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August MG Reading Challenge 2022
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Let's go for third place, ladies!!! I'm not sure the reality of us catching up to Teams Wolf and Zenobia at this point but if we keep plugging away we can definitely take third. But anything is possible! (I'm only a tad competitive...😉)
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Kelly wrote: "Audrey wrote: "I think protagonist is the one driving the story. I'm trying to see if one of my ghost stories will fit that one category. So the ghost could be the protagonist even if they're not t..."So, interesting, In Which Witch?, the set up is the dark wizard needs a wife and sets up a competition, but the protagonist is Belladonna, the white witch who tries to be dark as she has fallen for the Wizard, the story really moves following HER trials and errors. hmmm.. Great quoted article!
Audrey wrote: "The bonus categories have no extra points if just one or two finish them, so we don't have to try to have just one person do a whole category there."Thanks for clarifying, Great fun!
I'm waiting for Peter Pan on audio, but it's not looking like I'll get it in time, so I guess I'll be stuck reading it.My goal is to finish #23 today and go back to Category 13.
@Aeriell - You have Coraline or the Graveyard Book for task #36. I had thought of Coraline for the horror task, #58, but can think of a different one if you choose it for #36. No problem!
I have it on there because I don’t know which one I was thinking about reading for that since it would have to be from the library. If you already have it then go ahead a put it if you want. I was going to try to atleast finish one section myself lol.
@Debby - did you decide if you're doing BT#4? I only ask because I might start Wonderstruck tonight or tomorrow!
Aeriell wrote: "I have it on there because I don’t know which one I was thinking about reading for that since it would have to be from the library. If you already have it then go ahead a put it if you want. I was ..."I'll read The Forgotten Girl instead, no problem. That way you don't have to search for another book for #36!
Kelly wrote: "@Debby - did you decide if you're doing BT#4? I only ask because I might start Wonderstruck tonight or tomorrow!"Go for it Kelly, There are plenty of others to work on. I am 1/2 through BT2.
For task number 8 I have a book I need to read and will read after The fire eternal, it has a MC named Arthur in it and was gonna use that for public figure if that is okay.Oh for 97 I have an arc of that book,the new one with illustrations so can do that one unless who put that title there is wanting to do it now.
Aeriell wrote: "For task number 8 I have a book I need to read and will read after The fire eternal, it has a MC named Arthur in it and was gonna use that for public figure if that is okay.Oh for 97 I have an ar..."
Aeriell, for #8 would Enola Holmes work with public figure Sherlock? I am already reading it for another #41, but it would be worth more in the BT group? only if it helps us all. 'An element of fun!'
#97 is a suggestion I put it in. Go ahead with your own book.
Debby wrote: "Aeriell wrote: "For task number 8 I have a book I need to read and will read after The fire eternal, it has a MC named Arthur in it and was gonna use that for public figure if that is okay.Oh for..."
It would count since it has to share first or last name, it's up to you where you want to put it. The book that I have also has a teen protagonist so if we don't find another book I can fill in hat slot if need be.
This week I'm going to be catch up reading
Would a Newberry Medal count for the gold sticker? Do we know for sure?
Audrey wrote: "Would a Newberry Medal count for the gold sticker? Do we know for sure?"I would think that counts
Aeriell wrote: "Audrey wrote: "Would a Newberry Medal count for the gold sticker? Do we know for sure?"I would think that counts"
I have two books that have the gold medal or gold ribbon printed on the front. #69 currently read for #BT8 and #11. There is Scholastic Gold (you can google it) Aeriell can you check to make sure they count?
New question: Enola Holmes,the Black Barouche: by Nancy Springer: just realized I am reading this book #7... um, not yet on ARfinder. Can we find out if it counts?
Debby wrote: "New question: Enola Holmes,the Black Barouche: by Nancy Springer: just realized I am reading this book #7... um, not yet on ARfinder. Can we find out if it counts?"I just went to go see and it comes up as service unavaliable. Though through google it says it is for middle grade readers but storygraph has it as YA.. I'm trying to see for ya, I asked Kadi since the States version is not working but the UK is.
We can use MG+ books, which are often technically YA.
So Kadi went to look it up but UK version is down/ not avaliable as well.. I was trying to see if it was labeled as either MG or MG+. Kadi says it is middle grade because she has read the books so yes it counts!
Aeriell wrote: "So Kadi went to look it up but UK version is down/ not avaliable as well.. I was trying to see if it was labeled as either MG or MG+. Kadi says it is middle grade because she has read the books so ..."Yay! I'll finish the Enola Holmes #7 then. Thanks!
I just finished my book for #61. There is a fortune teller but she doesn't really tell the protagonist her future. She just screams EVIL! EVIL! So does that not really count?
Audrey wrote: "I just finished my book for #61. There is a fortune teller but she doesn't really tell the protagonist her future. She just screams EVIL! EVIL! So does that not really count?"I don't know because in the task guidence tab all it says is:The future the fortune teller tells can end up being correct or incorrect; both counts.
Debby wrote: "Kelly wrote: "@Debby - did you decide if you're doing BT#4? I only ask because I might start Wonderstruck tonight or tomorrow!"Go for it Kelly, There are plenty of others to work on. I am 1/2 thr..."
Thanks! I decided against Wonderstruck even though it would've gotten us more points. I realized it's more of an illustrated story rather than mixed media. I've read some definitions of mixed media that do include art, but Kadi's guidance for the task makes me think Wonderstruck doesn't count after all.
So I found Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer which has letters, quizzes, to-do lists, etc. Seems to fit better. And that title!! ;-)
Aeriell wrote: "Audrey wrote: "I just finished my book for #61. There is a fortune teller but she doesn't really tell the protagonist her future. She just screams EVIL! EVIL! So does that not really count?"I don..."
I'll leave it unless/until you hear otherwise. I have another book that will fit, but it's longer and time is getting short. The book I used would probably also work for #67 and #68 and as a horror genre.
I'm currently working away through two, I don't have anything till sunday, somy goal is to atleast try ot finish three more books for these tasks BT1,BT10,37,38,53,55.Past that I don't know if I have anymore I can do/be able to
I also removed my name from two:
52-Because I don't think I fully have a book to fit that, I have one, I was thinking SharkWars book 1 because he just thinks hes a normal shark and he dosen't win any fights really till the end. If ya'll think it fits then let me know, its a short book
36-I have to go to the library for these so if someone can fill them faster then me go ahead.
I should be able to knock out The Runaway King and Daughter of the deep today, so thats two bonus ones that will be finished!
Debby wrote: "Aeriell wrote: "So Kadi went to look it up but UK version is down/ not avaliable as well.. I was trying to see if it was labeled as either MG or MG+. Kadi says it is middle grade because she has re..."Yay! finished Enola Holmes, and I placed it as #8 with Sherlock being a public figure. If that is ok, then we have another category complete!
Debby wrote: "Aeriell wrote: "Audrey wrote: "Would a Newberry Medal count for the gold sticker? Do we know for sure?"I would think that counts"
I have two books that have the gold medal or gold ribbon printed o..."
#69 gold medal, I am reading Dear Mr. Henshaw, short read!
Debby wrote: "Debby wrote: "Aeriell wrote: "So Kadi went to look it up but UK version is down/ not avaliable as well.. I was trying to see if it was labeled as either MG or MG+. Kadi says it is middle grade beca..."Please check to make sure it answers #8 or we can use it elsewhere.
Debby wrote: "Debby wrote: "Debby wrote: "Aeriell wrote: "So Kadi went to look it up but UK version is down/ not avaliable as well.. I was trying to see if it was labeled as either MG or MG+. Kadi says it is mid..."I found figure it does since it matches last name the task guidence says:It can be a modern famous figure or an ancient one. They can share a first OR last name with the figure. They must be a significant famous figure, pulling out obscure politicians or random new-age streamer-type celebs does not count!
Aeriell wrote: "Debby wrote: "Debby wrote: "Debby wrote: "Aeriell wrote: "So Kadi went to look it up but UK version is down/ not avaliable as well.. I was trying to see if it was labeled as either MG or MG+. Kadi ..."So #8 is ok, and category complete?
Debby wrote: "Aeriell wrote: "Debby wrote: "Debby wrote: "Debby wrote: "Aeriell wrote: "So Kadi went to look it up but UK version is down/ not avaliable as well.. I was trying to see if it was labeled as either ..."Yep!
I have a backup for #8 just in case. I'm going to tackle BT5 today, then focus on categories 5 and 13.A friend gave me a suggestion for #82, but the library doesn't have that one. (Written in the spreadsheet.)
I'm working on BT4, and I found a book today for task #2 to finish up category 1. Finishing categories 9, 12, and 19 are a long shot for me, but I'm going to try to finish up at least one of them!!We totally have a chance of winning this, you guys. (No, not competitive at all, not me! ;-)
I keep getting annoyed that life responsibilities are interfering with my reading time.
Kelly wrote: "I'm working on BT4, and I found a book today for task #2 to finish up category 1. Finishing categories 9, 12, and 19 are a long shot for me, but I'm going to try to finish up at least one of them!!..."I'll work on category 3, I have 2 done (#11, #14)and am on #13 now, my third book in this category. Ok with you Audrey?
Yeah, perfect. You can delete whatever I've put there.
I am over 50% done with Daughter of the Deep!
Audrey wrote: "I keep getting annoyed that life responsibilities are interfering with my reading time."I agree! I want to read all 100 ! Oh, to just sit under a tree with a slight breeze whispering, a cup of tea, or better yet, a tall glass of ice tea and a pile of good books!
New question: for #15, Jake & the Gingerbread Wars , a Gryphon Chronicle by E. G. Foley, would fit as 'Santa' never reveals his true name. at least 3 others in this series if not more are listed on AR but this one is not listed. Can you check to see if I can use it?
Debby wrote: "New question: for #15, Jake & the Gingerbread Wars , a Gryphon Chronicle by E. G. Foley, would fit as 'Santa' never reveals his true name. at least 3 others in this series if not more are listed on..."
Or, I can use A Christmas Carol... the true identity of the three ghosts is never revealed!
Audrey wrote: "I keep getting annoyed that life responsibilities are interfering with my reading time."Same!! :-)
Debby wrote: "Audrey wrote: "I keep getting annoyed that life responsibilities are interfering with my reading time."I agree! I want to read all 100 ! Oh, to just sit under a tree with a slight breeze whisperin..."
Ohh, that sounds amazing. Yes, this has given us quite the TBR list!
Hey guys,I just finished category #1 and the extra points for me doing it myself haven't been added yet. Is that something that automatically is added, or does Kadi go in an add it herself? I didn't notice how that was done yet. Making sure we get all of our points due to us!!
I think it is all auto-calculated; Kadi programmed all the math.The spreadsheet is filling up nicely!
Audrey wrote: "I think it is all auto-calculated; Kadi programmed all the math.The spreadsheet is filling up nicely!"
Ok, thought so too, but it doesn't say "Cat comp by 1" as the others do and if my calculations were correct we should have 280 now, not 270?
Nevermind, now we're at 292!!! I just hope my extra bonus 10 points were added in since it doesn't say "Cat comp by 1".
Upon looking closer at the numbers, I don't think it was because it only says that we've completed 2 categories by 1 person, but it should read 3 now. Sorry about being nitpicky! Just want our efforts to count :-)
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