The Lost Challenges discussion

Gina's Lost Cable Challenge
Duration July 1st-July 31st
5/7 Completed

Teen Nick
1. Degrassi- Read a YA book; or a book set in Canada; or by a Canadian writer.

Take This Regret by A.L. Jackson YA- FINISHED 7/6/12

2. H2O- Read a book with mermaids or other sea creatures; or set in Australia ;or a book with a character named Rikki, Emma or Cleo.

Safe House by Andrew Vachss Cleo character- FINISHED 7/9/12

3. Zoey 101- Read a book that has a school as setting, or is set on the pacific coast; or is the first in a series.

The Kingdom of Childhood by Rebecca Coleman- School setting- FINISHED 7/3/12

4. Drake and Josh- Read a book that has at least 2 brothers; or has an evil sibling.

My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln Collier 2 brothers- FINISHED 7/1/12

5. Alien Surf Girls- Read a book with aliens; or set at the beach; or came out in 2012.

A Deeper Darkness by J.T. Ellison First in a new series- FINISHED 7/2/12

6. Big Time Rush- Read a book with a musician,; or a funny book; or a book that has won an award.

7. Victorious- Read a book where the main character has a special talent; or involves the best friends brother; or has mention of a puppet.

The Kingdom of Childhood by Rebecca Coleman Book has puppets in it. Main Character is a kindergarten teacher.

The Lost Junk Food Quarterly Challenge

Great challenge! I'm in for 64 Ounces :)
6/28-12/28
7/27 Complete

Cola:
Coke: Read a book from an author you are addicted to.
Pepsi: Read a book with a “peppy” character.
RC Cola: Read a book with an author or character who has the initials R.C.

The Kingdom of Childhood by Rebecca Coleman- FINISHED 7/3/12

Diet:
Coke Zero: Read a book that is a prequel.

Pepsi One: Read a first in series.

The Pregnancy Test by Erin McCarthy- FINISHED 7/8/12

Diet Rite: Read a novella (less than 200 pages)

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne- Novella FINISHED 6/30/12

"Pepper"-style
Dr. Pepper: Read a book with a character with a PHD
Pibb Xtra: Read a book that is an extra in a series (half step books)
Dr Slice: Read a book from a series/or trilogy that is done being written.

Orange
Tropicana Twister: Read a book set in a tropical location.

Minute Maid: Read a book with a virgin character.

The Ice Cream Girls by Dorothy Koomson - FINISHED 7/5/12

Crush: Read a book with a character you have a book-crush on.

Lemon/Lime
Sprite: Read a book with some kind of fae.

7 up: Read a book in a series that is #7 or above.

Sierra Mist: Read a book with water on the cover.

A Deeper Darkness by J.T. Ellison - FINISHED 7/2/12

Other citrus flavors
Mellow Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover
Mountain Dew: Read a book set in a mountainous region.
Sun Drop: Read a book with a sun or other heat source on the cover

Ginger Ale
Seagram's Ginger Ale: Read a book that takes place near the sea.

Take This Regret by A.L. Jackson- Set in San Diego and the Characters live near the beach.- FINISHED 7/6/12

Canada Dry: Read a book set in Canada or written by a Canadian author.

Fallen Angel by Mona Ingram- Set in Vancouver, CA - FINISHED 6/28/12

Patio: "Dances with flavor" Read a book with a dancer or a character goes to a dance.

Root beer
Barq’s: Read a book with a character who has “bite”.

Mug Root Beer: Read a book where something is stolen.

A&W Root Beer: Read a book where the author or a character’s initials are A.W.

Sports drinks
Gatorade: Read a book set in the south (near the gators)
Powerade: Read a book with a character with a special power.
All Sport: Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

31 Flavors



I'll take 3 scoops please!

Gina's Lost 31 Flavors Challenge
6/28/12-12/28/12

Strawberry

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C- Rebecca Coleman by The Kingdom of Childhood- FINISHED 7/3/12
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M- My Brother Sam Is Dead byJames Lincoln Collier- FINISHED 7/1/12
I- Mona Ingram-Fallen Angel- FINISHED 6/28/12
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B- The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne- FINISHED 6/30/12
E- J.T. Ellison - A Deeper Darkness- FINISHED 7/2/12
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Wow I had no idea there were so many Smurfs! I am going to go for the medium level.

Gina's Smurf Challenge
Duration 6/28/12-12/28/13
1/103 Completed

1.Papa Smurf- Read a book where the male lead has a child or becomes a father.
2. Smurfette- Read a book with a blonde female lead.
3. Hefty Smurf- Read a book with a "hefty" guy on the front cover.
4. Brainy Smurf- Read a book with a smart character.
5. Clumsy Smurf- Read a book with a clumsy character.
6. Jokey Smurf- Read a book that makes you laugh.
7. Grouchy Smurf- Read a book with a grouchy character.
8. Dreamy Smurf- Read a book where a main character mentions thier dreams.
9. Greedy Smurf- Read a book with a character who is fond of food.
10. Chef Smurf- Read a book where the main character is a chef or works in the food industry
11. Vanity Smurf- Read a book that has a mirror in the story line.
12. Scaredy Smurf- Read a book that has a horror element.
13. Tracker Smurf- Read a book where the plot involves a hunt for someone.
14. Sloppy Smurf a.k.a. Stinky Smurf- Read a book with a character that doesn't like to clean up.
15. Harmony Smurf- Read a book with a Harmoneous happy ever after.

Fallen Angel by Mona Ingram-Very happily ever after ending- FINISHED 6/28/12

16. Painter Smurf- Read a book where the main character is some sort of artist.
17. Poet Smurf- Read a book that makes a refrence to poetry.
18. Baby Smurf- Read a book with a pregnant heroine.
19. Nat Smurfling a.k.a. Natural Smurf- Read a book with a green cover or the majority of the story takes place in nature.
20. Snappy Smurfling- Read a book where a character has a short temper.
21. Slouchy Smurfling- Read a book that has a laid-back character.
22. Grandpa Smurf- Read a book with a main character who is over 100 years old.
23. Farmer Smurf- Read a book set in a rural setting.
24. Sassette Smurfling- Read a book with a tom-boy or little sister.
25. Alchemist Smurf- Read a book with a magic.
26. Timid Smurf a.k.a. Actor Smurf- Read a book that has been made into a movie or play.
27. Architect Smurf- Read a book that has a skyscraper mentioned in it.
28. Baker Smurf- Read a book with something sweet on the cover.
29. Clockwork Smurf- Read a book from the steam punk genre.
30. Dabbler Smurf a.k.a. Doctor Smurf- Read a book where a character has a PHD
31. Complimentary Smurf- Read a book one of your friends gave a complimentary review.
32. Wild Smurf- Read a book where a main character was raised away from thier biological family.
33. Enamored Smurf- Read a romance.
34. Finance Smurf- Read a book with a character who is having trouble with money.
35. Fisher Smurf- Read a book where someone goes fishing.
36. Flying Smurf a.k.a. Aviator- Read a book that involves an airplane
37. King Smurf- Read a book that involves a monarch.
38. Lazy Smurf a.k.a. Sleepy- Read a book where a character oversleeps.
39. Miner Smurf- read a book where a character has a dirty job.
40. Fakir Smurf- Read a book set where snake charming is common such as India, though other Asian nations such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia, as well as the North African countries of Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.
41. Nosy Smurf- Read a book where a character peeks around through the others things.
42. Reflection Smurf a.k.a. Hundredth- Read a book where lightning or a storm is a key element.
43. Reporter Smurf- Read a book where a character is involved in the media.
44. Sneezy Smurf a.k.a Sickly Smurf or Chilly Smurf- Read a book where a character gets sick.
45. Handy Smurf- Read a book that a handy man makes an appearance.
46. Sweepy Smurf- Read a book where a character wears black from head to toe.
47. Tailor Smurf- Read a book where a character sews or is in the fashion industry.
48. Weakling Smurf- Read a book where there is a competition or game.
49. Editor Smurf- Read a book where a character is a writer or works for a newspaper or magazine.
50. Wooley Smurf- Read a book set in Texas.
51. Weather Smurf- Read a book that involves a prediction.
52. Nurse Smurf- Read a book where a boo boo is tended to.
53. Lucky Smurf- Read a book with a character who has had a streak of bad luck.
54. Lumberjack Smurf- Read a book where a character skips & jumps, or presses flowers, or is a man who puts on womens's clothing or hangs around in bars.
55. Nanny Smurf- Read a book with a grandmother, or other person who tells stories.
56. Archeologist Smurf- Read a book where there is a search for an artifact or temple.
57. Explorer Smurf- Read a book that takes place partially on a boat.
58. Miller Smurf- Read a book with "flour" or "flower" on the cover.
59. Traveler Smurf- Read a book that takes place in more than 1 country.
60. Liar Smurf- Read a book with a relationship built on a lie.
61. Hunter Smurf- Read a book where a bow and arrow are used.
62. Astro Smurf- Read a book set somewhere other than earth.
63. Barber Smurf- Read a book where a character has a lot of hair (or fur).
64. Cobbler Smurf- Read a book where a character has a shoe fetish, or a shoe on the cover.
65. Marco Smurf a.k.a Submariner Smurf- Read a book with pirates.
66. Flighty Smurf- Read a book with a character who is easily distracted by anything and tends to forget things
67. Don Smurfo- Read a book where a character is good with a sword.
68. Nobody Smurf- Read a book where a character has very low self-esteem
69. Pushover Smurf- read a book where a character has problems telling others no.
70. Gusty Smurf- Read a book with a Scottish character.
71. Panicky Smurf- Read a book where a character has a panic attack.
72. Crazy Smurf- Read a book with a character who is refered to as crazy.
73. Narrator Smurf- Read a book written in first person.
74. Passive- Aggressive Smurf- Read a book with a passive or aggressive character.
75. Disabled Smurf- Read a book with a character who has some kind of disability.
76. Weepy Smurf- Read a book that made you cry.
77. Bored Smurf- Read a book a friend rated 2 stars or less.
78*. Twin Smurfs- Read a book with twins and a 2nd in a series.
79. Acrobat Smurf-Read a book where a charaacter helps out in a time of danger.
80. Musical Smurf- Read a book where a character is a musician
81. Black Smurf- Read a book with a black cover.
82. Sculptor Smurf- Read a book with a character named Clay, David, Mary or Don
83. Equilibrist Smurf- Read a book where a character rides a unicycle or bike.
84. Peasant Smurf- Read a book with a poor character, or one who grew up poor.
85. Fallen Smurf- Read a book with a character has "fallen" either from a height or in love.
86. Quesy Smurf- Read a book where a character gets drunk.
88. Upside down Smurf- Read a book where the main character's life gets turned upside down.
89. Camper Smurf- Read a book where characters sleep outside or in a tent.
90. Show off Smurf- Read a book with a collector.
91. Impolite Smurf- Read a book where a character makes a bad first impression.
92. Annoying Smurf- Read a book that has been haunting your TBR pile.
93. Simple Minded Smurf- Read a book that calls your name as you walk on by but you just can't forget about.
94. Reveler Smurf- Read a book where a character goes to a party.
95. Thinker Smurf- Read a book that leaves you with questions at the end of it.
96. Dancer Smurf- Read a book that has a dancer or the characters go to a dance.
97. Pointer Smurf- Read a book you are so excited to read.
98. Disguised Smurf- Read a book where a character wears a disguise.
99. Tuffy Smurf- Read a book where a character gets in to shape or gooes to a gym.
100. Stoic Smurf- Read a book where a character hides thier emotions.
101. Postman Smurf- Read a book where a letter or package plays a role in the story
102. Suicide Mission Smurf- Read a book where a character has a seemingly hopeless goal.
103. Blacksmith Smurf- Read a historical book.

Lost BeanBoozled

I'm in for all of them 6/25/12-6/25/14

Part I

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Part II

Booger
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F- Fallen Angel by Mona Ingram- FINISHED 6/28/12


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