Teaching Themes
The 39 Clues: Everything You Need
Students will find The 39 Clues hidden across the curriculum.
Author Interviews, Collections
The 39 Clues
Grades: 3–5, 6–8
Kid Reporters read the books and talk to the authors of the 39 Clues series to get to the bottom of the globe-spanning mystery!
Author Interview: Rick Riordan
Grades: 3–5, 6–8
Kid Reporter Quinn Jacobson interviews Rick Riordan, author of Maze of Bones, the first book in the 39 Clues series.
 Jude WatsonGrades: Jude Watson is a science-fiction writer who has had the fun job of writing Star Wars' character Queen Amidala's fictional journals. |
 Peter LerangisGrades: Peter Lerangis is the author of several popular books for children and teens, including Spy X, Antartica, and the Watchers series. He has also... |
 Linda Sue ParkGrades: Linda Sue Park started writing children's books in the mid-90's, first retelling Korean folktales and later working on her novels. Her works... |
 Patrick CarmanGrades: Patrick Carman is a children's author whose debut book was The Dark Hills Divide. Carman and his wife are deeply involved in mentoring troubled... |
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Margaret Peterson HaddixGrades: Margaret Peterson Haddix is the author of many memorable novels for young readers. Her work has been honored with the International Reading... |
The Maze of Bones Text ExcerptGrades: 3–5, 6–8 Read the first 2 chapters of The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan, the first book in the thrilling adventure series The 39 Clues. |
One False Note Text ExcerptGrades: 3–5, 6–8 Read Chapter 1 of the second book in The 39 Clues series: One False Note by Gordon Korman. |
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Author Interviews, Book Resources Gordon Korman: Author Q&AGrades: 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Gordon Korman answers kids'questions about his adventure series Dive, Everest, and Island, as well as other questions about his writing career. |
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Booktalks Booktalk for The 39 Clues: The Maze of BonesGrades: 3–5 Booktalk for The 39 Clues, Book One: The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan |
Booktalks The 39 Clues: One False Note BooktalkGrades: 3–5 Booktalk for The 39 Clues, Book Two: One False Note |
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Booktalks The 39 Clues Book #3: The Sword Thief BooktalkGrades: 3–5 Amy and Dan were on their way to Tokyo, but even before the plane took off, their evil cousins Ian and Natalia got the best of them! |
Articles, Booktalks Booktalk for The 39 Clues: Beyond the GraveGrades: 3–5 Booktalk for The 39 Clues #4: Beyond the Grave by Jude Watson |
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Articles, Booktalks Booktalk for The 39 Clues: The Black CircleGrades: 3–5 Amy and Dan are on their way to Russia, to find someone who knows one of their most private secrets, and they only have 36 hours to do it. |
Articles, Booktalks Booktalk for The 39 Clues #6: In Too DeepGrades: 6–8 Booktalk for The 39 Clues #6: In Too Deep by Jude Watson |
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Booktalks The 39 Clues #7: The Viper's Nest BooktalkGrades: 3–5 Amy and Dan have to solve the mysteries of a song lyric, a cryptic message from Winston Churchill, and a South African prison, to discover their... |
Discussion Guides, Computer Lab Activities, Book Resources Curriculum Guide for The 39 Clues Book 1: The Maze of BonesGrades: 3–5 Includes teaching guides by Laura Stockwell, 5th grade teacher, Orlando, FL for The 39 Clues Book 1 Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan. |
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Lesson Plans, Teaching Guides, Book Resources Curriculum Guide for The 39 Clues Book 2: One False NoteGrades: 3–5 Includes teaching guides by Laura Stockwell, 5th grade teacher, Orlando, FL for The 39 Clues Book 2 The One False Note by Gordon Korman. |
Discussion Guides, Book Resources Curriculum Guide for The 39 Clues Book 3: The Sword ThiefGrades: 3–5 Includes teaching guides by Laura Stockwell, 5th grade teacher, for The 39 Clues Book 3: The Sword Thief by Peter Lerangis. |
