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FALL CHALLENGE 2016
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Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
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Task 25.2 requires that your books combined have a minimum page length of 500 pages. The Near Witch has 282 pages and A Grande Mulher Nua has 152, for a total of 434 pages. This combination will not work for the task.
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Task 15.7 - Anne of Green Gables includes "Childrens" as a main page genre.
Classics 8,031 users
Fiction 3,089 users
Young Adult 2,683 users
Childrens 1,548 users
Historical Fiction 1,215 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge for the requirements for using childrens books.
Eff. At least that's the only one so far!
Hi! The current readerboard shows me as having 205 points, but according to my own calculations I should have 210. I can't find any post directed to me in this thread either.My posts are as follows:
Post #251: 40 points
Post #435: 60 points
Post #641: 60 points
Post #677: 50 points
I know it's not a big difference, but just to keep in sync, I would appreciate it if you could check whether there is some problem with my latest post. Thanks!
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Sorry, Camilla - the problem is with task 5.5 in your latest post, post 677. I've been travelling a lot, and it looks as if that problem post didn't work for some reason.
For task 5.5, you used Black Friday, which appears to exist only in ebook form. If you have had it approved for length in the ebook verification thread, please repost, indicating the spreadsheet line or post #. If you haven't, you'll need to do that before posting. Ebook Verification Thread
Thanks for checking Sandy, I get it approved.
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great. Sorry there was a problem with the posting of the problem.
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The Front Porch Prophet has Childrens as a main page genre:
Fiction 53 users
Humor 16 users
American>Southern 7 users
Contemporary 4 users
Literature 3 users
Adult Fiction 3 users
Book Club 2 users
Death 2 users
Childrens 2 users
Literary Fiction 2 users
Please review the rules for the use of childrens books in the Rules of the Challenge.
READ 60 correction of task 30.1 The two authors or Gideons Sword are PRESTON and Child
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Task 20.2, option 3, requires that you include the page number of the list on which your book is found. Please repost with the missing information.
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Please check your totals. You had 395 after your previous post, so should have 415 here (and 435 after post # 791).
No need to repost - just correct your records so that we keep the totals synched.
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Emily Climbs has Childrens as a main page genre:
Classics 359 users
Young Adult 284 users
Fiction 265 users
Childrens 91 users
Historical Fiction 86 users
Cultural>Canada 67 users
Historical 58 users
Romance 56 users
Literature>Canadian Literature 17 users
Literature 15 users
Please review the rules for the use of childrens books in the Rules of the Challenge.
Sandy wrote: "Sam F post 684Task 25.7 requires "Pick one option below. You may read one or two books for this task, but the total number of pages read must be at least 600. If you choose to read two books, bot..."
So sorry - I missed that second criteria. I'l reassign the books. Thanks!
Sandy wrote: "Michelle GA post 775The Front Porch Prophet has Childrens as a main page genre:
Fiction 53 users
Humor 16 users
American>Southern 7 users
Contemporary 4 users
Literature 3 users
Ad..."
Sorry I missed that. I think I have reposted correctly now. Thank you. :)
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Task 25.7 specifies that "You may read one or two books for this task, but the total number of pages read must be at least 600. If you choose to read two books, both must qualify for the same option. "
You have listed two books from different options, so this combination does not work for the task.
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"5. Books whose main page lists any of these genres: Sequential Art, Comics, Comic Book, or Manga may only be used for 5, 10, and 15 point tasks unless specifically allowed in the task description for a higher point task. "
You claimed Supergods, which lists these genres, for task 30.3, one that does not specifically allow their use.
Sandy wrote: "Perletwo post 805"5. Books whose main page lists any of these genres: Sequential Art, Comics, Comic Book, or Manga may only be used for 5, 10, and 15 point tasks unless specifically allowed in th..."
aahh phooey. Since it's not a GN it didn't occur to me. Will find a replacement & repost.
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"5. Books whose main page lists any of these genres: Sequential Art, Comics, Comic Book, or Manga may only be used for 5, 10, and 15 point tasks unless specifically..."
If it's not a comic book/graphic novel, you can always request a genre override in the Not Really a Graphic Novel thread.
Sandy wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Perletwo post 805"5. Books whose main page lists any of these genres: Sequential Art, Comics, Comic Book, or Manga may only be used for 5, 10, and 15 point tasks unl..."
ooh, never been in that thread, headed there now, thx!
Sandy wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Perletwo post 805"5. Books whose main page lists any of these genres: Sequential Art, Comics, Comic Book, or Manga may only be used for 5, 10, and 15 point tasks unl..."
addendum: assuming it gets verified in NRaGN, do I then need to repost?
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yes.
Sandy wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "addendum: assuming it gets verified in NRaGN, do I then need to repost? .."
yes."
Done!
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The Neverending Story has Childrens as a main page genre:
Fantasy 4,506 users
Classics 902 users
Young Adult 803 users
Childrens 550 users
Please review the rules for the use of childrens books in the Rules of the Challenge.
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Adulthood Is a Myth: A "Sarah's Scribbles" Collection appears to be a collection of internet comic strips/panels, and is only 109 pages.
Please see the Rules of the Challenge:
"Graphic novels, manga or collected comic book issues must be at least 100 pages.
Collections of syndicated, periodical or internet comic strips, single or short-format panels, or cartoons must be at least 200 pages to be used for SRC tasks."
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Task 10.10 - you have claimed an ebook, Act Like It, and the only paper edition has no page information. If you provide a librarian with the necessary information, you can request that the edition be updated.
Task 25.3, option 2, requires that you include the cover in your post.
Task 25.7 specifically states that "You may read one or two books for this task, but the total number of pages read must be at least 600. If you choose to read two books, both must qualify for the same option."
You have listed 2 books from different options - that won't work for this task.
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The Art and History of Books has no genres listed, so I assume you're using the cover option. In that case, you need to include the cover in your post.
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Reposts must be complete, including links.
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Please check your totals - I show you with 385 after this post. Looks like you subtracted, rather than added, when you posted 10.8 on 10/2, then added 20 here, rather than 30.
No need to repost.
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You already posted this task on September 28.
Blah...my numbers are off then I scrolled and didn't see itOh well wall of shame hasn'5 happened in a few seasons
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Please check your totals. After the last post, you had 75 points - add 10 this time and your total is 85.
No need to repost - just correct your records.
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Task 20.10 requires that "You must participate in the book's discussion thread with at least one post about the contents of the book or your reaction to the book after you have read the book. " I could not find any comment from you in the discussion thread. If I missed it, please let me know the post #. Otherwise, please repost this task after satisfying the requirement.
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For option 4, the task requires that you indicate in your post that this is a new series for you.
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Reposts must be complete, including links.
Sandy wrote: "Bookwrm526 post 969Reposts must be complete, including links."
Argh! Apparently I'm never going to get this task posted correctly, sorry for all the trouble! I'm reposting now.
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For task 30.2, option 2 requires that there be birds on the cover, and I don't see any here. I am guessing that you mean option 3, clothing on the cover? If so, no need to repost.
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The Witches includes "Childrens" as a main page genre:
Childrens 1,781 users
Fantasy 1,701 users
Fiction 1,191 users
Young Adult 590 users
Classics 409 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 229 users
Paranormal>Witches 224 users
Humor 199 users
Fantasy>Magic 184 users
Childrens>Juvenile 128 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge for the requirements for using childrens books for SRC tasks.
Sandy wrote: "Becky P post 996For task 30.2, option 2 requires that there be birds on the cover, and I don't see any here. I am guessing that you mean option 3, clothing on the cover? If so, no need to repost."
Yes sorry! Thank you
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You linked to Troubled Waters in your post.
The book on the Grandparents list is In Troubled Waters. If you read the book on the list, please re-post with the correct link.
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Task 5.10 - A Ghost for Christmas appears to only exist in an ebook version. If you have had it approved for length in the ebook verification thread, please repost, indicating the spreadsheet line or post #. If you haven't, you'll need to do that before posting. Ebook Verification Thread
Task 20.9. The book you claimed, Rear-View Murder has the same e-book issue. It also does not include the word "stone" in the title/subtitle, only in the series title (in parentheses).
Task 25.6 - options B and C are both cover tasks, and require that the cover be included in your post.
Task 30.2 - same ebook issue with Heroes and Villains: Pawn in the Game
If you correct these issues, and repost, please ONLY repost the problem tasks, not the whole list.
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Task 30.4, for book one, specifies " The ordinal must represent a numbered position and NOT a position in a list like “last” or “next" or a Latinate ordinal like "primary"." Your book one will not work for the task.
Also, please keep in mind that your book 2 needs to be the same number in a series as the number of the ordinal for book one. So, for the book you used for book 2, you would need to pair it with a book that had the word "First" in its title.
OK thank you. I misunderstood. I will change it.
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Task 25.2, option 2 requires that the cover be included in your post, if you are using the cover option.
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Task 30.3 is a cover task and requires that your covers be included in your post.
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There is both a Brittany and a Brittany G in the SRC. Based on the points in your post, I am guessing that you are Brittany G. If so, please repost including your readerboard name.
Sandy wrote: "Michelle GA post 1020You linked to Troubled Waters in your post.
The book on the Grandparents list is In Troubled Waters. If you read the book on the list, please r..."
I guess I was in too big of a hurry when I posted. At least I got the author right. ;-)
I have corrected and re-posted now. Thanks!
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Please see post 142 in this thread. Book 1 does not work at all for this task, and book 2 must be paired with a book with "first" in the title.
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Please check your totals - this post was 35 points, rather than 30, so your total is 205.
No need to repost, this is to keep our totals synched.
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Task 30.3 : Treasure Island includes "Childrens" as a main page genre:
Classics 7,424 users
Fiction 2,935 users
Adventure 1,720 users
Young Adult 703 users
Historical Fiction 633 users
Childrens 579 users
Literature 471 users
Adventure>Pirates 430 users
Fantasy 360 users
Novels 268 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge for the requirements for using childrens books for SRC tasks.
Also, please check your totals. Your total is 90 points, without this task - you had 60 previously, plus 30.1 in this post, giving you a total of 90 without task 30.3.
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Task 25.7 requires "Pick one option below. You may read one or two books for this task, but the total number of pages read must be at least 600. If you choose to read two books, both must qualify for the same option. "
You have posted two books from different options - this combination will not work for the task.