The Maze of Bones (39 Clues, No. 1)

by Rick Riordan

First published 2008

When their powerful aunt dies, siblings Amy and Dan inherit a challenge: Uncover the family's lost fortune by finding 39 hidden clues across the globe. With less honorable relatives racing against them, the kids must trust their wits and bravery to outwit the competition and uncover the truth about their parents' deaths.

Genres: family, adventure, mystery, thriller

Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful

Tropes: found-family, race-against-time

224 pages · Paperback · Scholastic

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