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Scholastic (2009), Edition: Library Binding, 160 pages
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Amy and Dan Cahill have been located once again, this time in the company of the notoriously unreliable Alistair. Spies report that Amy and Dan seem to be tracking the life of one of the most powerful fighters the world has ever known. If this fearsome warrior was a Cahill, his secrets are sure to be well-guarded.
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LibraryThing member ASBiskey
The 39 Clues series continues with third installment written by Peter Lerangis. The writing is distinctly different than the first two in the series, which initially seemed to introduce a discontinuity. As the story developed through the Cahills adventures in Asia, the peculiarities disappeared and
The language and plot are such that I am confident my 2nd grader will be able to enjoy it, but deep enough that my 6th grader will as well.
This is a nice continuation to a fun series.
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I was absorbed in the plot.The language and plot are such that I am confident my 2nd grader will be able to enjoy it, but deep enough that my 6th grader will as well.
This is a nice continuation to a fun series.
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LibraryThing member SabrinaEstrella
This book is about how Dan and Amy are trying to use these swords that Dan found, to get clues. At the begining Dan and Amy end up getting separated from their au pair, Nellie, at the airport. Dan and Amy then have no choice but to trust there uncle.
This book was a great book. In my opinion I
This book was a great book. In my opinion I
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think that it is the best series ever. Each book gets better and better. I really do recomend for many other people to read the 39 clues series. Show Less
LibraryThing member dk_phoenix
Well... let's just say it wasn't my favorite installment of the series so far. It kept up the fast-paced momentum, and the writing style was surprisingly consistent (they must have incredible editors working on these books, considering each one is by a different author), with the inevitable minor
The issue was semi-resolved at the end of this book, but not really... so I'm hoping the next author writes it off in a few sentences and gets back on track, or at least handles it in a more subtle way that won't bring the momentum to a screeching halt. I'm still on board with the series at this point, and am looking forward to book #4.
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character glitch. All was going well until Lerangis seemed to decide the series would be better with a little love interest thrown into the mix... and I do mean thrown. It was out of place, awkward (in the "doesn't belong here" way), and distracting. I wondered if it might actually cause young boys to put the book down and walk away... I certainly hope not, because it had a good thing going with being appealing to the younger male crowd.The issue was semi-resolved at the end of this book, but not really... so I'm hoping the next author writes it off in a few sentences and gets back on track, or at least handles it in a more subtle way that won't bring the momentum to a screeching halt. I'm still on board with the series at this point, and am looking forward to book #4.
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LibraryThing member loverofbooks79
Amy and Dan are on their next adventure which takes them to Japan. Their Uncle Alistair is up to something they don't know if they shoud trust him or not.Getting closer to the clues is trouble for the children. It book is getting better and better.
LibraryThing member Nimmers
This is the third book in a ten book series. It revolves around a family called the Cahills, who are wealthy and are on the hunt to find the 39 Clues that will lead them to ultimate power.
There are four branchs of the Family, and each has their own strengths and weakness. Lucians (spys,
The series follows Amy and Dan Cahill, who have been orphaned and have been requested by their late grandmother Grace to go on a quest of a lifetime and find the 39 Clues, before any of the other branchs do. They are joined by their au pair Nellie and thier cat Saladin. Amy and Dan start off on a journey that will not only take them all over the word but through history and their own past.
The third book takes you to Tokyo. Amy and Dan's quest for the Clues are almost thwarted as they are seperated from their au pair Nellie and Saladin. Could it be that Amy and Dan have to stop the quest? Or are they able to form a tense alliance with one of their relitives to continue. They are on the hunt for one of Japan's famous warriors. This book shows more of Amy's insecurities and Dan's taste for bad jokes and his love for his sister.
This is a great series for kids as many historical figures are talked about, as well as geography and science. It has action, adventure, personal triumphs and some tradgedies. What also makes this a great series is each book comes with a set of cards that can be used by visiting the 39 Clues website, where you the reader can become a Cahill and join in the hunt. There are interactive games, clues, and puzzles that can be found that truely makes this a once in a lifetime event for kids of all ages.
There are four branchs of the Family, and each has their own strengths and weakness. Lucians (spys,
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intelligence), Janus (celebrity, fame), Ekats (doctors, science, inventors) and Tomas (sports, athletic ability). Then there is the generic Cahills which do not know exactly what branch they come from. And this series follows a orphaned brother and sister who are in the generic family branch.The series follows Amy and Dan Cahill, who have been orphaned and have been requested by their late grandmother Grace to go on a quest of a lifetime and find the 39 Clues, before any of the other branchs do. They are joined by their au pair Nellie and thier cat Saladin. Amy and Dan start off on a journey that will not only take them all over the word but through history and their own past.
The third book takes you to Tokyo. Amy and Dan's quest for the Clues are almost thwarted as they are seperated from their au pair Nellie and Saladin. Could it be that Amy and Dan have to stop the quest? Or are they able to form a tense alliance with one of their relitives to continue. They are on the hunt for one of Japan's famous warriors. This book shows more of Amy's insecurities and Dan's taste for bad jokes and his love for his sister.
This is a great series for kids as many historical figures are talked about, as well as geography and science. It has action, adventure, personal triumphs and some tradgedies. What also makes this a great series is each book comes with a set of cards that can be used by visiting the 39 Clues website, where you the reader can become a Cahill and join in the hunt. There are interactive games, clues, and puzzles that can be found that truely makes this a once in a lifetime event for kids of all ages.
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LibraryThing member Reacherfan
I really liked the first two book and I re listened to book 3 and I forgot how much I disliked it.
This book lacks the charm of the first two books. The author doesn't seem to understand the concept of the series. The first two books had a lot of history in it and made it interesting, the third
The characters seemed flat and didn't develop any, not at all. Dan was very annoying and acted like a brat. It also bothered me that the author had Amy fall for her cousin. That was really disturbing.
The writing style seemed a bit off. One of the most troubling things was non human noises we had to read. Cars that went SCREEEEEEECH and horns that went HOOOONKKK!!! Heck as a reader we also had points of view from a dog and a cat. UG!
Over all I'd say pass on this one and go to the next one in the series. I read that his author will be writing another book in the series, I may have to skim that one.
Overall, read it if you want to, but don't expect to much.
This book lacks the charm of the first two books. The author doesn't seem to understand the concept of the series. The first two books had a lot of history in it and made it interesting, the third
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book doesn't. It's a very slow read and I had to force myself to listen to it. The characters seemed flat and didn't develop any, not at all. Dan was very annoying and acted like a brat. It also bothered me that the author had Amy fall for her cousin. That was really disturbing.
The writing style seemed a bit off. One of the most troubling things was non human noises we had to read. Cars that went SCREEEEEEECH and horns that went HOOOONKKK!!! Heck as a reader we also had points of view from a dog and a cat. UG!
Over all I'd say pass on this one and go to the next one in the series. I read that his author will be writing another book in the series, I may have to skim that one.
Overall, read it if you want to, but don't expect to much.
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LibraryThing member 8F_SAM
This book was pretty good. It had more action than all the other books so far, but almost equally as interesting. The plot wasn't predictable, which is good, because more than half of the books I've read are soo predictable. It's a nice change. Also, it's a page turner, I didn't want to stop
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reading it for the whole time I was. Also, it's a pretty short read. It doesn't take that long to finish, which for me is good because I have so many books I need to read! Show Less
LibraryThing member theokester
As the third book in the 39 Clues series, this book picked up where the last ones had left off both in terms of plot/story and in terms of expectations.
Another new author took over this time and did a great job of continuing the adventure in Japan and Korea. With the various details included, I
The way the plot was handled in this book was interesting to me and more believable in terms of the globetrotting done by the kids. In book 2, they were essentially on their own (along with their au pair) racing around Europe. In book 3, they hesitantly take on first one alliance and then a second alliance with fellow clue seekers who help the kids maneuver through various countries.
The alliance aspect helped with the believability of travel but stretched a little thin in terms of the interactions with the temporary allies. The first alliance felt generally logical and believable especially with the subtle and enigmatic character development given during the story (I'm still not sure what to make of the guy…he generally seems "good" and like he cares about the kids, but at the same time, he seems brutal and frightening). The alliance that came a little later was less believable when considering the general character traits of the new allies. It seemed to me that they would have dropped the kids by the side of the road and stolen the kids' ally. Still, it played out well. The one character I was left a little confused about was Irina…what exactly was her initial role in the airport and with regards to those who took Amy and Dan's tickets? If she was involved in the ticket theft, why did she stay out of the picture further on in the book. I was a little confused as to where she was and why she never turned up again.
I really enjoyed the twists and turns and especially the new revelations that came. The story continues to be intriguing. The reading is quick and simple (to be expected as a children's book) but is still a lot of fun.
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3.5 stars out of 5
Another new author took over this time and did a great job of continuing the adventure in Japan and Korea. With the various details included, I
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wonder if part of the choice of author is based on his/her knowledge of the proposed setting for the book. In this book, we're given a fair amount of good details about the Japanese landscape, cityscape, culture and society.The way the plot was handled in this book was interesting to me and more believable in terms of the globetrotting done by the kids. In book 2, they were essentially on their own (along with their au pair) racing around Europe. In book 3, they hesitantly take on first one alliance and then a second alliance with fellow clue seekers who help the kids maneuver through various countries.
The alliance aspect helped with the believability of travel but stretched a little thin in terms of the interactions with the temporary allies. The first alliance felt generally logical and believable especially with the subtle and enigmatic character development given during the story (I'm still not sure what to make of the guy…he generally seems "good" and like he cares about the kids, but at the same time, he seems brutal and frightening). The alliance that came a little later was less believable when considering the general character traits of the new allies. It seemed to me that they would have dropped the kids by the side of the road and stolen the kids' ally. Still, it played out well. The one character I was left a little confused about was Irina…what exactly was her initial role in the airport and with regards to those who took Amy and Dan's tickets? If she was involved in the ticket theft, why did she stay out of the picture further on in the book. I was a little confused as to where she was and why she never turned up again.
I really enjoyed the twists and turns and especially the new revelations that came. The story continues to be intriguing. The reading is quick and simple (to be expected as a children's book) but is still a lot of fun.
****
3.5 stars out of 5
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LibraryThing member nmhale
Yet another installation in the hyped 39 Clues series. I still enjoy these books, even if I do squirm a little at the origins. The card game and online tie-ins, the rumor that they will all culminate in a movie that was planned before the books were written, the use of different writers for every
What can I say? In spite of all this, the books are fun fluff reads. The makers know what elements appeal to audiences: underdog children heroes, lots of action, despicable enemies, a National Treasures-esque treasure hunt, and archeological secrets and conspiracies. They're good action books. Amy and Dan Cahill are likable heroes and you can't help rooting for them.
In this one, they've made an uneasy alliance with the serpentine Kabra siblings and Alistair Oh in search of the next clue. As in previous stories, there's a lot of country hopping and clues hidden in famous historical documents. The Cahills find themselves in too much trouble, like always, but thanks to their intelligence and ingenuity, they live to continue their desperate search for the answer to the great family mystery. The ending of this book was the most shocking by far, geared to make you eager to read the next one. Like I said, I enjoy these stories. Archeological mystery adventures sure are a lot of fun. I plan on succumbing to the mass media campaign and reading another book in this slightly addictive series.
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book that all follow a common plot line that was devised by who exactly? (I think it may have been the author of the first book in the series. I'm sure the information is out there but I don't care enough to figure it out.) It's either the way of the future, a total multimedia approach, or it's a wonderful marketing campaign that sells books not based on their merits, but the many gimmicks surrounding them.What can I say? In spite of all this, the books are fun fluff reads. The makers know what elements appeal to audiences: underdog children heroes, lots of action, despicable enemies, a National Treasures-esque treasure hunt, and archeological secrets and conspiracies. They're good action books. Amy and Dan Cahill are likable heroes and you can't help rooting for them.
In this one, they've made an uneasy alliance with the serpentine Kabra siblings and Alistair Oh in search of the next clue. As in previous stories, there's a lot of country hopping and clues hidden in famous historical documents. The Cahills find themselves in too much trouble, like always, but thanks to their intelligence and ingenuity, they live to continue their desperate search for the answer to the great family mystery. The ending of this book was the most shocking by far, geared to make you eager to read the next one. Like I said, I enjoy these stories. Archeological mystery adventures sure are a lot of fun. I plan on succumbing to the mass media campaign and reading another book in this slightly addictive series.
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LibraryThing member Mykala.Pierce
This book is book three in the series of the 39 clues. Amy and dan have met another rival in their competition, Johnas. He is rich and famous and was trying to be nice to them. But they didn't like him becasue he was mean to their au pair Nellie. He is famous so he almost always has a camera around
I like this book because it is like the other books in the 39 clues series. It is very nerve racking and they always do different thins. I also like how it is a series of books. I enjoy reading this type of book because it is interesting.
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him which is an adventage for Amy and Dan because then he can't do sneaky things easily. Amy's rival in the competition Ian tried to make her like him and she fell right into his trap then he stabbed her in the back, not literally.I like this book because it is like the other books in the 39 clues series. It is very nerve racking and they always do different thins. I also like how it is a series of books. I enjoy reading this type of book because it is interesting.
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LibraryThing member ms.awesome
Would you take the million dollars or take the clue that can make you the most powerful human being on Earth? In the third book of the 39 Clues series, Peter Lerangis continues the adventures of Amy and Dan Cahill in Japan.
Sister and brother, Amy and Dan Cahill had chosen the clue- one clue after
Peter Lerangis includes great character development. The imagery of Japan is just fantastic- I can totally visualize every chapter. At almost every end of each chapter, there's a cliffhanger, which forced me to continue to read.
There was a lot of page-filler material with characters saying dumb things that were supposed to be funny, and I wish he had spent the time on increasing the already-short book with a fuller plot. I was also disappointed that there wasn't enough history put into this book unlike the first two books- they were really interesting.
All in all, this book was acceptable. I can't wait to move on to the next books. (:
This book is great if you like adventure novels with cliffhangers and mysteries. I also recommend you read the first two, also - they're action-packed too.
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Sister and brother, Amy and Dan Cahill had chosen the clue- one clue after
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another, it has taken them from Boston, to Italy and they are now in Japan. It is an adventurous race to something powerful; it can change the world. They are now traveling with their au pair, Nellie throughout the cities of Japan. There is a clue on every sword they carry. Amy and Dan must avoid being kidnapped by their aggressive family competing in this dangerous race. Should they become allies with their Uncle Allister Oh? Should Amy let romance get in the way of the race? After Dan and Amy derive their next clue, they must be extra cautious.Peter Lerangis includes great character development. The imagery of Japan is just fantastic- I can totally visualize every chapter. At almost every end of each chapter, there's a cliffhanger, which forced me to continue to read.
There was a lot of page-filler material with characters saying dumb things that were supposed to be funny, and I wish he had spent the time on increasing the already-short book with a fuller plot. I was also disappointed that there wasn't enough history put into this book unlike the first two books- they were really interesting.
All in all, this book was acceptable. I can't wait to move on to the next books. (:
This book is great if you like adventure novels with cliffhangers and mysteries. I also recommend you read the first two, also - they're action-packed too.
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LibraryThing member ChrisNelsonsmartkid
Three down, seven more to go. In the beginning, Dan and Amy are in the Vienna airport, but are stopped by evil family members. They are forced to flee the airport to unexpected circumstances. When they are out of the airport, they get reunited with their Korean uncle, Alistor Oh. They then find out
In my opinion, this book is very intresting. I say that for many reasons. One reason I like this book is that it is apart of one of my favorite series The 39 Clues. Another reason
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that they need to go to the mountians of Korea. Along the way, they they form an alliance with Amy and Dan;s rich, but evil cousins, the Kabras. When they reach the particular mountian, they use a very old piece of paper, to make a replaca of a coin. When inside the mountian they find gold and swords. The 5 of them find a mirror that has flipped letters and Dan gave the Kabras a false clue and since the Kabras think that they closed the door to the mountian, hence loking them in. When Amy found strings leading up to a big storage of gunpowder above them, Alister lights a match and blows a hole to the top of the mountian. Unfortunatley, Alister made it out, but the kids didn't know that, they thought that he was dead. At the end of the book, Alister pays a visit to his brother.In my opinion, this book is very intresting. I say that for many reasons. One reason I like this book is that it is apart of one of my favorite series The 39 Clues. Another reason
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LibraryThing member smg-ajojkity
This the third book in the 39 clues series and would probably be the best so far. The plot gets better with every book you read and although many more questions are answered more mysteries are still formed. The storyline is in full flow now and with every turn of the page a whole new door is opened.
LibraryThing member chinquapin
I have mixed feelings about this 3rd book in the 39 Clues series. I enjoyed the usual action and suspense while Amy and Dan pursue another clue, this time in Japan and then, Korea. The mystery surrounding the clue and the steps to figuring it out were particularly well done. There were the usual
What I missed in this volume was the historical content of the first two in the series. Also, I did not feel like the East Asian setting was particularly well done for either Japan or Korea. The story really could have taken place in Illinois and it would not have mattered. So this probably explains why the book was so much shorter than the other two...strip away descriptive setting and historical background, and you have the bare bones of an exciting tale, but lacking some substance.
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alliances and betrayals with other members of the far-flung Cahill clan that are also seeking the clues...this time they work with Alistair Oh and the Kabra twins. And you also get some interesting information about Alistair, and something flares up between Amy and Ian Kabra which annoys their respective younger siblings to no end. What I missed in this volume was the historical content of the first two in the series. Also, I did not feel like the East Asian setting was particularly well done for either Japan or Korea. The story really could have taken place in Illinois and it would not have mattered. So this probably explains why the book was so much shorter than the other two...strip away descriptive setting and historical background, and you have the bare bones of an exciting tale, but lacking some substance.
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LibraryThing member deslivres5
The continuation of the 39 Clues series with Amy and Dan Cahill.
I found that the story in this third installment seem to resolve itself too quickly. It almost appeared to me that the 3rd writer was just hitting the points given to him to continue the story, but didn't flesh out the ideas quite to
I found that the story in this third installment seem to resolve itself too quickly. It almost appeared to me that the 3rd writer was just hitting the points given to him to continue the story, but didn't flesh out the ideas quite to
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LibraryThing member SJKessel
Lerangis, P. (2009). The 39 Clues: The sword thief. New York: Scholastic Inc.
0545060435
156 pages
Appetizer: Just when Dan and Amy think they're on their way to Japan in search of the third clue, several of their relatives team up to separate them from their au pair, Nellie, and prevent them from
This book spends more time sharing the perspectives of some of some of Dan and Amy's extended relatives, giving them more depth. While I liked that aspect, there were a few draw-backs to Peter Lerangis's addition to the series. I didn't always like the way he gave voice to the characters. For example, at a few points, Dan starts throwing around slang like "peeps" and "mad gansta," which didn't seem to be a part of his voice in the previous books. I could see the stereotyped Jonah Wizard saying things like that, not Dan. The same thing happened to Nellie. She goes into a long monologue of what happened to her in the siblings' absence and she says things like: "Anyway, they try to threaten me, yada yada, and of course I argue and I'm figuring in my head, 'Ha-ha, the next thing is they put poison in the drink'-but I'm, like, 'Nahh, of course they're not that skeezy.' Then I see her actually doing it, like two inches away from me--uh, hello? So I get kinda mad, you know..."
Now, of course there are kids and teens whose voices sound just the way Lerangis has written these, but these voices don't match the way Dan and Nellie spoke in the previous novels. So, it seemed a bit out of place and awkward.
I did feel like there was more humor in this installment (although, some of it was decidedly disgusting--booger flicking with a dog jumping to get it. Let's not think about that any further. LALALA! Distraction!Distraction!DISTRACTION!). The Sword Thief also went into more depth of various characters' motives and explores some of Japan's history. The book serves as a big stepping stone, as some of the Cahill clan learn what the ultimate goal for their hunt is.
Dinner Conversation:
"They were toast.
Amy Cahill eyed the battered black duffel bag rumbling up the airport conveyor belt. It bulged at the corners. The sign above the belt said THANK YOU FOR VISITING VENICE: RANDOM PIECES OF CHECKED LUGGAGE WILL BE SEARCHED in five languages.
"Oh, great," Amy said. "How random is 'random'?" (p. 1).
"Amy fought the urge to just collapse and cry. Right there in the middle of the terminal. Everything was going wrong. It had been a seven-year string of bad luck, ever since ther parents died in that house fire. How were Amy and Dan supposed to do this alone? The Kabras had money. Their parents supported them. Plus, they were working with Irina. The Holts were a whole family. Jonah Wizard had his dad planning every moment of his life. It was Amy and Dan against...families. Teams. Generations. They didn't stand a chance" (p. 14).
"Amy's brother was never comfortable in a new place until he committed an act of cluelessness. In Tokyo, it happened the morning after their arrival at the Thank You Very Much Hotel" (p. 32).
"I have devoted myself to earning your confidence again. Trust is a fragile thing--difficult to build, easy to break. It cannot be bargained for. Only if it is freely given can it be expected in return." He looked from Amy to Dan. "To break the chain of mistrust, someone has to go first. I am happy to make the move. You deserve no less" (p. Chapter Five, upside down triangle page of the code).
To Go with the Meal:
While a teacher can easily recommend this adventure series for enjoyment (particularly with some reluctant middle grade male readers), there are also a number of teaching moment topics they can latch onto, including: Prime numbers, factors, how subways work, palindromes, the history of between the Koreas and Japan, haiku poetry, Eastern Asian geography, geology, as well as the biography of Toyotomi Hideyoshi (which to be perfectly honest, my western dominated history education never included).
A teacher could also describe and encourage students to watch the movie It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, since Dan repeatedly references it throughout the book (which seemed very random).
Students can also venture on over to the39clues.com to have some more fun. I'm off to complete mission 6 myself.
Tasty Rating: !!!
0545060435
156 pages
Appetizer: Just when Dan and Amy think they're on their way to Japan in search of the third clue, several of their relatives team up to separate them from their au pair, Nellie, and prevent them from
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leaving Italy. The two must form an unhappy alliance with some of their other relatives to hunt for the next clue. As tentative alliances are formed and betrayals become known, the children continue on the search that will take them to both Japan and Korea and will lead Dan to realize his dream of fighting some actual ninjas (which may not be the dream-come-true he'd been hoping for). And Amy may fall in like...with a distant relative...awkward...and ick!This book spends more time sharing the perspectives of some of some of Dan and Amy's extended relatives, giving them more depth. While I liked that aspect, there were a few draw-backs to Peter Lerangis's addition to the series. I didn't always like the way he gave voice to the characters. For example, at a few points, Dan starts throwing around slang like "peeps" and "mad gansta," which didn't seem to be a part of his voice in the previous books. I could see the stereotyped Jonah Wizard saying things like that, not Dan. The same thing happened to Nellie. She goes into a long monologue of what happened to her in the siblings' absence and she says things like: "Anyway, they try to threaten me, yada yada, and of course I argue and I'm figuring in my head, 'Ha-ha, the next thing is they put poison in the drink'-but I'm, like, 'Nahh, of course they're not that skeezy.' Then I see her actually doing it, like two inches away from me--uh, hello? So I get kinda mad, you know..."
Now, of course there are kids and teens whose voices sound just the way Lerangis has written these, but these voices don't match the way Dan and Nellie spoke in the previous novels. So, it seemed a bit out of place and awkward.
I did feel like there was more humor in this installment (although, some of it was decidedly disgusting--booger flicking with a dog jumping to get it. Let's not think about that any further. LALALA! Distraction!Distraction!DISTRACTION!). The Sword Thief also went into more depth of various characters' motives and explores some of Japan's history. The book serves as a big stepping stone, as some of the Cahill clan learn what the ultimate goal for their hunt is.
Dinner Conversation:
"They were toast.
Amy Cahill eyed the battered black duffel bag rumbling up the airport conveyor belt. It bulged at the corners. The sign above the belt said THANK YOU FOR VISITING VENICE: RANDOM PIECES OF CHECKED LUGGAGE WILL BE SEARCHED in five languages.
"Oh, great," Amy said. "How random is 'random'?" (p. 1).
"Amy fought the urge to just collapse and cry. Right there in the middle of the terminal. Everything was going wrong. It had been a seven-year string of bad luck, ever since ther parents died in that house fire. How were Amy and Dan supposed to do this alone? The Kabras had money. Their parents supported them. Plus, they were working with Irina. The Holts were a whole family. Jonah Wizard had his dad planning every moment of his life. It was Amy and Dan against...families. Teams. Generations. They didn't stand a chance" (p. 14).
"Amy's brother was never comfortable in a new place until he committed an act of cluelessness. In Tokyo, it happened the morning after their arrival at the Thank You Very Much Hotel" (p. 32).
"I have devoted myself to earning your confidence again. Trust is a fragile thing--difficult to build, easy to break. It cannot be bargained for. Only if it is freely given can it be expected in return." He looked from Amy to Dan. "To break the chain of mistrust, someone has to go first. I am happy to make the move. You deserve no less" (p. Chapter Five, upside down triangle page of the code).
To Go with the Meal:
While a teacher can easily recommend this adventure series for enjoyment (particularly with some reluctant middle grade male readers), there are also a number of teaching moment topics they can latch onto, including: Prime numbers, factors, how subways work, palindromes, the history of between the Koreas and Japan, haiku poetry, Eastern Asian geography, geology, as well as the biography of Toyotomi Hideyoshi (which to be perfectly honest, my western dominated history education never included).
A teacher could also describe and encourage students to watch the movie It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, since Dan repeatedly references it throughout the book (which seemed very random).
Students can also venture on over to the39clues.com to have some more fun. I'm off to complete mission 6 myself.
Tasty Rating: !!!
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LibraryThing member DerekLutes
In the beginning of this book Dan and Amy are on their way to Tokyo. While boarding the plane they spot there cousins who are also in the competition. They get seperated from their au pair Nellie so hey are forced to fly to Tokyo with ther uncle Alistair. Even thought they are getting a ride to
I think this book should be made into a movie because it is full of mystery. there is always a problem that needs solving. and this book shows it. there is always situations when something is wrong and the problem is always solved no matter what it takes.
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Tokyo in their unles's private jet Dan and Amy still don't fully trust him. Amy and Dan stay with their uncle and use him for support with his knowledge of Japan. To find their next clue they need to trust their uncle and his well known knowledge of their ancestor. In the end of this book Amy, Dan and their uncle are trapped in a tomb shaped as a "W", they escape but their uncle has disapeared.I think this book should be made into a movie because it is full of mystery. there is always a problem that needs solving. and this book shows it. there is always situations when something is wrong and the problem is always solved no matter what it takes.
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LibraryThing member benuathanasia
The way the authors of this series blend fact with fiction is absolutely astounding to me. I feel compelled to look up every little "fact" stated to see if it's true or simply part of the Cahill canon, but I stop myself because I REFUSE to destroy the temporary suspension of disbelief with this
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LibraryThing member pussreboots
The Sword Thief by Peter Lerangis is the third of the original 39 Clues series. Armed with the clues found in Italy, the Cahill siblings are en route to Japan.
Although in the post 9/11 word of air travel, stealing seats on an airplane might not be possible, finding Amy and Dan separated from the
One of things Dan and Amy started to do (reluctantly) in One False Note is allying themselves with other teams. These temporary alliances are a means to an end (either to keep going, avoid the authorities, or in the most dangerous situations — survive).
Alistair Oh returns and they are forced to do some soul searching. His back story is perhaps the most complex so far of any of the Cahills — beyond the siblings' background. His intentions beyond getting to the next clue seem genuine but given previous apparent betrayals, they have to treat his help with caution.
Although in the post 9/11 word of air travel, stealing seats on an airplane might not be possible, finding Amy and Dan separated from the
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stuff and their au pair was a dramatic opening. It seems in book three the stakes are higher all the way through. As the siblings dig themselves ever deeper into the challenge, they are forced to take more dangerous risks.One of things Dan and Amy started to do (reluctantly) in One False Note is allying themselves with other teams. These temporary alliances are a means to an end (either to keep going, avoid the authorities, or in the most dangerous situations — survive).
Alistair Oh returns and they are forced to do some soul searching. His back story is perhaps the most complex so far of any of the Cahills — beyond the siblings' background. His intentions beyond getting to the next clue seem genuine but given previous apparent betrayals, they have to treat his help with caution.
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LibraryThing member matthewbloome
I have to say that I wasn't as much a fan of this installment as I was of the previous two. It was too sarcastic and phony. I think the whole dynamic of the Amy and Dan relationship took a sudden shift to accomodate an annoyingly sarcastic new Dan and Amy. I liked them more in the first two books.
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This one distorted characters and didn't feel like the same series. The whole cast was less likeable. I didn't feel like I was rooting for anyone here. I will say that I was impressed with the cooperation idea, but the whole thing had this undercurrent of falsity. I didn't feel as attached in this installment. Show Less
LibraryThing member orion79
I really loved this book
LibraryThing member BRCSLibrary
This is a fascinating series written for kids. There will be ten books in the series and each one is written by a best-selling author of juvenile fiction. It's fun to navigate through the clues and travel the globe with the main characters, Amy & Dan Cahill. The books are easy reads, and although I
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can usually figure out the plots of a mystery, this one still has me guessing. Who are the Madrigals? Who is the man in black? Who's side is Mr. McIntyre on? Show Less
LibraryThing member krizia_lazaro
It was an okay book, I think the shortest of the 3. What I liked about this book is we see a bit more of the other competitors like Alistair Oh, the Kabras and the Holts. We see their point of view. It is surprising to find out that their not as bad as you think especially Ian Kabra. I also liked
However, I like the first two better. This was one was more "fast" and at times confusing. I think that Lerangis was in a hurry.
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the romance thing going on between Amy and Ian, something to look forward to.However, I like the first two better. This was one was more "fast" and at times confusing. I think that Lerangis was in a hurry.
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LibraryThing member cyderry
Dan and Amy Cahill are still searching for the clues to world power, but are forced to combine forces with the Kabra branch and Alisitar Oh to move forward.
This episode seemed a bit rushed as if the kids wouldn't stick with it if it went more in depth. Not really a great deal of info but good
This episode seemed a bit rushed as if the kids wouldn't stick with it if it went more in depth. Not really a great deal of info but good
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LibraryThing member martensgirl
I enjoyed the history, but felt the story was a little flat.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2009-04-01
Physical description
160 p.; 5.2 x 0.7 inches
ISBN
0545060435 / 9780545060431