The Maze of Bones is Book 1 of 10 in the 39 Clues series. It includes many appealing features found in successful middle school books...orphaned young heroes and heroines, the bad guys/enemies, adventure, and mystery. The premise behind the series is that the head of the Cahill dies and leaves her heirs with a choice, take a one million dollar inheritance or take Clue 1 of 39. The first person who successfully solves all the clues will find the secret to the wealth and power of the Cahill family. Some choose the money, and some choose the clue. There is competition between the four branches of the Cahills to be the final winners.
I am excited about this series because of the historical tie-ins in each book. Book 1 proved to be a fun read. Another cool feature is the online component. First you read the book, then you go online to work toward solving the same puzzle. It's not your ordinary online game for kids. You have to do a lot of reading and problem solving to make your way through the game. I think it's a great combination for today's readers.
Genre: adventure with a twist of history
Topics: Benjamin Franklin; Philadelphia; secret messages; Paris, France; brother and sister, mystery, adventure
Mrs. Beckwith's Rating: 4 of 5
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