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 children's literature November 1, 2009
Karyl Wade (Chicago)
I was very disappointed in this series. The first of the series was actually well written but this book was repetitive and not fun to read; in fact, my grandson asked me to just stop reading so we could tell our own stories. Although I did purchase one additional book in this series, it was not well written either. Personally, I think a series should be written by one author and that author should be totally involved in what s/he is writing about. I'm sorry but I can not recommend this series.
Karyl Wade
 Not a bad installment August 10, 2009
Reacher Creature (Rochester)
This is the second installment of the 39 clues, and over all I liked it. At the end of the first book, Dan and Amy find out that the clue they need is about Mozart so they go in search for the clue they need. It sounds pretty basic, but it's a fun read. What makes it such a great read is that Dan and Amy have to solve clues to get to the next mystery.
If you're a reader of the first book you know that this is a world wide race and member of the same family are racing aganist each other to get a prize that will make them the most powerful people in history. Dan and Amy have to race aganist family members who are faster, smarter, richer and has more connections than they do, but they never give up.
I just had one small problem with this, and that's Dan and Amy argued a lot. For me, it was a draw back. They have to outwit other family members, and run for their lives, solve clues, and bicker with each other? I just thought that Amy and Dan would put their differences and work together more. Don't get me wrong, it was a great read, but when they argued, it was distracting.
This is also a way for kids to lean about history.
This is one series you need to read from the start. If you start the first book, you'll be hooked, I know I was.
 My 10 year old loves 39 Clues June 16, 2009
H. Beane (Belize)
After finishing the Harry Potter series my son and I didn't know what to read next. We got the first 39 clues and my son just loved it. It's not the writing and plot quality of HP but just enough suspense and mystery for a 10 year old boy!
Very disappointing. April 3, 2009
Connie P. King (Houston, TX)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I ordered this series for my nephew and me so we could have a shared reading experience, which had been so much fun with the Maxium Ride books. We were both really disappointed. In fact, after loooking over the first book, he said he thought I ought to ask for my money back and buy something "not quite so boring." So if you're buying the 39 Clues books for a strong, independent reader who loves being absorbed by interesting characters and surprising plots--just know that he or she may not find these books very satisfying.
Excellent. Great Fun March 30, 2009
apoem (Bosque Farms, NM USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
My two oldest children, ages 8 and 9, have been enjoying this series.
They enjoy mysteries, computer games, collecting cards for games, and reading. This series hits all of their favorites.
When you get this book you will recieve some cards to go with it. You can go online and enter your cards, solve the mysteries on the cards, and try to collect clues.
Because each book is written by a different author, the styles vary a little bit. Where in the first book a character might be fond of one saying, he'll have a different saying in the second book. IF you can overlook that, and it isn't difficult, then these are fun books.
I particularly like that they are learning a little bit about history as we read these books together. The first book was about Ben. Franklin, This one is about Mozart. I would not call them educational but informative.
This book is a fun read that moves fast. Enjoy.
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