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I'm in for February as well, most likely for blatant plagiarims :-)Be a Copy Cat
Duration: 2/1/17 - 2/28/17
Completed: 9
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by J.D. Robb 4* - mystery, 400+ pages (512), Roarke (male MC) is gifted in several areas2.
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by Jeffery Deaver 4* - mystery, dealing with a 'foreign world', at least two people in the book knew Morse Code :-), 400+ pages (480), male author3.
by Karen Rose 4* - mystery, 400+ pages (694)4.
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by J.D. Robb 4* - mystery, 400+ pages (512), Roarke (male MC) is gifted in several areas5.
by Lauren Blakely 4* - MC is gifted in several areas6.
by Rachel Dylan 3* - mystery7.
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by Jeffery Deaver 5* - mystery, dealing with a 'foreign world' (illusionists, circus, etc.), the perps gift for his future profession was already very visible in his childhood, 400+ pages (481), male author8.
by Andrzej Szczypiorski 5* - male author, non-fiction (linked in my mind with learning or school / Polish history - my favorite subject back in Poland)9.
by Tobi Katze 5* - male author, non-fiction (linked in my mind with learning or school)10. Süßer Ruf des Todes: Roman=Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb ?* - mystery, 400+ pages (544), Roarke (male MC) is gifted in several areas
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This month's book is - The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart published: March 7th 2007 by Little, Brown and Company, 487 pages
MPG: mystery, YA, children, fantasy, adventure
"Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?"
Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the newspaper and are then put through a series of mind-bending tests, which readers take along with them. Only four children-two boys and two girls-succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and inventive children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. But what they'll find in the hidden underground tunnels of the school is more than your average school supplies. So, if you're gifted, creative, or happen to know Morse Code, they could probably use your help.
Book ideas:
Dauntless, Alexis Stanton series, Circle of Spies, Die Hütte, Zdrada Bourne'a, Safe Havens: Shadow Masters, Last Night in Montreal, The Cactus Creek Challenge, The Scent of Lilacs, A Matter of Trust, Cuts Like a Knife, Never Say Never (Dooley), A Twist of Faith
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Be a Copy Cat Duration: February 1/17 - February 28/17
Levels: just 'inspiration': 3-4 books
This month's book is - The Mysterious Benedict Society
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Be a Copy Cat - February 2017Duration: 2/1/17-2/12/17
Level: blatant plagiarism: 7+ books
This month's book is - The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
1. Hush, Hush- Becca Fitzpatrick- 2/2/17 (#1 in series, MPG young adult)
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House of Whispers- J.L. Bryan- 2/4/17 (building on cover, MPG fantasy)3. Let Me Call You Sweetheart- Mary Higgins Clark- 2/6/17 (MPG mystery)
4. The Hundredth Man- Jack Kerley- 2/7/17 (first in series, MPG mystery)
5. Just Take My Heart- Mary Higgins Clark- 2/9/17 (MPG mystery)
6. The Neverending Story- Michael Ende- 2/10/17 (MPG fiction, fantasy, childrens, adventure, young adult)
7. Cinder- Marissa Meyer- 2/12/17 (first in series, MPG young adult, fantasy)
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Duration: 2/1/17-2/28/17
Level: too close for comfort: 4/6
1. The Chemist 2/2/17 ***
both books are long (400+ pages)
2. Midnight Bayou 2/7/17 ***
an old house plays a big part in the story
3. Drops of Gold 2/16/17 ****
trees on both covers
4. Creature of Habit: Book One 2/18/17 **
also first in a series
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Be A Copy Cat - February 2017Level: blatant plagiarism: 7+ books
READ: 8/8
✔1. A Harvest of Bones - Yasmine Galenorn (4 word title) 2/8
✔2. Yours, Mine, and Ours - Mary Janice Davidson (4 word title) 2/19
✔3. White Lion's Lady - Tina St. John (banner on cover) 2/22
✔4. The Storm - Clive Cussler (villain wants to take over the world) 2/15
✔5. 2066 - Peter Brandt (fantasy) 2/23
✔6. The Edinburgh Dead - Brian Ruckley (mystery) 2/23
✔7. The Murder of King Tut - James Patterson (mystery) 2/10
✔8. Scarecrow - Matthew Reilly (adventure) 2/4
✔9. The Chase - Clive Cussler *(mystery) 2/7
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Completed 9 of 7+ = "blatant plagiarism" & trying for "ultimate copy cat": read the book
Duration : February 1 - 28, 2017
It could be a word from the title, the author's name, something on the cover, the genre, the year it was first published, the plot, or a main character's name. The possibilities to imitate are endless.
MATCH:
The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1) by Trenton Lee Stewart & Carson Ellis (Illustrator)Hardcover, 487 pages, Published March 7th, 2007 by Little, Brown, and Company (first pub 2007) Book Characters: Reynie Muldoon, Sticky Washington, Kate Wetherall, Constance Contraire, Mr. Benedict, Rhonda Kazembe, Number Two, Miss Perumal
MP Genres: Mystery, Young Adult, Fiction, Fantasy, Children's & Adventure
1 ~ MP Fiction & both Literary Award winners ~ The Underground Railroad done 2-1-17
2 ~ both authors have double letters in name ~ Scrappy Little Nobody done 2-3-17
3 ~ MP YA, MP Fantasy & page count in 400's ~ The Girl from Everywhere done 2-4-17
4 ~MP Mystery, MP Fiction, bird on cover & both in series ~ A Catered Wedding done 2-5
5 ~ MP Fiction, MP Mystery, MC not an adult ~ The Elephant Keepers' Children done 2-4
6 ~ MP Fiction, MP Fantasy & in series ~ So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish done 2-6
7 ~ MP Fantasy, MP Mystery & in series ~ Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet done 2-8-17
8 ~ MP Mystery, MP Fantasy, MP Fiction, trees on cover & in series ~ Gem of a Ghost done 2-10-17
9 ~ MP Fantasy, Literary Award winner & 1st in a series ~ Halfway to the Grave done 2-10-17
Lanelle wrote: "To be a TCF Copy Cat, you must duplicate some aspect of the..."Lanelle, your dates for this show "January 1 - 31, 2017" not February
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My first time!! I'll give it a try.Be A Copy Cat - February 2017
This month's book is - The Mysterious Benedict Society
4/4 Read
Levels: just 'inspiration': 3-4 books
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February Challenge | Be a Copy CatDuration : February 1 - 31, 2017
Level: too close for comfort: 5-6 books
Completed: 5/5
This month's book is - The Mysterious Benedict Society
✔1. Mark of the Demon | Diana Rowland (4 word title) - Feb 2 - ★★★☆☆
✔2. Fear Nothing | Lisa Gardner (Mystery) - Feb 19 - ★★★★★
✔3. Find Her | Lisa Gardner (Mystery) - Feb 20 - ★★★★☆
✔4. Crash & Burn | Lisa Gardner (Yellow on cover) - Feb 21 - ★★★★☆
✔5. Elusion | Claudia Gabel (Yellow on cover) - Feb 8 - ★★★☆☆
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee StewartThe Mysterious Benedict Society #1
Published March 2007
13/13 ~ finished Feb 26th
4 word title:
Have a Little Faith by Diana McKinley ~ 2/26/17 ~ 4★
Love is a Stranger by John Wiltshire ~ 2/17/17 ~ 4★
Out in the Blue by Kelly Jensen ~ 2/3/17 ~ 3★
Prince of the Playhouse by Tara Lain ~ 2/21/17 ~ 3.5★
Traditions from the Heart by Bru Baker ~ 2/3/17 ~ 3★
3 name author:
Feat of Clay by Susan Mac Nicol ~ 2/14/17 ~ 3.5★
Rhythm of Us by Aimee Nicole Walker ~ 2/22/17 ~ 4★
Wood by Jordan Castillo Price ~ 2/2/17 ~ 3.5★
1st in series:
Bombs and Guacamole by B.A. Tortuga ~ 2/5/17/17 ~ 3.5★
Clockwork Heart by Heidi Cullinan ~ 2/13/17 ~ 3.5★
Escaping in Oz by Aria Grace ~ 2/3/17 ~ 3★
Published 2007:
My Fair Captain by J.L. Langley ~ 2/18/17 ~ 5★
Published in March:
Unchaste by Mia Watts ~ 2/4/17 ~ 2★
Be a Copy Cat - February 2017150 pages
just 'inspiration': 3-4 books
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DONE
secret society The Shut Mouth Society 2/16
building on cover
kids solve stuff Into the Lion's Den 2/21
Be a Copy CatDuration: February 1/17 - February 28/17
Level: blatant plagiarism: 7+ books
This month's book is -
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewartpp. 487; published: March 7th 2007 by Little, Brown and Company; genres: mystery, YA, children, fantasy, adventure
Always on My Mind by Jill Shalvis 2/4/17 (small town setting)
Accidentally on Purpose by Jill Shalvis 2/9/17 (small town setting)
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis 2/14/17 (small town setting)
One Minute till Bedtime: 60-Second Poems to Send You off to Sleep 2/19/17 (juvenile)
March: Book Three by John Lewis 2/21/17 (people on the cover)
It's in His Kiss by Jill Shalvis 2/23/17 (small town setting)
Snack Girl to the Rescue!: A Real-Life Guide to Losing Weight and Getting Healthy with 100 Recipes Under 400 Calories by Lisa Cain 2/26/17 (yellow book cover background)
He's So Fine by Jill Shalvis 2/28/17 (small town)
Be a Copy CatDuration: 2/1/17 - 2/28/17
Level: just 'inspiration' (3-4 books)
Progress: 7 of 3 books
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart, p. 487
published: March 7th 2007 by Little, Brown and Company
genres: mystery, YA, children, fantasy, adventure
1. Sandstorm by James Rollins (2/5/17) - Sigma Force #1 ~ adventure mystery
2. The Runaway Dolls by Ann M. Martin (2/8/17) - Doll People #3 ~ children's fantasy adventure
3. Untraceable by Laura Griffin (2/20/17) ~ mystery
4. Persuader by Lee Child (2/21/17) ~ mystery
5. The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong (2/21/17) ~ trilogy
6. Deity by Jennifer L. Armentrout (2/24/17) ~ fantasy
7. The Gatekeeper's Sons by Eva Pohler (2/28/17) ~ fantasy
Finished my challenge...happy reading!Be a Copy Cat
Duration: February 1/17 - February 28/17
Levels: just 'inspiration': 3-4 books
This month's book is - The Mysterious Benedict Society
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Finished!!Be a Copy Cat - February 2017
Duration: 2/1/17-2/12/17
Level: blatant plagiarism: 7+ books
This month's book is - The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
1. Hush, Hush- Becca Fitzpatrick- 2/2/17 (#1 in series, MPG young adult)
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House of Whispers- J.L. Bryan- 2/4/17 (building on cover, MPG fantasy)3. Let Me Call You Sweetheart- Mary Higgins Clark- 2/6/17 (MPG mystery)
4. The Hundredth Man- Jack Kerley- 2/7/17 (first in series, MPG mystery)
5. Just Take My Heart- Mary Higgins Clark- 2/9/17 (MPG mystery)
6. The Neverending Story- Michael Ende- 2/10/17 (MPG fiction, fantasy, childrens, adventure, young adult)
7. Cinder- Marissa Meyer- 2/12/17 (first in series, MPG young adult, fantasy)
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To be a TCF Copy Cat, you must duplicate some aspect of the chosen book.
It could be a word from the title, the author's name, something on the cover, the genre, the year it was first published, the plot, or a main character's name. The possibilities to imitate are endless.
Levels:
a bit familiar: 1-2 books
just 'inspiration': 3-4 books
too close for comfort: 5-6 books
blatant plagiarism: 7+ books
ultimate copy cat: read the book
Rules:
Duration : February 1 - 28, 2017
Books must be at least 150 pages.
You must state how your book copies this month's book.
This month's book is - The Mysterious Benedict Society