after was named the "dog days" after Sirius. Today this time span runs from July 3-August 11. Sirius has no impact on the heat of these days, but is a direct result of the tilt of the earth.
***Sequential Art, Comics, Comic Book, or Manga may be used provided the general SRC guidelines are met.***
This is a 2 book task. Select one book from an A option AND one book from a B option.
Required: Identify the options you used when you post.
A Options--Are you Sirius?
A-1: The brightest star in the night sky is Sirius so read a book that shows a nighttime scene with an unmistakable, realistic starry sky on the cover. Stars must be present and plentiful.
Required: Include the cover when you post.
A-2: Constellations are made up of stars so read a book with the word "star" or "starry" in the title. The word "star" or "starry" must have no variations and must stand-alone therefore no plurals, no possessives, and no hyphenated words.
Ex: The Silver Star, Starry Night, Under the Wide and Starry Sky
A-3: My Birthday is August 11!!!!! Read a book by a single author whose initials can be found in ROBINAUGUSTELEVENTH. Middle names can be ignored.
B Options--Gone to the Dogs
B-1: Since Sirius is the brightest star in Canis Major, aka the "big dog," read a book with a dog on the cover.
Required: Include the cover when you post.
B-2: Since the naming of these hot days revolved around the stars read a book with the main page genre of "Astronomy." Genre may be embedded or stand alone.
B-3: July 3-August 11 is 20 days before and 20 days after the conjunction of the sun and Sirius. Read a book that was first published in 2003, 2007, 2008, or 2011.