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Oct 2018 - Scared into REPORTING
WoF name: Amanda(Lily)I read Ghost Boy: My Miraculous Escape from a Life Locked Inside My Own Body.
Title:
2 pts – Does not contain a, an, the, etc.
Author:
4 pts – Was born in or resides in England, Scotland, or Ireland.
2 pts – Was first published in the 2000’s
Genre:
5 pts – Non Fiction
Pages:
2 pts – 200 to 299
Total: 15 points
And... they're out of the gate! Great start Amanda.
I always love the reporting thread titles you come up with Janice!
Peggy wrote: "I always love the reporting thread titles you come up with Janice!"LOL, Thanks Peggy.
WoF TrudyAnEdited
I read Biggie and the Quincy Ghost for the challenge.
Title:
3 pts – Is exactly 5 words long (includes a, an, the, etc)
Cover: (based on the edition you read)
3 pts – Is a night scene.
Author:
1 pts – Is female.
Genre: - must be listed on the book’s main page
4 pts – Mystery
Pages: - based on the edition you read. See general Rules about ebooks, audiobooks.
2 pts – 200 to 299 (224 pp)
Total
WoF Name: Sandra from PAI read The Ghost Fieldsby Elly Griffiths
Title:
4 pts – The font is red in colour.
Author:
5 pts – The author’s last name begins with the letter G. (Griffiths)
4 pts – Was born in or resides in England. (was born in London, lives in Brighton)
2 pts – Was first published in the 2000’s. (first published in 2009)
1 pts – Is female.
Genre:
4 pts – Mystery
Pages:
3 pts – 300 to 399 (385 pages)
Bonus Points:
3 pts - If a dog is in the story (a dog dead 70 years ago plays an important role in the discovery of the mystery)
3 pts - If the actual title of a book is mentioned (a few books are mentioned, The Wind in the Willows and Green Eggs and Ham are two that come to mind now)
Total: 29 points
Wall of fame name: AshleyI read
I enjoyed it. I also read
by this author so this was on my list of books to read. Points:
Title
4-font colour is red
2-doesn’t contain a,and etc
Cover
4-is 75% white
1-authors name across top
Author
5-authors last name begins with “H”
2- first published in 2000’s
1-is female
Genre
4- mystery
Pages
3- 300-399 pages
Bonus
3- adopt a dog month
Total= 29 points
TrudyAn wrote: "WoF TrudyAnI read Biggie and the Quincy Ghost for the challenge.
Title:
3 pts – Is exactly 5 words long (includes a, an, the, etc)
Cover: (based on the edition you read)
5 pts – ..."
I don't think the tree branch fits the requirement that the tree be easily seen and identified, so 13 points. Sorry.
Wow! Some great scores here. :)
WoF - CliveI read Ghost Story.
Title
2 pts – Does not contain a, an, the, etc.
1 pts – Is across the bottom of the cover.
Cover
3 pts - Is a night scene.
1 pts – Has the author’s name across the top.
Author
5 pts – The author’s last name begins with the letter G,H,O,S,T.
Genre
0 pts
Pages
5pts - 500+ pages
Bonus points
0
Total
17 points.
Janice wrote: "I don't think the tree branch fits the requirement that the tree be easily seen and identified, so 13 points. Sorry.”Thanks, Janice. Edited my post above.
WoF Debra TI read Ghost for the Toppler. Excellent young adult book!
Scoring:
Title: - sub-titles are not included
2 pts – Does not contain a, an, the, etc.
1 pts – Is across the bottom of the cover
Cover: (based on the edition you read)
1 pts – Has the author’s name across the top.
Author:
2 pts – Was first published in the 2000’s
Genre: - must be listed on the book’s main page
1 pts – Young Adult
Pages: - based on the edition you read. See general Rules about ebooks, audiobooks.
2 pts – 200 to 299
Bonus Points:
Class Reunion Month: If a school or university is the setting of the story, take 3 points
Total = 12 points
So far, it's looking like I'm candidate for the glue stick. Amazing totals, y'all!
WoF Laura (lclwags)I read City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab.
Title
1pt Title across the bottom
Cover
3pt Night scene
1pt Author's name across the top
Author
5pt Last name starts with S
4pt Author lives in Scotland
2pt Was first published in 2011
1pt Author is female
Genre
1pt Young Adult
Pages
2pt 200-299 pages
Total= 20 points
WoF AlmetaGhost Hero: A Lydia Chin/Bill Smith Novel
Title:
5 pts – Contains a word that starts with the letter H for Halloween.
2 pts – Does not contain a, an, the, etc.
Cover: (based on the edition you read)
2 pts – Has a house on it.
1 pts – Has the author’s name across the top.
Author:
1 pts – Is female.
Genre: - must be listed on the book’s main page
4 pts – Mystery
Pages: - based on the edition you read. See general Rules about ebooks, audiobooks.
3 pts – 300 to 399
TOTAL 18 POINTS
WoF Name - JaniceI read Winterbay Abbey: A Ghost Story which has a ghost on the cover:
Title: 2 pts, does not contain a, an, the
Cover: 5 pts - has lane lined with trees
Author: 2 pts - first published in 2000's
Author: 1 pts - is female (co-author is female)
Genre: 4 pts - Mystery (third genre listed)
Pages : 2 pts (246 pgs)
Bonus: Dog - 3 pts (Griffin is a St Bernard and plays a role)
Total Points: 21 points
I think TrudyAn's tree is easier to see than the one on Ashley and Almeta's covers. At least I CAN see leaves. IMO...
Cherie wrote: "I think TrudyAn's tree is easier to see than the one on Ashley and Almeta's covers. At least I CAN see leaves. IMO..."I obviously didn't check that out closely. I can't determine that there are trees on either cover. Ashley and Almeta, please deduct 5 points from your scores.
Janice wrote: "Cherie wrote: "I think TrudyAn's tree is easier to see than the one on Ashley and Almeta's covers. At least I CAN see leaves. IMO..."I obviously didn't check that out closely. I can't determine t..."
Meany!☻
Janice wrote: "Sorry Almeta. :("S'ok.☻
Janice wrote: "Cherie wrote: "I think TrudyAn's tree is easier to see than the one on Ashley and Almeta's covers. At least I CAN see leaves. IMO..."I obviously didn't check that out closely. I can't determine t..."
😢 Just kidding lol! That’s fair. The rules said it should be easily identifiable. If you didn’t know the girls were standing in a forest on the cover it would be hard to tell.
WoF: PhillyBethHoly Ghost
by John SandfordScoring:
Title: - sub-titles are not included
5 pts – Contains a word that starts with the letter H for Halloween.
1 pts – Is across the bottom of the cover
Cover: (based on the edition you read)
5 pts – Has one or more trees on it. Must be easily seen and identified -- Between all the houses behind the words.
2 pts – Has a house on it.
1 pts – Has the author’s name across the top.
Author:
5 pts – The author’s last name begins with the letter G,H,O,S,T. In the case of the author having two last names, go with the first listed. In the case of more than one author it applies to either author. Does not apply to an anthology.
Genre: - must be listed on the book’s main page
4 pts – Mystery
Pages: - based on the edition you read. See general Rules about ebooks, audiobooks.
4 pts – 400 to 499
Bonus Points:
Adopt a Dog Month: If a dog is in the story (not just a mention) - take 3 points
Great Books Week: If the actual title of a book is mentioned, take 3 points.
33! Never had a book with this many points
WoF VickiI listened to the audiobook The Ghosts of Ashbury High
It's read by a full cast of actors and the story is told entirely in school assignments, blog posts, and the teachers' meeting minutes. Easy and enjoyable read for the challenge, thanks Janice
Scoring:
Title:
5 pts – Contains a word that starts with the letter H for Halloween.
4 pts – The font is red in colour. (The word Ghosts is in red)
3 pts – Is exactly 5 words long (includes a, an, the, etc)
Cover: (based on the edition you read)
0 pts – Is a night scene. I'm not entirely sure so I'm going with no.
Author:
2 pts – Was first published in the 2000’s (Jaclyn Moriarty's debut was in 2000)
1 pts – Is female.
Genre: - must be listed on the book’s main page
4 pts – Mystery
1 pts – Young Adult
Pages: - based on the edition you read. See general Rules about ebooks, audiobooks.
4 pts – 400 to 499
Bonus Points:
3 pts - Class Reunion Month: It's set in a high school.
3 pts -Great Books Week: Wurthering Heights and Frankenstein were mentioned as examples of gothic literature. Which was the theme for all their essays.
30 pts Total
Vicki wrote: "I listened to the audiobook The Ghosts of Ashbury High It's read by a full cast of actors and the story is told entirely in school assi..."
I need your Wall of Fame name. Please edit your post.
Janice wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I listened to the audiobook The Ghosts of Ashbury High It's read by a full cast of actors and the story is told entirely ..."
Gah, I forgot. Fixed it
WOF-JanneneI read Ghost a la Mode
by Sue Ann Jaffarian.Scoring:
Cover:
5 pts – Has one or more trees on it. Must be easily seen and identified.
Author:
2 pts – Was first published in the 2000’s
1 pts – Is female.
Genre:
4 pts – Mystery
Pages:
3 pts – 300 to 399
Bonus Points:
Adopt a Dog Month: If a dog is in the story (not just a mention) - take 3 points (Archie is the MC’s dog.)
18 points
WoF: CamillaI read Ghosts of Yesterday by Jack Cady
Scoring:
Title:
2 pts – Does not contain a, an, the, etc.
Cover:
5 pts – Has one or more trees on it. Must be easily seen and identified.
Author:
3 pts – Is deceased
Genre:
0 pts
Pages:
1 pts – 175 to 199
Bonus Points:
0 pts
Total 11 points
WoF - JennI read Ghost of a Chance by Katie MacAlister writing as Kate Marsh
It was kinda like reading the screenplay for "Clue" with imps thrown in for comic relief lol
Title:
1 - is across the bottom of the cover
Cover:
1 - has the author's name across the top
Author:
2 - was first published in 2002
1 - is female
Genre:
4 - Mystery
Pages:
2 - 288 pages
Bonus Points:
None
Total:
11 points
WoF Name: SilverI read A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay
Title: - sub-titles are not included
5 pts – Contains a word that starts with the letter H for Halloween.
3 pts – Is exactly 5 words long (includes a, an, the, etc)
Cover: (based on the edition you read)
2 pts – Has a house on it.
(Not sure if this counts or not. The cover dipects the inside of a house)
Author:
5 pts – The author’s last name begins with the letter G,H,O,S,T. In the case of the author having two last names, go with the first listed. In the case of more than one author it applies to either author. Does not apply to an anthology.
2 pts – Was first published in the 2000’s
Genre: - must be listed on the book’s main page
4 pts – Mystery
Pages: - based on the edition you read. See general Rules about ebooks, audiobooks.
2 pts – 200 to 299
Bonus Points:
Great Books Week: If the actual title of a book is mentioned, take 3 points.
Total Points: 23
Silver wrote: "I read A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay Title: - sub-titles are not included
5 pts – Contains a word that starts wi..."
Please edit your post to include your Wall of Fame Name.
Also, the 2 points for cover task will not count. I was aiming for a whole exterior of a house, not a staircase. Sorry.
WoF name: Sue QEdited Oct 26/18 for page change.
I read Ghost at Work by Carolyn G. Hart
Points:
Cover:
2 points - cover has a house on it
1 point - has author's name across the top
Author:
5 points - last name begins with H
1 point - is female
Genre:
4 points - mystery
Pages:
2 points - 290 pages for hardcover - thanks Janice!!
Bonus:
3 points - set in October (they had a Halloween dance too!)
Total:
Janice wrote: "Silver wrote: "I read A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay Title: - sub-titles are not included
5 pts – Contains a word..."
Yeah I was not sure on that one
Sue Q wrote: "WoF name: Sue QI read Ghost at Work by Carolyn G. Hart
Points:
Cover:
2 points - cover has a house on it
1 point - has author..."
Subtract 1 point for page length. The rules for reading an ebook is that you go by the hardcover edition because ebook pages don't reflect accurate page counts. The hardcover edition is 290 pages long. Sorry.
WoF Name: LanelleI decided to read Ghosts of Tsavo by Vered Ehsani.
Here are the points:
Title:
2 pts – Does not contain a, an, the, etc.
Cover:
5 pts – Has one or more trees on it
Author:
2 pts – Was first published in the 2000’s
1 pts – Is female
Genre:
4 pts – Mystery
3 pts – Historical Fiction
Pages:
2 pts – 200 to 299 (206 pages for both ebook and paperback)
Bonus Points:
Great Books Week: If the actual title of a book is mentioned, take 3 points Book of Household Managment by Mrs. Isabella Beeton on page 35
Total Points: 22
WOF name: CasceilI read Ghost a la Mode.
5 pts – Contains a word that starts with the letter H for Halloween.
2 pts – Does not contain a, an, the, etc.
Cover: (based on the edition you read)
5 pts – Has one or more trees on it. Must be easily seen and identified.
Author:
2 pts – Was first published in the 2000’s
1 pts – Is female.
Genre: - must be listed on the book’s main page
4 pts – Mystery
Pages: -
3 pts –314 pages
Total = 19 points
WoF name: AnnerleeI read The Company of Ghosts
1 pts – title is across the bottom of the cover
Cover:
3 pts – Is a night scene.
Author:
4 pts – Was born in England
1 pts – Is female.
Genre:
1 pts – Young Adult
Pages:
2 pts – 200 to 299
Bonus Point
Great Books Week: If the actual title of a book is mentioned, take 3 points. Treasure Island is mentioned
15 points
Annerlee wrote: "WoF name: AnnerleeI read The Company of Ghosts
."No, I wouldn't call it a house. Sorry.
I had a bit of a read-a-thon today and finished my book with 1/2 an hour to spare! I’ll come back at some point tomorrow to link and add points. I’m too tired now and on the app. I read Ghost Gifts by Laura Spinella.
That's commitment, Kristie! :)
Janice wrote: "Annerlee wrote: "WoF name: AnnerleeI read The Company of Ghosts
."No, I wouldn't call it a house. Sorry."
Haha.. no I didn't really think so : )
Janice wrote: "That's commitment, Kristie! :)"I didn't finish my book last month and still haven't had a chance to get back to it, so I was determined.
WoF name: KristieI read Ghost Gifts.
Scoring:
Title: 2
2 pts – Does not contain a, an, the, etc.
Cover: 0
Author: 8
5 pts – The author’s last name begins with the letter G,H,O,S,T.
2 pts – Was first published in the 2000’s
1 pts – Is female.
Genre: 6
4 pts – Mystery
2 pts – Romance
Pages: 3
3 pts – 300 to 399
Bonus Points: 0
Total: 19 points
Janice, I don't think the title of another book was in the book, but the title of the book I was reading "Ghost Gifts" was in the book. It wasn't as a title though. It meant something else. I assume that doesn't count for Great Books Week: If the actual title of a book is mentioned, take 3 points?
Sorry, Kristie. I was looking more for something like, "I picked up my dogeared copy of The Shining."
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Link the book that you read and score accordingly:
Scoring:
Title: - sub-titles are not included
5 pts – Contains a word that starts with the letter H for Halloween.
4 pts – The font is red in colour.
3 pts – Is exactly 5 words long (includes a, an, the, etc)
2 pts – Does not contain a, an, the, etc.
1 pts – Is across the bottom of the cover
Cover: (based on the edition you read)
5 pts – Has one or more trees on it. Must be easily seen and identified.
4 pts – Is 75% white.
3 pts – Is a night scene.
2 pts – Has a house on it.
1 pts – Has the author’s name across the top.
Author:
5 pts – The author’s last name begins with the letter G,H,O,S,T. In the case of the author having two last names, go with the first listed. In the case of more than one author it applies to either author. Does not apply to an anthology.
4 pts – Was born in or resides in England, Scotland, or Ireland.
3 pts – Is deceased
2 pts – Was first published in the 2000’s
1 pts – Is female.
Genre: - must be listed on the book’s main page
5 pts – Non Fiction
4 pts – Mystery
3 pts – Historical Fiction
2 pts – Romance
1 pts – Young Adult
Pages: - based on the edition you read. See general Rules about ebooks, audiobooks.
5 pts – 500 +
4 pts – 400 to 499
3 pts – 300 to 399
2 pts – 200 to 299
1 pts – 175 to 199
Bonus Points:
Adopt a Dog Month: If a dog is in the story (not just a mention) - take 3 points
Class Reunion Month: If a school or university is the setting of the story, take 3 points
Halloween: If the book is set in October, take 3 points.
Great Books Week: If the actual title of a book is mentioned, take 3 points.