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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2014
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30.4 - Susan A's Task: Percy Jackson Lovers Unite!
Options 1,2,3Greek Mythology genre approved:
The Titan's Curse
The Sea of Monsters
The Last Olympian
The Lightning Thief
option 2:
The Magician King
Romance genre
The Rosie Project
Poison Study
The Easter Parade
Options 4,5,64. Poseidon:
approved:
The Old Man and the Sea
The Whirlpool
not approved:
Pacific Vortex!
5. Hermes
not approved: Artemis Fowl
approved: Heavenly Days
6. Artemis
Approved
Mod
Hi Susan! Will you please approve the following books for Option 1?The Sea of Monsters
The Titan's Curse
Thanks!
Julie wrote: "Hi Susan! Will you please approve the following books for Option 1?The Sea of Monsters
The Titan's Curse
Thanks!"
Yes, genre noted.
Artemis Fowl does not work for Hermes as it doesn't mention "a thief, theft, robbery, something stolen, a heist, a con or con (wo)man or con artist in the GR book description". If you think I've missed something, please let me know.White Fang works for Artemis. However, if you aren't sure if it meets the SRC general requirements regarding children's books, you should ask one of the moderators. I'm always unsure on what a transition book is.
For option 4, do names of known bodies of water work? I am thinking about reading Pacific Vortex by Clive Cussler.
Marie-Anne wrote: "For option 4, do names of known bodies of water work? I am thinking about reading Pacific Vortex by Clive Cussler."I'm going to to ask moderators about that.
Would you accept this cover for Option 6?
There is a horse on the cover
Marie-Anne wrote: "For option 4, do names of known bodies of water work? I am thinking about reading Pacific Vortex by Clive Cussler."No. The task will stand at "read a book with a word for a body of water in the title or subtitle" - -so words like ocean, gulf, sea, swamp, lake, pond etc..
Andy wrote: "Would you accept this cover for Option 6?There is a horse on the cover"
Yes for option 6.
Susan A wrote: "Andy wrote: "Would you accept this cover for Option 6?There is a horse on the cover"
Yes for option 6."
Thanks
Can you see the bird well enough for Option 6?
Ann A wrote: "Can you see the bird well enough for Option 6?"yes, approved for option 6
Rebecca NJ wrote: "Could I get The Last Olympian noted for Greek Mythology. It the last genre on the page. Thanks!"genre noted
This task made me so happy! I can read The Sea of Monsters for Opt 4 and The Titan's Curse for Opt 1 getting the next two books read together. Now, I just have to find a place for Books 4 and 5. :)
KSMary wrote: "This task made me so happy! I can read The Sea of Monsters for Opt 4 and The Titan's Curse for Opt 1 getting the next two books read together. Now, I just have to find ..."Another Percy Jackson fan!
Apoorv wrote: "Does this work for Option 4 ?The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway"
Yes for Option 4
Would this work for option 1?The Penelopiad
It says mythology as genre, but it is clearly Greek mythology as it is Penelope's point of view of the events of Homer's Odyssey.
just let me know! thanks!
Nicole wrote: "Would this work for option 1?The Penelopiad
It says mythology as genre, but it is clearly Greek mythology as it is Penelope's point of view of the events of Homer's Odyssey.
just l..."
I will confer with mods. Be back as soon as possible.
Susan A wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Would this work for option 1?The Penelopiad
It says mythology as genre, but it is clearly Greek mythology as it is Penelope's point of view of the events of Homer's O..."
Oh please take your time! I am working away on this whole epic reading list. Planning to do a whole list review. Thanks so much!
Okay I changed my mind…I will do
Option 3: The Rosie Project- please verify for romance although it's the first one so probably won't fall off!
Option 4: The Sea of Tranquility (sea= body of water).
YAY
Nicole wrote: "Okay I changed my mind…I will do
Option 3: The Rosie Project- please verify for romance although it's the first one so probably won't fall off!
Option 4: [book:The Sea of Tranq..."
genre noted
Nicole wrote: "Would this work for option 1?The Penelopiad
It says mythology as genre, but it is clearly Greek mythology as it is Penelope's point of view of the events of Homer's Odyssey.
just l..."
With the new wording of option 1, this book is acceptable.
Will this work as Option 1? I know I can fit it under Option 2 - Romance
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Just want to make sure that I post it appropriately.
This is my Option 6 book :
I Am the Great Horse by Katherine Roberts
Pat wrote: "Will this work as Option 1? I know I can fit it under Option 2 - Romance
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Just..."
It does not fit the task option 1 as stated, but if you think I've missed something or there is a description for a different edition that better fits the task as stated, please post that information for me to view.
THis book is acceptable under option 2.
That's ok. I'll use it as an Option 2. I just wanted to make sure I filed it properly for posting. Thanks for checking it!
Deedee wrote: "Would this count for Option 4: The Whirlpool?"Huh...a few different sources define a whirlpool as a body of water. I'm glad I checked. I guess I thought it was currents in a body of water...so yes, it counts.
You should probably link the approval in your completion post.
Susan A wrote: "Deedee wrote: "Would this count for Option 4: The Whirlpool?"Huh...a few different sources define a whirlpool as a body of water. I'm glad I checked. I guess I thought it was currents in a body of water...so yes, it counts.
You should probably link the approval in your completion post."
Thanks for checking! And I'll link the approval in my completion post :0)
Laurie wrote: "Would 
work for Option 6?"Hmmm...yes, those are mammals. However, I do not know if this book meets the SRC basic requirement for children's books regarding transitional books and intended audience. Once you get that approved by a moderator, please let me know and I will add this to the approved books for option 6.
Mod
work for Option 6?"Hmmm...yes, those are mammals. However, I do not know if this book meets the SRC basic requirement for children's book..."
Sorry, Winnie-the-Pooh does not work for SRC basic requirements.
I'd like to get approval for3.
(Romance)6.
(goldfish on cover)Thanks!
Sandy wrote: "Susan A wrote: "Laurie wrote: "Would work for Option 6?"Hmmm...yes, those are mammals. However, I do not know if this book meets the SRC basic requirement for ..."
Thanks
Amy wrote: "I'd like to get approval for3.
(Romance)6.
(goldfish on cover)Thanks!"
Both approved.
Allison wrote: "Can I get approval for:2: The Magician King
6:
"Yes for option 2.
Yes for option 6 (although I had to get my son to point it out to me!)
I'll add these as approved later.
Not sure about this one...for option 1 Greek Mythology Cruel Beauty
On the GR main page under the author's bio she describes this book as "a YA fairytale fantasy where Greek mythology meets Beauty and the Beast."
thanks for your help..
Dawn wrote: "Not sure about this one...for option 1 Greek Mythology Cruel Beauty
On the GR main page under the author's bio she describes this book as "a YA fairytale fantasy where Greek myth..."
I'm sorry. I'm trying to figure a way to yes, but the tweaking period for directions has passed. Since it doesn't say greek mythology on the book's main page, I can't approve it. If the page changes, please ask again.
Susan A wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Not sure about this one...for option 1 Greek Mythology Cruel Beauty
On the GR main page under the author's bio she describes this book as "a YA fairytale fantasy whe..."
I knew it was a long shot, but thanks for looking into it for me..
For option 1, would you allow a graphic novel version of The Odyssey? Specifically, I'm thinking of The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds.
Wow! That looks really cool. I'll have to check with mods. I've not paid much attention to the graphic novel rules.
Abigail wrote: "For option 1, would you allow a graphic novel version of The Odyssey? Specifically, I'm thinking of The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds."Books with the genre sequential novels, comics, manga etc may only be used for 5-15 point tasks unless there is a specific exemption. I didn't include the exclusion and it is beyond the time for tweaking direcions, so this book does not fit the task.
Susan A wrote: "Abigail wrote: "For option 1, would you allow a graphic novel version of The Odyssey? Specifically, I'm thinking of The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds."Books with the genre sequential no..."
No worries. Thanks for checking for me!
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My daughter is Percy Jackson's #1 fan. She came up with the idea and helped develop the task.
Read 2 books. Option 1 may be chosen twice*, options 2 - 6 may only be used once.
Option 1: Greek Mythology
Percy Jackson is the son of Poseidon, one of the 12 Olympians of Greek Mythology.
Read a book with the genre Greek Mythology on the main page or with a predominant theme of Greek mythology where the title or description refer to The Odyssey or The Iliad or Homer (the Greek poet), or a Greek god or goddess from this list
*Only this option may be used twice.
Option 2: Zeus
Known among the Greeks as the the King of the Gods, read a book with a title that includes the word, King, god, or ruler in the title or subtitle. Plurals and possessives permitted.
Ex. The Return of the King, American Gods, Ruler's Desire
Option 3: Aphrodite
The Greek Goddess of love and beauty, read a book with the genre romance listed on the main book page. Embedded genres accepted.
Ex.
Option 4: Poseidon
God of the Sea, read a book with a word for a body of water in the title or subtitle. Plurals and possessives permitted.
Ex. The Sea of Monsters, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Sweetwater Creek
Option 5: Hermes
Hermes is a god of transitions and boundaries. He is protector and patron of travelers, herdsmen, and thieves.
Read a book that mentions a thief, theft, robbery, something stolen, a heist, a con or con (wo)man or con artist in the GR book description.
Ex. The Lightning Thief, Heist Society, The Chase
Option 6: Artemis
Goddess of the Hunt, read a book with a non-human mammal, bird or fish on the cover. (Insects, reptiles and fantasy animals NOT accepted). Required: Include the cover with your post.
NOTE: Books with genre "Children's" or "Kids" that are at least 100+ pages and conform to all other SRC rules may be used for this task.
Required: Identify the options