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SPRING CHALLENGE 2017
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Task 15.3 requires that a library be "featured" in the book. From the reviews and GR summary, it appears that the Storyton secret library exists, but not that it is significant to the plot, or featured in the plot. From the descriptons/reviews, sounds as if the garden is what is featured, rather than the library.
Sandy wrote: "Quinn post 41Task 15.3 requires that a library be "featured" in the book. From the reviews and GR summary, it appears that the Storyton secret library exists, but not that it is significant to th..."
Hi Sandy! Storyton Hall is a library. (view spoiler). I don't know how much more "featured" a library could be when it's woven through the entire book and where the majority of the action takes place. I hope that explains it a bit more. If you still don't agree I will use it for a different task. Thanks! :)
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Task 15.3 requires that a library be "featured" in the book. From the reviews and GR summary, it appears that the Storyton secret library exists, but not that it is sig..."
OK - I've read the first book, so I'm familiar with the basic premise, but the info you provided in your original post was not enough to fit it. The info you provide here works. Please repost, with this info, and I'll take it.
Thanks!
Please keep in mind that reposts must include links, etc. The best way to do this is to edit your original post and copy it from there. Then add the note that the significance has been explained and accepted.
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Please check your totals. You posted 5.3 and 10.2 on March 3, so you've completed 3 tasks, for 35 total points.
No need to repost - just trying to keep our records synched.
Sandy wrote: "Trishhartuk post 81Please check your totals. You posted 5.3 and 10.2 on March 3, so you've completed 3 tasks, for 35 total points.
No need to repost - just trying to keep our records synched."
Rats. I've gone off the rails on day 5 of the challenge. Ho hum. Thanks for the heads up, Sandy. And apologies for the confusion.
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Task 5.7 requires that you specify the page of the list on which your book was found. Please repost with the required information.
Post 140 Peg W I noticed that I put down that I completed 3 tasks, when it's only 2. I won't go back to edit it, just letting you know in advance I'm aware of my error. Sorry in advance!
Thanks for all your work!
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I noticed that I put down that I completed 3 tasks, when it's only 2. I won't go back to edit it, just letting you know in advance I'm aware of my error. Sorry in advance!
Thanks..."
no big deal, thanks for the heads up!
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You claimed Hounded for a different task in post 179. Books can only be claimed once per season.
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Task 20.5 option 3 requires that all letters in RAINBOW be found in the title/subtitle/author name.
I don't see a "B" in Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese.
If I'm just missing it, please point it out.
Laurah3020.4
Option 1: Read a book whose author’s initials can be found in the phrase "APRIL SHOWERS".
Richard Wagamese
R and W in April Showers
Sandy wrote: "Laurah30 post 199Task 20.5 option 3 requires that all letters in RAINBOW be found in the title/subtitle/author name.
I don't see a "B" in Indian Horse by [author:Richard Wagamese|..."
Sorry - I didn't understand.
Sandy,Thanks for the clarification about 25.3. I guess I went back and reread the task rules and panicked -- but you are correct in that it does not require the post to notate the number of pages. I guess you mods just have to do the math by yourself, eh. You mods are great at keeping us in line.
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The Body on the Barstool shows 2 ebook editions and a paper edition with no page numbers. You will need to have a librarian add a page number to the paper edition, or have the ebook edition approved for page length.
Sandy wrote: "Perletwo post 211The Body on the Barstool shows 2 ebook editions and a paper edition with no page numbers. You will need to have a librarian add a page number to the paper edition..."
Sandy and Perletwo, I have added the page count to the paperback edition. Perletwo, you can repost this task now.
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Gaijin: American Prisoner of War includes Childrens as a main page genre:
Sequential Art>Graphic Novels 146 users
Historical Fiction 88 users
Young Adult 36 users
Historical 23 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 17 users
War 16 users
Sequential Art>Comics 13 users
AR Bookfinder info shows "IL: MG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1.0" so this book will not work for the SRC.
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The Snow Queen has only 96 pages, so will not work for a 10 point SRC task. It also has Childrens listed as a main page genre, so if you decide to use this for your one 5 point task 80-99 pages, be sure to comply with the rules for the use of childrens books.
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The Alloy of Law shows on Goodreads as being #1 in the Alloy Era series. We go by the information shown in the parentheses on Goodreads. If you believe the GR info to be inaccurate, you can ask a librarian to correct the information.
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Task 20.7 option 1 specifies that you must read a book by a "single author" whose initials are found in the target phrase.
Revenge of the Castle Cats has 2 authors.
Bea wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Perletwo post 211The Body on the Barstool shows 2 ebook editions and a paper edition with no page numbers. You will need to have a librarian add a page number to the..."
Sandy wrote: "Perletwo post 211
The Body on the Barstool shows 2 ebook editions and a paper edition with no page numbers. You will need to have a librarian add a page number to the paper edition..."
ooops, and thank you! I was so concerned about finding the right cover I didn't even notice GR didn't have a physical edition listed.
Sandy, I'll be curious to see how the The Alloy of Law issue resolves. If you mouse over the book title, you'll notice it comes up as Mistborn, #4, and not the Alloy Era. Having read this entire series, I can tell you that the author does intend this to be primarily the Mistborn series, which is broken up into smaller sub-series focusing on different eras, only two of which have been written so far.
http://brandonsanderson.com/books/mis...
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I am not making judgments on this, and not basing my answer on whatever the author intends, etc. If you click on the book title, you will see that in parentheses, it shows as #1 in the Alloy Era. As I said above, if this is inaccurate, a librarian should be asked to correct this.
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All task postings must include a link to the book claimed.
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Everything but the Truth appears to have an ebook edition and a paper edition with no page number info. We need the page number info to record the task, since we do not use ebook page numbers.
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Task 5.7 requires that you include the page of the list on which your book can be found.
Task 30.3 requires that you include the symbol of your element, as well as its atomic number.
The other tasks in your post have been recorded. Please do not repost them.
Sandy wrote: "Sheila post 322Task 5.7 requires that you include the page of the list on which your book can be found.
Task 30.3 requires that you include the symbol of your element, as well as its atomic numb..."
Sheesh, not a good start for me to hit the wall on my very first post of the season. Sorry. Reposted with required information.
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St. Rose of Lima: The Story of the First Canonized Saint of the Americas is a childrens book:
Christianity>Catholic 5 users
Biography 2 users
Childrens 2 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge for the use of childrens books in the challenge.
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Task 25.3, book 1, must be a book the title of which does not contain any of the letters in WOLF. Sula contains an L, as does WOLF.
Sandy wrote: "Perletwo post 358Task 25.3, book 1, must be a book the title of which does not contain any of the letters in WOLF. Sula contains an L, as does WOLF."
*sigh* so much for most improved.... have a replacement, will repost as soon as I get it read.
Sandy wrote: "Perletwo post 358Task 25.3, book 1, must be a book the title of which does not contain any of the letters in WOLF. Sula contains an L, as does WOLF."
Reposted.
Noted
the mods don't go back and lost at previous posts - you need to do a ew one
Sandy wrote: "LaureY post 238The Alloy of Law shows on Goodreads as being #1 in the Alloy Era series. We go by the information shown in the parentheses on Goodreads. If you believe the GR info ..."
Thanks for pointing this out - on the main page of the book, under series, it does say both: Alloy Era #1 and Mistborn #4. Is it not ok? It is not in the parenthesis though - I'll change the book tomorrow.
Thank you.
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Please check your totals. I show you with 30 after your previous post, so 45 after this one.
No need to repost. This is just to try to keep our records synched.
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The Pillars of the Earth does not include the main page genre architecture or engineering.
Genres at review:
Historical Fiction 7,302 users
Fiction 3,983 users
Historical 1,417 users
(looking at the 2nd page, architecture is quite a long way down the list, with only 155 shelvings)
If you have had this genre verified previously as a main page genre, please repost with the post #/thread of verification.
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Marlene and Sofia - A Double Love Story appears to have two ebook editions and a paper edition with no page number info. We need the page number info to record the task, since we do not use ebook page numbers.
Sandy wrote: "Diana K post 397Marlene and Sofia - A Double Love Story appears to have two ebook editions and a paper edition with no page number info. We need the page number info to record the..."
Sorry, here is a link to the page info for the paperback version,.
https://www.librarycat.org/lib/DTChan...
Is that enough or do I have to do something more? Thanks.
Hiya :) I think I'm missing a golden oldie. I claimed one in post #372 and am not currently showing up at all on the golden oldie readerboard. Thanks for taking a look!
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Marlene and Sofia - A Double Love Story appears to have two ebook editions and a paper edition with no page number info. We need the page number info..."
It must be indicated on the Goodreads record. You can ask a librarian for help with this.
Sandy wrote: "Diana wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Diana K post 397Marlene and Sofia - A Double Love Story appears to have two ebook editions and a paper edition with no page number info. We need the pa..."
I took care of this. Diana, you can re-post this task now.
Bea wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Diana wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Diana K post 397Marlene and Sofia - A Double Love Story appears to have two ebook editions and a paper edition with no page number info. ..."
Thanks!
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Thanks for the heads up, Kait. The problem is found and fixed and correct totals will show up in the next update.
Sandy wrote: "Kait wrote: "Hiya :) I think I'm missing a golden oldie. I claimed one in post #372 and am not currently showing up at all on the golden oldie readerboard. Thanks for taking a look!"Thanks for th..."
:D Great, thanks!
TessaVanessaJust wondering if my post 448 was included in total. I dont see a problem post here. My records show total points of 145. Thanks for checking.
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Just wondering if my post 448 was included in total. I dont see a problem post here. My records show total points of 145. Thanks for checking."
Found and fixed, Tess. It will show up in the next update. Thanks for the quick heads up.
Sandy wrote: "Alycia post 376Please check your totals. I show you with 30 after your previous post, so 45 after this one.
No need to repost. This is just to try to keep our records synched."
Sigh. Every time I think I can do something simple like add, I'm proven wrong. Thanks for the correction.
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You claimed Brown Girl Dreaming for task 15.5. That book has childrens as a main page genre:
Genres at review:
Poetry 1398 users
Autobiography>Memoir 767 users
Nonfiction 579 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 451 users
Biography 365 users
Childrens 192 users
The ARBF numbers for this book are "MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 5.0" so it does not meet the criteria for the use of childrens books for SRC tasks.
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The structure on the cover of
doesn't appear to fit the task description of " A bridge is a structure spanning and providing passage over a river, chasm, road, or the like."Could you explain what you see this structure providing passage over?
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