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50.1 - MegSCL's Task: 50.1 - MegSCL's Task: GONG XI FA CAI!
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Rat: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960
Ox: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961
Tiger: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962
Rabbit: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963
Dragon: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964
Snake: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965
Horse: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966
Goat: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967
Monkey: 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968
Rooster: 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969
Dog: 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970
Pig: 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971
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So...this task requires one to read three books? Any page count minimum?
Also...just want to make sure that Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm would qualify for a book with 2 or more authors....AND also (not sure if this is the right place to check)....I thought it might have a MPG of kid's or children...but I don't see any MPG listed...and it isn't found on either of the Accelerated Reader Bookfinders.
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3 books is standard for 50 point tasks. There are no page minimums beyond the usual SRC 100 page/book, unless the task specifies a page minimum.
Great task! Unfortunately book 2 is going to be a bit harder for me, I am a Rooster and am also not sure I HAVE any books featuring pregnancy or babies, but I love the amount of creative options. :D
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The book you listed appears to be a duplicate, altho incomplete (e.g., no ISBN) listing of Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales - based on publication date, publisher, cover, etc. Children is listed as a main page genre.
Would you consider these STRIPES? (for Tiger)
For DOG ... both examples show the 'me' embedded in another word ... I assume that the word "ME" by itself also qualifies - You Remind Me of Me
I love this task! So many creative options. :-)
Karen Michele wrote: "Would a half goblin count as mythical?The Goblin Emperor
Nice task!"
That works, thanks
Book Concierge wrote: "For DOG ... both examples show the 'me' embedded in another word ... I assume that the word "ME" by itself also qualifies - You Remind Me of Me"Yes that works
Ed wrote: "Also...just want to make sure that Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm would qualify for a book with 2 or more authors....AND also (not sure..."It works in terms of having 2 authors, as long as it meets the usual src rules re kids books and you find the right edition as per Sandys post
Book Concierge wrote: "Would you consider these STRIPES? (for Tiger)"Hmmm, borderline, but I'll allow it since it looks like a great book!
Would you count this as stripes?
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this wonderful, well-thought task! I am giddy with excitement and already picked my perfect Rabbit book :)
Amber wrote: "Would you count this as stripes?Thanks!"
Yes, that's fine
Roxana wrote: "Thank you so much for this wonderful, well-thought task! I am giddy with excitement and already picked my perfect Rabbit book :)"Great!! Thanks
Shannon wrote: "Hi Meg, does The Hound of the Baskervilles work for option 2 - a mythical creature?"Sorry I'll have to say no. It doesn't specifically and obviously describe a mythological creature
Well, I am a Rat, but I have a book for Ox already planned for another challenge that I will use as my Book 3: The Xibalba Murders.
Meg wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Hi Meg, does The Hound of the Baskervilles work for option 2 - a mythical creature?"Sorry I'll have to say no. It doesn't specifically and obviously describe a mytholo..."
Okay - was a long shot :)
Siobhan wrote: "Great task! Unfortunately book 2 is going to be a bit harder for me, I am a Rooster and am also not sure I HAVE any books featuring pregnancy or babies, but I love the amount of creative options. :D"I am planning on The Orphan's Tale for this one. Same issue, but I remembered this on my list.
Kaora wrote: "Does the background count as very large stripes?Legacy of Kings"
Sorry I'll have to say no to that one. Not quite clearly a stripe pattern
Hi! Could you verify Get Well Soon: History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them as having the "Science" genre? Thank you!
Cait S wrote: "Hi! Could you verify Get Well Soon: History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them as having the "Science" genre? Thank you!"
Science genre confirmed
So, I'm a dragon. For Option 2, could I just double check that Imprudence works okay for mythical creatures. The description mentions both werewolves and vampires, with both putting in an appearance as supporting characters. In addition. one of the main characters is a werelioness.
Trish wrote: "So, I'm a dragon. For Option 2, could I just double check that Imprudence works okay for mythical creatures. The description mentions both werewolves and vampires, with both putting..."That works
Emily S. wrote: "Double checking on The Indigo Spell for vampires as a mythical creature for Dragons.Thanks!"
That works
will a mermaid work for mythical animal/creature??
Meg wrote: "Trish wrote: So, I'm a dragon. For Option 2, could I just double check that Imprudence works okay for mythical creatures. The description mentions both werewolves and vampires, with both putting..."That works"
Thanks, Meg. Nice task.
Cat wrote: "will a mermaid work for mythical animal/creature??"Yes mermaids work
Would this work for goat since it’s four stories by four different authors?An Amish Heirloom: A Legacy of Love, The Cedar Chest, The Treasured Book, A Midwife's Dream
Just wanted to get assurance that The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society has two authors. I only ask because, although two authors are listed....only one comes up when you do the "add author" feature.
frugalitymom wrote: "Would this work for goat since it’s four stories by four different authors?An Amish Heirloom: A Legacy of Love, The Cedar Chest, The Treasured Book, A Midwife's Dream"
That works
Ed wrote: "Just wanted to get assurance that The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society has two authors. I only ask because, although two authors are listed....only one comes up when you..."That works
Meg wrote: "frugalitymom wrote: "Would this work for goat since it’s four stories by four different authors?[book:An Amish Heirloom: A Legacy of Love, The Cedar Chest, The Treasured Book, A Midwife's Dream|3..."
Thank you!
Will The Last Mrs. Parrish work for multiple authors? The description shows that Liv Constantine is a pen name for two sisters who write together. Thanks for the fun task!
Kristen wrote: "Will The Last Mrs. Parrish work for multiple authors? The description shows that Liv Constantine is a pen name for two sisters who write together. Thanks for the..."
That works!
I'm a rooster. Could a pro-choice book fill this prompt?
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February 16, 2018 is Chinese New Year. Each year is represented by an animal and in February we’ll end the year of the Rooster and start the year of the Dog. Your Chinese zodiac animal is based on your date of birth, if you don’t know it you can find it out here: China Highlights.
Those born in January and February take care: Chinese (Lunar) New Year moves between 21 January and February 20. If you were born in January or February, use the calculator to check whether your birth date falls before or after Chinese New Year to know what your Chinese zodiac year is.
REQUIRED: in your post, specify which zodiac sign you are.
Book 1: Read a book first published in a year that matches your zodiac sign. For example, if you are a rat you could read a book first published in 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, etc going back in multiples of 12.
To make things simpler we’ll assume that the Chinese zodiac year aligns with the calendar year for purposes of determining book publication year (i.e. any book first published in 2008 will count as a rat, even though books published in Jan or Feb that year may technically fall under the Pig sign. So if you were a Pig born in Jan 2008, you would actually need to read a book published in a pig year, e.g. 1995, 2007).
Book 2: Based on your own zodiac animal, read a book that matches the task from the list below.
Book 3: Choose to complete any other task from the list below, using a different animal than your own zodiac animal. REQUIRED: Specify in your post the animal you used.
Rat: The rat is the first sign in the zodiac - read a book that is #1 in a series. The series designation must appear on Goodreads.
Ox: Read a book with a title (NOT subtitle) that includes an X.
Tiger: Read a book with stripes on the cover. This may include a striped cover pattern, e.g.
REQUIRED: Include the cover in your post.
Rabbit: A rabbit’s lucky numbers are 3,4,6 and unlucky numbers are 1,7,8. Read a book that is number 3, 4, or 6 in a series AND in which the page count does not include any of the unlucky numbers 1,7,8.
Dragon: The Dragon is the only mythical animal included in the zodiac. Read a book featuring a mythical creature. The creature must be mentioned in the Goodreads book description.
Snake: Snakes are creative, intelligent, and self-determined. Read a non-fiction book with a main page genre of art, science, psychology, health, or self-help. Genres may be standalone or embedded.
Horse: Horses are sociable and make good friends. Read a book from Best Friendship Books listopia. REQUIRED: Specify in your post the page of the list on which the book is found.
Note: be careful as many are children’s books and the SRC children’s book rules apply.
Goat: Goats work well as part of a team. Read a book written by two or more authors. Anthologies with multiple authors included are fine.
Monkey: Monkey years are all multiples of 12 — from 12 AD, through 1200 AD, etc. Read a book with a number of pages that is evenly divisible by 12 (e.g. 300/12=25, 216/12=18).
Rooster: My brand new baby is Rooster. Read a book that includes a story-line about pregnancy or a baby. It must be mentioned in the Goodreads book description. e.g. Barefoot (mentions pregnancy and small children), Watermelon (mentions birth of a child), The Cry (mentions a baby).
Dog: This is my zodiac sign! Read a book that has the word ‘me’ intact in the title (NOT subtitle) or author’s name, e.g. Home or Meg Cabot.
Pig: A typical pig will never give up, but other people might. Read a book that has been shelved at least 75 times as Did Not Finish from this list - Popular Did Not Finish Books. REQUIRED: Specify the page of the list on which your book is found.