I had my eye on this book for a long while now. I heard about the contest but that really didn’t tempt me (since it’s not applicable for me to join either). I broke down one day, when a friend offered me the book to read as he told me, it would be popular amongst my middle grade students. As method goes, I usually take a dash of spice and read some books before actually agreeing on adding them in the school library collection.
My verdict… it somewhat reminded me of Lemony Snicket’s A Series Unfortunate Events. Orphans in an adventure off to win their inheritance. Dan and Amy Cahill are two strong characters, facing their greedy relatives, who seemed to want to get rid of them so they be out of the way of money! A total page turner. I guess some of the middle grader I cater might like reading this sort. Personally, I thought it had a good plot.
Not in my usual sort of read, but yeah I’m looking forward to read the next book in this series.
Quote: “She led the way. Eyeless sockets of the dead seemed to stare at them as they passed.
By Rick Riordan
Minutes before she died Grace Cahill changed her will, leaving her decendants an impossible decision: You have a choice - one million dollars or a clue.Grace is the last matriarch of the Cahills, the world's most powerful family. Everyone from Napoleon to Houdini is related to the Cahills, yet the source of the family power is lost. 39 clues hidden around the world will reveal the family's secret, but no one has been able to assemble them. Now the clues race is on, and young Amy and Dan must decide what's important: hunting clues or uncovering what REALLY happened to their parents.
Finished Reading: 04th November 2012
Acquire: 02th November 2012
Rate } ♠♠♠♠♠
Genre } Fiction | Mystery | Realistic Fiction | Middle Grade
Release Day } 1 October 2008
Publisher } Scholastic Press
Format } Hardcover
ISBN } 9780545060394
Pages } 220 pages
Source } Swapped
Age Group } 10 yo +
Interests } Adventure and mystery lovers
Awards } -
Support my reading by getting your copy } Amazon
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My stepson has been wanting to read these books so I'm interested in them! I'm excited to see what you're thoughts are on them. I was doing some blog hopping and stumbled upon yours! I am now following! I would love it if you'd stop by mine for a visit and follow back if you would like! :) Here's the link: MaMa's Book Corner I hope you have a great Sunday! We had a huge snow storm so I'm stuck in the house. Oh well, more time for blog hopping! :)
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