Word! Ideas for books and library programs
Title: The Medusa Plot Series: #1 Cahills vs. Vespers (sequel series to 39 Clues) Author: Gordon Korman ISBN: 9780545298391 Pages: 222 pages Publisher/Date: Scholastic, c2011. Reviewed from ARC furnished by publisher Publication Date: August 30, 2011 “Early this morning,” McIntyre said grimly, “Fiske Cahill disappeared from the El Rancho Jojoba Spa in California.” [...] “At [...]
Title: The Black Book of Buried Secrets Series: 39 Clues Author: Mallory Kass Introduction by Rick Riordan ISBN: 9780545285049 Pages: 187 pages Publisher/Date: Scholastic Inc., c2010. Within these pages, you will find everything you need to become the ultimate Cahill operative. You will learn the secret locations of branch headquarters around the world–even for the [...]
Title: Vespers Rising Series: 39 Clues, Book 11 Authors: Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman, and Jude Watson ISBN: 9780545290593 Pages: 238 pages Publisher/Date: Scholastic, Inc. c2011. Publication Date: April 5, 2011 “Children, I need your help. We are in great danger. As you well know, I’ve worked many years attempting to find a cure [...]
Title: Into the Gauntlet Series: 39 Clues (#10) Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix ISBN: 9780545060509 Pages: 327 pages Publisher/Date: Scholastic, c2010. Amy grabbed Dan’s arm, ready to flee, but the mysterious ninjas surrounded them. But they just helped us! she told herself. Maybe they’re allies after all? Amy wanted to believe that. “Um, thanks for getting [...]
Some of you might be thinking to yourself, wait a minute, this is an old post. Well, you’re half right. I did a program similar to this one back in December, which you can read about here and here. But I did a second 39 Clues Scavenger Hunt back in June, and since the first [...]
Title: Storm Warning Series: 39 Clues Author: Linda Sue Park ISBN: 9780545090674 Pages: 190 pages Publisher/Date: Scholastic, c2010. Release Date: May 25, 2010 While he waited, Dan checked his phone messages. He frowned as he listened. “Hamilton called,” he said to Amy after he closed the phone. “What did he want?” Dan shook his head. [...]
Title: The Emperor’s Code Author: Gordon Korman Series: 39 Clues (Book #8) ISBN: 97805450090667 Pages: 190 pages Publisher/Date: Scholastic Inc., c2010. He launched himself at her, fists balled, ready to fight. But at the point of attack, he found he couldn’t hit her, couldn’t even yell at her. All he could do was run away. [...]
I’m trying something new for my blog, which hopefully will become a regular occurance. I’m initially shooting for once a month, and building to every Friday by the end of the year. These Friday Features will include things other than book reviews, something a little extra. This might include author interviews (hint to any authors [...]
Title: The Viper’s Nest Series: 39 Clues Author: Peter Lerangis ISBN: 9780545060479 Pages: 190 pages Publisher/Date: Scholastic, c2010. Amy heard a metallic ratchet noise. The Yugo skidded left, turning sideways in the road. She watched in horror as its right rear fender smacked against the pickup. “Dan!” she cried, racing toward him . . . [...]
I’ve meant to post something about a scavenger hunt and author discussion that I held at my library last month. It went EXTREMELY well, and I couldn’t have done it without the help of Charisse Meloto over at Scholastic. Let me tell you how this extraordinary program came about. In July, I approached my supervisor about doing [...]
September 28, 2011
challengingthebookworm
