Reading Challenge #5 - Report Points Here

[Amy]

Twilight: Director's Notebook by Catherine Hardwicke

Genre: nonfiction (can I count it as such?)
New Read
Second T book

Pages: 164
Points this book: 13

[Amy]

Thanks Angela. Even Better!

[Kellee]

Completed Task

J: Just Listen by Sarah Dessen (371 pages) 8/12/10

First J book, First read, WT Top YA, Award winner, Monthly Challenge, Contribute to author discussion

Points earned: 30
Total Points: 327
Page Total: 5285
Tasks completed: 19
Letters: A, C (x2), D (x2), E, F, G, H (x2), I, J, L, M, O, R, S (x2), T
Genres: Realistic, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, Paranormal, Religion/Faith, Fairy/Folk Tale, Action/Adventure, Suspense, Short Stories

[Jennifer W, WT Moderator]

The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things 256 pages

First E book
First read
Started discussion in Contemporary folder
Award winner (Printz Honor 2004)

20 points

Total points: 230
Total pages: 2670

[Amy]

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

New Read
First C Book
Award Winner

Pages: 164
Points this book: 15

[Ashley]

Quick question, I know in the rules we go by the number of pages in the first GR listing. But, I was wondering if my copy is over 100 pages (109) and their's isn't, if that might work. I've been meaning to read The Little Prince for a long time, and had planned to start it today. I happened to look at GR's listing before I started, but it's less that 100 pages there.

If that's not ok, let me know. I figured I'd ask.

[Jesi]

I've got three: Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow by James Rollins
my review and status updates here
256 pages; 15 points
1. J +5
3c. +5
genre: Adventure +5

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
391 pages; 30 points
1. C +5
3a. +5
3b. +5
3c. +5
3d. +5
3e. August +5

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
my review and status updates here
pages: 516; 15 points
1. Y +5
3c. +5
genre: Folk/Fairy Tale (does this count? mythology?) +5

For this month: 128 points, 1163 pages
Total for this challenge: 158 points, 2189 pages
"taken" letters: H, I, L
"taken" genres: Sci-fi, fantasy, dystopia

[Angela Sunshine]

Ashley, I'm going to have to stick with the 100 page/GR count rule. It levels the playing field for everyone that way. I'm sorry :(

[Angela Sunshine]

I'm still out of town, so I won't have another chance to update the scores until Sunday.

[Jennifer W, WT Moderator]

Ashley, you could read it for the on-going challenge. We don't have page limits. I've never read The Little Prince, but I'm sure you could find a place to fit it in somewhere. Check us out!

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

[Ashley]

Thanks Jennifer. I might look into that.

No worries Angela. I figured as much, but I thought I'd ask.

[Mandy]

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate at 340 pages
-first book for E
-first time reading
-award winner

Points earned: 15

Paper Towns at 305 pages
-first for P
-first time reading
-genre: mystery
-award winner

Points earned: 20

Monsters of Men at 602 pages
-first book for M
-first time reading

Points earned: 10

Total points: 261
Total letters completed: 13
Total pages: 4963

[Trista]

G: The Giver by Lois Lowry

179 pages
First read (5)
First G book (5)
Award winner: Newbery Medal 1994, etc. (5)
Posted discussion on Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic board (5)
Listed on WT Top YA novel list (5)
Book Total: 25

Total: 125 points
Pages: 1700
Letters: G, N, P, R, T, X

[Ashley]

Angela, I just wanted to let you know that I just added a post to the dystopian folder about How I Live Now, which brings my points for that book to 25 and my total points to 286.

Thanks!

[Amy]

Sons of Destiny by Darren Shan

First S book
New Read

Pages: 256
Points this book: 10

[Angela Sunshine]

Jesi wrote: "I've got three: Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow by James Rollins
my review and status updates here
256 pages; 15 points
1. J +5
3c. +5
genre: Adventure +5

[bo..."

Jesi, just FYI, you already claimed the sci-fi genre points for Leviathan.

[Angela Sunshine]

Ashley wrote: "Angela, I just wanted to let you know that I just added a post to the dystopian folder about How I Live Now, which brings my points for that book to 25 and my total points to 286.

Thanks!"

Got it!

[Angela Sunshine]

Leaderboard: (in alphabetical order)


Alyson: 274 pts & 5605 pages
Amy N.: 221 pts & 4568 pages
Amy R.: 40 pts & 453 pages
Angela: 252 pts & 4859 pages
April: 15 pts & 336 pages
Ashley: 286 pts & 4324 pages
Beth: 70 pts & 824 pages
Heather: 287 pts & 3904 pages
Jennifer W: 230 pts & 2670 pages
Jesi: 158 pts & 2189 pages
Jolynn: 90 pts & 1047 pages
Kellee: 327 pts & 5285 pages
Kristen: 592 pts & 12045 pages
Laura: 193 pts & 2448 pages
Mandy: 261 pts & 4963 pages
Mic: 45 pts & 704 pages
Michelle: 145 pts & 2104 pages
Misty: 50 pts & 1088 pages
Stephanie: 75 pts & 1538 pages
Trista: 125 pts & 1700 pages

[Angela Sunshine]

Katy's New World by Kim Vogel Sawyer (208 pages)
*first K
*new read
*Kellee's August challenge
= 15 pts

l8r, g8r by Lauren Myracle (320 pages)
*add'l L
*new read
*Kellee's August challenge
= 13 pts

Total Points: 280
Total Pages: 5387

[Angela Sunshine]

Leaderboard: (in alphabetical order)


Alyson: 274 pts & 5605 pages
Amy N.: 221 pts & 4568 pages
Amy R.: 40 pts & 453 pages
Angela: 280 pts & 5387 pages
April: 15 pts & 336 pages
Ashley: 286 pts & 4324 pages
Beth: 70 pts & 824 pages
Heather: 287 pts & 3904 pages
Jennifer W: 230 pts & 2670 pages
Jesi: 158 pts & 2189 pages
Jolynn: 90 pts & 1047 pages
Kellee: 327 pts & 5285 pages
Kristen: 592 pts & 12045 pages
Laura: 193 pts & 2448 pages
Mandy: 261 pts & 4963 pages
Mic: 45 pts & 704 pages
Michelle: 145 pts & 2104 pages
Misty: 50 pts & 1088 pages
Stephanie: 75 pts & 1538 pages
Trista: 125 pts & 1700 pages

[Angela Sunshine]

Well, we are officially halfway through this reading challenge now. As a group we've read 63,182 pages!! Way to go!

[Jesi]

AngelaSunshine wrote: "Jesi wrote: "I've got three: Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow by James Rollins
my review and status updates here
256 pages; 15 points
1. J +5
3c. +5
genre: Adve..."

So I did! Glad one of us is paying attention! Thanks for allowing the mythology.

[Kellee]

Completed Task

P: The Pigman by Paul Zindel (192 pages) 8/15/10

First P book, First read, monthly challenge

Points earned: 15
Total Points: 342
Page Total: 5477
Tasks completed: 20
Letters: A, C (x2), D (x2), E, F, G, H (x2), I, J, L, M, O, P, R, S (x2), T
Genres: Realistic, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, Paranormal, Religion/Faith, Fairy/Folk Tale, Action/Adventure, Suspense, Short Stories

[Jennifer W, WT Moderator]

Criss Cross 352 pages

First C book
New read
Award Winner (Newbery 2006)
On-going Challenge for August

20 points

Total points: 250
Total pages: 3022

[Angela Sunshine]

Leaderboard: (in alphabetical order)


Alyson: 274 pts & 5605 pages
Amy N.: 221 pts & 4568 pages
Amy R.: 40 pts & 453 pages
Angela: 280 pts & 5387 pages
April: 15 pts & 336 pages
Ashley: 286 pts & 4324 pages
Beth: 70 pts & 824 pages
Heather: 287 pts & 3904 pages
Jennifer W: 250 pts & 3022 pages
Jesi: 158 pts & 2189 pages
Jolynn: 90 pts & 1047 pages
Kellee: 342 pts & 5477 pages
Kristen: 592 pts & 12045 pages
Laura: 193 pts & 2448 pages
Mandy: 261 pts & 4963 pages
Mic: 45 pts & 704 pages
Michelle: 145 pts & 2104 pages
Misty: 50 pts & 1088 pages
Stephanie: 75 pts & 1538 pages
Trista: 125 pts & 1700 pages

[Kristen]

I finished two more:

Knightley Academy, first time reading, meets Kellee's challenge, 480 pages.

Book points: 13

Manifest, first time reading, meets Kellee's challenge, 256 pages.

Book points: 13


Total points: 618
Books read: 45
Total pages read: 12,781

[Kellee]

Kellee wrote: "Completed Task

P: The Pigman by Paul Zindel (192 pages) 8/15/10"

Angela,

GR doesn't have any awards listed under the Pigman, but in the back of the book it lists 6 awards including NYT Outstanding book of the year, ALA Best Book for Young Adults, and Horn Book Award honor. I am going to add these awards (since I am a librarian), but I wanted to find out if they count.

[Mandy]

Beautiful Creatures at 563 pages

-second read for B
-on WT group shelf
-first time reading
-posted to discussion


Points earned: 18
Total points: 279
Total letters completed: 13
Total pages: 5526

[Angela Sunshine]

Kellee wrote: "Kellee wrote: "Completed Task

P: The Pigman by Paul Zindel (192 pages) 8/15/10"

Angela,

GR doesn't have any awards listed under the Pigman, but in the back of the b..."

That works for me!

[Angela Sunshine]

Leaderboard: (in alphabetical order)


Alyson: 274 pts & 5605 pages
Amy N.: 221 pts & 4568 pages
Amy R.: 40 pts & 453 pages
Angela: 280 pts & 5387 pages
April: 15 pts & 336 pages
Ashley: 286 pts & 4324 pages
Beth: 70 pts & 824 pages
Heather: 287 pts & 3904 pages
Jennifer W: 250 pts & 3022 pages
Jesi: 158 pts & 2189 pages
Jolynn: 90 pts & 1047 pages
Kellee: 347 pts & 5477 pages* added for award
Kristen: 618 pts & 12781 pages
Laura: 193 pts & 2448 pages
Mandy: 279 pts & 5526 pages
Mic: 45 pts & 704 pages
Michelle: 145 pts & 2104 pages
Misty: 50 pts & 1088 pages
Stephanie: 75 pts & 1538 pages
Trista: 125 pts & 1700 pages

[Trista]

D: Dead Girls Don't Write Letters by Gail Giles

128 pages
First D book (5)
First read (5)
First of genre: Mystery (5)
Book total: 15

Total points: 140
Total pages: 1828
Letters: D, G, N, P, R, T, X

[Ashley]

Angela, I apologize in advance for this really long post... It was a read-a-thon weekend, so I have a lot to update.

Initially, I started a thread to discuss Tenderness by Robert Cormier, so I have an extra 5 points there.


Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History by Art Spiegelman:
First M, New read, Discussion (under group bookshelf discussions), it's on the GR Bookshelf, Awards (Pulitzer) and Genre: Graphic Novel.

That's 30 pts. and 160 pgs.

Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began by Art Speigleman
Second M, New read, Discussion (under graphic novels) and Awards (Pulitzer)

That's 18 pts. and 136 pgs.

The Report Card by Andrew Clements
First R, New read, Award, Kelly's Challenge- (the main characters are best friends, and all the events happen because of that friendship), Genre: Humor (like any fun Clements book)

That's 25 pts. and 192 pgs.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
3rd R, New Read, Awards, Genre: Folk/Fairy Tales

That's 18 pts. and 105 pgs.

Coraline
2nd C, New Read, Awards, Discussion, WT Bookshelf, WT Top 100, Genre: Horror/Thriller/Suspense

That's 33 pts. and 162 pgs.

Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper
First O, New Read, Discussion. (I started a new post, and included this book individually)

That's 15 pts. and 208 pgs.

The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper
First D, New Read, Discussion (also included individually) Award (Newbery Honor), Genre: Fantasy/Supernatural

That's 25 pts. and 272 pgs.

Greenwitch by Susan Cooper
First G, New Read, Discussion (also individual)

That's 15 pts. and 144 pgs.

*Question- This book has no award listed on it's GR page, but there is an award listed on the book itself. It's the IRA/CBC Children's Choice winner. I didn't know if this counted or not, so I didn't include it in my totals for now. (and I'm totally fine if it does, or doesn't count)

So, if my math is correct, my current totals:

470 pts.
5703 pgs.

[Amy]

Wow Ashley. That's impressive!

[Ashley]

This book I had a question about, so I thought I'd post it separate:

Kneeknock Rise by Natalie Babbitt
First K, New Read, Award (Newbery Honor)
15 pts.

The pages however, confused me. My copy has 118 pgs. When I initially clicked to determine the GR page count, it was empty. So, I clicked on a few more and found 144, 128, 118 and 28. I imagine the 28 pg. copy is a typo, (probably meant to be 128) because I've never seen a book with that large of a page # discrepancy before. (Any GR Librarians want to adjust that?)

Anyway, I don't know which pg. count you want to use.

485 pts.
Pages could be:
5821 pgs. (118)
5831 pgs. (128)
5847 pgs. (144)

Thanks Angela (and sorry again for the huge long post and questions and all that other annoying stuff...)

[Ashley]

Thanks Amy!

[Angela Sunshine]

Ashley wrote: "Angela, I apologize in advance for this really long post... It was a read-a-thon weekend, so I have a lot to update.

Initially, I started a thread to discuss Tenderness by Robert Cormier, so I ha..."

Holy moly!! :-0

Way to go Ashley!

[Angela Sunshine]

Ashley wrote: "This book I had a question about, so I thought I'd post it separate:

Kneeknock Rise by Natalie Babbitt
First K, New Read, Award (Newbery Honor)
15 pts.

The pages however, confused..."

No problem, we'll go with your page count for this book.

[Angela Sunshine]

Leaderboard: (in alphabetical order)


Alyson: 274 pts & 5605 pages
Amy N.: 221 pts & 4568 pages
Amy R.: 40 pts & 453 pages
Angela: 280 pts & 5387 pages
April: 15 pts & 336 pages
Ashley: 490 pts & 5821 pages
Beth: 70 pts & 824 pages
Heather: 287 pts & 3904 pages
Jennifer W: 250 pts & 3022 pages
Jesi: 158 pts & 2189 pages
Jolynn: 90 pts & 1047 pages
Kellee: 347 pts & 5477 pages
Kristen: 618 pts & 12781 pages
Laura: 193 pts & 2448 pages
Mandy: 279 pts & 5526 pages
Mic: 45 pts & 704 pages
Michelle: 145 pts & 2104 pages
Misty: 50 pts & 1088 pages
Stephanie: 75 pts & 1538 pages
Trista: 140 pts & 1828 pages

[Amy]

Marked by P.C. and Kristin Cast

First M read
New Read

Pages: 306
Points this book: 10

[Angela Sunshine]

Amy wrote: "Marked by P.C. and Kristin Cast

First M read
New Read

Pages: 306
Points this book: 10"

I have you down for The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan, so this is your 2nd M book, right?

[Angela Sunshine]

Leaderboard: (in alphabetical order)


Alyson: 274 pts & 5605 pages
Amy N.: 229 pts & 4874 pages
Amy R.: 40 pts & 453 pages
Angela: 280 pts & 5387 pages
April: 15 pts & 336 pages
Ashley: 490 pts & 5821 pages
Beth: 70 pts & 824 pages
Heather: 287 pts & 3904 pages
Jennifer W: 250 pts & 3022 pages
Jesi: 158 pts & 2189 pages
Jolynn: 90 pts & 1047 pages
Kellee: 347 pts & 5477 pages
Kristen: 618 pts & 12781 pages
Laura: 193 pts & 2448 pages
Mandy: 279 pts & 5526 pages
Mic: 45 pts & 704 pages
Michelle: 145 pts & 2104 pages
Misty: 50 pts & 1088 pages
Stephanie: 75 pts & 1538 pages
Trista: 140 pts & 1828 pages

[Amy]

Yes Angela. Sorry. Totally forgot to write Maze of Bones on my recording sheet so I forgot about it. So Marked would be my second M book.

[Jennifer W, WT Moderator]

Daddy Long Legs 192 pages

First Y book
First read
Contributed to Classics discussion
Genre: Classic

20 points

Total points: 270
Total pages: 3214

[Angela Sunshine]

Leaderboard: (in alphabetical order)


Alyson: 274 pts & 5605 pages
Amy N.: 229 pts & 4874 pages
Amy R.: 40 pts & 453 pages
Angela: 280 pts & 5387 pages
April: 15 pts & 336 pages
Ashley: 490 pts & 5821 pages
Beth: 70 pts & 824 pages
Heather: 287 pts & 3904 pages
Jennifer W: 270 pts & 3214 pages
Jesi: 158 pts & 2189 pages
Jolynn: 90 pts & 1047 pages
Kellee: 347 pts & 5477 pages
Kristen: 618 pts & 12781 pages
Laura: 193 pts & 2448 pages
Mandy: 279 pts & 5526 pages
Mic: 45 pts & 704 pages
Michelle: 145 pts & 2104 pages
Misty: 50 pts & 1088 pages
Stephanie: 75 pts & 1538 pages
Trista: 140 pts & 1828 pages

[Angela Sunshine]

Amy wrote: "Yes Angela. Sorry. Totally forgot to write Maze of Bones on my recording sheet so I forgot about it. So Marked would be my second M book."

Gotta love Excel, it catches everything for me!

[Amy]

One False Note by Gordon Korman (book 2)

First O read
New Read
Started Thread

Pages: 174
Points this book: 15

[Angela Sunshine]

Leaderboard: (in alphabetical order)


Alyson: 274 pts & 5605 pages
Amy N.: 244 pts & 5048 pages
Amy R.: 40 pts & 453 pages
Angela: 280 pts & 5387 pages
April: 15 pts & 336 pages
Ashley: 490 pts & 5821 pages
Beth: 70 pts & 824 pages
Heather: 287 pts & 3904 pages
Jennifer W: 270 pts & 3214 pages
Jesi: 158 pts & 2189 pages
Jolynn: 90 pts & 1047 pages
Kellee: 347 pts & 5477 pages
Kristen: 618 pts & 12781 pages
Laura: 193 pts & 2448 pages
Mandy: 279 pts & 5526 pages
Mic: 45 pts & 704 pages
Michelle: 145 pts & 2104 pages
Misty: 50 pts & 1088 pages
Stephanie: 75 pts & 1538 pages
Trista: 140 pts & 1828 pages

[Jennifer W, WT Moderator]

Hey, Angela, I just noticed that Daddy Long Legs is also on the WT Top YA novels list. Is it too late to claim 5 more points for that? Thanks!!

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

Angela - Does Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle-School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail count for YA non-fiction? I have been reading lately but mostly professional stuff for work which isn't counting for this challenge. So am hoping this one might count.

[Kellee]

Completed Task

Unwind by Neal Shusterman (335 pages) 8/19/10

First read, First U book, Award winner, Meets monthly challenge, Contribute to conversation, Genre Bonus: Dystopian

Points earned: 30
Total Points: 372
Page Total: 5812
Tasks completed: 21
Letters: A, C (x2), D (x2), E, F, G, H (x2), I, J, L, M, O, P, R, S (x2), T, U
Genres: Realistic, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, Paranormal, Religion/Faith, Fairy/Folk Tale, Action/Adventure, Suspense, Short Stories, Dystopian