The 39 Clues #1
Author:
Rick Riordan
Autumn’s Rating:
♥♥♥♥
Minimum Recommended Age:
8+
Summary:
Amy and Dan have lost everything - from their parents to the only thing that has held them together -their Grandma Grace. They belong to a rich and powerful family related to a lot of important historical figures. When Grandma dies, she leaves 39 clues spread across the planet. The clues lead to a treasure that will make the finder very powerful. Will Amy and Dan survive their quest to find the treasure?
Positive Messages:
Very little – though they may pique interests in traveling or historical figures. The heroes are moral and kind, though not always honest. All the other characters are pretty evil.
Language:
Mild name-calling between brother and sister. That is normal...right?
Violence & Scariness:
There is mention of arson, explosions, traps, and several fights with injuries. Nearly everyone in the first book is trying to kill, hurt, or lie to the main characters and heroes in the story.
Parents Should Know:
The book series includes incentives to purchase cards, register on the website, and sign up for a contest with cash prizes. There is also a mobile app related to the series.
Cheating, stealing, and breaking and entering are all encouraged as part of the contest. The main characters learn not to trust anyone else after all the other characters double-cross them. Very little mention of drinking overall, but adults drink champagne on a cruise and Amy and Dan find a recipe for liquor.
Mom Says:
There is a fair amount of accurate information in the book series about historical figures and destinations around the world. Autumn has enjoyed this series but isn’t totally obsessed with it. However, the size of the books might be better for some readers – not as huge as some of the ones Autumn likes to read, so they are more manageable. The series is written by a lot of different authors, which is an interesting concept.
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Accelerated Reader:
AR Quiz No. 125985
AR Points: 7.0
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