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SPRING CHALLENGE 2021
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Sandy, could you double check my total? According to my calculation, I have 215 points.
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looks to me as if you have not dealt with the problem mentioned in post 96 above and are still counting those points.
Sandy wrote: "Simone wrote: "Sandy, could you double check my total? According to my calculation, I have 215 points."looks to me as if you have not dealt with the problem mentioned in post 96 above and are sti..."
You are right! I posted in the verification discussion to have this book approved for use. It is written from a child's POV, but the target group for this book is adults.
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City of Masks includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fantasy 927 users
Young Adult 425 users
Science Fiction>Time Travel 141 users
Historical>Historical Fiction 134 users
Fiction 113 users
Historical 68 users
Adventure 66 users
Romance 56 users
Childrens 54 users
Fantasy>Magic 52 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge regarding the use of Childrens books in the SRC.
Sandy wrote: "Mazza1 post 1427City of Masks includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fantasy 927 users
Young Adult 425 users
Science Fiction>Time Travel 141 users
Historical>Histo..."
IF ONLY i could remember to look for childrens in MPG my life would be so much easier
Reposted thanks Sandy
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Vicious includes Comics as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fantasy 6,081 users
Science Fiction 1,847 users
Fiction 1,320 users
Adult 1,245 users
Fantasy>Paranormal 761 users
Young Adult 603 users
Comics>Superhoes 365 users
Adult Fiction 288 users
Fantasy>Supernatural 205 users
Please see the Rules of the Challenge:
"5. Books whose main page lists any of these genres: Sequential Art, Comics, Comic Book, or Manga may only be used for 5, 10, and 15 point tasks unless specifically allowed in the task description for a higher point task."
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Task 25.4 requires a combined total of at least 501 pages. The top pb edition of Slade House has 241 pages, and A Good Horse Is Never a Bad Color: Tales of Training through Communication and Trust has 208 pages, for a total of 449 pages.
Sandy wrote: "Fly post 1467Vicious includes Comics as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fantasy 6,081 users
Science Fiction 1,847 users
Fiction 1,320 users
Adult 1,245 users
Fantasy>Paranorma..."
shoot... where do I go to get it verified as not actually a comic?
nevermind! found the thread - sorry
I seem to be missing 15 points (post 783). I can't see any questions/problems in here to say why I've not had the points.
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Sorry, Claire - found and fixed. This will show up in the next update.
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Sorry, Aprilleigh - found and fixed. This will show up in the next update.
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You linked to a kindle edition of Crouchback and the only paper edition lists no page numbers. You will have to get a librarian to add the page numbers to the paper edition, or post in the ebook only thread.
Also, when you repost, note that this is a 10 point task, so not worth 15 points.
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FYI, when you read an audiobook, you'll need to follow the SRC rules for determining page count. See the Rules of the Challenge: "If you read an ebook, or audiobook use the page count for the mass market paperback if one exists. If there is no mass market paperback edition, use the paperback edition and if no paperback is available use the hardcover edition."
In this case, the paperback page count works for the task, so it's okay - but it's not always going to work out.
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I, Juan de Pareja includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Historical>Historical Fiction 247 users
Fiction 74 users
Young Adult 61 users
Art 46 users
Childrens 41 users
Historical 37 users
Cultural>Spain 28 users
Academic>School 21 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 17 users
Classics 17 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge regarding the use of Childrens books in the SRC.
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Anne of Avonlea includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Classics 4388 users
Fiction 2019 users
Young Adult 1732 users
Historical>Historical Fiction 929 users
Childrens 685 users
Historical 351 users
Romance 305 users
Cultural>Canada 298 users
Audiobook 246 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 222 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge regarding the use of Childrens books in the SRC.
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Task 25.4 states that the two words cannot be singular and plural forms of the same word.
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I don't see your name on the Readerboard list. If you have been posting under another readerboard name, please repost with that name. If not, please post in the Readerboard Names thread to get added to the readerboard.
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The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears includes Comics as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fiction 321 users
Cultural>Africa 129 users
Eastern Africa>Ethiopia 50 users
Contemporary 36 users
Literary Fiction 28 users
Novels 28 users
Superheroes>DC Comics 19 users
Book Club 19 users
Literature 17 users
Cultural>African American 16 users
If this is not actually a comic/graphic novel, you can request an exemption in the Not Really a Comic Book"/a>thread
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If you are trying to claim Big Books or Golden Oldies tickets, you must specifically say so in your posts - a tally at the bottom of your post is not sufficient.
See the posting requirements
"8. If you want to claim a Golden Oldies or a Big Books ticket, you must specifically say so in your post - merely including a tally at the beginning or end of your post is not sufficient. "
Points have been logged for the tasks. If you want to repost to claim these tickets, be sure to repost the task completely (including links), and note at the top of the post that you are reposting for the purpose of claiming BB or GO tickets.
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The Goblin Emperor includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fantasy 4,285 users
Fiction 536 users
Science Fiction>Steampunk 386 users
Young Adult 199 users
Fantasy>High Fantasy 158 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 109 users
Childrens 103 users
Adult 93 users
Audiobook 89 users
Science Fiction 83 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge regarding the use of Childrens books in the SRC.
Sandy wrote: "Robin P post 1798, 1799If you are trying to claim Big Books or Golden Oldies tickets, you must specifically say so in your posts - a tally at the bottom of your post is not sufficient.
See the p..."
Thanks, Sandy, I figured I would miss something. Thanks for your help and patience! I see that just posting isn't enough but I don't know what exactly to say and where. Here is the rule
If you want to claim a Golden Oldies or a Big Books ticket, you must specifically say so in your post - merely including a tally at the beginning or end of your post is not sufficient. Make sure to note "Golden Oldies," or "GO" or "Big Books ticket" or "BB ticket" in your post. The BB or GO claim must be made with the specific book posting - a list at the end or beginning of the post is not sufficient.
So do I write a sentence like "I am claiming a GO or BB ticket" at the top, or under the book name?
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Sure, the easiest thing is after the book name, just say I am claiming a GO ticket because the book was published in 1923" or whatever.
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Please check your totals - this is a 10 point task, so your total should be 485.
(also, I'm assuming that the "109" is a typo!)
No need to repost, just correct your records.
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Please check your totals. I show you with
5.3, 5.7 = 10
10.1, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10 = 70
15.5, 15.7, 15.8, 15.9 = 60
20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 20.5, 20.6, 20.7 = 120
25.7 = 25
30.3, 30.4 = 60
10+70+60+120+25+60= 345
I realize that there have been changes, so let me know if this doesn't agree with your records. If this is correct, just fix your records - no need to repost.
Sandy wrote: "Robin P post Please check your totals. I show you with
5.3, 5.7 = 10
10.1, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10 = 70
15.5, 15.7, 15.8, 15.9 = 60
20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 20.5, 20.6, 20.7 = 120
25.7 = 25
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You are right, thanks! I figured out what I missed. Although I show that I have done 10.2 Earth Day, not 10.3 ABBA (in case you have a giant spreadsheet where this matters.)
I am so in awe of the huge amount of work you do for this group!
Sandy wrote: "Julia103 post 1853Please check your totals - this is a 10 point task, so your total should be 485.
(also, I'm assuming that the "109" is a typo!)
No need to repost, just correct your records."
Fixed, thanks!
and yes it's Julia103, not 109 :)
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Please check your totals. I show you with
5.3, 5.7 = 10
10.1, 10.3, 10.4, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10 = 70
15.5, 15.7, 15.8, 15.9 = 60
20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 20.5, 20.6, 20.7 = ..."
Thanks - I do in fact have a giant master spreadsheet, so I'll fix the 10 pointer on that.
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Please check your totals - this was a 25 point task, bt you only added 5 points to your total. No need to repost, just correct your records.
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Task 25.1 requires that both books be new to you and that you state this in your post.
Sandy wrote: "Karen Michele post 1894Please check your totals - this was a 25 point task, bt you only added 5 points to your total. No need to repost, just correct your records."
Oops - thank you!
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fantasy 51,720 users
Young Adult 16,228 users
Fiction 14,718 users
Fantasy>Magic 4,213 users
Childrens 3,260 users
Adventure 2,266 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 2,033 users
Audiobook 1,932 users
Classics 1,516 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 1,332 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge regarding the use of Childrens books in the SRC.
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Please see the Rules of the Challenge for determining page length for e-books:
"If you read an ebook, or audiobook use the page count for the mass market paperback if one exists. If there is no mass market paperback edition, use the paperback edition and if no paperback is available use the hardcover edition."
There is no MMPB for your first book, but the top paperback shows 512 pages, so your second book must be longer than that. Also, the edition of the second book that you linked shows no page numbers, so if you are going to use that book for any task involving page numbers, you need to have the page numbers added, if this is the edition you read. Many SRC members who are librarians can help you with this - see the Anyone with librarian status thread.
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Task 30.4 requires a minimum total of 600 pages. Your books are 176 pages plus 302 pages, for a total of 478 pages.
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Task 25.1 requires that both books be new to you and that you state this in your post.
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The Westing Game includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Mystery 3745 users
Young Adult 1807 users
Fiction 1702 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 850 users
Childrens 755 users
Classics 709 users
Thriller>Mystery Thriller 283 users
Academic>School 274 users
Childrens>Juvenile 201 users
Realistic Fiction 176 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge regarding the use of Childrens books in the SRC.
Sandy wrote: "Lauren Jodi post 1980Task 25.1 requires that both books be new to you and that you state this in your post."
Thanks I will repost.
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Task 50.1, option 3, odd, requires that you include the date of the original author's death in your post.
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You had 3 BB credits prior to this post, because one of your BB claims was a book with 788 pages, which gives you 2 BB tickets.
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You posted Oona Out of Order: A Novel, which shows an expected publication date of 2022, and no other information (such as number of pages, etc.). If this is an incorrect link, please repost with the correct information.
Sandy wrote: "Robin P post 2000You had 3 BB credits prior to this post, because one of your BB claims was a book with 788 pages, which gives you 2 BB tickets."
Thanks, Sandy, I missed that there were levels to the BB!
Sandy wrote: "Robin P post 2000You posted Oona Out of Order: A Novel, which shows an expected publication date of 2022, and no other information (such as number of pages, etc.). If this is an i..."
I chose the wrong edition, will repost
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See message 120 in this thread. You must repost those tasks to get credit for them - we do not go back to look for old tasks once you have fixed the problem.
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Task 20.8 requires that you include in your post the number that you generated for the task.
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You linked to an ebook edition of School of Fish and the only paper edition lists no page numbers. You will have to get a librarian to add the page numbers to the paper edition, or post in the ebook only thread.
Sandy wrote: "Delicious Dee post 2027Task 20.8 requires that you include in your post the number that you generated for the task."
that's what i get for posting at midnight
Not seeing my name on the reader board list or seeing any post Here as to why. New to this. First book read so I am not sure if I did it right. Posted it under completed tasks.Thank you.
Rita
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Thank you.
Rita"
Your post is 2039/2040. The readerboard is updated through post 2000.
Sandy wrote: "Shelby post 2035You linked to an ebook edition of School of Fish and the only paper edition lists no page numbers. You will have to get a librarian to add the page numbers to the ..."
I am a librarian and updated the page count for the paperback based off the Amazon count for the paperback edition. Didn't realize it didn't have it, just saw that there was a paperback edition. Do you need me to repost?
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