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For this challenge, I will read Unbelievable, Wicked, The Titan's Curse, and maybe Battle of the Labyrinth.
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I'll decide which one I'll read later...
And to those of you that are preparing themselves for "this dreadful thing called ~school~" to quote Zakiya, have a great new school year! ;)
Ohh I want to play! But I'll need some reccomendations of books set in a school environment?
I will try to participate in anything that I can find in my Nook. I wanted to also re-read the Harry Potter series anyway.
Meghan: Harry Potter is a good choice, if you like the books or are interested of course. I know some people don't like him.Natasha: Yes, I don't really notice when I read books about kids in school, but for some reason, I just repel the idea.
Thenia: Thanks! I will try to have the best 8th grade year possible. Most of my friends have to go to other schools this year because they changed the zones. Oh well. We lose some, we make some. :).
Jamie: Uhm, some recommendations. Well, Percy Jackson is a good one. The first book is The Lightning Thief. Two others are Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Night World No. 1: Secret Vampire; Daughters of Darkness; Spellbinder. I will try to find some more for you. I have to look at my bookshelf. :).
Zakiya wrote: "Meghan: Harry Potter is a good choice, if you like the books or are interested of course. I know some people don't like him.Natasha: Yes, I don't really notice when I read books about kids in s..."
Thanks! I was thinking Never Let Me Go. I tried to read it a few years ago and just couldn't get into it. But maybe it's worth another look
These are the books that I'm officially going to try reading for this challenge:Unbelievable, Pretty Little Liars #4
Wicked, Pretty Little Liars #5
The Titan's Curse, Percy Jackson #3
Battle of the Labyrinth, Percy Jackson #4 (maybe)
Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry
Suddenly Supernatural
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , Harry Potter #5 (maybe)
Jamie wrote: "Zakiya wrote: "Meghan: Harry Potter is a good choice, if you like the books or are interested of course. I know some people don't like him.Natasha: Yes, I don't really notice when I read books ..."
I'm not sure I've heard of that before. But yes, every book deserves another look :).
Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry is one of my favorite books! I read it in the 6th grade and it really made an impact on me.
I'm glad to hear that! Yes, it made me think differently as well. I read it in the 5th grade I think. :).
Hmm I'm not sure if I'll get to this with my other challenge but it's a good idea! A few books with a student as the main character that I would recommend are
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Also just like everyone else I would recommend Harry Potter, I just love him :) but the Wake triology was really good
Does rereads count? If so, I have some books that I have read already, but want to reread before I continue those series.
Angela wrote: "Hmm I'm not sure if I'll get to this with my other challenge but it's a good idea! A few books with a student as the main character that I would recommend are
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Hex Hall is really good.
Yes! As always, rereads count! :D.Angela: I will have to look into Wake. And maybe ven Hex Hall :).
Yes, I want to. But something I just noticeD: I'd have to get it on my Kindle, and I don't think I will have enough money for that. I already ahve to get Unbelievable, Wicked, and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. That's about $21 - $23 just for those three, and my parents are only giving me 30 every month. :(. I wish they'd give me more allowance. I think they might let me get one book from Books A Million.. will investigate the situation.. :D.
Zakiya wrote: "Yes! As always, rereads count! :D.Angela: I will have to look into Wake. And maybe ven Hex Hall :)."
Then, I am planning on rereading
since Grace is in school. I am not sure if
or
has someone still in school.
Well Shiver sounds like a nice read. Again, not sure if I will be able to get it. But have a shot at it! Ive heard mixed feelings about Linger. I'm not sure if they have student main charries, either.
I'd like to read Hex Hall also.
Others, Beautiful Creatures, Twilight Series, Hush Hush, House of Night series, Fallen, The CArrie Diaries, and there are so many more.
Others, Beautiful Creatures, Twilight Series, Hush Hush, House of Night series, Fallen, The CArrie Diaries, and there are so many more.
Yes, there are def a bunch more. Al of the Twilight books count except for Breaking Dawn, because Bella graduated in Eclipse.
school in august?! poor little things!
Zakiya wrote: "Well Shiver sounds like a nice read. Again, not sure if I will be able to get it. But have a shot at it! Ive heard mixed feelings about Linger. I'm not sure if they have student main charries, either."I wish I knew if Linger and Iron King has the person in school still. I know the summary of Iron King starts out saying the main character never fit in her high school etc. etc.
Linger she is still a student but she doesn't spend time at the school really. if that helps
Angela wrote: "Linger she is still a student but she doesn't spend time at the school really. if that helps"Oh okay. I wonder if that still counts towards this challenge.
I'm going to read Brideshead Revisited again. Haven't read it for about a decade or so. I think the main character is only in school, Oxford, for about 1/2 of the book, though.
im going to read Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side since she is a senior in high school in this one
Amy. She was still enrolled in the school, even if she didn't go. I would say that it counted :).
Zakiya wrote: "Amy. She was still enrolled in the school, even if she didn't go. I would say that it counted :)."Ok.
Zakiya wrote: "No probs."I am currently reading this one right now
Only on chapter 3 so far, but from what I have read so far, the main character is in school still.
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Enjoy your books everyone! And have a new school year!
Thenia wrote: "I'm going to read Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac for my August challenge and it fits for this challenge, too, so I'm in!
Enjoy your books everyone! And have a new school year!"
I've just read that book!
Enjoy your books everyone! And have a new school year!"
I've just read that book!
Wicked, Pretty Little Liars #5
The Titan's Curse, Percy Jackson #3
Battle of the Labyrinth, Percy Jackson #4 (maybe)
Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, Logans #1 currently reading
Suddenly Supernatural: School Spirit
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , Harry Potter #5 (maybe)
1.) Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready (DONE)2.) The Iron King by Julie Kagawa (DONE)
3.) The Education of Bet by Lauren Baratz-Logsted (DONE)
4.) The Secret Year by Jennifer R. Hubbard (DONE)
Okay, I started The Iron King last night and it started that the main character was in school until strange things happen so she goes to the world of the fey. So, my I answered my question from a previous post after all.
What was your prev. question? Oh.. NVM! Looked back. Yepp, you answered it! :D.
Models Don't Eat Chocolate Cookies - Erin Dionne
Just Listen - Sarah Dessen
The Adoration of Jenna Fox - Mary E Pearson
The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet - Erin Dionne
Beastly - Alex Flinn
A Match Made in High School - Kristin Walker
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On summer vacation but still old enough to go to school (or will go there when the summer ends)
The Truth About Forever - Sarah Dessen
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants - Ann Brashares
Keeping the Moon - Sarah Dessen
Endless Summer - Jennifer Echols - currently reading
Zakiya wrote: "What was your prev. question? Oh.. NVM! Looked back. Yepp, you answered it! :D."Lol
Haha, I just got alittle confused there, then went back and reread. :).Jencey: Awesome! Tell me if you enjoy it!
Leonor: As always, you're blowing everybody else away! :D
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Enjoy your books everyone! August is almost over...
Hmm I added that one to my list Thenia, it sounds good :)
All ive finished for the month of august is unbelievable. I have been reading roll of thunder, hear my cry. But I haven't finished it yet...
Always do! :) Rowling was a genius when it came to writing this series.
I failed the challenge. Didn't have the time to read my book. I kept pushing it back and then all of a sudden August is gone. I hate the kids going back to school.
Meghan : I think that same! :)Shay: Don't worry about it! And you didn't "fail" anything. It's just for those who have time, or want to try. And trust me, half the time I don't have time either. S'okay! There's always more challenges :D.
Great reading in August everyone; good luck in September! Happy Reading,
Zakiya
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I have finally been able to come up with a challenge! So get ready, set, go!
For this month, participants can try to: Read a book where the main character is still in school.
So with this, I send you off to your bookshelves and the library! Happy Reading! :D
**Some of you may want to start reading early for this challenge. If so, you can start August-reading on July 29th, and the books will still count.**