It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge (Quarterly)

[Julianna]

Update 10/8
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Zack by Cheyenne McCray (bull & horse) (9/14)

5. bird/s
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (9/23)

7. amphibian/s
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters (10/6)

8. insect/s
Nate's Anatomy by Roz Denny Fox (spider) (10/1)
(No cover available)

Bonus category:
Any human and creature combination (ex: weres, shifters, mermaids/mermen, centaurs, satyrs, etc)
"A Wulf's Curse" by Ronda Thompson (werewolf) (9/30)
(from Midnight Pleasures anthology)

Completed 4/9 + bonus
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[Julianna]

Update 10/13
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Zack by Cheyenne McCray (bull & horse) (9/14)

4. fish/es
Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy (10/13)

5. bird/s
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (9/23)

7. amphibian/s
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters (10/6)

8. insect/s
href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/69... Anatomy by Roz Denny Fox (spider) (10/1)
(No cover available)

Bonus category:
Any human and creature combination (ex: weres, shifters, mermaids/mermen, centaurs, satyrs, etc)
"A Wulf's Curse" by Ronda Thompson (werewolf) (9/30)
(from Midnight Pleasures anthology)

Completed 5/9 + bonus
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[Julianna]

Update 10/20
2. cats, cats, cats
The Leopard Prince (10/19)

3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Zack by Cheyenne McCray (bull & horse) (9/14)

4. fish/es
Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy (10/13)

5. bird/s
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (9/23)

7. amphibian/s
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters (10/6)

8. insect/s
Nate's Anatomy by Roz Denny Fox (spider) (10/1)
(No cover available)

Bonus category:
Any human and creature combination (ex: weres, shifters, mermaids/mermen, centaurs, satyrs, etc)
"A Wulf's Curse" by Ronda Thompson (werewolf) (9/30)
(from Midnight Pleasures anthology)

Completed 6/9 + bonus

[BJ Rose]

6 Done + Bonus! >

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan Sept. 27
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London (horse on cover) Oct. 21
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: Tempting the Highlanderby Janet Chapman (bird on cover)
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 28
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 12
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

10. Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge): Any human & creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe Sept. 21

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

It's a Jungle Out There! Quarterly Challenge
Sept 1, 2009 - Nov 30, 2009
9/9 + Bonus! DONE!!!

1. dog...Dog People by Rudy Bartek 9/13/09
2. cat...Dead Cat Smell by Tara West 9/13/09
3. mammal...What Are Hyenas Laughing At Anyway? An Imponderables' Book by David Feldman 10/7/09
4. fish...One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss 9/20/09
5. bird...Do Penguins Have Knees? An Imponderables' Book by David Feldman 9/19/09
6. reptile... Afternoon on the Amazon by Mary Pope Osborne (Crocodile on cover) 11/1/09
7. amphibian... The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter (Frog) 10/1/09
8. insect...Backyard Bug Battle by Scott Nickel 9/24/09
9. mythical...Godzilla Likes to Roar! by Kerry Milliron 10/1/09
10. Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge): Any human & creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): Puppy Dog Eyes by Lesli Richardson 10/22/09 Shapeshifter

[BJ Rose]

Briansgirl "Master Book Sale Huntress" wrote: "It's a Jungle Out There! Quarterly Challenge
Sept 1, 2009 - Nov 30, 2009
9/9 + Bonus! DONE!!!"

Wow! Kate!! Big Congrats!!!

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

Thanks BJ. Tonight I completed this Jungle challenge, A-Z Book Titles and A-Z Authors. :)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Way to go, Briansgirl!

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

Thanks Yz. I finally got alot completed last night.

[Mel W]

RRR GROUP - IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE CHALLENGE
Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

1. dogs - Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd 10/9
2. cats - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan 15/9
3. mammals - Splendid by Julia Quinn (horses on cover) 7/9
4. fish - Sleeping With The Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson
5. bird - Heart of Fire by Linda Howard 3/9
6. reptile - Serpent by Clive Cussler
7. amphibian - Swimming Without A Net by MaryJanice Davidson (mermaid)
8. insect - Naked in Death (butterfly on cover) 5/11
9. legendary or mythical -

10. Bonus: - Shadow of the Moon by Rebecca York 29/9

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Almost there, Mel!

[Mel W]

Yep, and today I found the last three books to fill in the blanks. Now, all I have to do is read them!

[Mel W]

And I can't count - lol! I still have one more blank to fill.

[Julianna]

Update 11/6
1. dogs, dogs, dogs
Dog People by Ruby Bartek (11/6)

2. cats, cats, cats
The Leopard Prince (10/19)

3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Zack by Cheyenne McCray (bull & horse) (9/14)

4. fish/es
Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy (10/13)

5. bird/s
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (9/23)

7. amphibian/s
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters (10/6)

8. insect/s
Nate's Anatomy by Roz Denny Fox (spider) (10/1)
(No cover available)

Bonus category:
Any human and creature combination (ex: weres, shifters, mermaids/mermen, centaurs, satyrs, etc)
"A Wulf's Curse" by Ronda Thompson (werewolf) (9/30)
(from Midnight Pleasures anthology)

Completed 7/9 + bonus

[Mel W]

RRR GROUP - IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE CHALLENGE
Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

1. dogs - Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd 10/9
2. cats - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan 15/9
3. mammals - Splendid by Julia Quinn (horses on cover) 7/9
4. fish - Sleeping With The Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson 8/11
5. bird - Heart of Fire by Linda Howard 3/9
6. reptile - Serpent by Clive Cussler
7. amphibian - Swimming Without A Net by MaryJanice Davidson (mermaid)
8. insect - Naked in Death (butterfly on cover) 5/11
9. legendary or mythical -

10. Bonus: - Shadow of the Moon by Rebecca York 29/9

[Julianna]

Update 11/12
1. dogs, dogs, dogs
Dog People by Ruby Bartek (11/6)

2. cats, cats, cats
The Leopard Prince (10/19)

3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Zack by Cheyenne McCray (bull & horse) (9/14)

4. fish/es
Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy (10/13)

5. bird/s
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (9/23)

7. amphibian/s
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters (10/6)

8. insect/s
Nate's Anatomy by Roz Denny Fox (spider) (10/1)
(No cover available)

9. legendary or mythical (dragons, unicorns, dinosaurs, etc)
The Dragon Master by Mallary Mitchell (11/12)

Bonus category:
Any human and creature combination (ex: weres, shifters, mermaids/mermen, centaurs, satyrs, etc)
"A Wulf's Curse" by Ronda Thompson (werewolf) (9/30)
(from Midnight Pleasures anthology)

Completed 8/9 + bonus

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Just one more, Julie! You can make it.

[Julianna]

I'm working on that last book right now.;-)

[BJ Rose]

7 Done + Bonus!

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan Sept. 27
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London Oct. 21 (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: Counterpoint Tecumseh Vs. William Henry Harrison (eagle on cover) Nov. 15
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 28
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 12
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

10. Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge): Any human & creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe Sept. 21

How're you doing, Julie?!
I think I'll get one more done, but finishing looks a little shaky!!

[Julianna]

How're you doing, Julie?!
I think I'll get one more done, but finishing looks a little shaky!!

I'm close to finishing my last book, The Serpent Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt for reptile. It's turned out to be a fantastic book, so I should easily be able to finish it by tomorrow night.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, BJ Rose. You still have 13 days to squeeze in those last two.:-)

[Toni]

Update 7/9

1. Dog - A Kiss Before the Apocalypse 10/17
2. Cat - Dewey: The Small-Town Cat Who Touched the World 10/16
3. Any mammal (not dog/cat) - Moo (pig) 9/26
4. Fish - Double Whammy
5. Bird - The Hunger Games 11/17
6. Reptile - Echoes of the Fourth Magic (lizard)
7. Amphibian - The Wind in the Willows (frog) 10/2
8. Insect - Along Came a Spider 11/18
9. Legendary/mythical creature - The Girl the Dragon Tattoo 10/9

Bonus: Nightlife (half human-half vampire)


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[BJ Rose]

I'm still 3 books away in the Amelia Peabody series from The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters, so I'm switching that one for some Snoopy books (yes, I'm getting desperate!) So now I'm down to one

8 Done + Bonus!

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: It's for You, Snoopy AND Look Out Behind You, Snoopy by Charles Schulz Nov. 18
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan Sept. 27
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London Oct. 21 (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: Counterpoint Tecumseh Vs. William Henry Harrison (eagle on cover) Nov. 15
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 28
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 12
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

10. Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge): Any human & creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe Sept. 21

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

well done Shazzy. Certain categories on this challenge were not easy.

[Arch]

Everytime, I see the thread, "It's a Jungle Out There!", I think about the show Monk. I don't watch it, but I have seen a few minutes of an episode or two. That's Monk's theme song.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Congrats, Shazzy!

[BJ Rose]

Shazzy wrote: "All done!"

Congratulations, Shazzy!!

I'm working on my last one, so I think I'll make it after all!

[FlibBityFLooB]

Okay, so I'm joining this one really late in the game. Only have a few days left to finish. I still need to come up with a fish book. :)

9/10 complete

1. dogs, dogs, dogs - Noble Intentions (Nov)
2. cats, cats, cats - Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Oct - title)
3. other mammal - Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Nov - horses)
4. fish - ?????
5. birds - The Hunger Games (Sept)
6. reptile - Comanche Moon (Nov - snake)
7. amphibian - Enchanted, Inc. (Sept - frog)
8. insect - The Viscount Who Loved Me (Nov - bee)
9. legendary or mythical - Kiss of Fire (Sept - dragons)
10. Any human and creature combination - Mona Lisa Blossoming (Nov - various shifters)

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[Julianna]

Update 11/20 - All Done!
1. dogs, dogs, dogs
Dog People by Ruby Bartek (11/6)

2. cats, cats, cats
The Leopard Prince (10/19)

3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Zack by Cheyenne McCray (bull & horse) (9/14)

4. fish/es
Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy (10/13)

5. bird/s
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (9/23)

6. reptile/s
The Serpent Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (11/18)

7. amphibian/s
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters (10/6)

8. insect/s
Nate's Anatomy by Roz Denny Fox (spider) (10/1)
(No cover available)

9. legendary or mythical (dragons, unicorns, dinosaurs, etc)
The Dragon Master by Mallary Mitchell (11/12)

Bonus category:
Any human and creature combination (ex: weres, shifters, mermaids/mermen, centaurs, satyrs, etc)
"A Wulf's Curse" by Ronda Thompson (werewolf) (9/30)
(from Midnight Pleasures anthology)

Completed 9/9 + bonus

[FlibBityFLooB]

shazzy - haven't read them yet, but they've been sitting on my shelf since I read Queen Betsy back in June. I think that's an excellent idea to read them :)

[FlibBityFLooB]

Yay! 10/10 complete. I took Shazzy's advice and read Sleeping With the Fishes today :)

1. dogs, dogs, dogs - Noble Intentions (Nov)
2. cats, cats, cats - Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Oct - title)
3. other mammal - Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Nov - horses)
4. fish - Sleeping with the Fishes (Nov)
5. birds - The Hunger Games (Sept)
6. reptile - Comanche Moon (Nov - snake)
7. amphibian - Enchanted, Inc. (Sept - frog)
8. insect - The Viscount Who Loved Me (Nov - bee)
9. legendary or mythical - Kiss of Fire (Sept - dragons)
10. Any human and creature combination - Mona Lisa Blossoming (Nov - various shifters)

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[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Congrats, Julie and FlibBityFLooB!

[Julianna]

Thanks, Yz!

[BJ Rose]

I'm Done! Finally!!

9/9 Done + Bonus!

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: It's for You, Snoopy AND Look Out Behind You, Snoopy by Charles Schulz Nov. 18
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan Sept. 27
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London Oct. 21 (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish by Douglas Adams Nov. 24
5. bird/s: Counterpoint Tecumseh Vs. William Henry Harrison (eagle on cover) Nov. 15
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 28
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 12
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

10. Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge): Any human & creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe Sept. 21

[FlibBityFLooB]

Congrats BJ :)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Way to go, BJ Rose.

[BJ Rose]

Julie wrote: "Update 11/20 - All Done!"

Yay! Julie!! Congratulations!!!
We did it!!! Thanks for keeping your fingers crossed for me!

FlibBityFLooB wrote: "Congrats BJ :)"

Right back at you, FlibBity!!

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

well done BJ!

[Julianna]

BJ Rose wrote: "Julie wrote: "Update 11/20 - All Done!"

Yay! Julie!! Congratulations!!!
We did it!!! Thanks for keeping your fingers crossed for me!
"

Congrats, BJ Rose! I knew you could do it.;-)

[Toni]

Update 8/9

1. Dog - A Kiss Before the Apocalypse 10/17
2. Cat - Dewey: The Small-Town Cat Who Touched the World 10/16
3. Any mammal (not dog/cat) - Moo (pig) 9/26
4. Fish - Double Whammy 11/27
5. Bird - The Hunger Games 11/17
6. Reptile - Echoes of the Fourth Magic (lizard)
7. Amphibian - The Wind in the Willows (frog) 10/2
8. Insect - Along Came a Spider 11/18
9. Legendary/mythical creature - The Girl the Dragon Tattoo 10/9

Bonus: Nightlife (half human-half vampire)


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[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

One more left, Toni. You can make it.

[Barbara ★]

Nope! Thought I could do this one but can't find anything with an amphibian that I own and the insect book I don't want to read. So incomplete on this one.

8/10 complete

1. dog...Dancing With Werewolves by Carole Nelson Douglas 10/11
2. cat...Tiger by Jeff Stone 11/15
3. mammal...The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais 10/5
4. fish...Fish Out of Water by MaryJanice Davidson 10/1
5. bird...Raven's Strike by Patricia Briggs 9/1
6. reptile...8th Confession by James Patterson 10/25 (murder weapon is a snake)
7. amphibian...TBD
8. insect...Don't Die, Dragonfly by Linda Joy Singleton
9. mythical...Silver's Edge by Anne Kelleher(Fae) 10/24
10. human/creature...Swimming Without a Net by Mary Janice Davidson 9/2(mermaid)

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

I used children's books barbsis when it came to difficult to fill categories. I'd not have gotten an amphibian otherwise. I read Beatrix Potter's Tale of Jeremy Fisher with a frog/toad on the cover. For insect I read the book my 8 year old had checked out of the school library as it had a bug on the cover. lol

[Barbara ★]

Smart! Wish I had thought of that.

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

You still got one evening and one full day left Barbsis. Go for it. They're short and easy to read. :)

[Melissa]

One day left...not gonna make it!

6/10 completed


1. dog - Dog Days by John Levitt*
2. cat - Summon the Keeper by Tanya Huff* * *
3. mammal - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs* * * *
4. fish - Aphrodite's Secret by Julie Kenner
5. bird - Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris* * * *
6. reptile - Circus of the Damned (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #3) by Laurell K. Hamilton* * * *
7. amphibian - Water Song A Retelling of "The Frog Prince" by Suzanne Weyn* * * * *
8. insect - Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
9. mythical - Kiss of Fate by Deborah Cooke
bonus(mermaid) - Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast

[Toni]

Update 9/9

1. Dog - A Kiss Before the Apocalypse 10/17
2. Cat - Dewey: The Small-Town Cat Who Touched the World 10/16
3. Any mammal (not dog/cat) - Moo (pig) 9/26
4. Fish - Double Whammy 11/27
5. Bird - The Hunger Games 11/17
6. Reptile - Echoes of the Fourth Magic (lizard) 11/30
7. Amphibian - The Wind in the Willows (frog) 10/2
8. Insect - Along Came a Spider 11/18
9. Legendary/mythical creature - The Girl the Dragon Tattoo 10/9

Bonus: Nightlife (half human-half vampire)


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[Toni]

Yz wrote: "One more left, Toni. You can make it."

Thanks for the encouragement. I made it but barely. This is also the only challenge I actually finished in November. Hopefully December will be better.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Congrats, Toni. You made it.

[BJ Rose]

Toni wrote: "Update 9/9 ..."

Yay! Toni!!

[Tiffany]

Didn't make it this time, only got 4/9 done. Maybe next time. ;)