39 Clues, Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan

The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan, is the first book in the 39 clues series. This is a good book, very clean, appropriate for good readers in 2nd grade and older readers as well. It is not scary and has just enough suspense to keep the reader interested and using his or her imagination.  I will read all 39 as I can. This book certainly caught my interest, who writes 39 books, can they actually keep them being good? Yes, I think they can. This is a short and easy read and so as the story builds book by book it will be a great way to read. I think my boys will get into this one when they are a bit better readers. I will read the first one out loud to get them hooked. :)

Basically, a brother and sister are attending the funeral of the only relative they had who took an interest and cared for them. Orphans now for certain, they feel lost and alone. The funeral ends up being a bit of a shock as they find that the family is so large and diverse, however, mystery awaits and the family links are key. Given a challenge in order to receive inheritance, teams of various family members set out to solve a riddle and be the first to claim the prize. What it is no one knows and who will win? Well, there are 39 clues........... so keep reading we must!

Official: What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of the most powerful in human history? What if you were told that the source of the family's power was hidden around the world in the form of 39 clues? What if you were given a choice - take a million dollars and walk away ...or get the first clue and begin the search? At the reading of their grandmother's will, Dan and Amy are given this choice - and they take the clue. Immediately, they are caught in a dangerous race against their own family members. The hunt is on. Think you've gone everywhere books can take you? Think again. Books are going to a new place, but you have to follow the clues to get there. Join Amy and Dan as they begin the hunt for the 39 Clues in "Book One: The Maze of Bones". The high-octane adventures will continue for a total of ten exhilarating books written by well-known authors over two years. The 39 Clues also encompasses hundreds of game cards and an online world that allows you to play a part in the story and compete for 100s of prizes, totalling over GBP50,000.