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Overview

The first book in this groundbreaking multimedia series sends readers around the world on the hunt for the 39 Clues. Written by #1 NYT bestseller Rick Riordan, and backed by $100,000 in prizes!

Minutes before she died Grace Cahill changed her will, leaving her decendants an impossible decision: "You have a choice - one million dollars or a clue."

Grace is the last matriarch of the Cahills, the world's most powerful family. Everyone from Napoleon to Houdini is related to the Cahills, yet the source of the family power is lost. 39 Clues hidden around the world will reveal the family's secret, but no one has been able to assemble them. Now the clues race is on, and young Amy and Dan must decide what's important: hunting clues or uncovering what REALLY happened to their parents.

  • The 39 Clues Series
    The 39 Clues Series

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Instead of 39 steps, billionaire Grace Cahill left her heirs 39 clues scattered around the world. At the end of this circuitous trail are the answers to a great family mystery, but Amy and Dan must decide whether any prize can be more important than the rescue of their missing parents. The beginning of an enthralling ten-book arc.
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Built around a ripe conceit-wealthy matriarch scatters cryptic clues to a mysterious fortune around the globe-this first installment in a projected 10-book series is tons of fun. Lead-off hitter Riordan (The Lightning Thief) mixes just the right proportions of suspense, peril and puzzles in a fast-paced read (Riordan mapped the narrative arc for all 10 volumes, but other high-profile authors will be writing for the series, too). Likable orphans Amy and Dan Cahill have moxie (plus Dan can memorize numbers instantly) and frailties (Amy hates crowds). As the siblings compete with less honorable members of the Cahill clan, all distantly related to Benjamin Franklin, to win the fortune by collecting all 39 clues (only two are found in this first book), they learn about their dead parents, each other and world history. The humor is spot on-one uncle is credited with inventing the microwave burrito. The only flaw? The story does not end so much as drop off a cliff. (The second book, One False Note by Gordon Korman, is set to arrive in December.) While waiting, readers can collect cards, each of which contains evidence, and play the online game (www.the39clues.com), for which Scholastic is offering over $100,000 in prizes. This ought to have as much appeal to parents as it does to kids-it's Webkinz without the stuffed animals, and a rollicking good read. Ages 9-12. (Sept.)

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This is the lead title of "The 39 Clues" series, which will have ten titles all by different authors, with a set of cards encased in each book, leading readers to the solution which is purported to be worth $100,000 in total prizes (although the grand prize is considerably smaller). Written in the breathless style of a Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys book, with no real character development or plot nuances, this will remind readers of Lemony Snicket but without the wonderful Baudelaire children. Amy and Dan Cahill (mother and father dead, house burned down, sounds familiar), part of the worldwide Cahill clan that includes every famous person who ever lived (yikes, David Icke and one-world-conspiracists in the fifth grade?) are chasing down clues left by their dead grandmother, Grace, to win an inestimable fortune and unbounded world power, and they are only 14 and 11 and are barely aided by their aupair, Nellie. There are six other teams of Cahill-clan baddies trying to do in the Amy-Dan team in competitive headlong pursuit of the 39 clues. The kids go bopping all over the globe, living on a loaf of bread here and a turkey sandwich there, with superpowers of survival when faced with dastardly villains trying to kill them with poison needles under the fingernails, fires, bombs, cement jackets, and more 007-esque adventures, in search of wealth, fame, and who knows what else? If you are a fan of Second Life, or an addicted gamer, this book experience may be the springboard to fun and adventure, but more than likely, it is going to cost you a fortune for the cards, which is the ultimate point of it all. The books are the delivery system to get the cards into the hands of kids, like Magic Cards,D&D, or other similar games. Librarians will have to take out the cards (or they will be gone in a heartbeat) before the book goes into circulation; however, there is a special library edition available (which this reviewer did not see), as well as audio and international editions (see the website, www.the39clues.com for details) . Rick Riordan's other fun-for-kids series, written with verve and humor, bear little resemblance to this title, which seems to have been written to specifications like an old Stratemeier syndicate title. This should come with a warning sticker: Beware the Ignominious Hustle. Reviewer: Gwynne Spencer

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780545060394
  • Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
  • Publication date: 9/9/2008
  • Pages: 224
  • Sales rank: 431
  • Age range: 9 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 610L (what's this?)
  • Series: 39 Clues Series, #1
  • Product dimensions: 5.00 (w) x 7.76 (h) x 0.85 (d)

Meet the Author

Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan is best known for his bestselling YA series Percy Jackson and the Olympians and for a series of award-winning adult mysteries featuring San Antonio P.I. Tres Navarre.

Biography

Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a terrific YA series by former middle school teacher and mystery writer Rick Riordan that revamps Greek mythology in a fun, fresh way kids find enthralling. A trouble-prone teen with attention deficit disorder and dyslexia, Percy is the half-blood son of Poseidon, one of 12 Olympian gods making mischief right here in 21st-century America. Praised by critics, librarians, and teachers, the Percy Jackson books have been honored with numerous awards and appear consistently on The New York Times bestseller list.

The series grew out of a sequence of bedtime stories Riordan invented for his son Haley -- who, at eight, had just been diagnosed with learning disabilities. Although Haley was having trouble in school, he loved the Greek myths and asked his dad to tell him some stories about the gods and heroes. Riordan ran through the standards from mythology, then began to invent new tales featuring some of the same characters and introducing a brave boy hero enough like Haley to make things interesting!

Haley begged his father to write the stories down, and in 2005, The Lightning Thief was published to excellent reviews. It was an instant hit with preteens, who loved the concept of a kid much like themselves -- i.e., embroiled in the everyday problems of school, family, and relationships -- embarking on heroic quests, soothing vengeful gods, and battling monsters.

In addition to Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Riordan also writes books for adults, most notably a series of high-octane Tex-Mex thrillers featuring private investigator Jackson "Tres" Navarre, a complicated loner with an offbeat pedigree. (Tres -- pronounced "Trace" -- is a tai chi master with a Ph.D. in medieval literature who turns to detective work when he is unable to find a teaching job!) The first novel in the series, 1997's Big Red Tequila, scooped the Anthony and Shamus Awards, two of the three most prestigious prizes for Mystery & Crime fiction. Riordan completed the trifecta when his sequel, The Widower's Two-Step, won the coveted Edgar Award in 1999.

Between the two series, Riordan remains incredibly busy. For several years, he balanced writing with teaching English to middle school students. Reluctantly, he has left teaching (a career he thoroughly enjoyed) in order to write full-time, but he still harbors hopes that someday he'll return to the classroom. Meanwhile, he makes frequent visits to schools and enjoys meeting young readers on his book tours.

    1. Hometown:
      San Antonio, TX
    1. Date of Birth:
      June 5, 1964
    2. Place of Birth:
      San Antonio, TX
    1. Education:
      B.A. in English and History, University of Texas
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  • Posted November 25, 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.

    19 out of 21 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 18, 2011

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    love it

    This was great. I couldn't put this aside.

    15 out of 15 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.

    13 out of 34 people found this review helpful.

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  • 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.

    12 out of 13 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!

    12 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 12, 2009

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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!

    8 out of 10 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.

    6 out of 7 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!

    5 out of 13 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.

    4 out of 12 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.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • 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.

    2 out of 2 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!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 21, 2011

    Highly Recommended

    The whole series is is wonder full I read it 5 times.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • 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.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • 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.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 18, 2009

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    Awsome

    i love rick riordan`s work but this was not my fav it was still good but the charecters were a little hard to love. the story had a good edge but sometimes you could get lost. over all i liked the book

    2 out of 2 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.

    2 out of 2 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...

    2 out of 3 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.

    2 out of 7 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.

    2 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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