Friday, April 15, 2011

Storm Warning, by Linda Sue Park

Storm Warning, by Linda Sue Park, is the ninth book in the 39 Clues series. Amy and Dan go to Jamaica where they meet a friend of Grace and her nephew, Lester, who helps them and dies. The identity of the Man in Black is revealed in the book. He reveals seven Madrigal Clues.

This book is great since we know who the Man in Black is. I recommend this book to fans of the series.


-Reviewed by Daniel S., grade 9.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

The Emperor's Code, by Gordon Korman

The Emperor's Code, by Gordon Korman, is the eighth book in the 39 Clues series. Amy and Dan arrive in China fresh from the shocking discovery that they are Madrigals. In this book, Dan releases the info that he is a Madrigal to the Wizards. At one point in the book, Dan is kidnapped by the Kabras. They continue to search for clues, though, and find a note written on silk from the Chinese emperor Puyi. They travel to the top of Mout Everest to find the Clue.

This book is full of action and adventure since Dan gets captured. I recommend this to anyone else who likes the other books in the series.


-Reviewed by Daniel S., grade 9.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The Viper's Nest, by Peter Lerangis

The Viper's Nest, by Peter Lerangis, is the seventh book in the 39 Clues series. Amy and Dan, shaken up by their last encounter with Irina, travel to South Africa with their au pair, Nellie Gomez, after discovering a note in Irina's boat. They seem to not trust Nellie Gomez, but she gets their trust back later on. Their search leads them to a Tomas stronghold in the South African veldt. They find out that their branch is the Madrigals, which is a combination of all the branches.

This book is very interesting and full of adventure. It is good that the characters maintain the lead and keep ahead of everyone. I recommend this book for anyone else who likes the series.


-Reviewed by Daniel S., grade 9.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

In Too Deep, by Jude Watson

In Too Deep, by Jude Watson, is the sixth book in the 39 Clues series. Amy, Dan, and their au pair, Nellie Gomez, arrive in Australia and meet up with their surfer uncle, Shep Trent. Also, Isabel Kabra joins the hunt. Isabel tries to kill Amy and Dan by starting a fire and Irina dies saving them.

This book reveals a lot of information that all the readers have been waiting for. It is action packed and adventurous. This is a really good book in the series. I recommend this book if you have not read this one before.


-Reviewed by Daniel S., grade 9.