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Angela Sunshine
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Apr 28, 2011 08:33PM
Amy, I think my points are off... Can you check? Our numbers matched at the last total, but are 10 points off at this tally.
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Yes please do. If you read a book that just doesn't fit anywhere in the challenge, you can use it for just the genre.Angela...I'm coming up with a 100 points.
Amy, I'll list what I have. (They aren't in order of posting, but running down the line of tasks)Artichoke's Heart - 5
Riding Invisible - 5
I Am Number Four - 10
Magic Under Glass - 10
You - 10
Where She Went - 10
Jellicoe Road - 10
Empress of the World - 10
Wings - 15
First Kiss Then Tell - 15
Little House in the Big Woods - 15
I get 115 total...
M = Messenger = 169 pgs = 5 pointsTotal points = 30
Page Total = 777
Genres used: Fantasy/supernatural; Paranormal
Angela......did you claim a genre for empress? That's where the miscalculation is. I have it down as five points. But if you let me know what genre, I"ll adjust.
Amy wrote: "Angela......did you claim a genre for empress? That's where the miscalculation is. I have it down as five points. But if you let me know what genre, I"ll adjust."Yes, I claimed lgbt for Empress...
AprilA=Across Five Aprils-5pts 224 pages
also Genre of Historical-fiction--5pts
possibly April part D: character was a patriot?-10pts?
book total=20pts
page total-537
Pt total=35pt
Janet.....if the characte was a patriot then you could use it for April D. But you can use it only once so either A or the patriot task.Thanks Angela. I adjusted the points.
New book to report:April A): Letter I - Intrinsical by Lani Woodland, 298 pages.
Genre bonus: Horror/Thriller/Suspense
Book points: 10
Total points: 245
Books read: 25
Total pages read: 6194
Genres read: Sports fiction, Action/Adventure, Historical Fiction, Graphic Novel, Humorous Fiction, Fantasy/Supernatural, Dystopian/Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, War, Paranormal, Realistic Fiction, Sci-Fi, Romance, Manga, Multicultural, Horror/Thriller/Suspense
AprilI-I Am Number Four+5
-Genre-sci-fi+5
-Pages=440
-Points=10
-Total Points=85
-Total Pages=2,524
Amy,Cool, I will use it for the A in April.
Thanks for your time and effort maintaining this fun!
Sure thing Janet. I'm enjoying this challenge and seeing all that everyone is reading.
May: B. Read a book that has a flower name in it's title. (10 pts) Give Up the Ghost by Megan Crewe (256 pages)
genre bonus: paranormal +5
= 15 pts this post
Total Points: 130
Total Pages: 2976
Here's a pic of a ghost flower :)
Completed Tasks
June B. Black Hole Sun by David Macinnis Gill (368 pages) 5/1/2011
Genre: Sci Fi
Points earned: 10
Total points: 145
Total pages: 4289
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi
June (Best Friends)- Shine by Lauren Myracle (and it was AMAZING- check out my review at http://yalitwit.blogspot.com)- 5 pointsGenre Bonus (LGBT)- 5 points
Pages- 336
Points- 10
Total Points: 140
Total Pages: 4,846
Books Read: 15
Genres Read: Dystopia, Non-fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal, Realistic, Romance, Sci-Fi, LGBT
AprilR) The Ruins of Gorlan, by John Flanagan, 249pages-5points
Genre-Fantasy-5points
Total-10points
Total points-75
Total pages-2,085
AprilA - Ash by Malinda Lo - 264 pgs; Genre: Folk Tale; 10 pts
P - Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder - 416 pgs; Genre: Fantasy; 10 pts
R - Rosemary and Juliet by Judy MacLean - 265 pgs; Genre: Romance; 10 pts
I - Imani All Mine by Connie Rose Porter - 208 pgs: Genre: Multicultural; 10 pts
L - Love Rules by Marilyn Reynolds - 224 pgs; Genre: Realistic Fiction; 10 pts
Celebrate Earth - The Tomorrow Code by Brian Falkner - 368 pgs; Genre: Mystery; 15 pts
Humorous - The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart - 342 pgs; Genre: Humor; 15 pts
Patriot - The Not-So-Great Depression by Amy Koss - 272 pgs; 10 pts
Another book read. :) June A): Letter N - North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley
Book points: 5
Total points: 250
Books read: 26
Total pages read: 6567
Genres read: Sports fiction, Action/Adventure, Historical Fiction, Graphic Novel, Humorous Fiction, Fantasy/Supernatural, Dystopian/Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, War, Paranormal, Realistic Fiction, Sci-Fi, Romance, Manga, Multicultural, Horror/Thriller/Suspense
Amy I think my points are off again. Sorry for not getting on here sooner about it - husband just got back from 4 months in Afghanistan - focus was obviously elsewhere ;>).. This is what I have:Pretties - April Letter P and SciFi - 5+5=10
Reformed Vampire Support Group - April Letter R and mystery - 5+5=10
Will Grayson, Will Grayson - June Challenge B (best friends) and LGBT - 10+5=15
American Born Chinese – April letter A and multicultural 5+5= 10
Specials – April Challenge D and Dystopia – 10+5=15
10+10+ 15 +10 + 15=60
I'm thinking I have a genre missing somewhere. Thanks again for babysitting our stats!
JuneD.Best Friends-Beastly+10
-Genre-Romance+5
-Pages=304
-Points=15
-Total Points=100
-Total Pages=2,828
April - B - The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau- 10 points - 270 pages Bonus Genre - Action/Adventure - 5 points
Total Points 75
Total Pages - 1,931
Genres Read: SciFi, LGBT, multicultural, mystery, dystopia, action/adventure
Thanks for checking Lisa. I have all the books/genres you listed and I also counted 60 points. Must have miscounted when I did the leaderboard. Sorry everyone. Have a lot of personal stuff (unexpected) going on and my head just isn't where it should be right now.Earth book: Burned by P.C. Cast. (one of the main characters has an affinity for earth): do you guys mind if I use it? I can pick another book if you'd rather.
Pages: 323
genre: fantasy/supernatural
Amy wrote: "Thanks for checking Lisa. I have all the books/genres you listed and I also counted 60 points. Must have miscounted when I did the leaderboard. Sorry everyone. Have a lot of personal stuff (unexpected)..."I hope all is well Amy and please let me know if you need any help.
Amy wrote: "Thanks for checking Lisa. I have all the books/genres you listed and I also counted 60 points. Must have miscounted when I did the leaderboard. Sorry everyone. Have a lot of personal stuff (unexpec..."Burned works for me! And I don't know how you have any sanity left on a normal day with twins!! Take your time updating the leaderboard and stuff, nobody minds!
April - C - Chibi Vampire, Volume 1 by Yuna Kagesaki- 10 points - 165 pages Bonus Genre - Graphic Novels- 5 points
Total Points 90
Total Pages - 2,096
Genres Read: SciFi, LGBT, multicultural, mystery, dystopia, action/adventure, graphic novels
Book with Best Friends (did this one already so only worth 5 points)City of Bones
Genre: action/adventure (lots of fighting going on) - 5 points
Total points = 40
Page Total = 1262
Genres used: Fantasy/supernatural; Paranormal; Action/Adventure
Mod
Genre: historical fiction
15 points
Total points: 35
Total pages: 982
Man, this book is so good, I can't believe I let 3 years go by before re-reading it!
AprilL)Life As We Knew It, bySusan Beth Pfeffer,337 pages-5 points
Genre-Sci-Fi-5 points
Total-10 points
Total pages-2,422
Total points-85
Completed Tasks
April C7. A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz (272 pages) 5/3/2011
Genre: Fairy Tales
Points earned: 10
Total points: 155
Total pages: 4561
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales
May - letter A Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson - 5 points 343 pagesBonus Genre - Realistic Fiction- 5 points
Total Points 100
Total Pages - 2,430
Genres Read: SciFi, LGBT, multicultural, mystery, dystopia, action/adventure, graphic novels, realistic fiction
Genre Only (Fantasy/Supernatural)- Falling Under by Gwen HayesPages- 324
Points- 5
May (Flower)- Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
Pages- 452
Points-10
Total Points: 155
Total Pages: 5,622
Books Read: 17
Genres Read: Dystopia, Non-fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal, Realistic, Romance, Sci-Fi, LGBT, Fantasy/Supernatural
M - My Invented Life by Lauren Bjorkman - 240 pgs; Genre: LGBT; 10 ptsA - Academy 7 by Anne Osterlund - 272 pgs; 5 pts
Y - Year of Impossible Goodbyes by Sook Nyul Choi - 176 pgs; 5 pts
Flower - Nightshade by Andrea Cremer - 452 pgs; Genre: Paranormal; 15 pts
Sports - The Necessary Hunger: A Novel by Nina Revoyr - 368 pgs; Genre: sports; 15 pts
Transportation - Across the Universe by Beth Revis - 398 pgs: Genre: Dystopian; 15 pts
April:P - Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink (352 pages) +5
genre: religious +5
= 10 pts
total points: 140
total pages: 3328
Great reading ladies! Going to update sometime this weekend!
Alright, it was book fair week, so I'm lucky I even got two books finished... I still feel a little dead even though it's the weekend. But good news, I finished all tasks! Boo-yeah!June A): Letter U - The Unfinished Angel by Sharon Creech, 176 pages.
Genre bonus: Religious
Book total: 10 points
April A): Letter P - The Princess and the Snowbird by Mette Ivie Harrison, 232 pages.
Genre bonus: Fairy Tale
Book total: 10 points
Finishing all tasks bonus points: 50 points
Total points: 320
Books read: 28
Total pages read: 6975
Genres read: Sports fiction, Action/Adventure, Historical Fiction, Graphic Novel, Humorous Fiction, Fantasy/Supernatural, Dystopian/Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, War, Paranormal, Realistic Fiction, Sci-Fi, Romance, Manga, Multicultural, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Religious, Fairy Tale
Congrats Kristen! 50 point bonus for finishing! Are you going to continue to read book for the remainder of the time?
Mod
Genre: fantasy
15 points
Total points: 50
Total pages: 1238
April:I
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling
Book pages=267
Book points=10pt total=5pts for I and 5 pts for Mystery genre
Total Points=25
Total pages=804
Amy wrote: "Congrats Kristen! 50 point bonus for finishing! Are you going to continue to read book for the remainder of the time?"Definitely! :)
You schooled me this challenge Kristen ;)
AprilC. Read a humorous book in honor of April Fool's Day. (10 pts)
King of the Mild Frontier: An Ill-Advised Autobiography by Chris Crutcher (272 pages)
genre: non-fiction +5
= 15 pts
Total Points: 155
Total Pages: 3600
Kellee wrote: "You schooled me this challenge Kristen ;)"I was super focused and determined. :) I still have more than half the challenge yet to read s'more, but it won't be as .. impacting... on my current reads y'know? :)
d. Read a book having to do with some form of transportation (10 points) 13 Little Blue Envelopes
In this book she, Ginny, has to travel around Europe following the directions of her deceased runaway aunt. She takes airplanes, trains, boats, taxi's, etc. There are descriptions of these different types of transportations (some more detailed than others).
Points = 10
Genre Used = Realistic = 5
Total = 55
Total Pages = 1497
Genres Used = Fantasy/supernatural; Paranormal; Action/Adventure; Realistic
Stephanie........how many pages? I couldn't get goodreads to pull it up.
Amy wrote: "Stephanie........how many pages? I couldn't get goodreads to pull it up."Amy- I'd go with 336 which is the 1st GR's entry's page total.
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