39 CLUES: ONE FALSE NOTE: A Graphic Novel, by Gordon Korman and Hannah Templer, Graphix, Sept. 3, 2024, Paperback, $12.99 (ages 8-12)
Orphan siblings continue to race around the world in search for family history in the 39 Clues: One False Note, a graphic novel by Gordon Korman and Hannah Templer.
Amy and Dan made the choice of a lifetime when they gave up a million dollars in favor of a Clue and joined a competition unlike any the world has ever seen. After barely escaping Paris with their lives, now they’re in Vienna to discover the truth about their famous ancestor, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the long-buried secrets connected to his equally talented but overlooked sister, Nannerl.
But with their enemies closing in, Amy and Dan must decide how much they’re willing to risk to find the clues, and who they’re willing to betray in the process… —Synopsis provided by Graphix
I handed my 10-year-old an advanced reader copy of One False Note, which is the second book in the 39 Clues graphic novel series, on a recent camping trip, and she read it “at least 15 times” during our vacation. It’s pretty much all she wanted to read. Here’s her review:
One False Note continues the journey of Dan, Amy, Nellie (their au pair) and Saladin (the cat).
I like how they get ahead of the other teams on their quest for finding the power of the Cahills. It’s an adventure mystery. But it’s easier to read if you’ve read the first one (The Maze of Bones).
I loved the first book. I love graphic novels. I wanted to find out if Dan, Amy and the rest of the team succeed.
The Maze of Bones was written by Rick Riordan and illustrated by Ethan Young. One False Note is written by Gordon Korman and illustrated by Hannah Templer. I like how they traded off the authors and illustrators. I wanted to see how different people imagined the characters, see what different styles they have.
My favorite part is when the kitty — who has been on a hunger strike for a bunch of weeks — finally gives in, and he likes it: “Gobble Gobble Snarf Snarf Snack.”
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