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WINTER 2011/2012 TASKS
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8. Opposites Attract A Little Princess(NOTE: We loaded up web book from Web-Books.Com and printed a 151 page book and read it. I liked the cool stuff like Ram Dass and the monkey climbing in the window. I didn't like all the tiny details they wrote.) The Prince and the PauperI can't find a link to the book I got from the library it has 268 pages. I guess I liked the Prince and the Puaper a lot but I did like it at the state dinner. The dinner must have been beautiful. It must have had the best smells. I would have been overwhelmed like the boy was.
25.7 marigold (417pgs) Catherine Coulter; Knock Out.Autumn Backman is 7 y/o and on the run, running w her mother Joanna in the mountains of Virginia. Dillon Savich is a Special Agent w the FBI, in the middle of the nite Autumn calls top him for help,having seen him on the news, Autumn doesnt use a telephone and Savich doesnt need one to hear her cries for help. Having just barely escaped a bank robbery with his life, he and his wife/Special Agent Sherlock begin the search for Autumn as alunatic teenage girl and her boyfriend begin there journey 2 kill Savich. having special abilities is tough but its even tougher when youre only 7. Autumns dad was killed in prison and now his family wants HER Autumn knows they are up to no good which is why she has asked Savich for his help. Not only is he an FBI agent but he believes her which her mom is having trouble doing. Savich and Sherlock manage to outsmart and capture Victor and Lissy the crazy teenagers bent on revenge after the robbery. Savich is able to bring down the head of the snake, so to speak,and rescue Autumn and her mother before her relatives can use her ability for evil
25.3B Tess Gerritsen;Ice Cold. (322pgs) In this book Maura Isles finds herself taking a chance she never would before. At a conference in Wyoming she meets up w a man she went to college w 20yrs ago,disenchanted w her current love life,her lover is a catholic priest, she ventures off w Daniel,his daughter and two of his close friends, to go skiing only one wrong turn and her life is turned upside down. fighting to survive in the frozen wilderness w only a 16yo boy to help her, she finds out that an illegal goverment operation has come back to haunt a group of of families who have chosen isolation as their life. withoutt the help of her friends Maura would be dead,
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Sounds interesting! Don't forget to pick another "flower" :)
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Another pending task, but you're off to a good start!!
25.7 "Where Have All the flowers Gone?" I chose the Hibiscus Flower and Read "Pinkalicious" to my little sister because the cover is pretty.
Pink is her favorite color. For the second Flower, I chose a Plumeria and read "Flik the Inventor" to my sister too. It's the first book in the series called "A bug's Life"
Pink is her favorite color. For the second Flower, I chose a Plumeria and read "Flik the Inventor" to my sister too. It's the first book in the series called "A bug's Life"
I just completed task 25.7 and I chose Maigold by reading Nelson DeMille's book "The Lion". This is the 5th in his John Corey series. In this book John was still chasing the Lion, a murdering terrorist. The book is 600 pages.For the second book I chose Plumeria, by reading The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. This is the 1st book in a trilogy about a winner take all game sanctioned by the government. This book was 374 pages
25.2 "Northern Lights"by Nora Roberts. pages 652. Nate Burke lands in Lunacy, Alaska to accept the job as Chief of Police. He falls in love with a local gal, Meg Galloway. After their New Year's Eve kiss everything begins to heat up, even murder. I enjoyed reading this book and gave it a five star rating.The other book I read,written by the same author, only under a different name was"Naked in Death" by J.D. Robb.pages 294. Lieutenant Eve Dallas has to solve a series of brutal killings of prostitutes in New York City. Complicating the murder investigation is the murder of the granddaughter of a prominent Washington leader aspiring for the role as President of the United States. It also is further complicated when a love affair begins with Eve and the leading suspect of the crimes. This was a really exciting, fast pace reading experience. This one got a five star rating,too.
25.3-A.2.
by Fannie Flagg( one of my favorite authors).pages 352.Maggie has difficulty trying to commit suicide. She has everything planned out to the 'nth degree only to be constantly interrupted by some unexpected turn of events. For such a serious subject matter as suicide, Miss Flagg seems to balance it very well, with her humor. What is even stranger when everything seems to be improving in Maggie's life, a skeleton shows up in the attic of a house she is trying to sell. She and her realtor friend, Brenda, have to solve this ethical matter of disclosure, sell the house and try to solve the crime. It's a great story and I give it five stars.
25.3-B.1."Summer of Roses by Luanne Rice (ICE) pages 377. Lily Malone has the most beautiful picturesque wedding with the man of her dreams. But the honeymoon is soon over when she discovers the her husband is abusive ,possessive, and manipulative. Only when she becomes pregnant and he tries to push her over a cliff ,does she find the courage to leave him. Its a great story especially when wrongs are righted.
25.4 1001 Books1001 Young Reading Adventures
From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E.Frankweiler E.L. Konigsburg 162 pages
I remember reading this book in 4th grade right after it was published in 1967. (I was the kid teachers loved when Scholastic Book Club forms went out – my parents always let me pick out two or three books above what I could purchase with my allowance!) When I started teaching in 1980, it became one of my standard read-alouds.
25.10 - Winter Fun and Games Book 2: Should involve a place you would travel to get away from the cold, wintery weather.
Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: 1 & 2 Corinthians David W.J. Gill / Moyer V. Hubbard (166 pages) Move from 10.4
I call these “Kindergarten Commentaries” – they contain hundreds of excellent full-color photos, graphics. maps, charts, and timelines that depict the real-life setting of the New Testament. Relevant historical and cultural insights provide an added dimension of perspective to the interpretation of the words of the Bible.
These commentaries, along with Warren Wiersbe’s “Be Series”, have become the study guides for my prayer group’s Bible study.
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1001 Young Reading Adventures
From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E.Frankweiler E.L. Konigsburg 162 pages
I remember reading this book in 4th grade right after it was publi..."
I loved those Scholastic Book Club forms ... I spent all my allowance on those books every month :)
25.10 - Winter Fun and Games Book 1: Mia Lawrence Yep (130 pages)
Mia St. Clair has grown up playing ice hockey with her three older brothers. Although she has the skill to be a star hockey play, she decides to pursue figure skating instead. When a new coach arrives, she finds herself gently pushed by the coach while she is pulled by her brothers.
This is an American Girls book which focuses on helping girls learn to develop their talents and compete in healthy ways.
25.1 –IMBOLCChristmas Candle Max Lucado (208 pages)
Since the 1600s, this short novel tells the story of an angel who visits the candle maker in a tiny Cotswold village, and touches a candle and then disappears. The candle maker gives that candle to a struggling neighbor and tells him to light the candle and pray about his problems. The neighbor does so and is miraculously relieved of his burdens. So begins a tradition that occurs in the village every 25 years
The importance of prayer and belief in God are highlighted in this story.
25.7 - Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Sweetbriar (simplicity): Read a book with a one word title.
Embers Sandor Marai 1001 (213 pages)
Tells the story of the lifelong and life-altering friendship of two men, now old and very changed from when they were boys. The entire story is set in one evening, when one friend receives the other in his home after a separation of over 41 years. The two men have come together at last to acknowledge the betrayal between them so absolute that neither ever recovered from it. .
Explores friendship, trust, relationships, deceit, coward, jealousy, and many related emotions.
25.1 –IMBOLC. The Paradise War Stephen R. Lawhead 447 pages
The first in the trilogy, Song of Albion is a journey from current time London, to the otherworld of Celtic myth and legend. At the start of the book Lewis and Simon are traveling across London to explore the strange appearance of a long extinct beast in Scotland, He is shocked when his friend disappears inside a cairn and does not return. It is only when he attempts to follow Simon that he understands why. When the two end up in the Otherworld, the story takes a turn and takes off in another direction.
The detailed set-up in the first 100 page, whose importance is realized near the end of the book, was a little tedious. After that, the incredible description of Albion was compelling.
As with C.S. Lewis, Lawhead’s Christian beliefs are skillfully woven into the story.
This is my first introduction to Celtic mythology and I will definitely continue the series.
25.5 - "The Great Authors Were Great ReadersStephen King: Carrie
Somehow, I made it this long without ever having read the book or seen the movie.
All in all I enjoyed the story. It kept me on the edge of my seat and always made me curious as to what was going to happen next. I also enjoyed the fictional biography, research, and newspaper portions pieced in with the narrative.
25.5 - "The Great Authors Were Great ReadersStephen King: Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain (368 pages)
This is one of those somehow I missed in younger years and have always wanted to read
“The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is a very controversial novel filled with evident themes of brotherly love, language, friendship, family, racism, religion, superstitions, identity and respect. It breaks as well as reinforces stereotypes of blacks. It demonstrates the fact that both blacks and whites can be friends. It shows that blacks are capable of communicating and influencing whites.
The language itself captures both the periodic terminology and the education level between each character. Though seemingly offensive at times, the racial segregation between the characters is eventually overcome to form a friendship
I found it interesting that this was one of Stephen King’s ten favorite books.
25.7 - Where Have All the Flowers Gone? Plumeria (new beginnings):
Read the first book in a series
Pendragon: The Merchant of Death D.J. MacHale
(375 pages)
The Merchant of Death is the first of ten books in the Pendragon Series.
The story is of Bobby Pendragon, a normal 14 year old, whose life takes a dramatic turn as he is introduced to a universe that is all so unreal; yet completely in danger. His Uncle Press, who interrupts his great life at the time, appears to swoop Bobby on a fantastic journey through time and space. Turns out, Bobby is a Traveler like his uncle, which means it's his duty to help people in other worlds so that all the worlds remain stable and safe. This entire book is written as a journal which he is sending to his best friend Mark back on Earth.
This book sets the ground for the rest of the series, which should definitely be read in order.
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Feb 1st, is a Celtic day of celebration that marks the middle of Winter and holds the promise of Spring. It is also known as Candlemas and St Brigid’s day. For this task read a book that is about or based on Celtic Mythology. Examples: anything about King Arthur, Celtic Myths and Legends, Daughter of the Forest, Morrigan's Cross, The Mists of Avalon, Druids.This list might help, too --
Tagged as Celtic Mythology
AND
Read a book with a candle or flame(s)/fire on the cover or in the title (or series name).
Required:If using the cover options, include the cover in your post. If using a book with the words candle, flame, or fire in the series name, list the series name when you post.
25.2 Santa by any other name is..... well, still Santa
Santa Claus is known throughout the world and has many names and spellings. We know him as Santa but he also has been known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, and Kris Kringle. He may have many names but he is loved all the same. Let’s celebrate Santa Claus!
For this task, choose one of these three options: NOTE: Both books must come from the same option.
Option 1: The modern name Santa Claus comes from the Dutch name Sinterklaas. The spelling can be traced back to the 1820’s, when the Santa Claus that Americans celebrates today was created. For this option, read two books by two different authors with a first or last name that could be pronounced the same way but that are spelled differently. For example: Sarah Rees Brennan and Sara Shepard; Catherine Fisher and Rusty Fischer; Alan Bradley and Sarah Addison Allen
Option 2: Santa Claus is also known by other names across the continents... Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle and Father Christmas are a few. For this option, read two books written by one author who writes under a pseudonym. The two books must be published under a two different names. For example: Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb; Stephen King and Richard Bachman; Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels
Option 3: Santa Claus not only has multiple names but also a couple of nicknames - St. Nick or just Santa. For this option, read two books by two different authors where the first name of one of the authors is commonly used as a nickname for the first name of the other author. The genders of the authors must be the same. For example: Lillian Jackson Braun and Lili St. Crow OR where the last name of one of the authors can be found within the last name of the other author. The last name must be found intact. For example: Kate Jacobs and Alan Jacobson.
Required: State which option you chose when you post.
25.3 - On This Day in History
Let’s revisit events of the last day of each month of this season’s challenge! For this task, you will read two books. There are two choices for each month, but your two books must come from different months.
REQUIRED: For any task in which the requirement is not obvious from the title or author, you must explain how your book fits the task.
A. December
1. On December 31, 1879, the cornerstone was laid for the Iolani palace, the only royal palace in the United States (no, I know Hawaii wasn’t part of the US in 1879 – but the palace still exists). Read a book with the words palace, king, queen, prince or princess in the title, or one in which a king, queen, prince or princess is a significant character. For the title option, plurals and possessives may be used, but no other variations on the words.
OR
2. On December 31, 2009, there was both a blue moon and a lunar eclipse. Read a book with the words blue, moon, lunar or eclipse in the title, or one with a picture of the moon on the cover. If you use the cover option, you must post the cover when claiming points for the task. For the title option, plurals and possessives may be used, but no other variations on the words. This list may help you get started, with the usual caution about GR lists: Books with Moons on the Cover
B. January
1. On January 31, 1880, an ice railway was opened between Longueuil and Montreal by the Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa and Occidental Railway. Read a book with “ice” in the title or author’s name. The letters must be directly in sequence with no other letters intervening and must appear in the same word. Examples: Holidays on Ice, Think Twice, Anne Rice
OR
2. On January 31, 1886, the U.S. government ordered all Native Americans to move onto reservations. Read a book written by a Native American author or in which one or more Native Americans are the main character(s). These lists may help you get started, but – not all books on the list may fit the task.
Native American Fiction
Native American Writers
C. February
1. On February 29, 1692, Sarah Good and Tituba were accused of witchcraft in Salem, MA. Read a book in which magic or witchcraft is important to the plot.
OR
2. On February 29, 1968, Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band won 4 Grammy awards, including Best album. Read a book the title of which contains a word from one of the songs from Sergeant Pepper. A, an, and the cannot be used. Plurals (or the singular form of plural words) and possessives may be used, but no other variations on the words. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Track Listing
25.4 1001 Books
I am working my way through Peter Boxall's “1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die” list and “1001 Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up.” For this task visit one of my book blogs and read one of the books I have posted and then leave a comment on my blog post for that book.
1001 Reading Adventures
1001 Young Reading Adventures
25.5 - "The Great Authors Were Great Readers, And One Way To Understand Them Is To Read The Books They Read." — Mortimer J. Adler
On this website (Top Ten Books) you will find a list of authors and their top 10 favorite books. For this task...Read a book written by one of these authors AND a book from their top 10 list.
25.6 - Q & A
For this task you will need to select one of the following options...
A. Read a book with the word WHERE in the title AND a book with a place name in the title.
B. Read a book with the word WHEN in the title AND a book with a time or date in the title.
C. Read a book with the word WHO in the title AND a book with a person's name in the title.
D. Read a book with the word HOW in the title AND a book with an adverb in the title.
E. Read a book with the word WHY in the title AND a book with the word BECAUSE in the title.
EXAMPLES
A. Where the Heart Is & The Good Thief's Guide to Amsterdam
B. When You Are Engulfed in Flames & 1984
C. The Girl Who Played with Fire & Jane Eyre
D. How to Be Good & Quietly in Their Sleep
E. Thirteen Reasons Why & Because It Is Bitter and Because It Is My Heart
25.7 - Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
I love gardening and miss seeing the flowers in my neighborhood during
the winter.
This is a 2 book task. To complete the task, pick 2 different flowers from the following list and read a book fitting the description for each.
White Lilacs (youthful innocence): Read a Young Adult book. The genre Young Adult must appear on the book's main page.
Marigold (pain and grief): Read a book where death is central to the plot (murder mysteries would work well here).
Red Rose (true love): Read a romance. The genre Romance must appear on the book's main page.
Daffodil (chivalry): Read a book set during the medieval times. For the purposes of this task, medieval times will be defined as the 5th through the 16th century (400 AD–1500 AD).
Hollyhock (ambition): Read a book related to an ambition you have (any goal you have will work). Required: Please identify your ambition when you post.
Sweetbriar (simplicity): Read a book with a one word title.
Hibiscus (rare or delicate beauty): Read a book with a beautiful cover. Required: Post the cover when you claim this task
Plumeria (new beginnings): Read the first book in a series.
Required: Identify the flowers you picked when you post.
25.8 Opposites Attract– Read 2 books that have words in the titles that have opposite meanings. This list has some suggestions List of Opposites
Example: If you selected the pair Up/Down you could read – Seven Up AND Don't Look Down.
25.9 Short & Long Read a compilation of short stories or essays...it can't be a book with a collection of short stories all written by the same author. Then choose one of the authors included in the compilation that you have NEVER read before, and read a stand-alone book of theirs. (not another short story).
25.10 - Winter Fun and Games
In northern states once the weather turns cold and snowy, there are many winter activity options available. Take a trip north and you can spend time on ski slopes and trails downhill or cross country skiing, snowboarding and snow shoeing or riding trails on a snow mobile. Maybe head for frozen lakes to ice skate, ice fish, or play hockey. If you are a snowbird who seeks a vacation away from the cold and snow, there are other activities down south ... my favorite is sunning on a sandy beach with a good book.
For this task, you will read 2 books:
Book 1: Book 1 should involve a cold, outdoor winter activity in some fashion. This could include a figure skater or skier on the cover, a winter activity in the title, a main character with a cold, outdoor job or hobby (like a ski instructor or hockey coach). Examples: Ice Castles, The Ski Bum, Open Ice: Reflections and Confessions of a Hockey Lifer, Simply Irresistible, Fresh Powder
Book 2: Book 2 should involve a place you would travel to get away from the cold, wintery weather. These lists might help:
Takes you away... to the beach
Caribbean Literature
Death in a Warm Climate