What is the Maze of Bones?

Dan and Amy Cahill are stunned when their grandmother’s will is read, and there's a twist. Many relatives have come from near and far to find out what Grace Cahill left them. What the relatives get instead is a challenge- they may either take the money she left them and move on with their lives, or they may forfeit the money and begin a dangerous adventure in which they must try to uncover a series of clues to a secret that will make them the most powerful person on Earth. Most of Dan and Amy’s relatives don’t like them, and they act like they're out to get them. Without much time to decide, Dan and Amy agree to take the challenge, after all, they don’t have any family left who they can live with, and they are annoyed that other family members think they don’t have what it takes to win. The game is on! Figuring out the first clue isn’t easy, and along the way they have to decide out who to trust. They must rely on their instincts and hope for the best. Of course, having some special talents and skills will also go a long way. Will Dan and Amy be able to solve the first clue? Where will it take them, and how will two kids be able to travel on a small budget? Where in the world will they find a maze of bones? Can Dan and Amy uncover the second clue before another relative snatches it up? Begin this adventure with the Cahills and see if you can figure out the clues!

I recommend The Maze of Bones (39 Clues, Book 1) by Rick Riordan to kids in third grade and up. If you like trying to figure out mysteries, then this is a story you'll certainly enjoy. Dan and Amy have opposite personalities, which gives the reader the chance to relate to at least one of them, if not both. I like that the siblings get to test themselves, and I learned a lot about history and an important historical figure. There is lots of humor and enough suspense to make you not want to put this book down. I know this is the first in a very long series, each written by a different author (sometimes the same author might write another book in the series). I think it is exciting that there is a real challenge for readers to solve the cases and win a real prize. I don’t think all the books are out yet, so there's still time to get in on the adventure. One this is certain, I'm hooked and need to read the next book!

Has anyone else read The Maze of Bones (39 Clues, Book 1)? Have you read another book by Rick Riordan? Or have you read another book in the 39 Clues series? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy reading!
~L

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