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37 out of 39 people found this review helpful.
A book worth reading
When I first picked up this book I was a bit skeptical it sounded like every other book but I quickly learned that this was truely a unique read! The plot was full of twist and turns some were predictable but others took me by complete surprise, there was humor to light...Read More
When I first picked up this book I was a bit skeptical it sounded like every other book but I quickly learned that this was truely a unique read! The plot was full of twist and turns some were predictable but others took me by complete surprise, there was humor to lighten up the story and amazing characters to help it along! I really enjoyed this book and I eagerly await the next one.Show Less
posted by romance-nut on November 25, 2008
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18 out of 45 people found this review helpful.
Not recommended
Really made for very young readers, this book is simple and lightweight. Even if you like some youthful mystery/adventure 'like magic tree house only a tad older', this will feel poorly done. As a teacher, I can't recommend this book. Most other books in this genre are ...Read More
Really made for very young readers, this book is simple and lightweight. Even if you like some youthful mystery/adventure 'like magic tree house only a tad older', this will feel poorly done. As a teacher, I can't recommend this book. Most other books in this genre are better written and more appropriate.Show Less
posted by Anonymous on September 23, 2008
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A book worth reading
When I first picked up this book I was a bit skeptical it sounded like every other book but I quickly learned that this was truely a unique read! The plot was full of twist and turns some were predictable but others took me by complete surprise, there was humor to lighten up the story and amazing characters to help it along! I really enjoyed this book and I eagerly await the next one.
37 out of 39 people found this review helpful.
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Balina
Posted August 18, 2011
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love it
This was great. I couldn't put this aside.
28 out of 33 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 19, 2008
Good Parent/Child Read
I teach 6th grade literature, so I am familiar with Rick Riordan's effect on young adults. Unfortunately, this book does not reflect his writing style. Some readers will be disappointed in that. Still, it is an entertaining read. I bought two copies of the book, so I could read it with my own 6th grader. I thought it would be fun for us to try to solve the clues together, and it was. He really enjoyed the book, and I think it is a great opportunity to test critical reading skills in young readers. We even bought two packs of the cards in order to see what those clues and puzzles were like. They were interesting, and we had a good time figuring those out as well. From a literary viewpoint, the book is nothing special: the characters are flat and the plot is predictable. But, for those kids that are just looking for a quick, easy, fun read, this book may fit the bill. If you or your kids liked the National Treasure movies, then this book is a winner!
21 out of 26 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 23, 2008
Not recommended
Really made for very young readers, this book is simple and lightweight. Even if you like some youthful mystery/adventure 'like magic tree house only a tad older', this will feel poorly done. As a teacher, I can't recommend this book. Most other books in this genre are better written and more appropriate.
18 out of 45 people found this review helpful.
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Ghost_Author
Posted February 20, 2010
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An 8 year old's review of The Maze of Bones by Ghost_Author's Daughter
This book is exiting and funny. If you are 5 years old or older and you are bored, pick up this book and start reading or let your parents read it to you if you can't read. I think anyone would think it is a great series of books after you've read book one. I even want to start reading the book right now! I am in book 3 at the moment.I think anyone would love this book...
There are a few challenging words, but your parents can help you with them. It describes other countries and lets you imagine you are there. The two main characters seem just like brothers and sisters even when they are arguing.
There is always something exiting or dangerous about to happen and you want to keep reading to find out how they survive.16 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
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This is a great start to the series.
I absolutely loved this book! I bought it during passing time at the Minneapolis airport and read it on the way to San Diego! (sorry, I didn't buy it at Barnes & Noble) It is fantastic in almost every way. A truly great way to start a series. But are there really going to be 39 books? I'll buy them, I know that!
10 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted March 26, 2011
Really love these books!
It may be for ages 8-12, but I've still really enjoyed this series! They have a great team of writers, that do a fantastic job. I'm extremely happy Rick Riordan wrote the first book. I actually started reading this one, got bored and stopped reading it, and was later convinced by my sister to give it another try. I AM SO HAPPY I DID! Once you get past the first couple chapters, the action comes into play and you're hooked! I am now five books ahead of my sister, have gotten a bunch of my friends hooked, and just can't wait for book 11! I hope everyone takes advantage of this great series!
8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted May 10, 2009
My son and I really enjoyed this first book in the series!
We found the book; funny, fast paced, clever with clues and educational information. After finishing, we purchased the next books in the series and hope that they hold our attention just as much.
8 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 12, 2008
Not recommended
Riordan's other books were okay at times but this is really terrible. I totally disliked it and kept wondering what the heck the author was thinking. Nothing worthwhile here. Skip this one!
8 out of 23 people found this review helpful.
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Alvin0830
Posted December 7, 2011
This book is amazing!
The moment I started reading this book, I did not put it down. The adventure was carefully plotted and it didn't fail to amuse me. A must-read book especially for young teens.
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted March 9, 2009
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39 clues the maze of the bone
I loved this book when I picked it up I couln't put it down.And it's about two kids Amy and Dan Cahill and their parents die in a fire and then thier grandmother takes care of them.The one day she dies and Amy and Dan are envited to the funeral where everybody else is envited and thats about 400 other people so then when they get there they have to go see her get burried then this person hands them a envlope and in that envolope it has a paper that says that Amy and Dan have been choosen to be 40 out of 400 people to go to thiier grandmas WILL.Then thats when it all starts.They have a choise to either take home one million dollars or take a risk at life or death to become the most prized Cahill in the world.Amy and Dan took the quest then now you have to read the book to find the rest out.
7 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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vbcody
Posted September 11, 2010
Fabulous reading!!
My son and I are reading this series together. He started reading it and is now on book 4. When he got finished with the first book he said mom you should read this it's great and we have enjoyed the great bond that we've shared through reading these books. I am now on book 7 and even as an adult these books are a great to read and I have enjoyed reading these books and learning just how fun it can be to read a series of books with my child. We share in something that no one else can share except each other. It's like we're going on a journey and no one else can take part in it unless they read the books too. We have talks about the Cahill kids and where we think they'll go next and what trouble they'll get into next. We have bonded in a way that wouldn't have been possible to do anyother way. There's just something special about reading this book series with your child. If you are considering reading this series or your child reading this series go for it, it's a great adventure for all. We love it and hope they make a movie from these books.
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 15, 2008
Terrible Terrible Terrible
I only finished this book so I could tell people how shockingly horrible it was. Writing style is a random combination of narrative and dialogue, there is little continuity. The storyline is entirely contrived and copycatted, none of the characters are lovable, descriptions are randomly too much or too little. Worse, nothing is believable. Cliches abound. This storyline has been repeated enough we don't need another book of this sort. Let's not forget the appaling attempt at mystery too, which should get its own review. Don't waste your time.
6 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted February 19, 2012
A person
This book is awesome!!!!
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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SideDownUpSpade
Posted February 20, 2010
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Incredible!
I thought this was one of the best books I've read with a creative and unexpected plot that keeps the pages turning along with plenty of humor and mystery. I've never read a book written by Rick Riordan that I didn't love, as I'm a huge fan of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, and he, as always, didn't a tremendous job on this book. However, the problem with this series is that different authors write different books within it, and I just wish Rick Riordan would have stuck to writing all of them, because I would like the series so much more. The website is fun to go on and has exceptional games, and I like the side stuff that goes along with the books.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted February 21, 2009
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This is an amazing book and I hope there is many more
You should read this book if you like clues, trying to figure out things and if you like history (like Benjamin Franklin's time or Mozart). I thought it was good because it really caught my attention when I read it.
I am a 9 year old boy but I think boys or girls would like it.4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted October 5, 2008
Good, but no Percy Jackson...
I think these books are great if you want a quick, light book to read--but they definitely don't pack the same kind of punch that Riordan's other books do. The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series are some of the funniest and most exciting adventure books for kids to read right now. So if you really want to see what this author can do, I suggest you go to those...
4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 19, 2008
THE WORST
I don't see how anyone could like it. It is terrible, the worst book I ever read. EVER. I hated the characters. I mean who talks or acts that way? No one I ever met or even on tv.
4 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 13, 2008
Bad
My bought this for me as I present I hated to tell her how bad it was so I pretended to like it. I hope she doesn't buy me the second one because it was hard enough to force myself through this one. Riordan is the worst writer I ever read. Skip this.
4 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted September 9, 2008
Such a disappointment
Riordan's Maze of Bones is so poorly written I returned it for a refund. I cannot believe such a poor book was even published. The author can't even manage to make the plot interesting.
4 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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