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Game of Life (Simplified Version) by Crazy for Young Adult Books:

April Book Hunt Challenge by The Challenge Factory

7th Scavenger Hunt (April - August, 2014) by Crazy for Young Adult Books

Color Challenge by The Wide Web of Friends in YA Books

Bands&Books Challenge by The Lost Challenges

Back to School Challenge by The Lost Challenges

8th Scavenger Hunt (September-December, 2014) by Crazy for Young Adult Books

16th Two-Month Challenge (April-May 2015) by Crazy for Young Adult Books

April Book Hunt Challenge

LEVEL: Medium --> 4-6 books
START DATE: 1st April
FINISH DATE: COMPLETED
# of books read: 7
# of books currently reading: 0

Items:
A girl's name The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
Something you eat or drink
A weapon
An emotion Stupeur et tremblements by Amelie Nothomb (the English title is: Fear and Trembling)
A location : The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
A man's name Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
A number Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
A color
A unit of time
An animal
A verb
A celestial object : This Star Won't Go Out: The Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl by Esther Earl
Something Red
A tragedy
A sport
A noun
Something dark The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
A form of weather
A plant
An element

Start Date: 01/04/2014
Finish Date: 1/09/2014
# of books: 8

87/100

List of Items:

I. Theme: Food
2. Broccoli
8. Maple Syrup
9. Squash

II. Theme: Adjectives
7. Scrumptious

III. Theme: Places
1. Amusement/theme park
2. Arcade
4. County fair
5. Mini golf course
8. Skate rink/park

IV. Theme: Colors

V. Theme: Mythical Beings
1. Centaurs
4. Gnome
10. Werewolf

VI. Theme: Family Members

VII. Theme: Animals

VIII. Theme: Baseball

IX. Theme: Clothes
2. Capris

X. Theme: School

Books Read:


1. Bacon pag. 88
3. Chocolate pag. 40
5. Ice cream pag. 85
10. Strawberries pag. 57
2. Curvy pag. 144
3. Devastating pag. 114
4. Friendly pag. 76
8. Shy pag. 296
9. Skinny pag. 11
7. School dance pag. 129
9. Slumber party/sleepover pag. 65
1. Black pag. 34
2. Blue pag. 49
3. Brown pag. 59
4. Gold pag. 77
5. Green pag. 56
6. Orange pag. 110
7. Pink pag. 77
8. Purple pag. 115
9. Red pag. 10
10. Yellow pag. 40
3. Fairy pag. 33
5. Mermaid pag. 522
6. Phoenix pag. 70
7. Troll pag. 31
1. Daughter pag. 483
2. Sister pag. 37
3. Brother pag. 37
5. Step-father pag. 160
6. Husband pag. 127
7. Wife pag. 61
8. Best Friend pag. 178
10. Son pag. 26
1. Bear pag. 344
2. Bird pag. 59
3. Cat pag. 49
4. Chicken pag. 45
5. Dog pag. 61
7. Horse pag. 36
8. Monkey pag. 12
10. Tiger pag. 474
1. Ball pag. 63
2. Bat pag. 511
3. Field pag. 76
4. Game pag. 80
5. Glove pag. 143
6. Hat pag. 338
8. Strike pag. 79
9. Team pag. 107
10. Uniform pag. 178
3. Pants pag. 63
4. Scarf pag. 127
5. Shirt pag. 16
6. Socks pag. 34
7. Suspenders pag. 275
9. Tie pag. 173
10. Underwear pag. 259
1. Books pag. 35
2. Cafeteria pag. 168
3. Class pag. 42
4. Desk pag. 40
5. Locker pag. 42
6. Paper pag. 35
7. Pencil pag. 50
9. Student pag. 58
10. Teacher pag. 110


5. Miraculous pag. 90
9. Enemy pag. 73


6. Lemon pag. 225
6. Passionate pag. 234


3. Concert pag. 14
6. Donkey pag. 63
7. Score pag. 2
8. Recess pag. 53


4. Corn pag. 99
1. Athletic pag. 131
6. Movie theater pag. 137


9. Vampire pag. 30
4. Step-Mother pag. 30
1. Beanie pag. 36


7. Lobster pag. 114
10. Witty pag. 206
8. Swim Suit pag. 258


10. Sports stadium pag.86
2. Elf pag.17
8. Unicorn pag.47
9. Squirrel pag.34

[I'll write the pages near each word found, but I mostly read the translated version, so probably they won't match with the original edition]

Game of Life (Simplified Version)
Start date: 6th April 2014
Finish date: TBD

Read books:

1st random number: 3
Tile 3: Join an after-school activity - Random pick: 10 [Library Assistant: read a book from the list]
Read: Allegiant by Veronica Roth

2nd random number: 5
Tile 8: Receive an award: Read an award winning book
Currently Reading: Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

3rd random number: 4
Tile 12: Go to college: Read a book whose main character is a college student
Read: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

4th random number: 4
Tile 16: Go on exchange: Read a book whose main character is studying in another country
Read: Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

5th random number: 1
Tile 17: Fall in love: Read a romance
Read: My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick

6th random number: 2
Tile 19: Fail a class: Read a book in genre that you never or rarely read
To-Read: ?

Color Challenge
LEVEL: MEDIUM
Started: 01/01/2014
Finished: 30/08/2014

Blue Cover

Green Cover

Red Cover

Black Cover

White Cover

Yellow Cover

Pink Cover

Purple Cover

Orange Cover

Gray Cover

Brown Cover

Colorful Cover

Bands & Books Challenge

COMPLETED!!! November 23rd 2014
Duration: April 1st 2014- April 1st 2015
LEVEL  CD Jewel Case: 5 inches = 5 genres with 5 books in each totals 25 books
# of books [read]: 25

Band 1- Kid Rock ~Young Adult COMPLETED
1. Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
2. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
3. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
4. Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaria
5. The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend by Kody Keplinger


Band 2- Grand Funk Railroad~Set in America COMPLETED
1. To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
2. An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
3. What's Left of Me by Kat Zhang
4. If I Stay by Gayle Forman
5. Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins


Band 3- U2 ~Books to read because everyone else read them COMPLETED
1. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
2.Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
3. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
4.Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
5. My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick


Band 4- New Kids on the Block ~First in Series COMPLETED
1. Geek Girl by Holly Smale
2. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
3. Half Bad by Sally Green
4. The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken [currently reading]
5. Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins


Band 5- No Doubt ~Continuing Series COMPLETED
1. Allegiant (Divergent #3) by Veronica Roth
2. Purgatorio (Inferno #2) by Francesco Gungui [Italian author]
3. The ABC Murders (Poirot #13) by Agatha Christie
4. The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (HGTTG #2) by Douglas Adams
5. The Wee Free Men (Discworld #30) by Terry Pratchett

Back to School Challenge
Duration: 6 Months from start date
Elementary: 4-6 subjects (hope to make it to Jr.High)
Started: 14/09/14
Finished: ?
Books read: 3

Reading
♦Read any fiction book
♦Read any non-fiction book

Mathematics
♦Read a book with a number in the title
♦Read a book that is part of a series

Chemistry
♦Read a book with a witch/wizard/alchemist
♦Read a romance ---> My Life Next Door

Biology
♦Read a book with a doctor
♦Read a book with a shapeshifter

Political Science/Government
♦Read a book with a lawyer
♦Read a book with a law enforcement officer

Acting/Drama
♦Read a book a book that has been made into a movie
♦Read a book with an actor/actress

Choir/Band
♦Read a book with a professional singer
♦Read a book with a character who plays an instrument

Writing
♦Read a book with a writer/author
♦Read a new to you author

Physical Education
♦Read a book involving sports
♦Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover

American History
♦Read a book set in the USA
♦Read a book set that takes place during the Civil War or a western

History
♦Read a historical book
♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together

Art
♦Read a book with an artist
♦Read a book with a cover that is a work of art

Computer Science
♦Read a sci-fi book
♦Read a book where a character uses a computer

Lunch/Recess
♦Read a book involving food
♦Read a guilty pleasure

Detention COMPLETED
♦Read a book with a bad boy/girl ---> La vita di mezzo
♦Read a book involving a crime ---> The Sittaford Mystery

Yay! So excited for my second scavenger hunt! :D

8th Scavenger Hunt
Duration: September 1 - December 31, 2014
Items Found: 54/100
Bonus: 0/10
Books Read: 1

List of Items
I. Theme: Family Members 11/20
3. Cousin
6. Foster parent
7. Granddaughter
8. Grandfather
10. Grandson
15. Stepbrother
16. Stepfather
17. Stepmother
18. Stepsister

II. Theme: Occupations 9/20
1. Actor/Actress
4. Cashier
5. Chef
7. Farmer
8. Firefighter
12. Pilot
14. Principal
15. Seamstress
16. Singer
18. Therapist
19. Veterinarian

III. Theme: Food & Drinks 15/20
10. Latte
11. Mashed potato
15. Shake
16. Spaghetti
17. Taco

IV. Theme: Creatures 10/20
1. Bat
2. Beatle
4. Crow
8. Fly
9. Frog
11. Ladybug
12. Parrot
13. Pigeon
14. Raccoon
20. Worm

V. Jewelries & Accessories 9/20
1. Barrette
3. Brooch
6. Diamond
9. Headband
10. Key chain
11. Locket
12. Necklace
14. Pendant
16. Ring
18. Suspenders
19. Tote

**Bonus: 0/10**
Cover Scavenger Hunt: One book for one item
1. Something you would find in a classroom
2. Something you would find in a gym
3. Something you would find at the airport
4. Something you would find in a bedroom
5. Something you would find in a bathroom
6. Something you would find in a kitchen
7. Something you would find at the beach
8. Something you would find in a hospital
9. Something you would find at a park
10. Something you would find underwater

Items found


1. Aunt 61%
2. Brother 7%
4. Daughter 3%
5. Father 1%
9. Grandmother 70%
11. Husband 11%
12. Mother 3%
13. Sister 1%
14. Son 6%
19. Uncle 8%
20. Wife 20%
2. Athlete 51%
3. Author 2%
6. Doctor 45%
9. Lawyer 1%
10. Manager 57%
11. Nurse 74%
13. Police officer (man?) 72%
17. Teacher 27%
20. Waiter/Waitress 6%
1. Bacon 14%
2. Beer 10%
3. Cake 73%
4. Casserole 56%
5. Coffee 3%
6. Fries 23%
7. Gravy 32%
8. Hot dog 10%
9. Ice cream 12%
12. Orange juice 19%
13. Pie 87%
14. Pizza 37%
18. Tea 3%
19. Toast 33%
20. Wine 25%
3. Cat 9%
5. Dog 37%
6. Elephant 18%
7. Fish 33%
10. Hamster 52%
15. Rat 22%
16. Shark 18%
17. Squirrel 16%
18. Tiger 34%
19. Wolf 22%
2. Bracelet 70%
4. Crown 89%
5. Cuff link 21%
7. Earring 3%
8. Gloves 28%
13. Pearl 3%
15. Purse 15%
17. Sunglasses 17%
20. Watch 3%

16th Two-Month Challenge

TARGET: 7 books
READ: 3/10
CURRENTLY READING: 1/1O

1. New Release:

2. April & May:

3. Read a Road Map Week (Week 1 of April):

4. National Poetry Month (April): The Oresteia

5. Babe Ruth Day (April 27):

6. Hairstyle Appreciation Day (April 30): Hygiène de l'assassin

7. National Blood Pressure Month (May):
Type AB:
read a tragedy The Oedipus Cycle: Oedipus Rex/ Oedipus at Colonus/ Antigone

8. Star Wars Day (May 4):

9. Mother's Day (May 10):

10. Be a Millionaire Day (May 20): The Picture of Dorian Gray