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SPRING CHALLENGE 2022
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Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
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Task 15.1 book 1 requires " a book set at least 50% in a country that is located entirely the Northern Hemisphere using this link.
Countries/territories/regions listed as Partly or Mostly set in the Northern Hemisphere do not work."
You state "England" - The United Kingdom is Mostly set in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Task 25.6 book 1 Completed task posts must include links to the books you read
Dlmrose wrote: "Robin P post 2088Task 25.6 book 1 Completed task posts must include links to the books you read"
Sorry, first time doing an Unclaim and repost so not surprised I missed something, will correct.
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Please check your total, No need to repost.
545 + 20 = 565
565 + 25 = 590
Dlmrose wrote: "Amber post 2112, 216Thank you! My math skills are evidently not up-to-par right now.
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Please check your total. No need to repost.
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Task 10.1 requires " a book with a word of 3 or more letters in the title or subtitle that can be made from the letters in SCARECROW."
Ariadne cannot be made from the letters in scarecrow.
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Task 15.1 book 1 requires " a book set at least 50% in a country that is located entirely the Northern Hemisphere using this link.
Countries/territories/regions listed as Partly or Mostly set in the Northern Hemisphere do not work."
You state "England" - The United Kingdom is Mostly set in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Please check your total.
495 + 20 = 515
No need to repost.
Dlmrose wrote: "Brooklyn post 2303Please check your total.
495 + 20 = 515
No need to repost."
No idea what I did on the math, but it will all work out. The spreadsheet I keep shows I've posted 670 points so far, but I think my last post only shows 660.
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Task 15.4 book 2 Hark! A Vagrant is a collection of short-format webcomics
Collections of syndicated, periodical or internet comic strips, single or short-format panels, or cartoons must be at least 200 pages to be used for SRC tasks.
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Insiyah post 2462
Task 2462 book 1 requires " a book that contains a word of at least 5 letters in the title that begins and ends with the same letter. "
The Houseguest: And Other Stories
Houseguest begins with an H and ends with a T
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Task 5.10 Your link did not execute.
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Task 5.3 Amari and the Night Brothers
The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Fantasy 1,316 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 1,225 users
Fiction 157 users
Mystery 155 users
Fantasy > Magic 145 users
Audiobook 114 users
Childrens 109 users
Fantasy > Paranormal 102 users
Young Adult 101 users
Adventure 99 users
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats #4.
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Task 15.1 book 1 requires " a book set at least 50% in a country that is located entirely the Northern Hemisphere using this link.
Countries/territories/regions listed as Partly or Mostly set in the Northern Hemisphere do not work."
You state "Oxford, England" - The United Kingdom is Mostly set in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Please check your total. No need to repost.
Dlmrose wrote: "Robin P post 2521Please check your total. No need to repost."
Thanks
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Corrected
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Task 30.3 book 2 You Can't Teach a Kid to Ride a Bike at a Seminar: Sandler Training's 7-Step System for Successful Selling lists 2 authors- updated and expanded by David H. Mattson
8. What if a book has multiple authors in a task involving author names, initials, or other characteristics (gender, birthplace, etc.)?
The general default rule is that books by a single author must be used.
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Task 10.1 requires " a book with a word of 3 or more letters in the title or subtitle that can be made from the letters in SCARECROW."
School cannot be made from the letters in scarecrow
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Task 15.4 book 2 Shine On, Luz Véliz!
The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Childrens > Middle Grade 13 users
Realistic Fiction 7 users
Sports > Sports 3 users
Family 2 users
Fiction 2 users
Soccer 2 users
Computer Science > Coding 2 users
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats #4.
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Task 30.4 option 2 requires " State in your post that you checked it out from your library. "
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Task 20.7 option 2 states "The series name and number must be indicated in grayscale parentheses following the title on the GR page."
Hawkyn (Demonica Underworld #5)
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There are several participants named Pamela. Please repost with your readerboard name.
Dlmrose wrote: "Inge1990 post 2627Task 30.4 option 2 requires " State in your post that you checked it out from your library. ""
arrgghh I did but forgot to mention it. Will repost
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Task 30.4 option 2 Hunted an ebook
To determine page numbers for an ebook:
>If there are multiple editions in a format:
From the editions page (click all editions on the main book page)
Set the Format, beginning with Mass Market Paperback
Set the Sort By as "num ratings"
Use the top edition result to determine the page number for ebooks and audiobooks
If there are no editions in MMPB, reset with Paperback and the same sort (num ratings). If there are no paperback editions, reset with Hardcover and the same sort (num ratings). If there are no print editions the ebook or audiobook may not be used for a task requiring a page number
Top PB Cazados 400 pages
option 2 requires "a book checked out from your local library that has exactly one number 3 OR 0 (not both) in the number of pages (in honor of my 30 years). "
If you read a different edition, link to the edition you read.
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There are several members named Cathy. Please include your readerboard name.
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Task 30.1 option 2 requires " Post the cover."
Dlmrose wrote: "Delicious Dee post 2794Task 10.3 was already claimed in post 271"
well i'm an idiot - apparently i never marked that off my spreadsheet! ha!
Julia103The Readerboard says I have 4 IT'S A FACT tickets.
My records show 6: posts 416, 999, 1162, 1468, 2262, and 2446.
Sorry, I wasn't checking regularly so I don't know which ones weren't counted.
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The Readerboard says I have 4 IT'S A FACT tickets.
My records show 6: posts 416, 999, 1162, 1468, 2262, and 2446.
Sorry, I wasn't checking regularly so I don't know which ones weren't c..."
Sorry, corrected.
Dlmrose wrote: "Inge1990 post 2675Task 30.4 option 2 Hunted an ebook
To determine page numbers for an ebook:
>If there are multiple editions in a format:
From the editions page (click all edition..."
i read the paperback editions, which has 400 pages. I switched it in my read books and I reposted with the paperback edition. So sorry for all the troubles.
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Fixed, sorry.
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Task 10.2 states " Books written by multiple authors may be used, but all contributors must fit the task."Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City by Wes Moore and Erica L. Green
Erica L. Green does not fit the task
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Task 30.4 option 2 requires "a book checked out from your local library that has exactly one number 3 OR 0 (not both) in the number of pages "
Hunted 400 pages has 2 0s, the task requires "exactly one"
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Task 25.2 option 1 requires " a book set at least 75% in Australia or New Zealand. "
The Pride of the Peacock
First page reviews state "This book is broken into two parts. In the first half, the setting is England "
It takes place in the 1800's in England when social class matters.
Confirm that this book is set at least 75% in Australia.
Dlmrose wrote: "Inge1990 post 2873Task 25.2 option 1 requires " a book set at least 75% in Australia or New Zealand. "
The Pride of the Peacock
First page reviews state "This book is broken into tw..."
I confirm this. How to procede? (if it is really dificult then it is fine to skip, as I will not be able to complete all the tasks anyway :) )
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Task 25.2 option 1 requires " a book set at least 75% in Australia or New Zealand. "
The Pride of the Peacock
First page reviews state "This book i..."
Repost and state that the book is set at least 75% in Australia
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Task 10.7 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Fantasy 57,946 users
Young Adult 16,671 users
Fiction 16,558 users
Fantasy > Magic 4,571 users
Childrens 3,794 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 2,942 users
Adventure 2,521 users
Audiobook 2,377 users
Classics 1,820 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 1,385 users
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Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats #4.
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Task 30.4 option 2 requires " State in your post that you checked it out from your library. "
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Task 30.3 book 1 His Haven appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook verification in Verification.
Your post must include the line number of the approval in the ebook spreadsheet or a link/post number of the post in which the ebook was approved for length.
Dlmrose wrote: "Shelby post 2988Task 30.3 book 1 His Haven appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook verification in Verification.
Your post m..."
Dratted. Thought I checked all of them as I went. I'll post it and see if I can get it approved to repost before the end of the challenge.
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Task 30.3 book 1 requires " a book with a word in the title that contains all the letters A E N."
On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service does not have a qualifying word
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Task 25.9 option 2 requires " a book written by a Woman Writer who is Australian by birth or residence.
A book with multiple authors is acceptable as long as all authors are Australian women."
Gemina was written by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Jay Kristoff is not an Australian woman.
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Task 5.7 requires "Post the cover in your post."
Thank you moderates for all the work you did for the readathon! You guys/girls/nonbinary folk are amezing!
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Please check your total. 95 + 20 = 115
No need to repost.