Wednesday, October 28, 2009

The Shelf Discovery Challenge - COMPLETE

Yes, another challenge.  There should be a 12 step program for addicts like me.  Ah well, this looks cool.  Julie at Booking Mama is hosting the Shelf Discovery Challenge.  Here are the details:

The Shelf Discovery Challenge will run for six months (November 1, 2009 - April 30, 2010). To join me in this challenge, all you need to do is grab a copy of SHELF DISCOVERY and pick out what six books you want to read (of course, you can read more than six!) Then, after you read a book, just write a "book report" to share your thoughts with others!

The books are mostly YA or middle grade "classics" that I grew up with so I'm using this opportunity to revisit some of my old favorites and read some that I've never read before.

ETA: Here is my final list. (2/17/10)

√ 1. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (one of my absolute favorite books when I was young.  I can't tell you how many times I have read it but it's been a very long time)

√ 2. The Great Brain by John Dennis Fitzgerald (I remember getting this one from my elementary school library.)

√ 3. Sister of the Bride by Beverly Clearly

√ 4. The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin (never read it before)

√ 5. A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett (I've seen the Shirley Temple movie but have never read the book)

√ 6. Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
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7 comments:

  1. Julie P.October 28, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Thanks for joining us! I just ordered THE GROUNDING OF GROUP SIX this week. That was one of my favorites when I was a kid. I'll be curious to re-read it with an adult's eyes!

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  2. AmandaOctober 28, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    I don't know why, but for some reason this challenge just doesn't appeal to me at all. I keep looking at it, but in the end, I have no interest. Ah well, I'm sure there'll be plenty o fother challenges I'll join!

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  3. A Buckeye Girl ReadsOctober 28, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    This challenge does sound like fun! There are so many good challenges out there right now! I'm right there with you in the 12 step challenge program.

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  4. AndreaOctober 28, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Julie P. - I'm wondering how some of these books will stand up to the test of time.

    Amanda - I can see that. I've noticed that you have a less favorable reaction to old children's books. Ah well, there will be plenty of others.

    Buckeye Girl - I think it will pretty cool

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  5. BrittOctober 29, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Yeah, I think I'm joining in on this one too.

    I'm checking the Shelf Discovery book out of the library before I make my list, though-- I've never heard of some of the books!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 30, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    I loved The Westing Game, but don't remember anything about it now. Fun challenge. Good luck!

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  7. Julie P.February 24, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Congrats! Here you go!

    http://bookingmama.blogspot.com/2010/02/shelf-discovery-challenge-wrap-up-posts.html

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