The first clue leads them to the catacombs of paris, a place where they moved the skeletons of the dead when cemeteries became overcrowded, giving it the nickname the maze of bones. Shop the 39 clues book series here the scholastic parent. The first, the maze of bones, is written by rick riordan, who also designed the story arc for the entire series. Have you or your children been reading and playing along. Below is a list of the 39 clues books in order of when they were originally published as well as in chronological order.
Into the gauntlet by margaret peterson haddix available from rakuten kobo. Their parents were murdered and theyre trying to find out who killed them. It stars amy and dan cahill, two orphans who discover, upon their grandmother graces death, that they are part of the powerful cahill family, whose members constantly fight each other for clues, which are ingredients to a mysterious serum. For a 39 clues fan, there is ample reading material for them to take in. The story follows the adventures of amy cahill, 14 years old and dan cahill, 11 years old, both grandchildren of grace cahill. The grandmother of 2 children named amy and dan cahill, grace cahill has died and she has given the rest of the family 39 clues to reveal but it will also be deadly.
The story starts off in boston, massachusetts, where amy and dans apartment is. Find the latest books from the 39 clues series of books at indigo. This has long been one of my alltime favorite kids series, and i usually finish the book the very day it comes out. Recently, scholastic released the newest book in the explosive the 39 clues action series, the dead of night by peter lerangis. The 39 clues is a set of four series written by a combination of authors. The 39 clues series began in 2008 with the novel maze of bones. Police report a breakin at an elite hotel, and the suspects also sound suspiciously like amy and dan. Jude watson is the author of six 39 clues books, beyond the grave, in too deep, vespers rising, a kings ransom, nowhere to run, and mission titanic, along with the bestselling star wars.
As judy blundell, she wrote what i saw and how i lied, the 2008 winner of the national book award for young peoples literature. Published by scholastic, the 39 clues has grown to includes. The mystery adventure books are for sale here at up to 30% off. The maze of bones study unit worksheets for teachers to print. For five hundred years, they have guarded the 39 clues thirtynine ingredients in a serum that transforms whomever takes it into the most powerful person on earth. The maze of bonesone false notethe sword thiefbeyond. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Even so, the 39 clues will keep you entertained to the end. Then, their uncle alistair oh, who they are working with, discovers in japan that the clue is actually in korea. The 39 clues experience also includes trading cards and a huge online game which will allow you to become a member of the cahill family and compete for amazing prizes. Amy and dan decide to undertake their grandmothers quest, a trek around the world in search of 39 clues. Synergy is the name of the game in scholastics postpotter search for market share. In 2010 scholastic published agent handbook, which explores the techniques that the clue hunters in the series use to find clues, and the black book of buried secrets, which provides more information about events in the series.
The maze of bones is the first novel of the 39 clues series, written by rick riordan and published september 9, 2008 by scholastic. Characters plot setting antagonist protaganist rising action amy and dan are trying to find their uncle to see when he saw their parents last. Minutes before she died grace cahill changed her will, leaving her decendants an impossible decision. There is, as mentioned, more series within these novels, and the second one is called cahills vs vespers, and begins with a book called the medusa plot. Spymasters is the first in the series when reading in chronological order. Vespers series, the follow up to the worldwide bestseller the 39 clues. And 20 will also bring the debut book of a new, fourinstallment story arc, the 39 clues. Get kids excited about reading with the 39 clues series and use these resources to help you teach the books in the classroom. First and last name language arts class period fill in once your teacher tells you july 7, 2014 summer reading book report 1 39 clues. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The book dazzles with suspense, plot twists, and snappy humor, but the real treasure may very. The characters in the maze of bones have to make this choice early in the book. I had already read the first two books in the 39 clues series, the last one being one false note by gordon korman, and the series was progressing along well.
Amy and dan cahill were spotted on a train, hot on the trail of one of 39 clues hidden around the world. Grace is the last matriarch of the cahills, the worlds most powerful family. The 39 clues books feature 14yearold amy cahill and her younger brother dan on a quest to discover the secret behind their familys power. The 39 clues book report by briya hollowaydouglas on prezi. The book is the introduction to the rest of the series, introducing the main characters and the plot line for the clue hunt. Buy a discounted hardcover of the maze of bones online from australias leading online bookstore. Again, these stories all have interchanging authors that each add their own spin on the action adventure storytelling, whilst ensuring the style of the novels is kept consistent. The 39 clues series takes readers on an adventure around the world so it is the perfect series to use to learn one of the most important and fundamental elements of literature. The 39 clues is a story about a family with the last name cahill. Throughout the hunt for the 39 clues, amy and dan cahill have. In korea, the clue finally turned out to be hidden in a cave in the mountains of pukhansan national park. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Read the 39 clues book the maze of bones by rick riordan available from rakuten kobo. As the cahill siblings continue on their journey to win the race by solving the mystery of all 39 clues, determination and self discovery are key themes.
The 39 clues books also have 5 spin off series cahills vs vespers, rapid fire, the cahill files, unstoppable and doublecross. When amy and dan choose to go on a hunt for 39 clues that will make them the most powerful humans alive, they are steered in the path of benjamin franklin and go to paris, france, for the remainder of the book. Amy and dan cahill goes around the world to discover their familys secrets and the possibility of becoming the most powerful human by winning their familys race to the 39 clues. Amy and dan cahill are at the center of a mystery adventure reminiscent of the davinci code book and national treasure movies.
Thetwo come to the funeral with their aunt and nanny, nellie, only tofind a crazy idea for a will. The medusa plot is the first book in the series, written by gordon korman. The 39 clues is a series of adventure novels written by a collaboration of authors, including rick riordan, gordon korman, peter lerangis, jude watson, patrick carman, linda sue park, margaret peterson haddix, roland smith, david baldacci, jeff hirsch, natalie standiford, c. Thyme in the black book of buried secrets on the shakespeare page, it has that he hid clues in his plays. The main characters, amy and dan cahill, are then introduced.
The maze of bones is the first novel of the 39 clues series, written by rick. There is definitely a great amount of educational value in each book, and children and adults alike will learn a lot about history, geography, etc. The maze of bones by rick riordan is the first in a new transmedia series that connects books, clues, and website experiences together. Amy and dan were devastated when the vespers kidnapped seven cahills around the world, holding them hostage until amy and dan delivered an impossible ransom. Author number 2 of 5, gordon korman, transitions readers smoothly into book two, one false note, and manages to strengthen the readers relationship with the characters. Join the cahills as they travel the world on their quest to save humankind in the 39 clues series. Keep in mind that the story line and most of the events are completely unrealistic. Jude watson is the author of four 39 clues books, beyond the grave, in too deep, vespers rising, and a kings ransom, along with the bestselling star wars.
They can accept one million and walk, or they can take the first clue in a worldwide scavenger hunt to find the secret that has made the extended cahill family the most powerful family in world. When old grace cahill kicks the bucket, her will reveals the first in a series of secrets that will take her heirs on an adventure around the world. Then thereafter, there is a third series called unstoppable. The explosive finale to scholastics megaselling series. The series 39 clues has the main characters of dan and amy cahill. The maze of bones is the first novel of the 39 clues series, written by rick riordan and. What is the setting of the 39 clues book 3 answers. The 39 clues is a series of fantasy adventure books that are published by scholastic. Grace cahill has died, and her orphaned grandchildren amy, 14, and dan, 11, are among the heirs offered a choice. A prequel story to the book, midnight ride, was released in 20. Two years after the clue hunt, all who succeeded in finding gideons serum recipe have. For your inheritance, you may have the first of thirtynine clues. Where are the setting in first 39 clues book answers.
This is the madrigal crest you find in your my clues page in next to clue 39 that means youre able to complete mission 10. Key among them are amy and dan cahill, a brother and sister team determined to discover graces secrets. When old grace cahill kicks the bucket, her will reveals the first in a series of secrets that will take her heirs on an. Scholastic has expanded the 39 clues universe with several books.
Tweetsumome tweetwhen the sword thief by peter lerangis first came out all the way back in early 2009, i was stoked. The maze of bones is the first book in the 39 clues series. The maze of bones the 39 clues summary when old grace cahill kicks the bucket, her will reveals the first in a series of secrets that will take her heirs on an adventure around the world. Shop the 39 clues book series here the scholastic parent store. The black circle, dan and amy jet from cairo, egypt, to the largest country in the world, russia. Find mission titanic and more from the bestselling series.
It was published on september 9th, 2008, and was written by rick riordan. The final novel in the 39 clues series, david baldaccis day of doom is due march 5. The black circle study unit worksheets for teachers to print. The maze of bones 39 clues 1 book summary and study guide.