The 10th and final book in the popular 39 Clues children's book series, Into the Gauntlet, is out today. I'm taking my daughter to go get her copy after school, and she can't wait to see how the series ends. She read the first nine books over the summer and was absolutely enthralled.
The series follows siblings Amy and Dan Cahill, who embark on a dangerous around the world clue hunt that, for them, began with a challenge issued by their grandmother in her will. The stakes are high and the other family members who are after the same powerful information are ruthless, but Amy and Dan are determined to see the hunt through to the end and find out how to obtain a powerful family secret. The books also have an interactive element in that kids can go online and play games, get information, and find additional clues.
Not only can kids read the books and have an interactive online experience, but next year, they may also get to see the excitement and intrigue play out on the big screen. A recent press release about the sweepstakes surrounding the books confirms, "Movie rights for The 39 Clues have been acquired by DreamWorks Studios with Steven Spielberg eyeing to direct and Deborah Forte of Scholastic Media producing. The script is being penned by Jeff Nathanson." I am keeping my eye out for the official release date, but as of now it looks like the movie will hit theaters sometime in 2011.
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