Thursday, April 7, 2011

Beyond the Grave, by Jude Watson

Beyond the Grave, by Jude Watson, is the fourth book in the 39 Clues series. Amy and Dan and their au pair Nellie Gomez go to Egypt on the next step in their quest and meet an old friend of their grandmother's who gives them a hint left for them by Grace before she died. Amy is apparently not over Ian as she often thinks about him.

This book is very mysterious and great since the characters are getting the clues and getting ahead. It is quite interesting how Amy doesn't get over Ian since that can ruin their lead. Everything works out perfectly and they maintain the lead. This book will be great for anyone that likes action and adventure.


-Reviewed by Daniel S., grade 9.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The Sword Thief, by Peter Lerangis

The Sword Thief, by Peter Lerangis, is the third book in the 39 Clues series. The characters travel to Japan to find the next clue, focusing on swords stolen centuries ago by Japanese warrior Toyotomi Hideyoshi. They make an alliance with Alistair Oh and later the Kabras. Amy and Ian start to like each other, but their relationship ends in an unusual way because Ian fails miserably at reading his true feelings.

This book is as good as the first two. It is very interesting and keeps you guessing at the end of each chapter. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes action and adventure.


-Reviewed by Daniel S., grade 9.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

One False Note, by Gordon Korman

One False Note, by Gordon Korman, is the second book in the 39 Clues series. Amy and Dan and Nellie Gomez (along with their competition) travel to Vienna, Austria to find a clue relating to Mozart and his sister, Maria Anna "Nannerl" Mozart. Following a lead to Venice, Italy, Dan and Amy brush up with the other competitors to secure the lead.

This book continues with the action packed adventure of the first book. The characters may be teenagers, but their minds work quickly to find all the clues. I recommend this book to anyone who likes action and adventure.






-Reviewed by Daniel S., grade 9.

Friday, April 1, 2011

The Maze of Bones, by Rick Riordan

The Maze of Bones, by Rick Riordan, is the first book in the series 39 clues. Amy and Dan Cahill go to their grandmother's funeral and attend a secret meeting there. William McIntyre, the person holding the meeting, gives them a choice of a million dollars or a quest to find 39 clues and get the hidden answer to be the most powerful people on Earth. There were people who chose the money but Amy and Dan choose the quest which is very dangerous. Amy and Dan Cahill along with their au pair, Nellie Gomez, travel to Paris, France in search of a clue that Benjamin Franklin hid there after their grandmother sets their large family off on the quest. William McIntyre (the person that first told Amy and Dan about the clue hunt) told the seven teams to trust no one. Unfortunately, Amy and Dan didn't do what William had said. While on the journey, they discover that there is more to their family than they were led on to believe.

This first book is very interesting because it makes you think about what you would do if you were the characters. This book is action packed and adventurous. I recommend this book for anyone that likes to read action and adventure books.


-Reviewed by Daniel S., grade 9.