David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite! discussion

Spring is here!!! To celebrate, we are going to do a Spring Scavenger Hunt!

All you have to do is to find and read a book for an item on the list! Pick your own level for your challenge!

1-3 Books: Budding Flower
4-6 Books: Patch of Clover
7-9 Books: Bright Sunflower
10-12 Books: Cherry Blossom Tree
12 + Books: Aspen Grove

The List

-- Bee A book that has yellow and black on the cover
-- Butterfly A book where a character goes through a metamorphosis of some type
-- Bud A book that has a baby or small child in it
-- Mushroom A book that either deals with or mentions illegal substances
-- Ant A book with a character(s) that are slaves, mindless drones, or working class.
-- Spiderweb A book that "sticks" with you, or that you can't stop thinking about after you've read it.
-- Leaf--A book with a green cover
-- Pond--A book that has a large body of water somewhere in the setting.
-- Snail A book that moves at a snail's pace (or takes you a long time to read!)
--A Nest A book that focuses on family, or has a family as the main characters.
--The Sun A book that's warm and bright--very fun and happy.
-- Tree A book that's at least 450 pages in length
-- Acorn A book that's less than 300 pages in length
-- Bird A book that features something that can fly. (For example, superheroes that can fly, a pilot, airplanes, etc.)
-- Flower A book that has more than 3 different colors on the cover.
-- Cricket A book that has some type of music mentioned in it.
--Rain A book that deals with depression or has a character who is depressed.
--Clouds A book that has dreams in it
-- Squirrel A book that moves at a very fast pace, or that doesn't take you long to read it.
--Seeds A first book in a series

Have fun!!

I'm in!

Not sure how many I'll get done, but we'll see what happens! :)

I'm aiming for 6 though... I want to at least do that many, though more would be nice!

I'm in!!!

I'm in.

Aspen Grove (12+)
Read: 14/12

The List

-- Bee A book that has yellow and black on the cover: Read April 4th, 3 stars.
-- Butterfly A book where a character goes through a metamorphosis of some typeEverything, Everything
-- Bud A book that has a baby or small child in it
-- Mushroom A book that either deals with or mentions illegal substances Perfect Chemistry Read April 5th, 1 star
-- Ant A book with a character(s) that are slaves, mindless drones, or working class.
- Spiderweb A book that "sticks" with you, or that you can't stop thinking about after you've read it. Wonder
-- Leaf--A book with a green cover
-- Pond--A book that has a large body of water somewhere in the setting.
-- Snail A book that moves at a snail's pace (or takes you a long time to read!) Gone with the Wind
--A Nest A book that focuses on family, or has a family as the main characters.
--The Sun A book that's warm and bright--very fun and happy. The One
-- Tree A book that's at least 450 pages in length The 5th Wave
-- Acorn A book that's less than 300 pages in length Breathless (104 pages) Read April 5th, 2 stars
-- Bird A book that features something that can fly. - Udvalgt Read April 1st, 3 stars
-- Flower A book that has more than 3 different colors on the cover. 14 dage i Austin
-- Cricket A book that has some type of music mentioned in it. My Heart and Other Black Holes
--Rain A book that deals with depression or has a character who is depressed. Stolen: A Letter to My Captor Read April 3rd, 5 stars (she has Stockholm syndrom, does that count for this task? Also depressed in first half of the book)
--Clouds A book that has dreams in it
-- Squirrel A book that moves at a very fast pace, or that doesn't take you long to read it. Wicked Read April 3rd, 2 stars
--Seeds A first book in a series Hvad Dysterskoven gemte

David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite! Quarterly Reading Challenge--Spring Scavenger Hunt--April 1st- June 30th, 2015

Level: Cherry Blossom Tree


Completed: 12/12


The List

-- Bee: 4/29
-- Butterfly 4/21
-- Bud 4/17
-- Ant 4/2
-- Spiderweb 4/8
--A Nest 4/11
--The Sun 4/20
-- Bird 4/5
-- Flower 4/15
--Clouds 4/30
-- Squirrel 4/14
--Seeds: 4/17

YAY! Thanks all for joining in! This will be fun :)

I don't know what level I'm going for yet, either...probably Aspen Grove, but we'll see :)

I love a good scavenger hunt. I'm going to shoot for the Patch of Clover Level. Should be fun! :)

Sounds like fun. I'm going modest and shooting for 4-6 books.

Butterfly - The Body Electric
Acorn - The Virgin Elizabeth: A Novel

Updated message 4 :)

I'll try...patch of clover :)

I'll try for patch of clover

Thanks for joining in Shantella, Irene, Donna, and Xandra!

Karen wrote: "Butterfly - The Body Electric
Acorn - The Virgin Elizabeth: A Novel"

WOOT!

Irene wrote: "Updated message 4 :)"

Nice start!!

Totally in! Gonna try to do Aspen Grove. Oh yeah! :D

The List and the books I've read. (So far eleven and counting! I'M ALMOST THERE!!!)

-- Bee:
-- Butterfly:
-- Bud:
-- Mushroom A book that either deals with or mentions illegal substances
Ant:
-- Spiderweb:
-- Leaf--A book with a green cover
-- Pond:
-- Snail:
--A Nest A book that focuses on family, or has a family as the main characters.
--The Sun A book that's warm and bright--very fun and happy.
-- Tree A book that's at least 450 pages in length
-- Acorn A book that's less than 300 pages in length
-- Bird A book that features something that can fly. (For example, superheroes that can fly, a pilot, airplanes, etc.)
-- Flower A book that has more than 3 different colors on the cover.
Cricket:
Rain:
--Clouds:
Squirrel:
--Seeds A first book in a series

Go, Esther, Go! :)

Would like to join.

I'm still undecided but i would try to at least 6 if I can't do twelve.


-- Bee A book that has yellow and black on the cover
-- Butterfly A book where a character goes through a metamorphosis of some type It's A Wonderful Undead Life
-- Bud A book that has a baby or small child in it
-- Mushroom A book that either deals with or mentions illegal substances
-- Ant A book with a character(s) that are slaves, mindless drones, or working class. UnFocused
-- Spiderweb A book that "sticks" with you, or that you can't stop thinking about after you've read it.
-- Leaf--A book with a green cover
-- Pond--A book that has a large body of water somewhere in the setting. Into the Light
-- Snail A book that moves at a snail's pace (or takes you a long time to read!) A Necklace of Souls
--A Nest A book that focuses on family, or has a family as the main characters.
--The Sun A book that's warm and bright--very fun and happy.
-- Tree A book that's at least 450 pages in length The Last Mermaid
-- Acorn A book that's less than 300 pages in length
-- Bird A book that features something that can fly. (For example, superheroes that can fly, a pilot, airplanes, etc.) - Hawking A Future (Heroine/Hero can shift into a bat/bird)
-- Flower A book that has more than 3 different colors on the cover. Rise
-- Cricket A book that has some type of music mentioned in it. Finding Sky
--Rain A book that deals with depression or has a character who is depressed. Noah and Me
--Clouds A book that has dreams in it Summon
-- Squirrel A book that moves at a very fast pace, or that doesn't take you long to read it. The Witch and the Wolf
--Seeds A first book in a series Secrets of the Moon

No worries, Faye, and thanks for joining in!

1. ANT

2. SPIDERWEB

3. CRICKET

I'm so excited for this challenge.:)

-- Bee A book that has yellow and black on the cover
-- Butterfly A book where a character goes through a metamorphosis of some type
-- Bud A book that has a baby or small child in it
-- Mushroom A book that either deals with or mentions illegal substances
-- Ant A book with a character(s) that are slaves, mindless drones, or working class.
-- Spiderweb A book that "sticks" with you, or that you can't stop thinking about after you've read it.
-- Leaf--A book with a green cover
-- Pond--A book that has a large body of water somewhere in the setting.
-- Snail A book that moves at a snail's pace (or takes you a long time to read!)
--A Nest A book that focuses on family, or has a family as the main characters.
--The Sun A book that's warm and bright--very fun and happy.
-- Tree A book that's at least 450 pages in length
-- Acorn A book that's less than 300 pages in length
-- Bird A book that features something that can fly. (For example, superheroes that can fly, a pilot, airplanes, etc.)
-- Flower A book that has more than 3 different colors on the cover.
-- Cricket A book that has some type of music mentioned in it.
--Rain A book that deals with depression or has a character who is depressed.
--Clouds A book that has dreams in it
-- Squirrel A book that moves at a very fast pace, or that doesn't take you long to read it.
--Seeds A first book in a series

Marina (rinareviewsbks) wrote: "I'm so excited for this challenge.:)"

:)

Karen wrote: "-- Bee A book that has yellow and black on the cover
-- Butterfly A book where a character goes through a metamorphosis of some type
-- Bud A book that has a baby or small child in it
-- Mushroom A..."

Great job Karen!

Great job so far, everyone!

Also... Glad to see we have so many people joining in! :)

Bee A book that has yellow and black on the coverGolden Son
Butterfly A book where a character goes through a metamorphosis of some type Starborn
Bud A book that has a baby or small child in it
Mushroom A book that either deals with or mentions illegal substances.Afterparty
Ant A book with a character(s) that are slaves, mindless drones, or working class.Red Rising
Spiderweb A book that "sticks" with you, or that you can't stop thinking about after you've read it.The Sky is Everywhere
Leaf A book with a green cover
Pond A book that has a large body of water somewhere in the setting. Harrison Squared
Snail A book that moves at a snail's pace (or takes you a long time to read!) First Year
A Nest A book that focuses on family, or has a family as the main characters. Lies & Lures
The Sun A book that's warm and bright--very fun and happy.I'll Give You the Sun
Tree A book that's at least 450 pages in length Odd Thomas
Acorn A book that's less than 300 pages in length. Bloody Secrets
Bird A book that features something that can fly. Into the Light
Flower A book that has more than 3 different colors on the cover.Wool Omnibus
Cricket A book that has some type of music mentioned in it. Peter: The Untold True Story
Rain A book that deals with depression or has a character who is depressed.We Are All Completely Fine
Clouds A book that has dreams in it Seth & Greyson
Squirrel A book that moves at a very fast pace, or that doesn't take you long to read it. The Ghost Files
Seeds A first book in a series. Freaks Like Us

I will do 1-3 Books: Budding Flower for now.
Books Read: 8/?

1-3 Books: Budding Flower - DONE
4-6 Books: Patch of Clover - Done
7-9 Books: Bright Sunflower

-- Bee A book that has yellow and black on the cover
-- Butterfly A book where a character goes through a metamorphosis of some type
-- Bud A book that has a baby or small child in it
-- Mushroom A book that either deals with or mentions illegal substances
-- Ant A book with a character(s) that are slaves, mindless drones, or working class.
-- Spiderweb A book that "sticks" with you, or that you can't stop thinking about after you've read it. (6/27)
-- Leaf--A book with a green cover - (5/13)
-- Pond--A book that has a large body of water somewhere in the setting. (6/30)
-- Snail A book that moves at a snail's pace (or takes you a long time to read!)
--A Nest A book that focuses on family, or has a family as the main characters.
--The Sun A book that's warm and bright--very fun and happy.
-- Tree A book that's at least 450 pages in length - (5/4)
-- Acorn A book that's less than 300 pages in length - (5/15)
-- Bird A book that features something that can fly. (For example, superheroes that can fly, a pilot, airplanes, etc.) - (5/21)
-- Flower A book that has more than 3 different colors on the cover.
-- Cricket A book that has some type of music mentioned in it. - (6/14)
--Rain A book that deals with depression or has a character who is depressed.
--Clouds A book that has dreams in it
-- Squirrel A book that moves at a very fast pace, or that doesn't take you long to read it. - (5/31/15)
--Seeds A first book in a series

BEE--The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo

I'm in
Level: undicided
1-3 Books: Budding Flower
4-6 Books: Patch of Clover
7-9 Books: Bright Sunflower
10-12 Books: Cherry Blossom Tree
12 + Books: Aspen Grove

The List

-- Bee
-- Butterfly 4/13
-- Bud 4/13
-- Mushroom A book that either deals with or mentions illegal substances
-- Ant A book with a character(s) that are slaves, mindless drones, or working class.
-- Spiderweb A book that "sticks" with you, or that you can't stop thinking about after you've read it.
-- Leaf--A book with a green cover
-- Pond--A book that has a large body of water somewhere in the setting.
-- Snail
--A Nest 4/9
--The Sun A book that's warm and bright--very fun and happy.
-- Tree A book that's at least 450 pages in length
-- Acorn 4/8
-- Bird 4/18
-- Flower A book that has more than 3 different colors on the cover.
-- Cricket A book that has some type of music mentioned in it.
--Rain A book that deals with depression or has a character who is depressed.
--Clouds A book that has dreams in it
-- Squirrel 4/12
--Seeds A first book in a series
completed 6, currently reading 2

Progress update:

-- Bee A book that has yellow and black on the cover
-- Butterfly A book where a character goes through a metamorphosis of some type
-- Bud A book that has a baby or small child in it
-- Mushroom A book that either deals with or mentions illegal substances
-- Ant A book with a character(s) that are slaves, mindless drones, or working class.
-- Spiderweb A book that "sticks" with you, or that you can't stop thinking about after you've read it.
-- Leaf--A book with a green cover
-- Pond--A book that has a large body of water somewhere in the setting.
-- Snail A book that moves at a snail's pace (or takes you a long time to read!)
--A Nest A book that focuses on family, or has a family as the main characters.
--The Sun A book that's warm and bright--very fun and happy.
-- Tree A book that's at least 450 pages in length
-- Acorn A book that's less than 300 pages in length
-- Bird A book that features something that can fly. (For example, superheroes that can fly, a pilot, airplanes, etc.)
-- Flower A book that has more than 3 different colors on the cover.
-- Cricket A book that has some type of music mentioned in it.
--Rain A book that deals with depression or has a character who is depressed.
--Clouds A book that has dreams in it
-- Squirrel A book that moves at a very fast pace, or that doesn't take you long to read it.
--Seeds A first book in a series

Bright Sunflower

Nice job Karen!

Ashly wrote: "I will do 1-3 Books: Budding Flower for now.

-- Bee A book that has yellow and black on the cover
-- Butterfly A book where a character goes through a metamorphosis of some type
-- Bud A book that..."

So glad you are joining us!

Loni wrote: "BEE--The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo"

Nice start!

Melissa wrote: "I'm in
Level: undicided
1-3 Books: Budding Flower
4-6 Books: Patch of Clover
7-9 Books: Bright Sunflower
10-12 Books: Cherry Blossom Tree
12 + Books: Aspen Grove

The List

-- Bee A book that has ..."

Great job Melissa!

I'm in!

Great job so far, everyone!

Progress:

1. BUD -

2. CRICKET -

3. SEEDS -

Great job, Donna!

I'm doing better with this challenge than I thought I would be.

Here's my progress so far:

-- Butterfly: Mary Anne Saves The Day (The Baby-Sitters Club, #4) by Ann M. Martin.
-- Bud:The Truth About Stacey (The Baby-Sitters Club, #3) by Ann M. Martin.
-- Ant: Revan (Star Wars: The Old Republic, #1) by Drew Carpyshyn.
-- A Nest: Dawn And The Impossible Three (The Baby-Sitters Club, #5) by Ann M. Martin.
-- Acorn: Claudia And The Phantom Phone Calls (The Baby-Sitters Club, #2) by Ann M. Martin.
-- Bird: The Black Fairy And The Dragonfly by Paul G. Day.
-- Cricket: Dance Of The Robin by Sue Taylor.
-- Seeds: Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club, #1) by Ann M. Martin.

Level achieved: Bright Sunflower.

Wow, Victoria you are rocking this challenge! Great work!

Sherrie wrote: "Wow, Victoria you are rocking this challenge! Great work!"

Thanks! :)

Jenny wrote:Great job Melissa!

Thanks. I'd like to thank you for hosting this challenge. It's fun to 'find' all the different objects.

Melissa wrote: "Jenny wrote:Great job Melissa!

Thanks. I'd like to thank you for hosting this challenge. It's fun to 'find' all the different objects."

Ditto!!

@Victoria, well done!! :)

Melissa wrote: "Jenny wrote:Great job Melissa!

Thanks. I'd like to thank you for hosting this challenge. It's fun to 'find' all the different objects."

You're so welcome :) Glad you all are having fun!

1. ANT

2. SPIDERWEB

3. CRICKET

4. BUTTERFLY

Patch of Clover

Go, Jenny, go! ;)

Thanks!! Finished one more tonight!

1. ANT

2. SPIDERWEB

3. CRICKET

4. BUTTERFLY

5. SEEDS

Patch of Clover

Karen: Thanks! :)

Jenny: Great job! Also, I agree with the comments about the challenge... This is fun!

Spring Scavenger Hunt
Duration: 4/1/15 - 6/30/15
Level: Cherry Blossom Tree (10-12)
Progress: 12 of 10
Completed: 5/1/15

The List

-- Bee A book that has yellow and black on the cover
-- Butterfly A book where a character goes through a metamorphosis of some type
Fairest by Marissa Meyer (4/1/15) ~ Levana
-- Bud A book that has a baby or small child in it
-- Mushroom A book that either deals with or mentions illegal substances
The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison (4/7/15) ~ Brimstone
-- Ant A book with a character(s) that are slaves, mindless drones, or working class.
-- Spiderweb A book that "sticks" with you, or that you can't stop thinking about after you've read it
The Things That Keep Us Here by Carla Buckley (4/28/15)
-- Leaf A book with a green cover
by Maggie Stiefvater (4/29/15)
-- Pond--A book that has a large body of water somewhere in the setting.
-- Snail A book that moves at a snail's pace (or takes you a long time to read!)
Echoes from the Macabre: Selected Stories by Daphne du Maurier (4/7/15)
-- A Nest A book that focuses on family, or has a family as the main characters.
The Council of Mirrors by Michael Buckley (4/18/15) ~ Grimm family
-- The Sun A book that's warm and bright--very fun and happy.
-- Tree A book that's at least 450 pages in length
-- Acorn A book that's less than 300 pages in length
-- Bird A book that features something that can fly.
The Kill Order by James Dashner (4/7/15) ~ flying transports
-- Flower A book that has more than 3 different colors on the cover.
-- Cricket A book that has some type of music mentioned in it
The Big Bad Wolf by James Patterson (5/1/15)
-- Rain A book that deals with depression or has a character who is depressed.
Drop Shot by Harlan Coben (4/17/15) ~ murder victim Jessica Simpson was depressed and had a breakdown
-- Clouds A book that has dreams in it.
Rage of the Fallen by Joseph Delaney (4/13/15) ~ nightmares
-- Squirrel A book that moves at a very fast pace, or that doesn't take you long to read it.
Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi (4/8/15)
-- Seeds A first book in a series
Heat Wave by Richard Castle (4/21/15)

1. ANT

2. SPIDERWEB

3. CRICKET

4. BUTTERFLY

5. SEEDS

6. SQUIRREL

Patch of Clover