Author: Rick Riordan
Narrator: David Pittu
Publisher: Scholastic Audiobooks
Prices: Playaway sets are free in Libraries. Audiobook, 17.95
Reading level: Ages 8-12 years
Interest level: Middle and Upper grades
Physical Characteristics: small playaway device with extra battery in case and a standard headphone plug. Inclusion of strap to wear around neck. 5.25 hours, 2 ounces
Series: The 39 Clues
ISBN: 9781606400432
Genres: Audiobooks, Juvenile Fiction
Subjects:
Interactive
AdventureMysteries and Detective Stories
Action and Adventure
Family Secrets
Annotation: Young Amy and Dan Cahill are orphans, after the death of their grandmother they find out that their family, the Cahills, is the most influential family in history and begin a quest to find a mystery item.
Summary: This book begins
with the death of a very wealthy woman, Grace Cahill. As her family gathers to read the wil we meet
her orphaned grandchildren Amy and Dan Cahill and the rest of their large and
extended International family. As the
will is read, everyone is given a choice: you can immediately take a million dollars,
or burn the money and compete to find 39 Clues. The clues will lead the searchers
to a mystery that will make the finder the most powerful person in the
world. The first Clue is related to
Benjamin Franklin, and takes the Cahills from Boston, to Philadelphis to
Frtance. There is peril, puzzles and
humor along the way.
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| Amy Cahill, Dan Cahill, and two of their competing Cahills |
Evaluation: I was engrossed by this audiobook. I am not a huge reader or listener of much older children’s fiction or YA. But, I loved this story and am looking forward to listening to more. The narration was great. Mr. Pittu was able to do subtle vocal shits that did not disctract, but instead clearly defined each of the many characters. As for the format, I loved the neck string. I was able to pack boxes, as I am moving, and listen to the story at the same time. It really made moving a tad bit less mimserable!
Similar Titles or Authors:
Harry Potter by JK Rowling
Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
Websites:
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