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FALL CHALLENGE 2014
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50.1. Bluemoon's Task: RISK: THE GAME OF WORLD DOMINATION
Great task Bluemoon! :) Would the red writing for the title, author's name, and blurb for this edition of
Death in the Andes by Mario Vargas Llosa be enough red to qualify for the South America portion of the task (it's set in Peru)? Thanks!
I'm not very good at colours on a screen--is
yellow enough for North America? I can't figure out whether it's yellow or beige.Alternatively, the blurb for
mentions talking to lawyers in Florida and attending the annual ball of the Jane Austen Society of North America. Is that sufficient proof of being located in the right continent?Thanks for your help :)
Melissa wrote: "Great task Bluemoon! :) Would the red writing for the title, author's name, and blurb for this edition of Death in the Andes by Mario Vargas Llosa be enough r..."Glad you like it!
Yes that works.
LouLouReads wrote: "I'm not very good at colours on a screen--is yellow enough for North America? I can't figure out whether it's yellow or beige."The top looks yellow to me so it works
Andy wrote: "I just realized my Africa book won't work as it is set in the US (It was on a list of books set in Africa and I didn't check) So does this one work? 
by [aut..."Yes that works
LouLouReads wrote: "I'm not very good at colours on a screen--is yellow enough for North America? I can't figure out whether it's yellow or beige.Alternatively, the blurb ..."
For
I am unable to tell just how much of the book takes place in N. America. If you do read it and more than 50% takes place in NA you are fine but I can't tell just from the description as it also says that she travels to Britain also.Sorry
Hi again,I just chatted with Ursula, who finished
for a different task, and she said that most of the book is set in England, Switzerland and Ireland. The bits not in Europe (Afghanistan and New York) definitely don't add up to half. Would this work for the Europe task then, Bluemoon? Thanks :)
Melissa wrote: "Hi again,I just chatted with Ursula, who finished
for a different task, and she said that most of the book is set in England, Switzerland and Ireland. The bit..."Yes that works
Here's another one for South America (mostly set in Chile and the author's name is in red):
for Africa:
- orange flower on the cover
- top half of the cover
- orange stripe at bottom of cover/ may also work for Europe/blue if not 50% in Africa
Is this book cover ok for Africa?
Thanks.
How is this for Africa? The Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran
The edging on the wing looks orange to me, but I wanted to be sure it's ok before using it for this task. Thanks!
Has anyone read
? Seems like it could work for either North America (yellow letters) or Europe (blue water). From the description it takes place in both places but wondering if anyone knows if it's more than 50% in one or the other. Thanks in advance.
I read it (and enjoyed it!). It does take place on both continents, but my memory is that it is more in Italy than in America. I can't give you a percentage, though.
Andy wrote: "Is this one ok for South America?
by Mario Vargas Llosa It takes place in Peru"That works
Ann A wrote: "Here's another one for South America (mostly set in Chile and the author's name is in red):"Yes that works
Dee wrote: "for Africa: - orange flower on the cover - top half of the cover - or..."
and
will work for Africa if at least 50% is set there. I am unable to tell from the descriptions.
will also work for Europe if 50% is set there.
will work for Africa though.
Patricia wrote: "Is this book cover ok for Africa?Thanks."
That will work
Cheri wrote: "How is this for Africa? The Heretic Queen by Michelle MoranThe edging on the wing looks orange to me, but I wanted to be sure it's ok before u..."
Yes that will work. I enjoyed this book. Hope you do as well.
Tara Jo wrote: "Has anyone read ? Seems like it could work for either North America (yellow letters) or Europe (blue water). From the description it takes place in both places..."This would work for either. Just depends on where most of the story is. I have not read it so I am sorry I cannot give anymore info on it.
Bluemoon wrote: "Andy wrote: "Is this one ok for South America? by Mario Vargas Llosa It takes place in Peru"Thanks!
That works"
Tara Jo wrote: "Has anyone read ? Seems like it could work for either North America (yellow letters) or Europe (blue water). From the description it takes place in both places..."It is definitely mostly in Italy. The final part of the book is in the US, but Italy is the central place in the story. And it's a good book!
Hi! I know I already got another book approved for Europe, but I think I want to do this one instead because it has more pages. Will
work? The text, saying "The Bestselling Author of..." in the middle is blue.
Sandy,This is a very challenging task. Does
have enough green in the elephant border to count for Asia?Thanks!
Some covers from my TBR...would they work?Europe:
North America:
Hi,Can I get this approved for South America?
It says it takes place in an unnamed South American Country.
Also, this for Asia?
I'd say half of it takes place in Japan.
Thanks!
One more for South America. Does this work? The little guy with the arrow is red.
Erika wrote: "Hi! I know I already got another book approved for Europe, but I think I want to do this one instead because it has more pages. Will work? The text, saying..."Yes
Chris wrote: "Tara Jo wrote: "Has anyone read ? Seems like it could work for either North America (yellow letters) or Europe (blue water). From the description it takes plac..."Thanks Chris. I will add it to the approved list.
Pamela wrote: "Sandy,This is a very challenging task. Does
have enough green in the elephant border to count for Asia?Thanks!"
Yep it does
Jayme VA wrote: "Hi,Can I get this approved for South America?
It says it takes place in an unnamed South American Country.
Also, this for Asia?
looks more orange to me than red so won't work for SA. works.
Jayme VA wrote: "One more for South America. Does this work? The little guy with the arrow is red."This one works
Kathy G. wrote: "Is this orange enough?
"Yes it looks like a melony orange to me so it will work.
Sandra wrote: "Some covers from my TBR...would they work?Yes all of them work.
and are excellent by the way.
I'm still looking for Asia books. Would any of these work?
(Green letters for author's name) Set in Japan
(Green grass) Set in India
(Green background) Set in India
(Green dress) Set in China
Set in Thailand
(Green eye) Set in China
Would this work for Option 3?
Would this work for Option 1?
Would this work for Option 6?I rolled a 1, 6, 3 xx
For Europe: The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins.
For Asia: Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India by Madhur Jaffrey.
There are green vines around the title (easier to see if you enlarge the cover photo). I'm reading this now and really enjoying it!
Pia wrote: "I'm still looking for Asia books. Would any of these work?I've got this edition of this as well, and like Pia, I'd like to use it for Option 1.
Pia wrote: "I'm still looking for Asia books. Would any of these work? (Green letters for author's name) Set in Japan (Gree..."Yes all of those work.
Fiona (Titch) wrote: " Would this work for Option 3? Would this work for Option 1? Would this work for Option ..."
most of this takes place in the open ocean so I will have to say no to this one.
from the description it looks like this takes place in Australia but if 50% of it flashes back to China then it will work.
is not clear from the description how much takes place in New Zealand but if at least 50% is set there then it will work.
Cheri wrote: "For Europe: The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins.For Asia: Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India by Madhur ..."
Yes both of those work
Trish wrote: "Pia wrote: "I'm still looking for Asia books. Would any of these work?I've got this edition of this as well, and like Pia, I'd like to use it for Option 1.
[bookcover:The Bonesetter's Daughter|1..."
Yes that works
50 Point TasksI rolled 2,3, and 6. Would this work?
2. BLUE - EUROPE -
by Sue-Ellen Welfonder. Blue Sky in the background on cover. Setting in Scotland (United Kingdom) New to me Author. Paperback: 373 pages3. YELLOW - NORTH AMERICA -
by Elaine Fox. Yellow Cover. Setting in Virginia, USA. New to me Author. Paperback: 373 pages.6. PURPLE - AUSTRALIA (OCEANIA) -
by Paige Toon. Purple in the sky. Paperback: 390 pages.Total Pages: 1136 pages.
Hina wrote: "50 Point TasksI rolled 2,3, and 6. Would this work?
2. BLUE - EUROPE -
by Sue-Ellen Welfonder. Blue Sky in the background on cover. Setting in Scot..."Looks good Hina - Enjoy
Would anyone know if Once an Angel took place in Australia or New Zealand? I have seen both and I am wondering if I could use it if it was set in Australia.
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