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Don't Get Fined! A Library Adventure
Don't Get Fined!Duration June 20 2018 -
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Roll #13
Start Space: 28
Number rolled: 6
Landed on: 34 - 34. You take what you think is a shortcut. You’re correct. GO FORWARD 3 SPACES (#37)
Landed on: 37 - Read a book that is between 150 and 200 pages.
Book read:
Topics of Conversation by Miranda Popkey – 05/05/2020 162 pages
Roll #14
Start Space: 37
Number rolled: 1
Landed on: 38 - OFF LICENCE – Read a book with an alcoholic beverage on the cover or in the title
Book read:
Roll #6Start space: 22
Number rolled: 1
Landed on: 23 - Read a book with a title that starts with one of the letters in BENCH
Read: Clap When You Land | Elizabeth Acevedo - June 9
Roll #7
Start space: 23
Number rolled: 3
Landed on: 26 - Read a book with a child on the cover
This one took me a while!Roll #32
Start space: 12
Number rolled: 6
Landed on: 18. You meet your friend and stop to chat. GO BACK 7 SPACES (#11) OR DO A FORFEIT*
Forefeit
Number rolled: 2. Read a book by an author whose last name begins with E or I: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich finished 6/10/2020
Roll #33
Start space: 18
Number rolled: 5
Landed on: 23. Walk through the PARK - Read a book with a title that starts with one of the letters in BENCH (‘the’, ‘a’ and ‘an’ should be ignored)
Roll #33Start space: 18
Number rolled: 5
Landed on: 23. Walk through the PARK - Read a book with a title that starts with one of the letters in BENCH (‘the’, ‘a’ and ‘an’ should be ignored) - Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall finished 6/12/2020
#34
Start space: 23
Number rolled: 4
Landed on: 27. In the PARK - Take a moment to smell the flowers. Read a book with the name of a flower in the title.
Don't Get Fined!Duration: 7/13/20 -
Start Here: 0
Rolled: 4
4. Read a book with a dog on the cover or the word ‘DOG’ in the title (in order). The Phantom Tollbooth - Norton Juster 7/23/20
Current Space: 4
Rolled: 3
Landed on: 7
7. Pass the SCHOOL - Read a Young Adult or Children’s book.
The Princess Diaries - Meg Cabot 9/13/20
Current Space: 7
Rolled: 4
Landed on: 11
11. Read a book where the main characters are a group of friends.
The Little French Bistro - Nina George 9/19/20
Current Space: 11
Rolled: 2
Landed on: 13
13. Read a book set in a small town.
Waffles and Weekends - Leena Clover {Pelican Cove, VA} 2/22/20
Current Space: 13
Rolled: 3
Landed on: 16
16. Pass the CHURCH – Read a book where a wedding, funeral or christening takes place.
Bargaining With a Rake - Julie Johnstone 9/24/20
Current Space: 16
Rolled: 5
Landed on: 21
21. Read a book with any mode of transportation on the cover.
CAR Five Days in November - Clint Hill 10/2/20
Current Space: 21
Rolled: 2
Landed on: 23
23. Walk through the PARK - Read a book with a title that starts with one of the letters in BENCH (‘the’, ‘a’ and ‘an’ should be ignored)
Cookies and Scream - CeeCee James
Current Space: 23
Rolled: 3
Landed on: 26
26. Cut through the PLAYGROUND - Read a book with a child on the cover. Let Me In - John Ajvide Lindqvist 1/14/21
Current Space: 26
Rolled: 6
Landed on: 32
32. ICE-CREAM STAND - Read a book with an ice-cream on the cover.
Love & Gelato - Jenna Evans Welch 7/22/22
Current Space: 32
Rolled: 3
Landed on: 35
35. In the PARK - Take a stroll past the pond. Read a book with water on the cover.
No Good Tea Goes Unpunished - Bree Baker 7/29/22
Current Space: 35
Rolled: 4
Landed on: 39
39. DEPARTMENT STORE – Read an anthology of short stories
It Came from the Garage!: An Anthology of Automotive Horror - Stephen King 8/5/22
Current Space: 39
Rolled: 5
Landed on: 44
44. NEWSAGENT - Read a book with a character who is a journalist.
The Anonymous Source - A.C. Fuller 8/21/22
Current Space: 44
Rolled: 4
Landed on: 48
48. COFFEE SHOP – Read a book with a title that starts with one of the letters in ‘COFFEE’ (‘the’, ‘a’, and ‘an’ should be ignored)
Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationships Across Differences - Tiffany Jana 9/21/22
Current Space: 48
Rolled: 4
Landed on: 52
52. Read a book with any kind of drink on the cover.
Meltdown in Christmas River - Meg Muldoon 11/12/22
Current Space: 52
Rolled: 1
Landed on: 53
53. PET SHOP – Read a book with a character who is an animal.
{Gustav - mouse} Slippers And Thieves - Christina Bauer 11/28/22
Current Space: 53
Rolled: 4
Landed on: 57
57. BEAUTY SALON – Read a book with a character who works in or visits a beauty salon or hairdressers etc
The Princess Diaries - Meg Cabot 4/19/23
Current Space: 57
Rolled: 3
Landed on: 60
60. FLORIST – Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Hazel and Gray - Nic Stone 5/10/23
Current Space: 60
Rolled: 1
Landed on: 61
61. FLORIST - Read a book where a character receives flowers
What Are Friends For? - Patricia McLinn 6/5/23
Current Space: 61
Rolled: 6
Landed on: 67
67. MUSIC STORE - Read a book with an instrument on the cover.
Don't Get Fined!Duration June 20 2018 -
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Roll #14
Start Space: 37
Number rolled: 1
Landed on: 38 - OFF LICENCE – Read a book with an alcoholic beverage on the cover or in the title
Book read: The Merlot Murders by Ellen Crosby – 07/30/2020
Roll #15
Start Space: 38
Number rolled: 3
Landed on: 41 - JUICE BAR - Read a book with a cover that is mainly orange.
Book read:
Roll #34Start space: 23
Number rolled: 4
Landed on: 27. In the PARK - Take a moment to smell the flowers. Read a book with the name of a flower in the title. Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid finished 8/1/2020
Roll #35
Start space: 27
Number rolled: 4
Landed on: 31. ICE-CREAM STAND – Read a book with a title where each word begins with one of the letters in ‘ICE-CREAM’ (two word minimum – include ‘the’, ‘an’ or ‘a’)
Roll #35Start space: 27
Number rolled: 4
Landed on: 31. ICE-CREAM STAND – Read a book with a title where each word begins with one of the letters in ‘ICE-CREAM’ (two word minimum – include ‘the’, ‘an’ or ‘a’) Cradle and All by James Patterson finished 8/5/2020
Roll #36
Start space: 31
Number rolled: 6
Landed on: 37. Read a book that is between 150 and 200 pages.
Mod
Start space: 27
Number rolled: 4
Landed on: 31. ICE-CREAM STAND – Read a book with a title where each word begins with one of the letters in ‘ICE-CREAM’ (two word minimum – include ‘the’, ..."
Sorry - this title does not work because the letters are CAA and there is only one A in ICE CREAM.
Don't Get Fined!Duration June 20 2018 -
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Roll #15
Start Space: 38
Number rolled: 3
Landed on: 41 - JUICE BAR - Read a book with a cover that is mainly orange.
Book read:
The Bordeaux Betrayal by Ellen Crosby – 08/09/2020Roll #16
Start Space: 41
Number rolled: 2
Landed on: 43 - NEWSAGENT – Read a non-fiction book
Book read:
I never dreamed it would take me so long to finish this challenge, but I'm finally done!Don't Get Fined!
Timeframe: 5/8/17 to 8/20/20
#1 - Rolled a 3
3. The neighbour kid gives you a ride on his handle bars to the end of the street. GO FORWARD 4 SPACES (#7).
7. Pass the SCHOOL - Children’s book - Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis - 6/16/17 ♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 1 (#8)
8. Pass the SCHOOL –Takes place in a school - The Godwulf Manuscript by Robert B. Parker - 8/3/17 ♥♥♥♥
Spenser is hired by a university to find a missing manuscript. He spends a lot of time interviewing students and professors.
Rolled a 3 (#11)
11. Main characters are a group of friends - Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost - 8/7/17 ♥♥♥♥♥
Kat and Bones have a collection of friends who help them, including Ian, Menchares, and Spade.
Rolled a 5 (#16)
16. Pass the CHURCH – Where a funeral takes place – Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb - 8/19/17 ♥♥♥♥♥
Eve and the team attend the memorial service for the victim.
Rolled a 4 (#20)
20. BUS STOP – You just missed one, keep walking. ROLL AGAIN.
Rolled a 2 (#22)
22. You enter the PARK – Tree on cover - Pull Me Close by Sidney Halston - 8/23/17 ♥♥♥♥
Trees above the skyline.
Rolled a 1 (#23)
23. Walk through the PARK - Title starts in BENCH - Catch and Release by Laura Drewry - 9/8/17 ♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 3 (#26)
26. Cut through the PLAYGROUND - Child on cover - The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman - 4/6/18 ♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 5 (#31)
31. ICE-CREAM STAND –Title where each word begins with one of the letters in ‘ICE-CREAM’ - R, M, A - Rocky Mountain Angel by Vivian Arend - 10/9/18 ♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 4 (#35)
35. In the PARK - Water on the cover - Only a Promise by Mary Balogh - 10/29/18 ♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 4 (#39)
39. DEPARTMENT STORE –Anthology of short stories - Magic Graves by Jeaniene Frost and Ilona Andrews - 3/10/19 ♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 1 (#40)
40. ANTIQUE SHOP – Read a book published before 2000 - Pub 12/1/96 - Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage by M.C. Beaton - 3/12/19 ♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 3 (#43)
43. NEWSAGENT – Non-fiction book – The Year 1000: What Life Was Like at the Turn of the First Millennium by Robert Lacey - 3/17/19 ♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 5 (#48)
48. COFFEE SHOP – Title starts with a letter in ‘COFFEE - The Other Side by J.D. Robb - 3/25/19 ♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 4 (#52)
52. Any kind of drink on the cover - Sex, Murder And A Double Latte by Kyra Davis - 4/5/19 ♥♥♥♥
She’s holding a to-go coffee cup in her hand.
Rolled a 2 (#54)
54. PET SHOP - Any animal on the cover – Rumor Has It by Jill Shalvis - 5/8/19 ♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 6 (#60)
60. FLORIST – Flowers on the cover - Three Daughters of Madame Liang by Pearl S. Buck - 6/8/19 ♥♥♥
Rolled a 2 (#62)
62. BAKERY – Character who cooks for a living - The Diva Takes the Cake by Krista Davis - 7/2/19 ♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 5 (#67)
67. MUSIC STORE - Instrument on the cover - Cello - Devoted in Death by J.D. Robb - 8/7/19 ♥♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 3 (#70)
70. Read a book where a character runs to keep fit – Slap Shot by Kelly Jamieson - 8/15/19 ♥♥♥♥
”Anyway, I also went for a run, so hopefully that made up for it.” “You run?” “Yeah, Can’t say I love it, but I love to eat, so I do it.” – Loc 789.
Rolled a 6 (#76)
76. Read a book with cake on the cover - Fruit of All Evil by Paige Shelton - 5/16/20 ♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 2 (#78)
78. POLICE STATION – Read a book that is tagged mystery or crime - The Case of the Flashing Fashion Queen by N.L. Wilson - 5/28/20 ♥♥♥
Mystery – 70 people
Rolled a 3 (#81)
81. SOLICITOR’S OFFICE –Main character who works in the legal profession - The Daring Ladies of Lowell by Kate Alcott - 6/4/20 ♥♥♥
Samuel is a lawyer.
Rolled a 5 (#86)
86. BOOK STORE - Favourite author - Dark in Death by J.D. Robb - 6/12/20 ♥♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 2 (#88)
88. BOOK STORE - New to you author - Storm Front by Jim Butcher - 6/15/20 ♥♥♥♥
Rolled a 4 (#92)
92. BOOK STORE - Published in the last 12 months - Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich - 6/20/20 ♥♥♥♥
Pub 11/12/19
Rolled a 1 (#93, #96)
93. You help an old lady safely across the road. GO FORWARD 3 SPACES (#96).
96. Read a book that involves grandparents - Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin - 8/20/20 ♥♥♥♥♥
Liz meets and lives with her grandmother after she gets to Elsewhere.
Rolled a 5 (#100)
100. THE LIBRARY! Congratulations you have successfully returned your book!
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/20/20******
Thanks! This one took way longer than I expected.
Mod
Some of the tasks were difficult too! :)
Tried again!Roll #35
Start space: 27
Number rolled: 4
Landed on: 31. ICE-CREAM STAND – Read a book with a title where each word begins with one of the letters in ‘ICE-CREAM’ (two word minimum – include ‘the’, ‘an’ or ‘a’) Red Moon by Elizabeth Kelly finished 08/29/2020
Roll #36
Start space: 31
Number rolled: 3
Landed on: 34. You take what you think is a shortcut. You’re correct. GO FORWARD 3 SPACES (#37)
37. Read a book that is between 150 and 200 pages.
Don't Get Fined!Start Date: 8/30/2020
Date Completed:
Roll #1
Start Space: START
Number rolled: 6
Landed on: 6. The neighbor's scary dog is out of the yard. GO BACK 2 SPACES (#4)
Landed on: 4. Read a book with a (dog on the cover) or the word ‘DOG’ in the title (in order).
Book Read: His Promise by Shelley Shepard Gray 9/1/20
Roll #2
Start Space: 4
Rolled: 3
Landed On: 7. Pass the SCHOOL - Read a Young Adult or Children’s book. (Must meet the 150 page minimum)
Book Read: Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson 9/3/20
Roll #3
Start Space: 7
Rolled: 1
Landed on: 8. Pass the SCHOOL – Read a book that takes place in a school.
Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds 9/7/20
Roll #4
Start Space: 8
Rolled: 5
Landed on: 13. Read a book set in a small town
A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison 10/6/20
Roll #5
Start Space: 13
Rolled: 2
Landed on: 15. Your friend is driving past. Catch a lift. GO FORWARD 6 SPACES (#21)
Landed on: 21. Read a book with any mode of transportation on the cover.
The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley 10/13/20
Roll #6
Start Space: 21
Rolled: 2
Landed on: 23. Walk through the PARK - Read a book with a title that starts with one of the letters in BENCH (‘the’, ‘a’ and ‘an’ should be ignored)
Classified as Murder by Miranda James 10/25/20
Roll #7
Start Space: 23
Rolled: 5
Landed on: 28. Read a book that is longer than 300 pages.
Casting the First Stone by Kimberla Lawson Roby 10/30/20
Roll #8
Start Space: 28
Rolled: 6
Landed on: 34. You take what you think is a shortcut. You’re correct. GO FORWARD 3 SPACES (#37)
Landed on: 37. Read a book that is between 150 and 200 pages.
None Dare Call It Conspiracy by Gary Allen 11/6/20
Roll #9
Start Space: 37
Rolled: 3
Landed on: 40. ANTIQUE SHOP – Read a book published before 2000
Trouble Is My Business by Raymond Chandler 11/14/20
Roll #10
Start Space: 40
Rolled: 3
Landed on: 43. NEWSAGENT – Read a non-fiction book
Mama Makes Up Her Mind by Bailey White 11/19/20
Roll #11
Start Space: 43
Rolled: 6
Landed on: 49. COFFEE SHOP - Grab a takeaway coffee for a burst of energy. GO FORWARD 3 SPACES (#52)
Landed on: 52. Read a book with any kind of drink on the cover.
Blue Jeans and Coffee Beans by Joanne DeMaio 12/12/20
Roll #12
Start Space: 52
Rolled: 3
Landed on: 55. A man wearing a sign that reads ‘THE END IS COMING’ stops you. GO BACK 4 SPACES (#51) OR DO A FORFEIT*
Forfeit: 6. Read a book by an author whose last name begins with X, Y or Z
Beyond the Storm by Carolyn Zane 12/23/20
Roll #13
Start Space: 55
Rolled: 5
Landed on: 60. FLORIST – Read a book with flowers on the cover
Death and a Dog by Fiona Grace 1/8/21
Roll #14
Start Space: 60
Rolled: 3
Landed on: 63. Time’s running out. Start jogging! GO FORWARD 7 SPACES (#70)
Landed on: 70. Read a book where a character runs to keep fit.
City Spies - James Ponti 3/12/21
Roll #15
Start Space: 70
Rolled: 1
Landed on: 71. TRAVEL AGENCY – Read a book set in a different country from where you live.
All Thirteen - Christina Soontornvat 4/5/21 (Northern Thailand)
Roll #16
Start Space: 71
Rolled: 6
Landed on: 77. CARDS & GIFTS – Read a book where somebody celebrates a birthday.
Gone in a Heartbeat: Our Daughters Died... Our Faith Endures - David Works 4/8/21
Roll #17
Start Space: 77
Rolled: 1
Landed on: 78. POLICE STATION – Read a book that is tagged mystery or crime.
The Case of Windy Lake - Michael Hutchinson 6/28/21
Roll #18
Start Space: 78
Rolled: 1
Landed on: 79. POLICE STATION - Read a book where something is stolen.
June Bug - Chris Fabry 7/1/21
Roll #19
Start Space: 79
Rolled: 6
Landed on: 85. BUS STOP - Catch the bus! GO DIRECTLY TO THE LIBRARY.
Landed on: 100. THE LIBRARY! Congratulations you have successfully returned your book!
Second RollRoll #1
Start Space: START
Number rolled: 6
Landed on: 6. The neighbor's scary dog is out of the yard. GO BACK 2 SPACES (#4)
Landed on: 4. Read a book with a (dog on the cover) or the word ‘DOG’ in the title (in order).
Book Read: His Promise by Shelley Shepard Gray 9/1/20
Roll #2
Start Space: 4
Rolled: 3
Landed On: 7. Pass the SCHOOL - Read a Young Adult or Children’s book. (Must meet the 150 page minimum)
Third Roll:Roll #1
Start Space: START
Number rolled: 6
Landed on: 6. The neighbor's scary dog is out of the yard. GO BACK 2 SPACES (#4)
Landed on: 4. Read a book with a (dog on the cover) or the word ‘DOG’ in the title (in order).
Book Read: His Promise by Shelley Shepard Gray 9/1/20
Roll #2
Start Space: 4
Rolled: 3
Landed On: 7. Pass the SCHOOL - Read a Young Adult or Children’s book. (Must meet the 150 page minimum)
Book Read: Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson 9/3/20
Roll #3
Start Space: 7
Rolled: 1
Landed on: 8. Pass the SCHOOL – Read a book that takes place in a school.
Fourth RollRoll #1
Start Space: START
Number rolled: 6
Landed on: 6. The neighbor's scary dog is out of the yard. GO BACK 2 SPACES (#4)
Landed on: 4. Read a book with a (dog on the cover) or the word ‘DOG’ in the title (in order).
Book Read: His Promise by Shelley Shepard Gray 9/1/20
Roll #2
Start Space: 4
Rolled: 3
Landed On: 7. Pass the SCHOOL - Read a Young Adult or Children’s book. (Must meet the 150 page minimum)
Book Read: Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson 9/3/20
Roll #3
Start Space: 7
Rolled: 1
Landed on: 8. Pass the SCHOOL – Read a book that takes place in a school.
Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds 9/7/20
Roll #4
Start Space: 8
Rolled: 5
Landed on: 13. Read a book set in a small town
JoAnne wrote: "Fantastic Melissa!":) Thanks!
Mod
Start Date: 8/30/2020
Date Completed:
Roll #1
Start Space: START
Number rolled: 6
Landed on: 6. The neighbor's scary dog is out of the yard. GO BACK 2 SPACES (#4)
Landed on: 4. R..."
Love the cover on the most recent one!!
Don't Get FinedStart Date: 9/2/2020
Date Completed:
Roll #1
Start Space: Start
Rolled: 3
Landed on: 3 [The neighbour kid gives you a ride on his handle bars to the end of the street. GO FORWARD 4 SPACES (#7).]
Landed on: 7 [Pass the SCHOOL - Read a Young Adult or Children’s book. (Must meet the 150 page minimum)]
Book Read: If I Should Die by Amy Plum - Completed: 9/8/2020
Roll #2
Start Space: 7
Rolled: 4
Landed on: 11 [Read a book where the main characters are a group of friends.]
Book Read: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - Completed: 10/6/2020
Roll #3
Start Space: 11
Rolled: 1
Landed on: 12 [12. Pass the SCHOOL - Read a book with a main character who is under 18 years old.]
Book Read: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins - Completed: 10/7/2020
Roll #4
Start Space: 12
Rolled: 5
Landed on: 17 [17. Pass the CHURCH - Read a book with a religious symbol on the cover.]
Book Read: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - Completed: 11/7/2020
- For this cover I'm considering the bonnets religious symbols.Roll #5
Start Space: 17
Rolled: 6
Landed on: 23 [23. Walk through the PARK - Read a book with a title that starts with one of the letters in BENCH (‘the’, ‘a’ and ‘an’ should be ignored)]
Book Read: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia - Completed: 11/8/2020
Roll #6
Start Space: 23
Rolled: 2
Landed on: 25 [25. Cut through the PLAYGROUND - Read a book with a main character who has children.]
Book Read: Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan - Completed: 11/10/2020
Roll #7
Start Space: 25
Rolled: 5
Landed on: 30 [30. You take what you think is a short cut. It isn’t. GO BACK 2 SPACES (#28)]
Landed on: 28 [28. Read a book that is longer than 300 pages.]
Book Read: The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus - Completed: 11/11/2020
Roll #8
Start Space: 28
Rolled: 6
Landed on: 34 [34. You take what you think is a shortcut. You’re correct. GO FORWARD 3 SPACES (#37)] --Second time is a charm, I guess! lol
Landed on: 37[37. Read a book that is between 150 and 200 pages.]
Book Read: Shockaholic by Carrie Fisher - Completed: 12/2/2020
Roll #9
Start Space: 37
Rolled: 3
Landed on: 40 [40. ANTIQUE SHOP – Read a book published before 2000]
Book Read:
Roll #10Start: 42
Rolled: 2
Space Landed On: 44. NEWSAGENT - Read a book with a character who is a journalist.
Book Read: The French House: An American Family, a Ruined Maison, and the Village That Restored Them All by Don Wallace
Read: 5/10/2020
Don't Get Fined!Duration June 20 2018 -
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Roll #16
Start Space: 41
Number rolled: 2
Landed on: 43 - NEWSAGENT – Read a non-fiction book
Book read: Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby – 09/06/2020
Roll #17
Start Space: 43
Number rolled: 5
Landed on: 48 - COFFEE SHOP – Read a book with a title that starts with one of the letters in ‘COFFEE’ (‘the’, ‘a’, and ‘an’ should be ignored)
Book read: The Fabulous Riverboat by Philip José Farmer – 09/11/2020
Roll #18
Start Space: 48
Number rolled: 3
Landed on: 51 - Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic book.
Book read:
Fifth RollRoll #1
Start Space: START
Number rolled: 6
Landed on: 6. The neighbor's scary dog is out of the yard. GO BACK 2 SPACES (#4)
Landed on: 4. Read a book with a (dog on the cover) or the word ‘DOG’ in the title (in order).
Book Read: His Promise by Shelley Shepard Gray 9/1/20
Roll #2
Start Space: 4
Rolled: 3
Landed On: 7. Pass the SCHOOL - Read a Young Adult or Children’s book. (Must meet the 150 page minimum)
Book Read: Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson 9/3/20
Roll #3
Start Space: 7
Rolled: 1
Landed on: 8. Pass the SCHOOL – Read a book that takes place in a school.
Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds 9/7/20
Roll #4
Start Space: 8
Rolled: 5
Landed on: 13. Read a book set in a small town
A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison 10/6/20
Roll #5
Start Space: 13
Rolled: 2
Landed on: 15. Your friend is driving past. Catch a lift. GO FORWARD 6 SPACES (#21)
Landed on: 21. Read a book with any mode of transportation on the cover.
Helen, continued again!Turned back Home Twice:
Third Time Through!
1. Leave your house. Read a book with a house on the cover.
Jip: His Story Katherine Paterson 5-29-20
Roll 28: I got a 3, to space 4.
4. Read a book with a dog on the cover or the word ‘DOG’ in the title.
Surviving the Applewhites Stephanie S. Tolan 5-30-20
Roll 29. I got a 1, to space 5.
5. Walk down your street. Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in ‘STREET’ ( ‘the’, ‘a’ or ‘an’ should be ignored)
Note: Bad Kitty is series name. School Daze is title.
Bad Kitty School Daze Nick Bruel 6-5-20 (School starts with S)
Roll 30. I rolled a 2, to space 7.
7. Pass the SCHOOL - Read a Young Adult or Children’s book. (Must meet the 150 page minimum)
The Final Battle... For Now (Sisters Eight, #9) Lauren Baratz-Logsted 6-5-20 (Children's Book)
Roll 31. I rolled a 1, to space 8.
8. Pass the SCHOOL – Read a book that takes place in a school.
The Secret School Avi 6-8-20
Roll 32. I rolled a 2, to space 10.
10. Pass the SCHOOL - Read a book with a character who is a teacher.
The Story of Scotland Allan Burnett 6-9-20
(Adam Smith, who wrote "Wealth of Nations," was a
lecturer at Edinbugh and Glasgow Universities)
Roll 33. I rolled a 5, to space 15.
15. GO FORWARD 6 SPACES, to 21.
21. Read a book with any mode of transportation on the cover.
Tomorrow, the Stars Robert A. Heinlein 6-10-20 (rocket ship)
Roll 34. I rolled a 6, to space 27.
27. In the PARK - Take a moment to smell the flowers. Read a book with the name of a flower in the title.
A Begonia for Miss Applebaum Paul Zindel 6-26-20
Roll 35. I rolled a 6, to space 33.
33. PUBLIC TOILETS - Nip into the toilets to ‘spend a penny’. Read a book by an author whose initials are W.C. (I will accept C.W also)
The Extraordinary and Unusual Adventures of Horatio Lyle Catherine Webb 7-23-20 (Author CW)
Roll 36. I rolled a 4, to space 37.
37. Read a book that is between 150 and 200 pages.
Death of an Outsider M.C. Beaton 8-3-20 (Paperback = 194 pages)
Roll 37. I rolled a 5, to space 42.
42. GROCERY STORE - Read a book with some kind of food on the cover OR in the title
Bran New Death Victoria Hamilton 8-8-20
Roll 38. I rolled a 3, to space 45.
45. Your mum calls and asks you to pick her up some orange juice. GO BACK 4 SPACES (#41)
41. JUICE BAR - Read a book with a cover that is mainly orange.
Utah Blaine Louis L'Amour 8-23-20
Roll 39. I rolled a 2, to space 43.
43. NEWSAGENT – Read a non-fiction book
Cat vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat Pam Johnson-Bennett 8-25-20
Roll 40. I rolled a 6, to space 49. It says go forward 3, to space 52.
52. Read a book with any kind of drink on the cover.
Go Ask Ali: Half-Baked Advice Ali Wentworth 9-14-20
(Lemonade on cover) Roll 41. I rolled a 4, to space 56.
56. SPORTS SHOP – Read a book with a character who is a professional athlete.
Babe Ruth: A Daughter's Portrait George Beim 10-9-20
Roll 42. I rolled a 5, to space 61.
61. FLORIST - Read a book where a character receives flowers.
The Underdogs Sara Hammel 10-17-20
Roll 43. I rolled a 4, to space 65.
65. BURGER BAR - Read a book with a title where all the words start with the same letter (including ‘the’, ‘a’, ‘an’ etc)
Marvelous Monikers: The People Behind More Than 400 Words and Expressions Tad Tuleja 10-21-20 (MM)
Roll 44. I rolled a 1, to space 66.
66. MUSIC STORE – Read a book by an author whose initials are CD or LP
A Single Shard Linda Sue Park
11-6-20 (initials LP)
Roll 45. I rolled a 4, to space 70.
70. Read a book where a character runs to keep fit.
Black Ice Becca Fitzpatrick 11-9-20 (The MC, to prepare for the backpacking expedition)
Roll 46. I rolled a 6, to space 76.
76. Read a book with cake on the cover.
The Secret to Hummingbird Cake Celeste Fletcher McHale 12-8-20
Roll 47. I rolled a 3, to space 79.
79. POLICE STATION - Read a book where something is stolen.
The Secrets We Kept Lara Prescott 12-8-20 (When put into prison the Russians stole whatever they wanted from the prisoners' houses.)
Roll 48. I rolled a 4, to space 83.
83. BANK – Read a book with a wealthy main character
Cholas in Bowlers: Journey to Bolivia Jane Mundy 12-16-20 (She has enough money to travel in Bolivia, staying in hotels, as long as she wants!)
Roll 49. I rolled a 3, to space 86.
86. BOOK STORE - Read a book by your favourite author.
Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance Noam Chomsky 12-31-20
Roll 50. I rolled a 1, to space 87.
87. BOOK STORE - Read a book from your favourite genre.
Nonfiction: The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling James Hillman 1-11-21
Roll 51. I rolled a 6, to space 93.
93. You help an old lady safely across the road. GO FORWARD 3 SPACES (#96).
96. Read a book that involves grandparents OR with a main character who is over 60.
How the Penguins Saved Veronica Hazel Prior 2-2-21 (She's in her mid-80's)
Roll 53. I rolled a 5, to the end!
Okay, here we go! This looks super fun.Roll #: First roll
Start Space: Start
Number Rolled: 3
Space Landed On: 3. The neighbour kid gives you a ride on his handle bars to the end of the street. GO FORWARD 4 SPACES (#7).
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7. Pass the SCHOOL - Read a Young Adult or Children’s book. (Must meet the 150 page minimum)
Book: The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang (644 pages). Chinese history gets a high fantasy twist in this YA novel, really excited for this one. --> Finished: October 12, 2020
Roll #: 2#
Start Space: 7
Number Rolled: 1
Space Landed On: 8. Pass the SCHOOL – Read a book that takes place in a school.
Book: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (374 pages), as far as I remember 50%+ of the book takes place in a virtual school. This will be a re-read. (TBR)
Queralt wrote: "Okay, here we go! This looks super fun.Roll #: First roll
Start Space: Start
Number Rolled: 3
Space Landed On: 3. The neighbour kid gives you a ride on his handle bars to the end of the street. G..."
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!
Roll #11Started at: 44
Rolled: 5
Space Landed On: 49. COFFEE SHOP - Grab a takeaway coffee for a burst of energy. GO FORWARD 3 SPACES (#52)
52. Read a book with any kind of drink on the cover.
Book Read: Dirty by Kylie Scott
Read: 18/1/2022
phew! this one took a while!
Mod
Off to a great start Queralt!
Sixth RollRoll #1
Start Space: START
Number rolled: 6
Landed on: 6. The neighbor's scary dog is out of the yard. GO BACK 2 SPACES (#4)
Landed on: 4. Read a book with a (dog on the cover) or the word ‘DOG’ in the title (in order).
Book Read: His Promise by Shelley Shepard Gray 9/1/20
Roll #2
Start Space: 4
Rolled: 3
Landed On: 7. Pass the SCHOOL - Read a Young Adult or Children’s book. (Must meet the 150 page minimum)
Book Read: Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson 9/3/20
Roll #3
Start Space: 7
Rolled: 1
Landed on: 8. Pass the SCHOOL – Read a book that takes place in a school.
Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds 9/7/20
Roll #4
Start Space: 8
Rolled: 5
Landed on: 13. Read a book set in a small town
A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison 10/6/20
Roll #5
Start Space: 13
Rolled: 2
Landed on: 15. Your friend is driving past. Catch a lift. GO FORWARD 6 SPACES (#21)
Landed on: 21. Read a book with any mode of transportation on the cover.
The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley 10/13/20
Roll #6
Start Space: 21
Rolled: 2
Landed on: 23. Walk through the PARK - Read a book with a title that starts with one of the letters in BENCH (‘the’, ‘a’ and ‘an’ should be ignored)
Update ...Roll #7
Start space: 23
Number rolled: 3
Landed on: 26 - Read a book with a child on the cover
Read:
The Saturdays | Elizabeth Enright - Sep 7, 2020Roll #8
Start space: 26
Number rolled: 4
Landed on: 30 - Go back two spaces (#28). 28 - Read a book that is longer than 300 pgs.
Read: Gideon the Ninth | Tamsyn Muir - Oct 19 (479 pages)
Roll #9
Start space: 28
Number rolled: 3
Landed on: 31. A book where each title word begins with one of the letters in ‘ICE-CREAM’
Read:
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Start Space: 23. Read a book with a title that starts with one of the letters in BENCH.
Number Rolled: 4
Space Landed On: 27. Read a book with the name of a flower in the title.
Book: Death with a Dark Red Rose by Julia Buckley
Date read: 1-3 May 2020
How it fits: name of a flower in the title
Roll #8
Start Space: 27. Read a book with the name of a flower in the title.
Number Rolled: 4
Space Landed On: 31. Read a book with a title where each word begins with one of the letters in ‘ICE-CREAM’.
Book: to be decided