The 39 Clues: Vespers Rising

Last fall, we announced the exciting news that there will be a second 39 Clues series coming in April. Now we have a first look at the book. Take a look at the video trailer for book #11, Vespers Rising.

Book Club: The Black Book of Buried Secrets

Hi! Welcome to THE STACKS Book Club where every month we all read the same book together. Here's how it works. I'll write the blog post here announcing this month's book, why I chose it, and a question that I am interested in. You participate by writing what you think in the Comments below. Anyone can join!

This month's book is: The 39 Clues: The Black Book of Buried Secrets

Why I chose this book: The 39 Clues: Vespers Rising is coming out in April, and I want to be caught up on all the  top secret information from the four branches. This book will reveal secrets that you wouldn't know just from reading the first ten 39 Clues books.

Question to Discuss: Rumors have been swirling for years about an arch enemy. Many believe it is just a myth, but there are those who have seen proof and know that the arch enemy is, in fact, very real and incredibly dangerous. Who do YOU think the arch enemy is?

Now, read the book. If you don't have it yet, you can download an excerpt here. Then add your thoughts/questions/rants/random musings in the Comments.

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

Meeting Margaret Peterson Haddix

Hi everyone! It seems like ten years ago that I interviewed Margaret Peterson Haddix for THE STACKS. You all helped me prepare for the interview by giving me some awesome questions! Sadly, I couldn't ask them all. It was really tough to choose only one of your questions, but the final question I chose was submitted by marytonga, who asked: 

If you could meet ANY Cahill, dead or alive, who would you pick?

Margaret was really impressed with that question and I think she had fun answering it. Here is the entire interview including my questions too:

The 39 Clues NEW SERIES!

The 39 Clues News

You asked for more, and Scholastic listened.
The 39 Clues series ended with Book 10: Into the Gauntlet (August 31, 2010) by Margaret Peterson Haddix. However, on October 26, 2010, you can also get The 39 Clues: The Black Book of Buried Secrets, the ultimate guidebook to the world of The 39 Clues.

Ask an Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix

UPDATE 9/2/10: I did the interview with Margaret on video and she was SO nice! Watch the video interview here!

Hi guys! I have AMAZING news!! Margaret Peterson Haddix will be coming to Scholastic on August 31 for The 39 Clues webcast, and I will have a chance to interview her for THE STACKS!!!!!!!! Do I have the best job ever, or what? Yes, I do, but stay with me here, because I need your help.

If you have read Margaret Peterson Haddix's books, then you understand why I'm so excited. They are AWESOME! If you haven't read them yet, you should definitely check them out. They are un-put-down-able action-filled page-turners. Read our reviews of Running Out of Time, and Found to see what I mean.

The 39 Clues Word Scramble Answers

Congratulations to GNOLetsgo1 for being the first to correctly unscramble last week's 39 Clues Quiz! How did the rest of you do?

1. Trekaaein
   Ekaterina
2. Nhjao Adizrw
   Jonah Wizard
3. Bcssataom
   Catacombs
4. Gmdiralsa
   Madrigals
5. Aohiltnm Ohtl
   Hamilton Holt
6. Nirai Ksspya
   Irina Spasky
7. Cluina
   Lucian
8. Amn ni Cbakl
   Man in Black
9. Nsldiaa
   Saladin
10. Tino eht Ttganleu
    Into the Gauntlet
    

And thanks to percyj99 for giving us some new word scrambles! Try this out:

1. ecpry asjkonc nda eth siopmalny teh altetb fo hte bhliath
2. yrarh otpetr nad eht rored fo hte xhepnoi
3. eht yhitrt enin slcue teh eamz fo soben
4. srtmaie lowf het eimt xpaardo
5. ctantfsai sbetsa dna ehwer ot dinf mteh
6. setehr a yob ni eth sgrli mobatroh
7. hrlacei dan teh colcaoet yfracot
8. espredfguu
9. kbcla yebatu
10. mrfo eht xdmie pu sfiel fo srm lasbi e kfeaerirwn

P.S. These are all books. Have fun!

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

The 39 Clues Book 9: Storm Warning

The 39 Clues Book 9: Storm Warning is available today! I am actually holding the book in my hand as I type this, and I have to say, the cover is beautiful. This tiny picture on the blog can't possibly do it justice. You have to go to see it for yourself. They are revamping The 39 Clues website too with some fun new features. Definitely check out the new clue map. Then go talk about it on The 39 Clues Message Boards!

Since it's Tuesday and we always do trivia on Tuesdays, how about a 39 Clues word scramble? Try to unscramble these words from the series and leave your answers in the Comments.

1. Trekaaein
2. Nhjao Adizrw
3. Bcssataom
4. Gmdiralsa
5. Aohiltnm Ohtl
6. Nirai Ksspya
7. Cluina
8. Amn ni Cbakl
9. Nsldiaa
10. Tino eht Ttganleu

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

39 Clues LIVE CHAT with Gordon Korman

The 39 Clues Book #8: The Emperor's Code is here, and time is running out to read it before our live chat with the author, Gordon Korman!

WHO: Gordon Korman, author of The 39 Clues Book #2: One False Note and Book #8: The Emperor's Code
WHEN: Thursday April 8, 2010 6-7 PM E.T. (3-4 PM P.T.)
WHERE: THE STACKS (Read below for sign-in instructions.)
TOPIC: The 39 Clues!

While you're waiting, check out the chatter and make new friends on The 39 Clues Message Board.

And if you don't have Book 8 yet, here is a video preview from Gordon Korman.

We have fun Live Chats here every month. Sign up for our Live Chat reminders and we will send you an e-mail a couple days before all future chats to remind you to join!

— STACKS Staffers

 

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This chat already happened, but you can enjoy reading the transcript.

The 39 Clues Book #7

Good news for fans of The 39 Clues! Book #7: The Viper's Nest is out! I haven't read it yet, so you don't have to worry about me giving away any spoilers. But I do have some treats for you from The 39 Clues website. First the summary:

Shaken by a shocking loss, Amy and Dan flee to an exotic land and trace the footsteps of their most formidable ancestor yet: a military leader of mythic proportions. Yet just as the siblings begin to master the art of ancient warfare, they confront a dangerous enemy — the truth. With the stakes higher than ever, Amy and Dan uncover a devastating secret about the Cahill family that changes everything.

Now check out the video sneak peek read by the author, Peter Lerangis.

Finally, if you want a sneak peak of Chapter 1, you can download the pdf here.

What do you think? Let me know in the Comments, and then go talk amongst yourselves in The 39 Clues Message Boards.

Oh, and the wait for Book #8 is not too long. I can't tell you the title, but I can tell you the author: Gordon Korman (who also wrote Book# 2: One False Note), and the release date is April 6, 2010!

— Sonja, STACKS Staffer

The 39 Clues Race to Win Game

Happy New Year 39 Clues fans! Hope you had a great holiday season full of action and adventure! Oh wait, that's what I'm here to tell you about! Post Cereals has teamed up with The 39 Clues for a new RACE TO WIN Instant Win Game starting this month. RACE TO WIN will be featured on many Post Cereals boxes including Honeycomb, Alpha-Bits, and Waffle Crisp. 

     

Go to www.Post39CluesRacetoWin.com and check out the amazing prizes! Four grand prize winners will receive a 4-day, 3-night trip to New York City (including plane tickets, hotel and spending cash!) and the chance to compete in The 39 Clues Scavenger Hunt for a top secret 'bonus' prize. Two hundred first prize winners will receive 39 Clues prize packs including a 39 Clues backpack and a set of The 39 Clues books (#1- #7) autographed by the authors. Nice! 

No purchase necessary. Go to www.Post39CluesRacetoWin.com to get the free access code that allows you to enter the sweepstakes, and for official rules! Don't forget to get your downloadable screensaver and play the “Honey Sweet Search” game on www.Post39CluesRacetoWin.com!!! 

Good luck, Clue Hunters! 

-Julia, Scholastic Media Staffer

Create Your Own Agent Card for THE 39 CLUES

Thanks to all the fans of The 39 Clues, and congratulations on being top-level Clue-hunters! World domination doesn't come easy, does it? That's one of the first lessons Amy and Dan learn.

You may not have all 39 Clues yet, but you can still showcase your Clue-hunting prowess by designing your very own agent card on www.the39Clues.com. Check out my card right here.

First you have to create a Cahill alias. That's me – Desert Squall1. Then it's time to show off your skills.

There are tons of cool images to add to your card – background designs, animals, weapons, characters from the series, etc. And of course, a little bragging never hurts. You get to display all your Clue-hunting accomplishments. But the coolest part is this: your card will have a unique code. So when you send the code to your friends (and rivals?!) your card will be added to their card galleries. My code is P2DTMN4WXP.

Risky? Perhaps. There's no guarantee that your card won't fall into Madrigal hands. But let's face it – no guts, no glory. The Clue hunt is no place for wimps.

So when you create your agent card, rest assured I'll be watching. The bigger question is: Who else will be?

See you on the hunt! And if you haven't joined the hunt for the Clues yet, it's never too late to join!

— The 39 Clues Author, Gordon Korman (aka Desert Squall1, Card Code: P2DTMN4WXP)

EXCLUSIVE: The 39 Clues Madrigal Maze

Calling all 39 Clues fans! You may have heard about the new 39 Clues App, may have read our behind-the-scenes blog about it or you may even have seen gameplay video. But, for the first time and releasing only on the STACKS is an exclusive sneak peek video of The 39 Clues Madrigal Maze game for iPhone™ or iPod touch®! That's right! Here's your chance to see how it all begins and how a player is recruited to become a Madrigal.

Do you have what it takes to become a Madrigal? Would you accept the challenge?

To learn more about the app, visit The 39 Clues Madrigal Maze site.

—Amabel, Scholastic Interactive Staffer