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WINTER CHALLENGE 2017
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Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
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Task 25.7 requires a combined total of 499 pages. The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds has 112 pages, and Howards End has 246 pages, for a total of 358 pages.
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Dragon Blues shows on GR with 2 kindle editions and 1 paperback edition with no page numbers. The kindle edition you linked only shows as having 96 pages.
If the book does have 100+ pages, you will either need to get pages added to the paper edition, or have the book approved for length as an ebook only.
According to the readerboard I have 50 points, I think it should be 55. I posted task 5.8 in message #1338 and the readerboard is updated through message 1650. I couldn't find anything about it in this thread. Could you please look into this? Thanks in advance!
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Task 20.8 requires "For this challenge, read ONE book that meets BOTH the following criteria." As well as the specific page combination, one of the specified items must be on the cover of the book.
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Sorry, Marscha - found and fixed, and it will show up in the next update! Thanks for the heads up.
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You linked to Seven Stones to Stand or Fall, which has no page numbers listed. Since there is a page total requirement for this task, we need accurate page counts.
If you actually read a different edition, please link to the one you read. If this is the edition you read, you will need to have the page numbers added.
Sandy wrote: "Chris MD post 778Task 30.1. The top MMPB of The Nightingale, Slavujeva pjesma, has 496 pages and does not qualify for a BB ticket."
I just found this message while I was searching for something else. I don't understand why you would use a version in another language (I honestly have no idea what the language is for the version you have referenced) just because it's the first version that actually says "mass market paperback." All of the English paperback versions are over 500 pages except for the one listed as being published in Australia. This is clearly becoming an increasing problem. I decided not to argue about the Echo in the Bone post, but now I will go the librarians and ask them to correctly identify the English-language mass market paperbacks for both of these books.
Sandy wrote: "Alycia post 1664Dragon Blues shows on GR with 2 kindle editions and 1 paperback edition with no page numbers. The kindle edition you linked only shows as having 96 pages.
If the ..."
Rats. I saved the correct edition to my shelf and then used the wrong one here. Will repost.
Sandy wrote: "BARBARA ★ post 1690You linked to Seven Stones to Stand or Fall, which has no page numbers listed. Since there is a page total requirement for this task, we need accurate page coun..."
Barbara & Sandy: I have added the page count. Barbara, you can repost now, if you want.
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I don't see anything in the description or metadata for Dragon Blues to show that it is set in Texas, Florida or Puerto Rico. Task 25.1, option 2, states "REQUIRED: If the setting isn’t obvious in the Goodreads metadata, provide evidence of the setting when you claim this option."
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Task 15.10 requires that the book be new to you and that you state this in your post.
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Task 15.4 - The rules of the challenge for childrens books state that "d) Books that have an IL designation of MG MUST ALSO have a BL of 5.0 (or higher) AND AR Pts of 7.0 (or higher). "
A book with AR points of 4 will not work for use in the SRC.
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Task 25.2 - The Prince and the Pauper includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Classics 2,785 users
Fiction 1,013 users
Historical>Historical Fiction 441 users
Literature 218 users
Childrens 203 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge for the requirements for using childrens books in the challenge.
Sandy wrote: "Schatzie post 1741Task 15.10 requires that the book be new to you and that you state this in your post."
I did say that it was a new to me author. I just changed the requirement into my statement. I don't mind reposting since it was ambiguous at best.
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Task 15.10 requires that the book be new to you and that you state this in your post."
I did say that it was a new to me author. I don't mind reposting if that wa..."
Here's your post:
"15.10. Trash to Treasure.
---a low rated book by a GR friend
The Program
---my GR friend is Michael Jenkins"
If this contains the statement that the book is new to you, please point that out.
Sandy wrote: "Donna wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Schatzie post 1741Task 15.10 requires that the book be new to you and that you state this in your post."
I did say that it was a new to me author. I don't mind repost..."
Sandy, I looked at the wrong task...Sorry. Just know that I've been working crazy hours and am sleep deprived. Can't wait for March to come.
I'm not seeing my updated figure. I have 990 points in my records. I don't see that I messed anything up, but hey it's very likely! Thanks for checking,
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Sorry, Tess - looks like I got interrupted in the middle of logging your post and thought I had finished it. It's fixed now, and should show up properly in the next update.
Sandy wrote: "Tess wrote: "I'm not seeing my updated figure. I have 990 points in my records. I don't see that I messed anything up, but hey it's very likely! Thanks for checking,"Sorry, Tess - looks like I go..."
Thanks, Sandy! Have a great day! We are expecting snow!
15.5 - New BeginningsThe Shining
I actually have never read any Stephen King before
15.6 - Hoping, Wishing, Trying........
Wiyaxayxt / Wiyaakaa'awn / As Days Go by: Our History, Our Land, Our People -- The Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla
I will be graduating this year with a Masters in Library Science. I hope to use this degree to advocate for marginalized communities.
20.6 - Seasoned Rader - Lagullande's Task: IT’S BEHIND YOU!
OPTION 1: THE CAST : Read a book with a title/subtitle where the same consonant appears EXACTLY three times
One Amazing Thing
I am using the 3 "N"s in the title
POINTS
This post: 50
Total: 195
Dee wrote: "Naomi - wrong thread ;)".... this is what I get for posting in a hurry!
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Task 30.7:
So B. It CD includes childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Young Adult 301 users
Realistic Fiction 213 users
Fiction 145 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 95 users
Childrens 59 users
Please review the rules for the use of childrens books for SRC tasks - Rules of the Challenge
Task 30.8 states " Read a book with a word of at least 4 letters in the title (not subtitle) that can be made from the letters in the title (not subtitle) of Book 1." "Evil" in your second book is in the subtitle (all words following the colon) and will not work for this task.
Task 30.9 requires that you state the name of the television series that your book inspired.
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We have several SRC participants named Jessica. Please repost with your readerboard name.
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FYI - the link you posted for book 1, task 30.6 doesn't work. I was able to find the book by searching the author, so no need to repost. I realize that this may be a GR glitch, but it would be a good idea to check your links.
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FYI - For task 30.11, you linked to a large print edition of The Alice Network. We do not use page count from a large print edition. Since the top PB edition, The Alice Network, has 520 pages, this works for the task and the BB ticket - but since it would not always work out this way, wanted to point this out to you.
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Just an FYI - "New Beginnings" is task 15.5, not 5.5. No need to repost - this is just to try to keep our record-keeping synched.
Sandy wrote: "Cathy G post 1776FYI - the link you posted for book 1, task 30.6 doesn't work. I was able to find the book by searching the author, so no need to repost. I realize that this may be a GR glitch, b..."
Sorry, that's what I get for posting in the wee hours of the morning.
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While it is okay to include more than one task in a post, they must be listed in order, lowest to highest. See the Posting Requirements and post 1 in this thread.
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Forget the Alamo! appears to only exist in ebook form. If you have had this book approved for length in the Ebook verification thread, please repost, including the post # or line # in the spreadsheet. If you have not, you will need to get verification in that thread that this book meets SRC page requirements.
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Task 10.6 requires "You MUST be a member of the challenge group and provide a link to your challenge tracking thread. " The link in your post does not lead to your own challenge tracking thread.
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Books that exist only in ebook form cannot be used for tasks with a page requirement. Task 25.2 has a minimum page requirement, so books that are only in ebook form cannot be used.
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The Goodreads record for An Amish Heirloom: A Legacy of Love, The Cedar Chest, The Treasured Book, A Midwife's Dream only shows one author. To be used for this task, the GR record must show more than one author.
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30.9 - Red Kayak includes childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Young Adult 114 users
Realistic Fiction 60 users
Mystery 52 users
Fiction 22 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 17 users
Please review the rules for the use of childrens books for SRC tasks - Rules of the Challenge
Sandy wrote: "Frugalitymom post 1823The Goodreads record for An Amish Heirloom: A Legacy of Love, The Cedar Chest, The Treasured Book, A Midwife's Dream only shows one author. To be used for th..."
@Frugalitymom and Sandy: I have added all authors to the linked book.
Bea wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Frugalitymom post 1823The Goodreads record for An Amish Heirloom: A Legacy of Love, The Cedar Chest, The Treasured Book, A Midwife's Dream only shows one author. To ..."
Do I need to repost?
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The Goodreads record for An Amish Heirloom: A Legacy of Love, The Cedar Chest, The Treasured Book, A Midwife's Dream only shows one..."
yes
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Task 20.6 requires that the consonant used appear exactly 3 times in the title - the letter T appears 5 times in the title of Hottest Heads of State: Volume One: The American Presidents.
Sandy wrote: "Shala post 1808Task 10.6 requires "You MUST be a member of the challenge group and provide a link to your challenge tracking thread. " The link in your post does not lead to your own challenge tr..."
OK... hopefully I fixed it.
Sandy wrote: "Amy O post 1810Books that exist only in ebook form cannot be used for tasks with a page requirement. Task 25.2 has a minimum page requirement, so books that are only in ebook form cannot be used."
Ugh, I knew that, just forgot in the heat of the moment. Sorry.
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Task 20.4 - Silver On The Tree includes childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fantasy 1641 users
Young Adult 450 users
Fiction 273 users
Childrens 168 users
Please review the rules for the use of childrens books for SRC tasks - Rules of the Challenge
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For some bizarre reason, your link to The Lady of the Rivers went to a different book altogether! This seems to be a GR issue - I looked up your intended book separately and it's fine for the task, so no need to repost.
Just a heads up that checking your links is a good idea!
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Task 15.7 requires that the book contain a word in its title - "day" is a word in the subtitle of Echo: The Last Day, so that book will not work for this task.
Sandy wrote: "Chris MD post 1878Task 20.4 - Silver On The Tree includes childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fantasy 1641 users
Young Adult 450 users
Fiction 273 users
Childrens 168..."
Sorry - will repost. Meanwhile, how can I get a list of what tasks I've been given credit for? If you take off the 20 points for this "problem" task, I think I should have 365, but the readerboard shows me with 335.
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Sandy wrote: "Your previous post (2/3) told me to disregard the post. I'm guessing you're counting the points from one of the tasks in that one."Yes, I'm sure that's where the problem is. When I saw a previous readerboard total I thought perhaps you did not see the disregard message. Do you currently show me as having any points for tasks 30.1 and/or 30.2?
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Yes, I'm sure that's where the problem is. When I ..."
30.1, from your post on 12/30. No points for 30.2.
Sandy wrote: "Chris wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Your previous post (2/3) told me to disregard the post. I'm guessing you're counting the points from one of the tasks in that one."Yes, I'm sure that's where the probl..."
Great. I think I've got it now.
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Task 30.2, book 2, must be a standalone book, not part of a series.
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Task 10.7 requires "Read a novel (fiction) in which your favorite hobby is prominently featured." From what I can find, The Swim Book appears to be nonfiction. If this is fiction, please provide further information.