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YA Reading Challenge #3: Report Points Here
Here is what I have finished so far:
1.20 The Last Olympian 1/10/10
Read and rated 5 stars by Kellee. I totally agree with her. This is a fantastic finish to the Percy Jackson series.
Total Points: 20
Total Pages: 381
1.20 The Last Olympian 1/10/10
Read and rated 5 stars by Kellee. I totally agree with her. This is a fantastic finish to the Percy Jackson series.
Total Points: 20
Total Pages: 381
1/2 of task 3.20 Book with a person's name:The Secret Story of Sonia Rodriguez
320 pages
Would also work for task 2.15 as there is lots of Spanish in the story. A coming-of-age story about a Mexican-American girl living between twocultures. Very well done.
Completed Task3.20 (Name) Peter and the Shadow Thieves by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson 1/14/10 (576 pages)
4.25c (270 page total) Shadowland by Meg Cabot 1/13/10 (287 pages)
Total Points Earned: 40
Page total: 2520
Tasks Completed: 4 and 1/3 and 1/3 and 1/2
Books read: 7/29
Here is what I have finished so far:
1.20 The Last Olympian 1/10/10
3.15 Book of a Thousand Days 1/14/09
Total Points: 35
Total Pages: 687
1.20 The Last Olympian 1/10/10
3.15 Book of a Thousand Days 1/14/09
Total Points: 35
Total Pages: 687
3.10 Princess of the Midnight Ball By Jessica Day George 272 pagesTotal Points: 25
Total Pages: 990
2.25 2 books with awards from 2 statesLooking for Alaska by John Green (awards from MI and NH). 221 pages.
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson (awards from MI and NC). 256 pages.
TOTAL = 55 points, 4 books, 925 pages.
Task 1.15 Wintergirls 282 pagesVery powerful book, engrossing but hard to read. Definitely could generate some good discussion.
What a great reading week I had:1.15 Memoirs of a Bookbat 215pgs
1.20 Catching Fire 391 pgs
Catching Fire was the bomb!
3.10 Read a book with the word “The” in the title. The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo
Total Points: 10
Total Pages: 197
3.15 Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale - 306 pgsTotal Points: 40
Total Pages: 1,296
One more down--3.20 MEXICO by MELODY CARLSON (225 pgs.)
An OK read about a girl who travels to Mexico with her Aunt for New Year's. While there she befriends a girl in some dire straits and an old friend who wants to go to the next level in their relationship.
and
JIMMY'S STARS by Mary Ann Rodman (257 pgs.)
A very good tale about the life of a girl in 1942 America who has to deal with her beloved brother going off to WWII. I really liked reading a novel about those who were left behind during the war. I think they are often neglected for those in the action.
Total Points: 120
Total Pages: 2602
Finished North of Beautiful for half of task 2.25. It was nominated in Texas and has 373 pages. I think it's a coming-of-age story, but there's also a lot of family dynamics and some romance. I don't remember what other books were on the list, but this one might be hard to beat.
3.25 If I Stay (199 Pages) & In Your Room (272 Pages)I absolutely loved "In your room" & "If I Stay" made me cry (In a good way ;))
Total Points: 70
Total Pages: 1,997
1.10 The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan - 308 pgsTotal Points: 50
Total Pages: 1,604
Point Totals for 17 January 2010:Roseann 2702 pgs 120 pts
Diana 1913 pgs 70 pts
Beth 925 pgs 55 pts
Lydia 1053 pgs 50 pts
Maria 1604 pgs 50 pts
Kellee 2840 pgs 40 pts
Mandy 1764 pgs 40 pts
AngelaSunshine 489 pgs 35 pts
Jennifer W 864 pgs 35 pts
Linda Grace 701 pgs 35 pts
Jamie 928 pgs 30 pts
Eve 342 pgs 25 pts
Heather 720 pgs 25 pts
Valerie 590 pgs 25 pts
Jennifer 569 pgs 20 pts
Cathy 197 pgs 10 pts
2.05 Read a book from the Wild Things bookshelf (http://www.goodreads.com/group/bookshelf...) Wild Things Top YA Books List (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1370... ) or one of the Goodreads YA Book Lists. The book must be by an author you have never read before. I read The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum
by Candace Fleming, Ray Fenwick (Illustrator)
(It was listed on the 2009 MUST READS: Children's and YA)
Total Pages: 357
Total Points: 15
4.15 Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception 326 pagesI'm 33, and the title has 29 characters.
Total Points: 50
Total Pages: 815
1.10 Book of a Thousand Days 306 pgs.I truly enjoyed this book, although I did not enjoy Hale's the Goose Girl.
3.15 Read a book written in a non-narrative form. i heart you, you haunt me
by Lisa Schroeder
Total Points: 30
Total Pages: 584
2.25 American Born Chinese 233 pgs and Crank 537 pgs.
Here is what I have finished so far:
1.20 The Last Olympian 1/10/10
2.05 Shiver 1/18/10
3.15 Book of a Thousand Days 1/14/10
Total Points: 40
Total Pages: 1,093
1.20 The Last Olympian 1/10/10
2.05 Shiver 1/18/10
3.15 Book of a Thousand Days 1/14/10
Total Points: 40
Total Pages: 1,093
Completed Task3.05 The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield (406 pages) 1/18/10
Total Points Earned: 45
Page total: 2926
Tasks Completed: 5 and 1/3 and 1/3 and 1/2
Books read: 8/29
Finished Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances for 1/2 of task 2.20. (352 pages)3 interconnected short stories, cute but not that exciting. Fun book to read on a plane :)
1.20: Postcards from No Man's Land (336 pgs); I picked this book for this task because April rated it a 5 & I trust her judgment with books. Also, it's been sitting on my TBR for quite some time. April rated it 5 stars and I would rate it with 4 stars. I liked the idea of the book and would like to read it again if I find time, but it's not a book that I will definitely re-read soon. I enjoyed Gertruii's point of view the most. 4.20: Twisted (256 pgs) and Audrey, Wait! (313 pgs)
Total points = 40
Total pages - 905
Mod
Total points: 50
Total pages: 1120
Eve's completed tasks vol 22.25
(Book 1) Eragon by Christopher Paolini (496 pgs) - Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award (2005)
(Book 2) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (176 pgs) - North Dakota Children's Choice Award (1985)
I was totally disappointed in Eragon :( The beginning was promising but 200 pgs in and i was falling a sleep. And then the action actually happened in the last 30 pgs.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was a totally different story - i loved it. It was so sweet and charming. Totally worth the award.
Completed Task4.20b Dope Sick by Walter Dean Myers (192 pages) 1/21/10
Total Points Earned: 45
Page total: 3118
Tasks Completed: 5 and 1/3 and 1/3 and 1/2 and 1/2
Books read: 9/29
Here is what I have finished so far:
1.20 The Last Olympian 1/10/10
2.05 Shiver 1/18/10
3.15 Book of a Thousand Days 1/14/10
4.15 The Forest of Hands and Teeth 1/22/10
Total Points: 55
Total Pages: 1,403
1.20 The Last Olympian 1/10/10
2.05 Shiver 1/18/10
3.15 Book of a Thousand Days 1/14/10
4.15 The Forest of Hands and Teeth 1/22/10
Total Points: 55
Total Pages: 1,403
Finished a couple--2.20
VAMPS by NANCY A COLLINS (235 pgs)
I'm a big fan of Collins' adult vampire novles and this one for the YA audience did not diappoint. The Old Bloods are unhappy when a new Young Blood enters their private school. I look forward to reading more in this series.
THE RUNNING MAN by MICHAEL GERARD BAUER (294 pgs.)
Part magical realism, part horror this story tells of a boy who is haunted by nightmares of the titular character. When he is asked to draw a portrait of the elusive brother of his neighbor, he is forced to face his fear and ultimately understand them.
Rhyme--(VAMPS/MAN)
and
2.15
ADIOS TO MY OLD LIFE by CARIDAD FERRER (246 pgs.)
Alegrio Montero auditions for Oye Mi Canto a Latin American version of "American Idol" and when she is accepted her life changes forever. An interesting behind-the-scenes look at what goes in to making this type of reality show along with a coming of age/love story make this novel worth the read.
Total Points: 155
Total Pages: 3,477
2.25 Impulse (GLMA '08-09)
672 pages
and
Speak (NJLA '02)
198 pages
I loved both of these books and I feel they both deserved the awards they received. Having had some experience with the subjects of these books, I felt a strong connection with the characters as they struggled with their difficult issues. Their stories felt authentic to me. Impulse was heartbreaking and so well-written. For a book about the aftermath of rape, I appreciated the tone and wit of Speak.My daughter may read this book soon, and I think it will provide me with a great opportunity to discuss the subject matter with her.
2.10
Here Lies the Librarian
160 pages
Wasn't a fan of this book. : /
Total Points: 75
Total Pages: 2224
Tasks Completed: 6/21
2.15 Read a book that has non-English words in the book or text; not necessarily in the title.Going Bovine by Libba Bray
Total Points: 45
Total Pages: 1064
Completed Task3.10 The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan (310 pages) 1/23/10
Total Points Earned: 55
Page total: 3428
Tasks Completed: 6 and 1/3 and 1/3 and 1/2 and 1/2
Books read: 10/29
1.20 The Hunger Gamesby Suzanne Collins (374 pages)This book was rated 5 stars by AngelaSunshine. I choose it because I have heard nothing but positive things about this book as well as Catching Fire. I 100% agree with the 5 Star rating. The story & the characters grabbed me from the first few pages. I could not put it down & am going to start the second book right now =)
Total Points: 90
Total Pages: 2,287
Diana wrote: "1.20 The Hunger Gamesby Suzanne Collins (374 pages)This book was rated 5 stars by AngelaSunshine. I choose it because I have heard nothing but positive things abou..."
Told ya! :-) Hurry up and finish Catching Fire so you can start on the Knife of Never Letting Go!
Task 4.15 I'm 23, so I foundScrambled Eggs at Midnight
which had actually been on my TBR for awhile. (272 pages)
A fun teen romance about two characters trying to understand themselves apart from who their parents want them to be. The girl's mother was a Renaissance faire wench, which added some interesting setting.
AngelaSunshine wrote: "Told ya! :-) Hurry up and finish Catching Fire so you can start on the Knife of Never Letting Go!"And then The Ask and the Answer!! :)
Completed Task4.10 Three Little Words: A Memoir by Ashley Rhodes-Courter (320 pages) 1/24/10
Total Points Earned: 65
Page total: 3748
Tasks Completed: 7 and 1/3 and 1/3 and 1/2 and 1/2
Books read: 11/29
2.15 The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm by Nancy Farmer (320 pages)Total Points: 70
Total Pages: 1,279
Books Read: 6/29
4.10 Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson (256 pages)Total Points: 80
Total Pages: 1,535
Books Read: 8/29 (two not listed yet!)
Roseann wrote: "Finished a couple--2.20
VAMPS by NANCY A COLLINS (235 pgs)
I'm a big fan of Collins' adult vampire novles and this one for the YA audience did not diappoint. The Old Bloods are unhappy whe..."
Seems like vamps and man are a bit of a stretch for rhyming! :-)
Completed Task 3.05 The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 1/18/10
Kellee, I don't believe The Thirteenth Tale is considered YA. Where did you find it?
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Total Points: 25
Total Pages: 590