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3rd Quarter Challenge: Hunger Games
Districts 6 and 13 down!
District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
The Thirteenth Tale (takes place in Britain) Completed August 2, 2014.
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious.
Paper Towns
District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
The Thirteenth Tale (takes place in Britain) Completed August 2, 2014.
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious.
Paper Towns
District 4 done! Message 90 updated - now 11/14 complete!
District 2 is down! I repeat: District 2 is down!✔ District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
10/14
Triple congratulations, on your 9th, 10th, and 11th kills Talia!Congratulations Erika for completing your challenge! I am glad you have decided to keep going! :)
Quadruple congratulations on your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th kills, Clare! That puts you past halfway!
Double congratulations on your 10th and 11th kills, Kelsi!
And congratulations on your 10th kill, Merja and your 11th kill, Amanda! Way to take them down with style!
I have completed kill #12. Only two more to go!!!
District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book about people who are rich OR read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.
Gavriel gives Tana a necklace that place an important role in the story. Finished on 08/06/14.
District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book about people who are rich OR read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.
Gavriel gives Tana a necklace that place an important role in the story. Finished on 08/06/14.
updated message 38,5/6
District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
The Walking Dead, Vol. 01: Days Gone Bye - Officer Rick Grimes - 08/08/14
12/14 done!
District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
updated message 38,6/6
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal” somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
“He made his son play with hot coals, and sometimes he beat him almost as hard as he beat the iron he forged.” Inkheart – Cornelia Funke – 09/08/14
I have now met my goal but I'm going to carry on to try and get all 14!! Loving this challenge!
Completed another kill.6/4
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
The Return of the King - No electricity in middle earth. 8/10/14
Congratualtions on your 12th kills, Talia and Kelsi!Congratulations for completing your challenge with your 5th and 6th kills, Mary-ann! I am glad you are going to continue. On to the next reaping!
Congratulations, Janet on your 6th kill! President Snow would be keeping a close eye on your success!
The sixth week almost finished, and I am so excited because we have almost “killed” 200 books! Be looking for a district update sometime Tuesday evening.
2/14 - I was planning on reading a lot more during my vacation, but alas, it didn't happen!!! I better get to reading.The Capitol: main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful
The House of Mirth
District 1:
District 2:
District 3:
District 4: a book that at least partially takes place on a boat
A Wizard of Earthsea
District 5:
District 6:
District 7:
District 8:
District 9:
District 10:
District 11:
District 12:
District 13:
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal” somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
Dune - I stumbled upon the tribute from district 12. On page 72 "But the hair was the Duke's -coal-colored and tousled."
That is 5/5 complete...This is to much fun. I'm looking to pile on.
The Capitol is complete. 5/14 done The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty” in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
Finished: August 11Drew is said to be extraordinarily handsome and Kate is also said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
Killed 1 more district! 10/14
District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character.
Cinder (cybor as main character) 8/10/14
Kill #5 Time and Again by Jack FinneyDistrict 5: read a book that features a lightning storm or is set in a place with no electricity In this book a man travels back to 1882 before electricity was used in homes.
This book was MAGNIFICENT! I loved every word.
13/14 kills done! One more to go yay!
District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.
666 Park Avenue (fashion plays an important role in this one)
District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.
666 Park Avenue (fashion plays an important role in this one)
District 11 down!! I have updated message 90 - now 12/14 complete....
The Capitol: Filled with beautiful people.
Unexpected Stories
Both the female and male Hao are described as blindingly beautiful...and blue. The book also contains a previously unpublished short story by Octavia Butler.
For District 13 I read Divergent
Beatrice and the other Divergents are definitely rebellious.
District 2 trains peacekeepers.
I read Natchez Burning
(Huge book...over 700 pages but well worth the time. Some graphic violence.)
There are police, sheriffs, deputies and FBI Agents in this story.
District 7 produces lumber. I read a paperback book for this one.
An Appetite for Murder
I am now 6 of 6 with the addition of these books. Thanks for a fun challenge.
Unexpected Stories
Both the female and male Hao are described as blindingly beautiful...and blue. The book also contains a previously unpublished short story by Octavia Butler.
For District 13 I read Divergent
Beatrice and the other Divergents are definitely rebellious.
District 2 trains peacekeepers.
I read Natchez Burning
(Huge book...over 700 pages but well worth the time. Some graphic violence.)
There are police, sheriffs, deputies and FBI Agents in this story.
District 7 produces lumber. I read a paperback book for this one.
An Appetite for Murder
I am now 6 of 6 with the addition of these books. Thanks for a fun challenge.
I need toupdate my progress with the following kills:The Capitol: Gabriel's Rapture
District 6: Gabriel's Redemption
and District 8:
That should put me at 7/14
***BOOM!***BOOM!***BOOM!***
Current District Standings:
The Capitol: 12
District 1: 20
District 2: 24
District 3: 16
District 4: 16
District 5: 13
District 6: 19
District 7: 17
District 8: 13
District 9: 12
District 10: 11
District 11: 14
District 12: 14
District 13: 12
Total “Kills”: 213 YEAH!!! Another milestone passed!
Congratulations, Leah on your 2nd kill! Just like all the weapons around the cornicopia – summer can be filled with many distractions. Even Katniss strayed to grab a bag!
Congratulations on your 5th kill, Jackie! And congratulations on your 10th kill, Araceli!
Quadruple congratulations, Anna on your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th kills! And triple congratulations, Brianna on your 3rd, 4th, and 5th kills!
Triple congratulations, Karma on your 5th, 6th, and 7th kills! You have reached your halfway point!
Congratulations on your 12th kill, Amanda! And congratulations on your 13th kill, Kelsi! You are both getting close!
Congratulations on completing your challenge, Chris, with your 5th kill – district 12 tributes lurk in some of the most surprising places! And quadruple congratulations, Barbara, on your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th kills! I hope you both can continue with us! You did great!
And now, we have a very special announcement from the Capitol:
There are seven weeks left between now and September 30th. The games will end October 1st. Please look at message 20 and make sure I have updated you correctly to date. If your numbers and mine don’t match, just let me know.
May the odds be ever in your favor!
updated message 38,7/14
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
Station Eleven - 13/08/14
Congratulations, Mary-ann! Your 7th kill puts you at the halfway point!
updated message 38, 8/14
The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty” in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
Torment – Lauren Kate – 15/08/14
District 9 complete taking me to 13/14. I've updated message 90.1 more to go :-)
I just 'killed' district 5 - a place (or in this case a time) without electricity.Die Pestärztin, which takes place mainly in Mainz (Germany) from about 1330 - 1350.
9/10
Killed 2 more!District 5 - no electricity
Twelve Years a Slave
District 11 - young person dies
The 5th Wave
9/14
1 more district killed 11/14
District 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian.
Malinche (character was vegetarian) 8/14/14
Another killed. 12/14
District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item ofclothing on its cover
(clothing on cover) 8/15/14
Boom - challenge complete! 14/14, finishing with District 5.I've updated message 90 with the book I read.
Thanks for an awesome challenge!!!
Amanda
2 more completed District 7 produces lumber - book out of paper
District 3 makes electronics- main character a robot
this puts me at 12
love this challenge thanks for thinking of it Jennifer
Completed another kill 7/4District 11: District 11 is an agricultural district and Rue, a young herbalist, originated here. Read a book where a young person dies OR read a book where an herbalist saves someone from dying.
The Secret History Two young men die - one is 22 and the other 24 years old. Completed 8/20
6/14District 12 is complete
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal” somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
I want to change my book for district 7. I read Spirit Bear for that (in a forest), but I want to use that for disctict 10: animal in title.For district 7 I want to use: Harzblut instead. It takes partly place in the Harz, a beautiful forest area in Germany. And it is a real (paper) book (that took some getting used to, after reading loads of books on my ereader...).
So now I'm: 10/10. But there is still one month left, maybe I'll get the other 4 as well...?
I was wondering if American Psycho could qualify for District 8. The book talks about different fashion trends in almost ever chapter. A character's choice of clothing is always described from head to toe with even the name of the designer, color, and type.
updated message 38,9/14
District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
The Lovely Bones – Alice Sebold, Madison, Wisconsin – 23/08/14
I killed district 13: with a character that is rebellious. Frankenstein. You could say that Frankensteins creation is rebellious, because he wants to be accepted for who he is and in protest he misbehaves.12/10
2 more kills! Updated message 131 :) Puts me at 5/4 !
I edited post 22 to include The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty” in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful. The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender I am guessing beautiful in the the title would be an acceptable substitute for Beauty. If it isn't let me know and I will remove it from my list.
Completed 1 more.8/4
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious. This might be a bit of a stretch but I just finished In Cold Blood.
The two characters carried rebellion to the ultimate, awful extreme.
Finished! Killed the last district District 4: District 4 is a fishing district. Read a book about a fisherman OR read a book that at least partially takes place on a boat.
Guilty Wives 8/26/14
I'm coming to this late but I've used the books read since the start of August and I'm going to go for all 14 :)14/14
The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty” in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful. – Once Beauty Twice Beast ✔
District 1: District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book about people who are rich OR read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role. - Renegade ✔
District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters. – Alone ✔
District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character. - Tethered Twins ✔
District 4: District 4 is a fishing district. Read a book about a fisherman OR read a book that at least partially takes place on a boat. - Pacific Vortex! ✔
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity. - Hunted ✔
District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit. – New York 2020 ✔
District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook). – Iceberg ✔
District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover. – Shoe Strings ✔
District 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian. - Silent Run ✔
District 10: District 10 specialized in raising livestock. Read a book that has a domestic animal as a character OR read a book that has an animal in the title. - Virals ✔
District 11: District 11 is an agricultural district and Rue, a young herbalist, originated here. Read a book where a young person dies OR read a book where an herbalist saves someone from dying. – October Girls ✔
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal” somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word). - Alloria ✔ (magicians can control fire)
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious. - Wanted ✔
Updated Message 168 to show 10/14 Kills!
I just killed another one: district 3, a book with a robot (well, he actually was dismantled, but part of him was saved and at the end of the story he was revived) and a technological advanced society:Mission: Flight To Mars by V. A. Jeffrey.
So that only leaves the Capitol for me... (13/10). I think I can beat that, too. So lets make it 13/14.
I'm done! 14/14 :)
The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty” in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
The Shining (Wendy is described as very beautiful)
The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty” in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
The Shining (Wendy is described as very beautiful)
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious.
Han Solo at Stars' End This rebellious district tribute was brought down by Han Solo. The more he tries to avoid the authority the more he ends up fighting it.
6/5 complete:)
Couple more kills, msg 19. One more to go. At the moment I try to find the best strategy, there are hard districts left.
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District 1: Daughter of the Blood --> jewel colours represents classes and there are several wealthy families.
District 3: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? --> electonrically advanced society in ability to make realistic electronic animals and humans, and androids were sub-characters.
District 9:Annihilation--> none of main characters were named.
District 10: Animal Farm --> farm animals were the main characters with a focus on the pigs, and animal is in the name of the book.