Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title on for age 6 and up.

They give it three stars

Based on 3 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title on for age 7 and up.

They give it three stars

Based on 15 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

100% of parents say it's educational
100% of parents don't feel there are good role models
100% of parents don't think the messages are positive
100% of parents say it has language their kids can't use
100% of parents say it's too violent
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Fun and exciting, but watch out for a few small things

    Here's from my 11 year old daughter first. She says: "It's very good. I like that it has mysteries you have to figure out. The main characters care for each other and rescue each other. It's very mysterious. I love it." Mom says: "I like it a lot- and I am enjoying the mystery and intrigue just as much as the children. However, I could do without the harsh or belittling language used by most characters. I also hope that the main characters use their goodness to triumph in the end (the end of the series), because that is how they will be good role models-- not by sinking to the level of their adversaries. But overall- it's highly entertaining and even a bit educational."

  2. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    39 clues

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Great despite the shameless merchandising

    My 9 yo son really enjoyed this book, and together we really enjoy playing on the website. I do agree that all the marketing/merchandising surrounding this series is terrible (typical Scholastic) but to their credit you don't have to buy the books and/or cards to participate in the website/game - we got the book from the library without cards and are having a blast playing on the website without any cards in hand/$$ spent. So kudos to Scholastic for not making it impossible to be in on the fun without any cash outlay. And the incidential learning about historical figures in each of the family branches is really interesting and not often found in games/books for this age group. FYI my older son (turned 13 days ago) read the book and found it quite boring/immature, particularly compared to Rick Riordan's other works, the Eragon series, etc. So even though the target age for this book is 8-12 I think it more skews to the younger end of that spectrum (and this from a parent who is fairly protective of what my kids read, i.e. the 9 yo has only read the first 3 Harry Potter books). Might be good though for a reluctant reader in the older end of the range.

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Great Book

    Great book series! The only thing I would have to say it's a little violant. The are many bombings and fires and people trying to kill each other through out the race to find the 39 clues. Also a little strong vocab. No bad language, but just big words. And if you don't understand them, they'd blow you off course.

  2. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Awesome

    not bad + free clues in each book

  3. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 1.0

    pointless

    Two words: Really. Boring. So I was able to pick out ANY book at Border's the other day, and I chose this one of course. I get home, climb into bed, open the book, and I'm content and pleased. Until I opened this book. It's way TOO overpriced for it's content and is too hard to follow. Waste of twenty dollars. Sorry dad.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    eerer

    blaa

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    the maze of bones

    it gives you clues in the front of the book

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    the maze of bones

    it gives you clues in the front of the book

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    A must read series for every kid 8 and up!

    I loved this series! I have already read book 3! LOVE IT!!!

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Great new series!

    This book had great writing and a superb plot, coming from a great author (Rick Riordan). The characters were very creative in the way they found clues. I really enjoyed this book -- a must read!

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    Great lead to a great series

    AWESOME!!! I totally loved this book, so did my 7 year-old sister! I have enjoyed the other books that are out, 'One False Note' and 'The Sword Thief'. I like how the author switches from book to book, it really keeps the story going and leaves you hanging, as you don't know what to expect from this new author. As the book is connected to a web site it is attracting to hesitant readers.

  12. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    really cool!

    I think this book was great! I, was trying to figure out the clues. It was so good,I read it in a day!Its approprit as long as you can read!

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    GREAT

    I liked even though I'm a little old! It was a great and appropriate book!

  14. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    i laughed.

    i know

  15. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    i laughed.

    i know

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