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39-clues-maze-of-bonesAfter the success of The Da Vinci Code it felt like everyone was throwing their own stories of historical intrigue and adventure into the ring (say what you will, I personally enjoyed National Treasure and Sahara). The time had come for a kids’ series that packs the same historical truths with high adventure, and I think The 39 Clues does it exceedingly well. I think this kind of story is made to be read by kids who will want to read more about the historical figures and events mentioned. It’s a perfect tie-in to all kinds of research. The first book in the series, The Maze of Bones, was just published in September 2008 and we’re already up to the release of Book 6. It’s become a phenomenon complete with online clues and hints accessed through special collectors’ cards through the series’ website.

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lastolympianI can’t believe it’s come to an end. The Last Olympian marks the final book in the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series by Rick Riordan. And I’ve finally finished reading it.

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One of the things I love most about being a children’s librarian is discovering books and authors I don’t know. We just got in Bear Feels Scared, the newest book in British author Karma Wilson’s series about a friendly bear and his loyal friends.

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I’ve mentioned before how uninspired I find a lot of children’s fantasy. Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is an absolute exception to this. I was hooked from the first book, the absolutely superb The Lightning Thief. Yes, there are some obvious parallels to Harry Potter, but I was too absorbed in the series to notice.

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