I’m reading the first book in The 39 Clues series, The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan, with my 4th grade classes this year. We’re using it as a tool to learn research and library skills as we go. I filmed this video at the Franklin Institute in December, and this week we’re finally to the Franklin Institute part of the book. Can’t wait to show it to them. Thanks to Adam as always for being my cameraman.
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After the success of The Da Vinci Code it felt like everyone was throwing their own stories of historical intrigue and adventure into the ring (say what you will, I personally enjoyed National Treasure and Sahara). The time had come for a kids’ series that packs the same historical truths with high adventure, and I think The 39 Clues does it exceedingly well. I think this kind of story is made to be read by kids who will want to read more about the historical figures and events mentioned. It’s a perfect tie-in to all kinds of research. The first book in the series, The Maze of Bones, was just published in September 2008 and we’re already up to the release of Book 6. It’s become a phenomenon complete with online clues and hints accessed through special collectors’ cards through the series’ website.
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