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Reading Challenge #8- Report Points Here
MayA book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 136 pages - 5 pts.
Genre: Fantasy
Total pages: 3492
Total pts.: 140
May (Y) Deadly
Pages: 304
Pts: 5
Total Pages:1104
Total Pts: 40
Completed Tasks
June B. Kristy's Great Idea by Ann M. Martin (153 pages) 6/13/2011
June B. Claudia And The Phantom Phone Calls by Ann M. Martin (153 pages) 6/13/2011
Points earned: 10
Total points: 245
Total pages: 8644
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction, Paranormal, Nonfiction, Paranormal, Romance
Oopsie. Claimed paranormal twice, so -5 from me, but I'd like to add Religion to Red Pyramid so +5, so... I'm back to where I was :)
Completed Tasks
May M. Marty McGuire by Kate Messner (160 pages) 6/14/2011
Points earned: 5
Total points: 250
Total pages: 8804
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Religion, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction, Paranormal, Nonfiction, Romance
April (A)- Awaken by Katie KacvinskyPages- 320
Points-5
Total Points: 310
Total Pages: 12,408
Books Read: 35
Genres Read: Dystopia, Non-fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal, Realistic, Romance, Sci-Fi, LGBT, Fantasy/Supernatural, Mystery, Folk/Fairytale, War, Poetry, Action/Adventure, Religious, Historical Fiction, Humor, Classic
Completed Tasks
April A. Ash by Malinda Lo (264 pages) 6/15/2011
Genre bonus: LGBT
Points earned: 10
Total points: 260
Total pages: 9068
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Religion, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction, Paranormal, Nonfiction, Romance, LGBT
April: Humorous Book in honor of April Fool's DayBeauty Queens by Libba Bray 390 pages - 10 pts.
Genre: Humor - 5 pts.
Total Points: 155
Total Pages: 3882
A couple of questions: 1. Would Baby-Sitters Club books be considered a classic?
2. Would a book where the protagonist is a soccer player and runner work for the PE/Sport task even though it is not the focus of the story just part of it?
Completed Tasks
April P. Parallel Journeys by Eleanor H. Ayer with Helen Waterford and Alfons Heck (256 pages) 6/16/11
Genre bonus: War
Points earned: 10
Total points: 270
Total pages: 9324
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Religion, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction, Paranormal, Nonfiction, Romance, LGBT, War
Yes babysitters club would be a classic. And yes to the soccer player. I'm flexible!Sorry I've been MIA. Had a four day conference for work and then I've been sick the last couple of days. Will try and update the leaderboard this week.
*cough* Babysitters Club is a classic? Really?No worries, Amy, hope you're feeling better!
April A: Artemis Fowl, 396 pages
5 points
May part C Sports: The Maze Runner, Sports, 379 pages
15 points
Total Points: 215
Total Pages: 6787
Amy wrote: "Yes babysitters club would be a classic. And yes to the soccer player. I'm flexible!..."Great :) Thank you Amy! You're doing a great job.
And when you do the leader board, could you add the 5 points to mine since I read a BSC book?
June (Best Friends- additional)- Born at Midnight by C.C. HunterPages- 416
Points- 5
June (U)- Unlocked by Ryan G. Van Cleave
Pages- 176
Points- 5
3 more books to go! Woohoo!
Total Points: 320
Total Pages: 13,000
Books Read: 37
Genres Read: Dystopia, Non-fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal, Realistic, Romance, Sci-Fi, LGBT, Fantasy/Supernatural, Mystery, Folk/Fairytale, War, Poetry, Action/Adventure, Religious, Historical Fiction, Humor, Classic
Completed Tasks
May C. Awaken by Katie Kacvinsky (320 pages) 6/18/2011 (the main character runs and plays soccer)
April L. Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson (112 pages) 6/19/2011
Genre: Poetry
Also, please put Kristy’s Great Idea as my Y book. It doesn’t change my total.
Points earned: 20
Total points: 295
Total pages: 9756
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Religion, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction, Paranormal, Nonfiction, Romance, LGBT, War, Poetry
*SQUEE* 6 tasks left and 11 days… I CAN DO IT! :)
Maree wrote: "*cough* Babysitters Club is a classic? Really?..."If others don't agree, I don't have to take the points... I just figured, they have stood the test of time...
Completed Tasks
June C. Frannie in Pieces by Delia Ephron (384 pages) 6/19/2011
Points earned: 10
Total points: 305
Total pages: 10140 *WOOO 10,000!!!*
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Religion, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction, Paranormal, Nonfiction, Romance, LGBT, War, Poetry
*SQUEE* 5 tasks left and 11 days… I CAN DO IT! :)
May(D) Flower Iron Flower King Flower pick one-The Iron King by Julie Kagawa+10-Pages=363
-Points=10
-Total Points=165
-Total Pages=5,459
While 25 years is nothing to sneer at, I don't know that would considered the test of time, either. When I think classic, I'm thinking more along of the lines of White Fang, the Foundation series, stuff like that. But I don't think my disagreement means that you shouldn't take the points or anything. Amy said it was fine and she's doing all the hard part of running the challenge. Don't mind my side commentary. :)
Kellee wrote: "Maree wrote: "*cough* Babysitters Club is a classic? Really?..."If others don't agree, I don't have to take the points... I just figured, they have stood the test of time..."
I took Ramona as a classic. I would consider BSC one as well, at least for my generation. It's a modern classic.
April (P)- The Poison Eaters and Other Stories by Holly Black- 5 pointsPages- 256
Genre Bonus (Short Stories)- 5 points
Bonus Points for Completing April- 10
Total Points- 20
June (E)- Entwined by Heather Dixon
Pages- 480
Points- 5
Total Points: 345
Total Pages: 13,736
Books Read: 39
Genres Read: Dystopia, Non-fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal, Realistic, Romance, Sci-Fi, LGBT, Fantasy/Supernatural, Mystery, Folk/Fairytale, War, Poetry, Action/Adventure, Religious, Historical Fiction, Humor, Classic, Short Stories
June (N)- Never Eighteen by Megan Bostic- 5 pointsPages- 204
Bonus Points for Completing June- 10
Total Points- 15
Total Points: 360
Total Pages: 13,940
Books Read: 40
Genres Read: Dystopia, Non-fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal, Realistic, Romance, Sci-Fi, LGBT, Fantasy/Supernatural, Mystery, Folk/Fairytale, War, Poetry, Action/Adventure, Religious, Historical Fiction, Humor, Classic, Short Stories
Mod
Genre: action/adventure
10 points
Total points: 115
Total pages: 3204
Maree wrote: "While 25 years is nothing to sneer at, I don't know that would considered the test of time, either. When I think classic, I'm thinking more along of the lines of White Fang, the Foundation series,..."Ah- got it :)
But I agree with Karis. Modern classic.
We'll agree to disagree :D
May(A)- Ash,by Malinda Lo-291pages-5Genre- Fairy tale retelling-5
Total-10
Total Pages- 4,869
Total Points- 140
April(R):The Romeo And Juliet CodePages:304
Points:5
June(E):The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906
Pages:128
Points:5
Total Pages:1536
Total Pts:50
My latest updates:June C - Fairy Bad Day by Amanda Ashby (there are lot of Skittles used in this book..)
5 Points, 336 pages
April A - Letter R: Rapture of the Deep: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Soldier, Sailor, Mermaid, Spy by L.A. Meyer
5 points, 454 pages
April A - Letter A: Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol
5 Points, 224 pages
May B - Breath of Angel by Karyn Henley (Angel Flower)
5 points, 277 pages
April A - Letter R: Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier
5 points, 324 pages
Total points: 370
Books read: 38
Total pages read: 10346
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, LGBT
Completed Tasks
May Y. So Hard to Say by Alex Sanchez (240 pages) 6/22/11
June J. Jumped by Rita Williams-Garcia (169 pages) 6/24/11
June B. The Truth About Stacey by Ann M. Martin (192 pages) 6/21/11
June B. The Truth About Stacey by Raina Telgemeier (144 pages) 6/21/11
June B. Mary Anne Saves the Day by Ann M. Martin (192 pages) 6/22/11
June B. Mary Anne Saves the Day: A Graphic Novel by Raina Telgemeier (160 pages) 6/23/11
June D. Countdown by Deborah Wiles (400 pages) 6/21/11
Points earned: 40
Total points: 345
Total pages: 11637
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Religion, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction, Paranormal, Nonfiction, Romance, LGBT, War, Poetry
Only 3 tasks until I’m done!! SO DOABLE ;)
April (L): Lost and FoundPages: 128
Pts: 5
April part C: Humorous Funny Business: Conversations with Writers of Comedy
Pages: 224
Pts: 10
Total Pages: 1888
Total Pts:65
Completed Tasks
April I. I Walk in Dread: The Diary of Deliverance Trembley, Witness to the Salem Witch Trials, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1691 by Lisa Rowe Fraustino (203 pages) 6/25/11
Points earned: 5
Total points: 350
Total pages: 11840
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Religion, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction, Paranormal, Nonfiction, Romance, LGBT, War, Poetry
I just figured the Babysitter's book are sort of a new classic. I guess typically, it would be more traditional novels, but it's summer, it's a "fun" challenge, so let's just go with it!I totally have to apologize to everyone for being so slack this month. It was so much easier to keep up with the challenge points when I was working. LOL. You'd think being on summer vacation would make things easier. I've been running around crazy, trying to keep the boys entertained, getting errands run, and just flat out being lazy!
I hear you on that Amy! If I'm not running errands or visiting family, I'm being lazy by playing games, reading books or ignoring cleaning in general by pacing around to different rooms. :)
Being flat out lazy sounds lovely, Amy! I hope you're enjoying it. :)June N: The Namesake, 291 pages, Multicultural
10 points
In this case then, I'm going to go ahead and call Lois Lowry's Messenger a classic as well and take 5 points for it as well. :)
Total Points: 230
Total Pages: 7078
One more left! :D
June (C) Candy(Starburst) Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev+10-Pages=367
-Points=10
-Total Points=175
-Total Pages=5,826
Maree wrote: "In this case then, I'm going to go ahead and call Lois Lowry's Messenger a classic as well and take 5 points for it as well. :)..."The Messenger is only 7 years old... I definitely think it will be a classic, but I don't know how it could be one yet.
I think my BSC as a classic started an avalanche... I'll go ahead and take back my 5 points so that there are no hard feelings anywhere. I don't want my claiming classic on something that others don't agree with to make the definition of a classic become fuzzy.
BTW, there is a "What is a classic?" discussion board too :)
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Wow, that's a my bad...I totally overlooked when it was written. I was assuming it came shortly after The Giver, which I would consider a classic. I'll withdraw that as well.I don't think that date alone makes a classic, though. But I also have a different definition of literature than most people in that it doesn't just apply to written work. But this is probably the wrong place to get into this discussion, as you've said, Kellee. :)
@Maree We should rehash the "What is a classic?" discussion :)
We could! I'm pretty much on board with what Teri said on the subject though, highlighting the 'well-written' portion.And with that....I'm finished! :D
April L: The Lost Years of Merlin, 304 pages,
5 points
Total Points: 230
Total Pages: 7382
Maree you just read one of my favorite books that I read forever ago. How did you like THe Lost Years of merlin?
I think I vaguely remember reading it as a kid, because some parts were hauntingly familiar. I really liked the whole idea of doing a story on Merlin's childhood, since it is something that isn't mentioned much, and it's probably the most interesting part of the story, where he learned his wise and magical ways. It was a good adventure, I liked it. :)
Completed Tasks
June N. Not That Kind Of Girl by Siobhan Vivian (322 pages) 6/28/2011
Points earned: 5
Total points: 350
Total pages: 12162
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Religion, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction, Paranormal, Nonfiction, Romance, LGBT, War, Poetry
Woohoo! Finally, another book that fits!Part 1: B. Across the Universe by Beth Revis 10 points
+5 for dystopian genre
= 15 pts.
Total Points: 170
Total Pages: 3998
I agree with Kellee. I think classics would either be the typical (Catcher in the Rye, etc). Modern classics are more like ones we read when we were kids (so at least 10 years older or more?).
Well, if you want to make the term 'modern classics' instead, then it's a little different. But I personally wouldn't put BSC down for having excellent writing, which would be a criteria for me to be a classic. The writing is fine, just not noteworthy enough to be a classic in my book. But we've established that I have kind of a selective book at this point. :)
AngelaSunshine wrote: "Woohoo! Finally, another book that fits!Part 1: B. Across the Universe by Beth Revis 10 points
+5 for dystopian genre
= 15 pts.
Total Points: 170
Total Pages: 3998"
Did you like it? I was surprised at how much I did...
Kellee wrote: "AngelaSunshine wrote: "Woohoo! Finally, another book that fits!Part 1: B. Across the Universe by Beth Revis 10 points
+5 for dystopian genre
= 15 pts.
Total Poin..."
Me too! I really enjoyed it. Did you do the audio version? I think that really helped me get into it.
Completed Tasks
June U. The Unfinished Angel by Sharon Creech (176 pages) 6/29/11
WOOO finished all tasks! Just in the nick of time :) +50!!
Points earned: 55
Total points: 405
Total pages: 12338
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Religion, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction, Paranormal, Nonfiction, Romance, LGBT, War, Poetry
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May (Transportation #3- travels through subterranean tunnels between the caster and mortal worlds)- Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Pages- 503
Points- 5
Total Points: 305
Total Pages: 12,088
Books Read: 34
Genres Read: Dystopia, Non-fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal, Realistic, Romance, Sci-Fi, LGBT, Fantasy/Supernatural, Mystery, Folk/Fairytale, War, Poetry, Action/Adventure, Religious, Historical Fiction, Humor, Classic