Vespers series, the follow up to the worldwide bestseller the 39 clues. Brotherband chronicles, book 1 the brotherband chronicles chesterfield county chronicles stories form the james to the appomattox american chronicles. After reading the first few chapters, i think that dan and amy will have to steal something to get their family back. It was written by jude watson and released on november 3, 2009. In doing so, students learn to interpret and infer the key elements of plot in texts, comment upon the key themes and plot ideas running through a text, and empathise with the firstperson perspective of a character. The feud between the cahills has ended, and the family unites to battle a new enemy.
Gordon korman is the author of the 39 clues book 2. The medusa plot an excellent start to an epic, new hunt. What the theme of the story was that got kidnapped and two tanagers have to save. It takes place two years after the casper wyoming incident in vespers rising. Out of all the characters in the book, we know the least about the. While no one is actually killed, there is some violence and people do get injured.
This book was much more intense than most of the others since seven peoples lives were on the line. Plot is red as opposed to the blue logo on the other 39 clues books. It was written by an author gordon korman, and was released on august 30, 2011. They also find out that they are on the wanted list. The first book promises to bring the same sense of excitement found in the original series. Amy and dan have to decide how much theyre willing to risk, and what they are. Stop motion animation by hugh massey, lori massey, and richard massey.
Chapter 1 the sound of rushing water filled amy cahills ears. When i first heard that the 39 clues series was doing a reboot, i was pretty excited. The first book in this series will be the medusa plot. After all, the 39 clues is one of my alltime favorite series with some of my favorite authors and favorite characters. Series insights into 39 clues series from rick riordan created by scholastic watch the video share. One by one, distress calls start coming in from around the globe. The medusa plot is the first book in the cahills vs. After pulling some spectacular heists, amy and dan have become two of interpols most wanted criminals. In some variations of the myth, medusa was born a monster like her sisters, described as girded with serpents, vibrating tongues, gnashing their teeth, having wings, brazen claws, and enormous teeth. Jan 06, 2012 the medusa plot is the first book in a completely new six book 39 clues series, cahills vs. The logo on the cover of the medusa plot is red as opposed to the blue logo on the other 39 clues books. They thought the hunt for 39 clues leading to the source of that power was over.
Gordon has written more than sixty books for kids and young adults, including zoobreak, swindle, and son of the mob, as well as the on the run series and the island, everest, dive, and kidnapped trilogies. The secret behind the 39 clues is also revealed in the backstory. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. They have to find a ancient map that no one has seen in years. So when vesper one orders them to steal the worlds largest diamond, they know. The medusa plot 2011 the medusa plot 2011 about book. Amy and dan try to outwit the vespers to rescue their kidnapped family members and keep the 39 clues from falling into the wrong hands. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the 39 clues. The medusa plot is the first book in the second series of the 39 clues, cahills vs. Vespers, book 1 gordon korman, scholastic multiplatform on. Medusa crossword answers, clues, definition, synonyms. For those of you who dont know, the 39 clues is a multiauthor series which features two kids named amy 14 and dan 11.
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The medusa chronicles the medusa amulet the medusa file. Thirteenyearold dan cahill and his older sister, amy, thought they belonged to the worlds most powerful family. Medusa medusa is a 6 letter word starting with m and ending with a crossword clues for medusa. Vespers, book 1 by gordon korman book cover, description, publication history. Only medusa, the most horrible of the sisters, was at home. Discover exotic locations with famous explorers like marco polo, admire amazing artists and their work, and follow dan and amy as they conquer challenges like they have. Unfortunately,she was hiding in an airport bathroom. The medusa plot is a fine start to this new series.
This engaging and detailed lesson enables students to gain a deep understanding of the greek myth perseus and medusa. They had to get clues on why did the vespers kidnapped 7 cahill members and why do they want to kidnap. Finally, after five centuries, the time has come to strike. Uncle alistair might be the most deceitful cahill weve seen so far. I love my book that i read because it had a lot of action in it.
Ian and natalie kabra, sometimes call the cobras, might be dan and amys greatest nemeses. Inside a stall,she tucked up her legs and balanced on her knees. The book was written by gordon korman and released on august 30, 2011. With thousands of childrens books, audiobooks, and videos, there is no limit to what children can learn and explore. There is a solution in the back for those like me who get stuck easily. Dan and amy have a task that is difficult to say the least. The medusa plot is the first book in the series, written by gordon korman. Medusas head was covered in writhing serpents, and one look into her eyes could turn even the strongest hero into a stone statue.
When seven of dan and amys family members are kidnapped by a group called the vespers they are forced to travel around the world and steal the most priceless items from the most heavily guarded places. It is fun to read also it is filled with action and excitement it will keep you on the edge of your seat every time you open to read it. Fans of crossword puzzles will enjoy the puzzle at the beginning of the book. Now amy and dan have only days to fulfill a bizarre ransom request or their captured friends will start dying.
Audio excerpt from medusa plot, the 39 clues series. Two years after the clue hunt, all who succeeded in finding gideons serum recipe have united. This is my idea of the story, so it may be different from the book. Kieran 7r dan dan is basically a goof with legs he likes to joke around alot but like amy he takes his family very seriously and would destroy the life of anyone who would try to hurt his family. Liked the idea of how caravaggios medusa was a map of the tunnels under the colloseum. Read the medusa plot online free book in epub, txt or pdf. Spoiler alert for those who havent read the previous series. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Just when they think the hunt for the 39 clues is over, dan and amy cahill must face an old enemy of the cahills. Eoin 1 262014 another great installment to the 39 clues series. The book was written by gordan korman and released on august 30, 2011. Gordon has written more than sixty books for kids and young adults, including zoobreak, swindle, and son of the mob, as well as the on the run series and the island, everest. Main characters setting the main characters of this book are amy cahill and dan cahill, who are siblings that had to travel and get clues for a problem that they have to solve. The first chapter is pretty much the the prologue where grace cahill and william mcintyre discuss about a deep secret. The medusa plot is the first book in a completely new sixbook 39 clues series, cahills vs. The medusa plot gordon korman, scholastic multiplatform, scholastic inc. Audiobook excerpt narrated by david pittu created by scholastic audio listen to the. Just a word of warning, the puzzle is meant to be solved after the book is read since some of the clues have to do with the plot of the book and therefore could spoil it for you. Eoin 1262014 another great installment to the 39 clues series. At this time mcintyre talks about the vesper council of six and. Dan and amy finally go to give vesper one the real painting at the dropoff, which is at a circus.
It is not necessary to have read any of the books in the original the 39 clues series to enjoy this book, though there is a brief backstory in the beginning. Cahills arent the only group on the trail of the 39 clues. There are 10 books in all and they are written by seven different authors. The story picks up two years after the original series the 39 clues and is. Vespers thirteenyearold dan cahill and his older sister, amy, thought they belonged to the worlds most powerful family. The first chapter is pretty much the the prologue where grace cahill and william mcintyre discuss. Medusa was a formidable foe, since her hideous appearance was able to render any onlooker into stone. In the first series, they realize they are members of the most. Buy a cheap copy of the medusa plot book by gordon korman. The familys arch enemies, a shadowy group known only as the vespers, have been waiting in the wings, watching and waiting. The bestselling series returns with an adventure spanning 6 explosive books, 2 secretfilled card packs, and a website that places.
Korman wrote his first book, this cant be happening at macdonald hall, when he was 12 years old, for a coach who suddenly found himself teaching 7th grade english. If she kept her eyes closed she could imagine she was standing under a beautiful tropical water fall. This is my first fan fic, so no flames please, but comments and constructive criticism are welcome. The medusa plot essay and need some advice, post your gordon korman essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to help. Suddenly, the cahills are facing their greatest challenge yet.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones. Mar 24, 2014 the 39 clues cahills vs vespers book 1. The first series of the 39 clues a groundbreaking program of books, game cards and interactive website was so good that i had to wonder if a second series could live up to it. He later took that episode and created a book out of it, as well, in the sixth grade nickname game, wherein mr. It was then that grace cahills eyes closed and never opened again, she had passed away. Readers are encouraged to collect the 39 clues cards and play the game online. The maze of bones is the first in the 39 clues series and should appeal to both boys and girls. Aug 29, 2011 the 39 clues cahill vs vespers book 1. The 39 clues is a series of adventure novels written by a collaboration of authors, including rick riordan, gordon korman, peter lerangis, jude watson, patrick carman, linda sue park, margaret peterson haddix, roland smith, david baldacci, jeff hirsch, natalie standiford, c. Cahills are being kidnapped by a shadowy group known only as the vespers. Evan is very nice and cares alot about his friends and family,however he does not.
In too deep is the sixth book in the 39 clues series. My book report the 39 clues the medusa plot by kieran. Dont read this unless youve read the medusa plot and the son of neptune. Vespers series are created to help your students learn history, art, and social studies as they take a journey around the world. Gordon korman acts out scenes from the medusa plot, part of the bestselling the 39 clues series. Gordon korman, free book online in epub, txt, pdf at. In later myths mainly in ovid medusa was the only gorgon to possess snake.
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