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message 151: by Lydia (new)

Lydia (loverofinformation) | 596 comments I hope you all are doing well. Sorry about Monday - a bit of a vision problem. So I will just post next Monday and the point leader will be asked to develop the 50-point question.


message 152: by Diana (new)

Diana Carrizo (dianasaurousrex) | 85 comments 1.05 Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson (256 pages)(5 post as of Feb 9th)

Total Points: 185
Total Pages: 5,086

18/29 Read


message 153: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) 2.25b The Lightning Thief (375 pages) TN Volunteer State Book Award winner 2009

Total Points: 170
Total Pages: 4206

16/29 books read


message 154: by Valerie (new)

Valerie 1.15 The Maze Runner (374) I think it'd be a great group read.

1.25 The Knife of Never Letting Go (496) and Fire (352)

2.25 book #2 Eragon (509) Winner in Virginia

Total points: 120
Total pages: 3976


message 155: by Diana (new)

Diana Carrizo (dianasaurousrex) | 85 comments 1.25 The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (279 pages)

Total Points: 185
Total Pages: 5,365

19/29 Books Read


message 156: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) Valerie wrote: "1.15 The Maze Runner (374) I think it'd be a great group read.

1.25 The Knife of Never Letting Go (496) and Fire (352)

2.25 book #2 [book:Eragon|11343..."



What'd you think of Knife???



message 157: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) 4.20a Olive's Ocean (240 pages)

Total Points: 170
Total Pages: 4446

17/29 books read


message 158: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (JenJen1221) | 623 comments 1.5: The Secret Garden (368 pgs); There were 42 comments on this discussion when I checked it today. And I also participated in the discussion.
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.

3.15: The Realm of Possibility (224 pgs)

4.20: Twisted (256 pgs) and Audrey, Wait! (313 pgs)
4.25: (a)How to Ruin a Summer Vacation (234 pgs); (b) Lock and Key (432 pgs); (c) Beastly (320 pgs)

Total points = 85
Total pages = 2483


message 159: by Kellee (last edited Feb 16, 2010 05:47PM) (new)

Kellee Moye (kelleemoye) Completed Task
1.25 The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan (224 pgs) 2/9/10 and One False Note by Gordon Korman (174 pgs) 2/11/10

Total Points Earned: 125
Page total: 5739
Tasks Completed: 10 and 2/3 and 1/3 and 1/2 and 1/2 and 1/2 and 1/2
Books read: 17/29




message 160: by Valerie (new)

Valerie AngelaSunshine wrote: "What'd you think of Knife???"

It was really good and I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series.


message 161: by Angela Sunshine (last edited Feb 12, 2010 10:28PM) (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) 4.25a Need (306 pages)
Angela Young = 11 letters

4.25b American Born Chinese (240 pages)
between 9-19 letter title

3.10 The Secret Year (192 pages)

Total Points: 205
Total Pages: 5184

20/29 books read


message 162: by Roseann (new)

Roseann | 59 comments Finished one more--

2.20--THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE181 pgs) by Joan Aiken

and

THE CASE OF THE CAT WITH THE MISSING EAR237 pgs.) by Scott Emerson (rhyme:chase/case)

Total Points: 210
Total Pages: 4,776






message 163: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) 2.05 The Perks of Being a Wallflower (213 pages)

Total points: 210
Total pages: 5397

21/29 books read


message 164: by Kellee (last edited Feb 16, 2010 05:47PM) (new)

Kellee Moye (kelleemoye) Completed Task
3.15 Glass by Ellen Hopkins (681 pages) 2/13/10

Total Points Earned: 140
Page total: 6420
Tasks Completed: 11 and 2/3 and 1/3 and 1/2 and 1/2 and 1/2 and 1/2
Books read: 19/29




message 165: by Diana (new)

Diana Carrizo (dianasaurousrex) | 85 comments 1.25 Gone (224 pages)

&

3.20 The City of Ember (270 pages)

Total Points: 210
Total Pages: 5,859

21/29 Books Read


message 166: by Roseann (new)

Roseann | 59 comments Diana wrote: "1.25 Gone (224 pages)

&

3.20 The City of Ember (270 pages)

Total Points: 210
Total Pages: 5,859

21/29 Books Read"


What did you think of City of Ember? I was actually someone who liked the movie.




message 167: by Jamie (new)

Jamie 1.25 Crank (537 pgs.)
Glass (681 pgs.)

Total Points: 115
Total Pages Read: 3986


message 168: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) 4.20b Gone (224 pages)

Total Points: 230
Total Pages: 5621

22 books read

Yay! Section 4 completed!


message 169: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) 1.10 The Forest of Hands and Teeth (308 pages)

I really liked this book!

Total Points: 240
Total Pages: 5929

23/29 books read


message 170: by Roseann (new)

Roseann | 59 comments Finished two more--

DAUGHERS OF THE MOON by LYNNE EWING:

THE BECOMING #12 (273 pgs.)
THE FINAL ECLIPSE #13 (265 pgs.)

and

A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY by LIBBA BRAY--from Wild Things YA Books List (403 pgs.)

Total Points: 240
Total Pages: 5717









message 171: by Diana (new)

Diana Carrizo (dianasaurousrex) | 85 comments Roseann wrote: "Diana wrote: "1.25 Gone (224 pages)

&

3.20 The City of Ember (270 pages)

Total Points: 210
Total Pages: 5,859

21/29 Books Read"

What did you think of Ci..."


I haven't seent he movie but i really liked the book. It reminded me of The Giver which i absolutely loved. =)




message 172: by Diana (new)

Diana Carrizo (dianasaurousrex) | 85 comments 3.20 Black-Eyed Suzie (176 pages)

&

4.05 The Higher Power of Lucky (160 pages)

Total Points: 235
Total Pages: 6,195

23/29 Books Read


message 173: by Diana (last edited Feb 15, 2010 04:35PM) (new)

Diana Carrizo (dianasaurousrex) | 85 comments 1.10 Tuck Everlasting (139 pages)(Feb)

Total Points: 245
Total Pages: 6,334

24/29 Books Read


message 174: by Jennifer W, WT Moderator (last edited Feb 25, 2010 02:45PM) (new)

Jennifer W | 1289 comments Mod
2.15 The Storyteller's Beads 160 pages.
I was going to use this one for the task about writers/ storytellers, but it also had several African and Jewish words in the text, so I chose to go that route. Either way, it was a pretty good story about a part of the world I know little about.

Total points: 95
Total pages: 1931


message 175: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) Lydia, are you going to update us? I think I made it to 240 points first for the 50 point challenge, but I don't want to put something together if it wasn't me!


message 176: by Kellee (last edited Feb 16, 2010 05:46PM) (new)

Kellee Moye (kelleemoye) Completed Task
1.15 Thirteenth Child by Patricia C. Wrede (344 pgs) 2/15/10

Total Points Earned: 155
Page total: 6764
Tasks Completed: 12 and 2/3 and 1/3 and 1/2 and 1/2 and 1/2 and 1/2
Books read: 20/29




message 177: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) Kellee wrote: "Completed Task
1.15 Thirteenth Child by Patricia C. Wrede 2/15/10

Total Points Earned: 155
Page total: 6764
Tasks Completed: 12 and 2/3 and 1/3 and 1/2 and 1/2 a..."


Kellee, your tasks completed cracks me up every time! :-)



message 178: by Roseann (new)

Roseann | 59 comments AngelaSunshine wrote: "Lydia, are you going to update us? I think I made it to 240 points first for the 50 point challenge, but I don't want to put something together if it wasn't me!"

As I was the one closest to you by midnight 2/14 I would say go ahead as I do not want that duty.




message 179: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) Roseann wrote: "AngelaSunshine wrote: "Lydia, are you going to update us? I think I made it to 240 points first for the 50 point challenge, but I don't want to put something together if it wasn't me!"

As I was ..."


Diana and I work together, so we were racing all weekend. Nothin' like a little friendly competition, ha ha ha...


message 180: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) 3.20 Thames Doesn't Rhyme With James (144 pages) I'm not sure if I'm using it for a name or a place yet!

Total Points: 240
Total Pages: 6073

24/29 books read



message 181: by Roseann (new)

Roseann | 59 comments AngelaSunshine wrote: "Roseann wrote: "AngelaSunshine wrote: "Lydia, are you going to update us? I think I made it to 240 points first for the 50 point challenge, but I don't want to put something together if it wasn't m..."

I just wanted to let you get started...didn't want to interrupt your "battle" ;-).




message 182: by Kellee (new)

Kellee Moye (kelleemoye) AngelaSunshine wrote: "Kellee, your tasks completed cracks me up every time! :-)"

Hehe! Thanks Angela :)
I could read my books in a different order so it would make the "tasks completed" easier, but why make anything easier ;)




message 183: by Lydia (new)

Lydia (loverofinformation) | 596 comments Roseann wrote: "Finished two more--

DAUGHERS OF THE MOON by LYNNE EWING:

THE BECOMING #12 (273 pgs.)
THE FINAL ECLIPSE #13 (265 pgs.)

and

A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY by LIBBA BRAY--from Wild Things ..."


Roseann,

What task should these be applied to?


message 184: by Beth (new)

Beth (bll1010) | 86 comments 4.10 Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. 288 pages.

TOTAL = 130 points, 12 books, 2885 pages.





message 185: by Kellee (new)

Kellee Moye (kelleemoye) Lydia wrote: "Well, I'm so excited that people miss me when I'm late posting (and please forgive me -- I'm still struggling with a vision issue). I feel so wanted! LOL

Yes! AngelaSunshine, you reached your go..."


And we thank you Lydia for everything you do!!! Mostly if you you are having medical or vision problems, but still kept up with this, that is a true warrior!! :)


message 186: by Diana (new)

Diana Carrizo (dianasaurousrex) | 85 comments Lydia wrote: "Well, I'm so excited that people miss me when I'm late posting (and please forgive me -- I'm still struggling with a vision issue). I feel so wanted! LOL

Yes! AngelaSunshine, you reached your go..."


Yes of course we miss you Lydia!!! Is this total from last week? I'm a little confused because I have 245 points. Just checking.




message 187: by Lydia (new)

Lydia (loverofinformation) | 596 comments Diana wrote: "Lydia wrote: "Well, I'm so excited that people miss me when I'm late posting (and please forgive me -- I'm still struggling with a vision issue). I feel so wanted! LOL

Yes! AngelaSunshine, you rea..."


Diana, you are totally correct! I re-read the rules. I need a corrected posting for Roseann, since the three of you are in the top.


message 188: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) Hurray! I am super excited to do the 50 pointer... Should I post it to tasks or message it to you, Lydia?

Glad you're back, by the way! Sorry about the vision problem, what a drag. Anything we can do to help lighten your load??


message 189: by Diana (new)

Diana Carrizo (dianasaurousrex) | 85 comments Lydia wrote: "Diana wrote: "Lydia wrote: "Well, I'm so excited that people miss me when I'm late posting (and please forgive me -- I'm still struggling with a vision issue). I feel so wanted! LOL

Yes! AngelaS..."


=) Thanks a bunch Lydia. Hope your vision clears up. I know what a drag that can be. =/ I am looking forward to the 50 pointer! Bring it on Angela ;)



message 190: by Jennifer W, WT Moderator (new)

Jennifer W | 1289 comments Mod
Lydia, did you post an updated point total somewhere? I'm not seeing it. Perhaps it's a glitch? I don't have your post that starts...

Lydia wrote: "Well, I'm so excited that people miss me when I'm late posting (and please forgive me -- I'm still struggling with a vision issue). I feel so wanted! LOL

I have been wondering where you've been. Hope you're feeling better!


message 191: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) 3.20 Ella Enchanted (240 pages) person's name to go with Thames Doesn't Rhyme with James for the place

Total Points: 260
Total Pages: 6313

25/29 books




message 192: by Beth (new)

Beth (bll1010) | 86 comments I'm having the same problem as Jennifer W. I see people responding that they are glad to hear that Angela will be writing the new task, and that they're glad you're feeling well enough to update the points, but I didn't see either kind of post from you, Lydia. Am I missing something? Was it in another thread?




message 193: by Lydia (last edited Feb 17, 2010 08:00AM) (new)

Lydia (loverofinformation) | 596 comments No, I deleted the list because I need Roseann's tasks. She is sending to me and I will be printing the new list momentarily.

Still communicating with Roseann, who is in school. So, as soon as I have the correct numbers for the list I will post it.


message 194: by Diana (new)

Diana Carrizo (dianasaurousrex) | 85 comments 1.15 Wintergirls (282 pages)

Total Points: 260
Total Pages: 6,616

25/29 Books Read


message 195: by Lydia (new)

Lydia (loverofinformation) | 596 comments AngelaSunshine, please understand I need to get the completely corrected list before I can award the 50 point task. I'm so sorry, but the board became a bit confusing, which is why we ask that it be limited to the listing of tasks and not discussions of the books. Please forgive me.


message 196: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) No problem, we will wait for an official announcement!


message 197: by Lydia (new)

Lydia (loverofinformation) | 596 comments Again, I am sorry about the confusion. You all are so nice to just enjoy the fun of the challenge.

Well, the friendly competition has ended. LOL

Diana - 6390 pgs - 240 pts
Roseann - 5728 pgs - 240 pts
AngelaSunshine - 5565 pgs - 220 pts
Kellee - 7271 pgs - 140 pts
Valerie - 4380 pgs - 140 pts
Lydia - 3195 pgs - 135 pts
Beth - 2597 pgs - 120 pts
Mandy - 4201 pgs - 115 pts
Jamie - 3986 pgs - 115 pts
Maria - 2938 pgs - 100 pts
Jennifer - 2483 pgs - 85 pts
Jennifer W - 1672 pgs - 80 pts
Linda Grace - 1599 pgs - 60 pts
Eve - 1190 pgs - 60 pts
Heather - 1720 pgs - 55 pts
Cathy - 1336 pgs - 50 pts

We have read more than 55,000 pages!

Thank you for participating in the challenge and keep reading.


message 198: by Angela Sunshine (last edited Feb 17, 2010 08:57AM) (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) Lydia, is that as of Feb. 15th? I don't want to cause more work, but I was at 240 and 5929 at 12:00 am on Feb 15th... I'm at 260 and 6313 now.

(No matter, really, as Diana and I had already agreed to work on the 50 pointer together if either of us made it to first place.)


message 199: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) It looks like as of today the top four are

Diana 260 6616 pages
AngelaSunshine 260 6313 pages
Roseann 240 5717 pages
Kellee 155 6764 pages

That's based on our individual recent points postings...


message 200: by Diana (new)

Diana Carrizo (dianasaurousrex) | 85 comments Section 1 Complete!!! =)


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