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YA Reading Challenge #3: Report Points Here
Completed Tasks1.0- Official YA section
2.0- Reading
3.0- Writing
3.25c Sucks to Be Me The All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton, Teen Vampire by Kimberly Pauley (293 pages) 1/1/10
4.0- Arithmetic
Total Points Earned: 0
Page total: 293
COMPLETED TASKS--1.20
ANGUS, THONGS AND FULL-FRONTAL SNOGGING by LOUISE RENNISON
(Katie)--also discuss why agree/disagree with member’s rating. (247 pgs.)
This book was sometthing that Bridget Jones may have written in her teens. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
I completely agree with Katie's rating of 5 stars as it was very believable while being a very fun read.
and
4.05
THE DEVIL’S ARITHMETIC by JANE YOLEN (170 pgs.)
A haunting time-travel type tale that takes place during the Holocaust. It brought tears to my eyes a couple of times.
Total Points--25
Page Total--417
Another one down--4.10
TWITCHES:THE POWER OF TWO by H B GILMOUR & RANDI REISFELD (308 pgs.)
An ok novel about a couple of girls who find out they are twins who were separated at birth, oh, and their parents were a powerful witch and worlock.
Total Points--35
Page Total--725
Roseann wrote: "Another one down--"Wow. I thought I read quickly and often, but you are putting me to shame :)
Eve's completed tasks vol 11.25
(Book 1) Diggers by Terry Prachett (166 pgs)
(Book 2) Wings by Terry Prachett (176 pgs)
Kellee wrote: "Completed Tasks1.0- Official YA section
2.0- Reading
3.0- Writing
3.25c Sucks to Be Me The All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton, Teen Vampire by [author:Kimberly Pauley|..."
Whoo-hoo, Kellee! First on the talley! Congratulations. I do hope you enjoyed reading the book.
Roseann wrote: "COMPLETED TASKS--1.20
ANGUS, THONGS AND FULL-FRONTAL SNOGGING by LOUISE RENNISON
(Katie)--also discuss why agree/disagree with member’s rating. (247 pgs.)
This book was sometthing that Br..."
hey, I love looking at the ticker!
Eve wrote: "Completed tasks1 Official YA Challenge Section
1.05
1.10
1.15
1.20
1.25
(Book 1) Diggers by Terry Prachett (166 pgs) 02.jan
(Book 2)
2 Reading Section
2.05
2.10
2.15
2.20 (Book 1) (Book 2)
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Eve, it is easier if you just list the task number, book title and number of pages. Thanks ever so much.
So, Lydia is it easier if we just list what we finished instead of having a list of everything we've finished?
Yes, Kellee. My spreadsheet is set up so that I can enter the points and number of pages for each task for each person. Please include the book title so I have a cross-check reference. Thanks so much for asking.
Ok, i edited my post, so there is just one task that i finished today (have to love Terry Pratchett :))This is my first challenge and i'm loving it :) Thanks for organising it
Completed Task4.15 (17-37 letters in the title) The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness (544 pgs)1/2/10
Total Points Earned: 15
Page total: 837
One more down (I'm working on two challenges, so this one got a little ignored today)--3.15
GO ASK ALICE by ANONYMOUS (DIARY FORM)
I think this is one of the first so-called "Banned Books" that I understand why it was challenged. Lots of sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll with a girl who is underage for a short portion (18 through most). A very good cautionary tale, taken from the actual diary of an addict. I believe that it could alter some young peoples decisions regarding whether or not to try drugs.
Total Points: 50
Total Pages: 884
Eve wrote: "Ok, i edited my post, so there is just one task that i finished today (have to love Terry Pratchett :))This is my first challenge and i'm loving it :) Thanks for organising it"
You are ever so welcome.
1/2 of task 4.20Marcelo In The Real World by Francisco X. Stork, at 320 pages
a beautiful book similar to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time or Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close due to the narrator having an Asperger's like condition.
One more completed--2.10
DEATHWATCH by ROBB WHITE--recommended by my Children’s/YA librarian
Ben should never have taken the job to accompany Madec on a hunting trip in the desert. Now he is fighting for his life in a cat & mouse game where only Madec has a weapon.
This was pretty hardcore for a YA novel with suspense and real danger oozing from its pages. My YA librarian was right, this one was pretty good.
Total Points: 60
Total Pages: 1104
First post!4.15. My age is 28, and I chose How to Say Goodbye in Robot by Natalie Standiford (22 letters) which is between 18 and 38. 288 pages.
TOTAL = 15 points, 1 book, 288 pages.
1.15 Wintergirls This was a really good book, and I think it would make a great group read. It was very well written and I recommend it highly.I think we could have some interesting discussions based on Wintergirls.
Total Points: 15
Total Pages: 282
4.10 The Thirteenth Child, 344 pagesTotal Points: - I feel silly asking, but I have never done a challenge... is it 15 points per task?
Total Pages: 344
Maria, the points are assigned based on the task number-- so task 4.10 is in section 4 for ten points. Hope you're enjoying your first challenge!
One more down--4.15
BROTHERS, BOYFRIENDS & OTHER CRIMINAL MINDS by APRIL LURIE
I am 47, so it had to be between 37 and 57 letters, this has 39.
I really liked the fact that this YA novel was set in the late 70's--it was like reading a YA novel for my generation (they didn't have many when I was a teen). Story involves a young girl who moves to a new neighborhood and has to deal with the mob who figures prominantly in the neighboring houses. A pretty good story. 289 pgs.
Total points: 75
Total pages: 1393
Sorry to be late on the tally. I discovered too late that an appointment with the eye doctor and doing computer work do not work well together. lolHere is the tally so far.
Names Pts Pages
Roseann 75 1452
Eve 25 342
Kellee 15 837
Jamie 15 282
Beth 15 288
Maria 10 344
Mandy 0 320
Sorry, I'll figure out how to line up the figures by next week.
Remember we are only in week one! So keep enjoying your reading.
I'm new to the group and this is my first challenge here! Here we go!1.20 Shiver
Jennifer gave it 5 stars and even though I thought it was close, it ended up being a 4 for me but that's only because I'm stingy with my 5 stars. :)
total points: 20
total pages: 392
Valerie wrote: "I'm new to the group and this is my first challenge here! Here we go!1.20 Shiver
Jennifer gave it 5 stars and even though I thought it was close, it ended up being a 4 for me but t..."
Welcome, Valerie! Congratulations on your first task completion.
2.15 Homestretch by Paul Volponi has many Spanish speaking characters. 160 pages.TOTAL = 30 points, 2 books, 448 pages.
Completed Task1.10 Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale (320 pages) 1/9/10
Total Points Earned: 25
Page total: 1157
Tasks Completed: 2.3
Books read: 3/29
Completed Task4.05 Secrets, Lies, and Algebra by Wendy Lichtman (192 pages) 1/9/10
Total Points Earned: 30
Page total: 1349
Tasks Completed: 3.3
Books read: 4/29
Well, I finally got started as well:1.05 Spanking Shakespeare (Read this as an audiobook; I can recommend the edition)
3.10 Here Lies the Librarian
Both of these put a smile on my face.
Mod
Total points: 15
Total pages: 512
A fun book. It could also be used if anyone is looking for a book for task 3.5 (protagonist as a writer).
Another one done--2.25
THE BOOK THIEF by MARCUS ZUSAK (Colorado-Blue Spruce Y/A Book Award)(552 pgs.)
This was one amazing book. It had been on my TBR list for some time now, but I actually had no idea what it was about. I was charmed, shocked, and saddened throughout this story about a girl in 1942 Germany who finds joy in books. I loved this story and think it should be on every YA lovers TBR shortlist.
and
BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS by JOHN BOYNE (Alaska-Pacific NW Lib. Assoc Young Reader‘s Choice Award)(216 pgs.)
If I had known the content of THE BOOK THIEF I may not have chosen this story as its companion, but I also have wanted to read it for some time now. I think the most moving part of this book is the juxtoposition of the innocence of Bruno with the terror of the Nazis. I loved the fact that Bruno never lost his innocence, even in the final chapter.
I think I need to find something a little happier for my next read.
Total points: 100
Total pages: 2,220
I finished two books on a travel day:Viola in Reel Life 256 pages to finish task 4.20
and The Perks of Being a Wallflower 213 pages for task 2.05
2 tasks completed, 25 points
1.20 Twenty Boy Summer (5 stars by Lazuline) 290 pgsWhile I liked this book, I have to give it 4 stars. I felt the characters were very believable but felt like it was lacking something...
I reviewed it in my books.
Total Points: 35
Total Pages: 489
Roseann wrote: I think I need to find something a little happier for my next read. Roseann, I can understand why you say that! Congrats on reading such heavy material back to back!
Mandy wrote: The Perks of Being a Wallflower 213 pages for task 2.052 tasks completed, 2..."
Mandy, I turned my daughters on to this book and you know they still give copies away to their friends for presents!
Completed Task2.10 Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson (308 pages) 1/10/10
Total Points Earned: 40
Page total: 1657
Tasks Completed: 4 and 1/3
Books read: 5/29
Mandy wrote: "I finished two books on a travel day:Viola in Reel Life 256 pages to finish task 4.20
and The Perks of Being a Wallflower 213 pages for task 2.05
2 tasks completed, 2..."
Mandy, did you like Viola in Reel Life? It doesn't have the best rating, but sounds kinda good.
3.25 I Heart You, You Haunt Me (227 Pages)I enjoyed this book very much. As well as being a very easy read, it was a little inspirational. It brought a smile to my face. =)
Total Points: 35
Total Pages: 1,152
Angela, I liked Viola in Reel Life, it was a coming of age story about a girl going to boarding school and away from everyone and everything she knew. Looking at the back, I believe it may be the first of a four book series, but I am not sure as I had the ARC. Nothing too original, but realistic characters, a little romance, and a lot of girl friendship.
Lydia, I had heard a lot about Wallflower and had it on my shelf for a long time. I found it heartbreaking but engrossing. I´m glad I finally had a reason to take it off the shelf.
Hello YA Challengers #3:The weekly tally:
Name Pages Points
Roseann 2220 100
Kellee 1977 40
AngelaSunshine 489 35
Diana 1152 35
Beth 448 30
Eve 342 25
Jamie 602 25
Mandy 789 25
Heather 720 25
Valerie 392 20
Jennifer 569 20
Jennifer W 512 15
Lydia Harris 447 15
Maria 344 10
3.05 Suite Scarlett - 336 pgs. (Scarlett is a writer.) So far, this has been my least favorite book of the challenge. I'd planned on using it for the series task, since Scarlett Fever is coming out soon, but I have no desire to read it now.Total Points: 30
Total Pages: 938
Tasks Completed: 3/21
2.05 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - pgs 374Total Points: 15
Total Pages: 718
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