Vespers Rising (The 39 Clues #11)

Title: Vespers Rising

Authors: Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman, Jude Watson

Pages: 4 discs

Genre: Children's Fiction

Grade: B

Synopsis: The first 10 books were all focused on the strengths of the Cahill Family and the secrets that were uncovered by Gideon Cahill hundreds of years ago. This, the 11th and final book introduces us to the next threat to the Cahills, the Vespers!

My Review: I didn't love this book, it was too much of a filler book for me.  When the authors saw that the book series that they had been working on for the last few years is coming to an end, they brainstormed ways to keep it going and this is the solution.  While the 39 Clues series has now concluded, the groundwork has been laid for the next series.

The Emperor's Code (The 39 Clues #8)

Title: The Emperor's Code (The 39 Clues #8)

Author: Gordon Korman

Pages: 4 discs

Genre: Children's Fiction

Grade: B

Synopsis: Dan and Amy get into a big argument, Dan runs away and is kidnapped on Tienanmen Square in China by the Kabras.  He ends up in Jonah Wizard's candy factory, where Jonah finds him and hides him from Amy and their au pair Nellie.

My Review: The books are rushing towards the final clues and the end of the clue hunt.  Many more unbelievable occurrences and experiences, but another easy and enjoyable read.

One False Note (The 39 Clues #2)

Title: One False Note (The 39 Clues Book Two)

Author: Gordon Korman

Pages: 160

Genre: Children's Fiction

Grade: B

Synopsis: Amy, Dan and their au pair Nellie Gomez are on their way to Vienna, Austria to search for more clues.  At the end of the last book they had found some sheet music written by Mozart which led them to Vienna.  As they continue their adventure through Salzburg and then onto Venice they are continually racing against the other family members as they try to be the first to solve the puzzle.

My Review: Once again, this was an easy enjoyable read.  It's interesting to have the different books in the series written by different authors.  I'm intrigued by how this will impact and change throughout the rest of the series.