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Reading Challenge #9: Report Points Here
Brianne wrote: "1.10– Die for Me by Amy Plum (341 pgs)Genre Bonus: Fantasy/Supernatural
1.15–Going Bovine– rated by Maria – This really didn’t seem like a book I wo..."
On Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village and its 96 pages, I'm going to defer to Kristen... I was looking at the other editions, hoping to find one with more pages, but the only other had 85, so that doesn't help you. I would be inclined to say that it has to be 100, because the next person will want to include a 92 page book, then an 87 page book, etc. Maybe that's just the mom in me that says firm boundaries are a must... :) Anyone else that wants to weigh in on this, feel free.
1.15 (#3) Red Glove by Holly Black Pages- 325
Points- 2
Alyson (Kit Lit Frenzy) gave this 5 stars. I agree. It was awesome. Even better than White Cat.
5.5 Divergent by Veronica Roth
Pages- 496
Points- 5
1.5 Across the Universe by Beth Revis
Pages- 398
Points- 5
1.25a Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
Pages- 324
Points- 12.5
1.25b Sweetly by Jackson Pearce
Pages- 312
Points- 12.5
3.25a Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Pages- 372
Points- 12.5
5.20 The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More by Roald Dahl
Genre Bonus (Short Stories)- 5 points
Pages- 240
Points- 25
Points- 441
Pages- 10,659
Books Read- 34
Genres Completed- Humor, Contemporary/Realistic, Sci-fi, Classic, Dystopia, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Folk/Fairy Tale (Retelling), War, Religious, Multi-Cultural, Short Stories
On Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village and its 96 pages, I'm going to defer to Kristen... I was looking at the other editions, hoping to find one with more pages, but the only other had 85, so that doesn't help you. I would be inclined to say that it has to be 100, because the next person will want to include a 92 page book, then an 87 page book, etc. Maybe that's just the mom in me that says firm boundaries are a must... :) Anyone else that wants to weigh in on this, feel free. Not that I'm ABN here, but I'd have to agree with you on this - since there's a page limit, you should stick with the page limit.
1.25 The World According to Humphrey and Friendship According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney. 144 and 176 pagesPoints: 25
pages: 320
total points: 105
total pages:1941
Genres used: realistic fiction, poetry, fantasy, paranormal
Completed Tasks
Extra 1.15 Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick (608 pages) 8/29/2011
Rated 5 stars by Kathy- I completely agree that this is a five star book! It is just as fabulous as Hugo Cabret!
Points earned: 2
Total points: 457
Total pages: 8779
Genres used: Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, Apocalyptic, Nonfiction, Historical Fiction, Humor, Multicultural, Paranormal, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, LBGT, War, Fantasy, Mystery, Poetry
5.25 Divergent by Veronica Roth (496 pages)+5 dystopian
= 30 pts
This book was recommended by Kellee - I loved it!
Total Points: 115
Total Pages: 2288
1.10: Beauty Queens: (390 pgs) 2 pts3.15. Along for the Ride (399 pgs) 15 pts
3.25 All's Fair in Love, War, and High School ((192 pgs) and Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side (351 pgs) 25 pts
4.15 Birthmarked (362 pgs) 2 pts
4.20 Two-Way Street (288 pgs) 20 pts
5.15 Perfectly Dateless (256 pgs) 15 pts
Total pts earned:: 79 pts
Total points: 410
Total pages: 10,290
I don't think I will complete 5.25. One, I am much too old to remember book recommendations in high school and two I was in AP English and did not read any YA books. But, c'est la vie!
Lydia wrote: "1.10: Beauty Queens: (390 pgs) 2 pts3.15. Along for the Ride (399 pgs) 15 pts
3.25 All's Fair in Love, War, and High School ((192 pgs) and [book:Jessica..."
Lydia, other teacher or librarian recommendations count for 5.25. Most of us are too old to remember what was suggested in high school!
Lydia wrote: "1.10: Beauty Queens: (390 pgs) 2 pts3.15. Along for the Ride (399 pgs) 15 pts
3.25 All's Fair in Love, War, and High School ((192 pgs) and [book:Jessica..."
This one doesn't have to be YA.
Okay Ladies,When we made up this challenge, we forgot to include a section for the ever-important Banned Books Week, which is September 24th-October 2nd... So, we are adding a bonus section called "Banned Books". Below are several links to banned books. You will get 5 points for every book you read and discuss off of any of these lists. There is no limit. The book could have been read any time during the July-September challenge period, as long as you haven't claimed it in a different area of the challenge.
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LOL oh no! I was totally on track for the challenge a second ago. ;)
Maree wrote: "LOL oh no! I was totally on track for the challenge a second ago. ;)"This is just gravy though! :)
4.5 (#2) Never Have I Ever by Sara Shepard Pages- 309
Points- 2
4.15 (#4) Dreamland by Alyson Noel
Pages- 192
Points- 2
Points- 445
Pages- 11,160
Books Read- 36
Genres Completed- Humor, Contemporary/Realistic, Sci-fi, Classic, Dystopia, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Folk/Fairy Tale (Retelling), War, Religious, Multi-Cultural, Short Stories
Yummy gravy! ;)Hokay, some juggling with the new situation we got goin' on.... :)
5.15 Doomsday Book by Connie Willis (578 pages), High School Reading List
And then I'll count The Glass Castle as a 2010 banned book (5 points)
And add a second book for 5.25 In the Woods by Tara French (Thriller) (429 pages) (7 points)
Points: 12
Total Points: 401
Total Pages: 9684
1.05 - Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green★★★★★
Genre Bonus (GLBT) - 5
Pages - 336
Points - 10
Total points: 155
Total pages : 3519
Genres done - fantasy/supernatural, mystery, paranormal, romance, humor, historical, folk/fairy tale, sci-fi, GLBT
Inside the Shadow City by Kirsten Miller 387 pagesGenre: Action/Adventure - 5 pts.
Total Points: 95
Total Pages: 1956
Brandi wrote: "Inside the Shadow City by Kirsten Miller 387 pagesGenre: Action/Adventure - 5 pts.
Total Points: 95
Total Pages: 1956"
What part of the challenge are you claiming this for?
Chnaging a couple of things...Taking Flip for my 1st SLJ Starred Review (going from 2 points to 10), and moving Living Dead Girl from there to my Banned Books section (10+5 to 5+5). Gaining a total of 3 points...
Points- 448
Pages- 11,160
Books Read- 36
Genres Completed- Humor, Contemporary/Realistic, Sci-fi, Classic, Dystopia, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Folk/Fairy Tale (Retelling), War, Religious, Multi-Cultural, Short Stories
1.15 (#4) Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness 603 pagesI gave it 4 stars instead of 5 only because I would have liked more closure at the end, but it was still a good read and an excellent series
5.10 Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs 293 pages
Points - 12
Total Pages - 6,589
Total Points - 228.5
Genres done - Apocalyptic, Realistic/Contemporary, Fantasy, Romance, Religious, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Paranormal, Action/Adventure, Horror
Completed Tasks
Extra 4.15 The Softwire: Virus on Orbis 1 by PJ Haarsma (272 pages) 9/4/2011
Points earned: 2
Total points: 459
Total pages: 9051
Genres used: Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, Apocalyptic, Nonfiction, Historical Fiction, Humor, Multicultural, Paranormal, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, LBGT, War, Fantasy, Mystery, Poetry
4.5 Read a book where the main character moves to a new citySpirit Bound - my edition 323 pgs
Rose graduates from St. Vladimirs Academy and moves to the Royal Court with Lissa.
It is a whole nother ball game when you are over 18 and the worst punishment you are used to getting for your actions is detention.
Points earned = 5
Total Points = 159.5
Total Pages = 3775
Genres Used = Romance; Fantasy/Supernatural; Paranormal; Dystopian/Apocalyptic/Post-Apocolyptic; Horror/Thriller/Suspense
I agree with Karis on the page rule. 100 pages or no go. Sorry I've been sorta absent lately ladies. School started and it's been insanity. Will get back on track these week. Maybe will even have time to read.
4.25 The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan 446 pages - Book 2 of 2 (set primarily in England, Russia, and Egypt) 12.5 points
4.15 (#2) Fins Are Forever by Tera Lynn Childs 272 pages
2 points
Points - 14.5
Total Pages - 7,307
Total Points - 243
Genres done - Apocalyptic, Realistic/Contemporary, Fantasy, Romance, Religious, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Paranormal, Action/Adventure, Horror
Jesi wrote: "1.05 - Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green★★★★★
Genre Bonus (GLBT) - 5
Pages - 336
Points - 10
Total points: 1..."
FYI- Will Grayson is a banned book so if you have a 2nd for that part of the challenge, you can get more points...
2.20 The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (312 pages)I thought the book definitely was good enough to merit a nomination, but I'd have to read some of the other books to decide if I think it should have won. More on the book itself in my review here
Total Points: 20
Total Points: 421
Total Pages: 9996
2.20 (#3) Ginger Pye by Eleanor EstesPages- 306
Points-2
This book should not have won any award, much less the coveted Newbery. It may well be the most boring book EVER. That said, my 6 year old said she liked it, but then, it did take over a month to read it to her because she kept falling asleep after 5 minutes...
Points- 450
Pages- 11,466
Books Read- 37
Genres Completed- Humor, Contemporary/Realistic, Sci-fi, Classic, Dystopia, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Folk/Fairy Tale (Retelling), War, Religious, Multi-Cultural, Short Stories
3.15 Hourglass by Myra McEntire (397 pages). Em got a job at a coffee shop.
Total Points: 15
Total Points: 436
Total Pages: 10393
Woohoo! 5 digits of pages read! :)
Maree wrote: "3.15 Hourglass by Myra McEntire (397 pages). Em got a job at a coffee shop.
Total Points: 15
Total Points: 436
Total Pages: 10393
Woohoo! 5 digits of pages read! :)"
LOVED this book so much!! I met Myra this past weekend. She was so nice! I'm going to be giving a signed copy of Hourglass away on my blog soon.
3.20 (#2) Epic Fail by Claire LaZebnikPages- 288
Points- 2
Points- 452
Pages- 11,754
Books Read- 38
Genres Completed- Humor, Contemporary/Realistic, Sci-fi, Classic, Dystopia, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Folk/Fairy Tale (Retelling), War, Religious, Multi-Cultural, Short Stories
Stephanie wrote: "4.5 Read a book where the main character moves to a new citySpirit Bound - my edition 323 pgs
Rose graduates from St. Vladimirs Academy and moves to the Royal Court with Lissa..."
We take the page count from the edition Goodreads lists first. In this case, that's 489... :)
Leaderboard time!!Kellee: 459 points; 9,051 pages
Karis: 452 points; 11,754 pages
Maree: 436 points; 10,393 pages
Lydia: 385 points; 9,428 pages
Brianne: 360 points; 7,558 pages
Cristen: 243 points; 7,307 pages
Kristen: 216.5 points; 4,890 pages
Amy: 167 points; 4,203 pages
Stephanie: 159.5 points; 3,941 pages
Jesi: 135 points; 3,106 pages
Stef: 120 points; 3,094 pages
Angela: 115 points; 2,288 pages
Ann: 107 points; 1,941 pages
Brandi: 95 points; 1,956 pages
Emily: 90 points; 2,553 pages
Janet: 90 points, 1,793 pages
Jennifer W.: 85 points; 957 pages
Celeste: 72 points, 1,749 pages
Heather: 42.5 points; 987 pages
Alyson: 15 points; 208 pages
Total Points: 3,844.5
Total Pages: 89,157
Very cool, Karis! How did you get started writing a book blog where you get to do so many cool things?5.15 The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson, 447 pages.
Riordan High School
Points: 2
Total Points: 438
Total Pages: 10840
Maree wrote: "Very cool, Karis! How did you get started writing a book blog where you get to do so many cool things?5.15 [book:The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed ..."
I go to Decatur Book Festival every year. Myra was there this year. I just love doing the blog. Most people I know don't care to hear me ramble about books. It gives me an outlet... :)
Neat! That sounds like a great thing to be able to do. I'd love to have a little more freedom and time to do something like that.
3.25b Dizzy in Your Eyes: Poems about Love by Pat Mora- 12.5 pointsGenre Bonus (Poetry)- 5 points
Pages- 165
Points- 17.5
4.20 (#3) Witches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz
Pages- 272
Points- 2
6.05 Stolen: A letter to my captor by Lucy Christopher (Challenged/Banned in 2011)
Pages- 301
Points- 5
I don't see why this book would be challenged. The f-word was used a few times, but otherwise, it was not objectionable content-wise. Perfectly fine YA content.
Points- 476.5
Pages- 12,492
Books Read- 41
Genres Completed- Humor, Contemporary/Realistic, Sci-fi, Classic, Dystopia, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Folk/Fairy Tale (Retelling), War, Religious, Multi-Cultural, Short Stories, Poetry
Completed Tasks
1.05 The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson (368 pages) 9/10/11
Genre bonus: Romance
Points earned: 10
Total points: 469
Total pages: 9419
Genres used: Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, Apocalyptic, Nonfiction, Historical Fiction, Humor, Multicultural, Paranormal, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, LBGT, War, Fantasy, Mystery, Poetry, Romance
5.5 Stork by Wendy Delsol (355 pages)+5 genre: Folk/fairy tale retelling
=10 pts
4.5 Trial by Fire by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (357 pages)
=5 pts.
Total Points:130
Total Pages: 3000
1.20 Stolen: A letter to my captor by Lucy Christopher 299 PagesI thought this was an excellent book, and I definitely feel it deserves a place on the top WT reads list. I liked that Christopher wrote it in "letter-format" to the kidnapper from the victim, it had a very authentic feel.
3.15 (#2) The Back Door of Midnight by Elizabeth Chandler 299 Pages
(main character gets a summer job in a holiday shop)
Points - 22
Total Pages - 7,905
Total Points - 265
Genres done - Apocalyptic, Realistic/Contemporary, Fantasy, Romance, Religious, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Paranormal, Action/Adventure, Horror
2.20 Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool 342 Pages (+5 Genre Bonus: Historical Fiction)This was a beautifully-written book set during two pivotal periods in America's history. Abilene was a very likable heroine. Jinx was quite plucky and his shenanigans made me laugh. I enjoyed it and recommend it highly. I think it's very deserving of the Newbery Medal.
Points - 25
Total Pages - 8,247
Total Points - 290
Genres done - Apocalyptic, Realistic/Contemporary, Fantasy, Romance, Religious, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Paranormal, Action/Adventure, Horror, Historical Fiction
2.15 If I Stay by Gayle Forman, 199 pagesCYRM Nominee
There were moments where this book was wonderful and had me gathering tears, but equal moments where I was annoyed at the stupidity of teenagers in grief. I can see where for some those moments would also be considered heartbreaking, but it didn't complete it for me.
Points: 15
Total Points: 453
Total Pages: 11039
Banned Book: ttyl by Lauren MyracleI've been meaning to read this for a long time, since it's often at the top of banned book lists. It was okay. I'm not sure I would've bothered to finish it if I wasn't going to get points for it. :-} I can see where parents get all riled up about the book since it has a lot of "bad" language and some mature themes that some parents are convinced their precious babies will never otherwise encounter.
Points: 5
pages: 209
total points: 110
total pages:2150
Genres used: realistic fiction, poetry, fantasy, paranormal
5.25 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams 215 pages (+5 Genre Bonus: Humor)Points - 30
Total Pages - 8,462
Total Points - 320
Genres done - Apocalyptic, Realistic/Contemporary, Fantasy, Romance, Religious, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Paranormal, Action/Adventure, Horror, Historical Fiction, Humor
2.15 Beastly by Alex Flinn 300 Pages (+5 Genre Bonus: Folk/Fairy Tale) Won California Young Reader AwardI liked this book pretty well, but as you might guess I'm a fan of the Beauty and the Beast story. Parts of it were on the "corny" side but I still enjoyed it, although I don't think I would have given it a Young Reader Award.
Points - 20
Total Pages - 8,762
Total Points - 340
Genres done - Apocalyptic, Realistic/Contemporary, Fantasy, Romance, Religious, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Paranormal, Action/Adventure, Horror, Historical Fiction, Humor, Folk/Fairy Tale
3.20 The Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti (192 pages)+5 genre: historical
Ahh, Chad... heheh...
= 25 points
Total Points: 155
Total Pages: 3192
Karis (YA Litwit) wrote: "Brandi wrote: "Inside the Shadow City by Kirsten Miller 387 pagesGenre: Action/Adventure - 5 pts.
Total Points: 95
Total Pages: 1956"
What part of the challenge ar..."
I was just using it for the genre. I thought that was ok. If not, I'll take the points back. :)
5.25 Read a book that one of your teachers from your school days recommended. (Can be non-YA)The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 180 pages
Genre: Classic - 5
Total points: 125
Total pages: 2136
Brandi wrote: "Karis (YA Litwit) wrote: "Brandi wrote: "Inside the Shadow City by Kirsten Miller 387 pagesGenre: Action/Adventure - 5 pts.
Total Points: 95
Total Pages: 1956"
Wha..."
That's fine. I just thought I missed something.
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Points: 10 + 5 (genre) Historic..."
This may have made a SLJ list, but it wasn't a starred review. All SLJ starred reviews say "starred review" at the beginning. Sorry. This doesn't fit that part of the challenge. It's on the 9th grade reading list at my daughter's school, so you could use it for that, or make it fit elsewhere? Let me know where you put it.