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25.5 - Sarah E's Task: The Return of the King
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ApprovedOption 2: 5 "O"s
To Be Perfectly Honest: A Novel Based on an Untrue Story
Option 4: Metal object on cover
Option 6: Character continuation
The Girl in the Spider's Web
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can i have this approved for something metallic on cover
Would this bow and arrow he is holding work for Opt 4
Marie (UK) wrote: "can i have this approved for something metallic on cover"Yes, I see metal gauntlets and a metal sword. Approved.
Joanne wrote: "Would this bow and arrow he is holding work for Opt 4"I'm not sure about the bow and arrow - it's very hard to tell what they're made of.
However, it does look like there is some sort of decorated metal plate on his hand - and that will work.
Approved.
Enough chrome on the bumpers of the cars to count?
♞ Pat wrote: "Enough chrome on the bumpers of the cars to count?"
Yes, that will work. Approved.
Would this eagle work for metallic object on cover?
I love this task. I just watched The Fellowship of the Ring last night!
Nicole wrote: "I think this will work for Option 6 but I like to make sure:The Girl in the Spider's Web"
Yes, that works. Approved.
Anja wrote: "Would this eagle work for metallic object on cover?"The eagle looks like it's made out of stone to me. However, the flagpoles look like metal, so they will work.
Approved.
KSMary wrote: "I love this task. I just watched The Fellowship of the Ring last night!"Thank you! I'm glad you like it.
Just double checking for Option 2- sometimes I feel like I miscount or miss letters:To Be Perfectly Honest: A Novel Based on an Untrue Story
Nicole wrote: "Just double checking for Option 2- sometimes I feel like I miscount or miss letters:To Be Perfectly Honest: A Novel Based on an Untrue Story"
Yes, there are five "O"s - approved.
tO be perfectly hOnest: a nOvel based On an untrue stOry
Just confirming for option 6, does the 'new' series have be written by different author? I'm looking at While I Live (The Ellie Chronicles #1) which is written by same author, John Marsden, of the 'original' series, Tomorrow
Tien wrote: "Just confirming for option 6, does the 'new' series have be written by different author? I'm looking at While I Live (The Ellie Chronicles #1) which is written by same author, [au..."
A different author was my intention, yes. However I can see that this may be open to interpretation due to my less-than-stellar task description.
As we are past the time when tasks can be amended, I'll ask the mods about how to tackle this.
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This is not a change in your task, but a clarification of what you intended. Note the wording "beyond the original author's works." This suggests that the task does not refer to works by the original author.
Sandy wrote: "Sarah wrote: "A different author was my intention, yes. However I can see that this may be open to interpretation due to my less-than-stellar task description..."This is not a change in your task..."
Thank you, Sandy!
Tien wrote: "Just confirming for option 6, does the 'new' series have be written by different author? I'm looking at While I Live (The Ellie Chronicles #1) which is written by same author, [au..."
I think this means that your book won't work for this option, Tien. I hope you find another place to fit it, it looks good.
Not to worry, I'm sure it'll fit somewhere :)
For Option 6, I am reading a number of books that are a spin-off of an original set of books. All of the books are written by different authors and they are set in the same setting as the original and all of them that I have read so far have featured someone from the original set of books, usually as a secondary character or they appear in a few scenes. This is the long list of them:
https://www.goodreads.com/series/2744...
And the original works are these:
https://www.goodreads.com/series/2905...
Jecca wrote: "For Option 6, I am reading a number of books that are a spin-off of an original set of books. All of the books are written by different authors and they are set in the same setting as the original ..."Ok, I think that will work, it is different authors.
It looks like only the first in the series of spin-offs mentions in the description that characters from the original series are included.
If you choose one of the other spin-off books, please explain how your book works when you post the task, or you might end up in the problem thread.
Maybe just explain anyway, as it won't be a culturally well-known character like Sherlock Holmes.
As the cover is quite dark, I just want to make sure that the sword the hero is holding is visible. Thanks!
Lauren wrote: "As the cover is quite dark, I just want to make sure that the sword the hero is holding is visible. Thanks! "Yes, that's a sword. Approved.
Hi Sarah, I just wanted to know if you were aware that there is a law that only allows titles to have 4 or less O's OR 6 or more O's -LOL😅-at least that is my opinion right now
Joanne wrote: "Hi Sarah, I just wanted to know if you were aware that there is a law that only allows titles to have 4 or less O's OR 6 or more O's -LOL😅-at least that is my opinion right now"
Ha ha ha! I wish you success in the search! Or perhaps pick another (easier) option?
For Option 2....would the "O" in Volume count? Arabian Nights: The Marvels and Wonders of the Thousand and One Nights Volume I of II
Ed wrote: "For Option 2....would the "O" in Volume count? Arabian Nights: The Marvels and Wonders of the Thousand and One Nights Volume I of II"Yes, I think standard SRC rules mean it would. If the title is wrong you can ask a librarian to correct it. As it stands there are 6 "O"s so it won't work.
For Option 4, would the telephone dial work for metal on this cover? The Operator Looks metal on my copy, but I know it can look different on the screen so wanting verification. Thanks!
Would the cogs on this cover or the pistol that he is holding work for option 4?
Thanks!
Peg wrote: "For Option 4, would the telephone dial work for metal on this cover? The Operator Looks metal on my copy, but I know it can look different on the screen so wanting verification. Tha..."That looks like metal to me. Approved.
Lauren wrote: "Would the cogs on this cover or the pistol that he is holding work for option 4?Thanks!"
Those cogs look like metal. Approved.
Option #4- Metal on cover.The pilot is wearing several awards made of metal plus in the background are airplanes. Would this book be acceptable for this task?
Wanda wrote: "Option #4- Metal on cover.The pilot is wearing several awards made of metal plus in the background are airplanes. Would this book be acceptable for this task?[bookcover:Daughters of the Night Sky..."
Yes, the medal is metal and there is a metal belt buckle as well. The picture isn't clear for the airplanes but I would be worried about their air-worthiness if they weren't made of metal.
Approved.
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All three Lord of the Rings films were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, but it was not until 2003 and the final film, The Return of the King, that victory was secured.
This task is based on the film version, which differs slightly from the book.
Take the One Ring on its final journey and read two books from two different options to help Frodo and Sam in their perilous quest! Orcs may be involved.
Option 1: Visit Middle-earth, aka New Zealand, and bask in its glorious scenery.
Read a book set at least 50% in New Zealand. If the setting is not obvious from the book's main page and/or metadata, include a reference establishing the setting when you post.
Option 2: Unfortunately, Frodo and Sam are heading for the rather less scenic Mordor and Mount Doom.
That's a lot of "O"s. Read a book with exactly 5 "O"s in the title and/or subtitle. You may use or ignore any subtitles.
Option 3: Encounter Shelob
To rescue Frodo, from this spiderous (it's totally a word) nightmare read a book from this list of Creature Books.
REQUIRED: State the page your book is found on.
Option 4: If it's not one monster, it's another.
Those pernicious orcs show up as soon as Shelob is dealt with. We need a diversion to help Frodo escape. Mithril armour will do it. Mithril is described as resembling silver but being stronger and lighter than steel.
Read a book with something metallic on the cover. Swords, armour, knives all work but so do spoons, goblets, jewellery, even car parts. Anything made of metal will work, but it must bea tangible object, common orcs not being intelligent enough to be distracted by abstract concepts. NOTE: Metallic backgrounds, lettering, award seals, etc. on book covers do not work for objects on the cover.
REQUIRED: Post the cover and point out the metallic object.
Option 5: Gollum inadvertently helps destroy the ring, and himself. Lava will do that.
Read a book by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in VOLCANO.
Option 6: The epilogue has an epilogue. And another, and another, and so on. You just can't say goodbye only once.
Read a book that features a continuation of a fictional character beyond the original author's works. This may be an official continuation of a series, such as Sophie Hannah's New Hercule Poirot Mysteries Series, or unofficial, such as the Mary Russell books featuring Sherlock Holmes.