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The Black Circle (The 39 Clues) Hardcover – August 11, 2009

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The highly anticipated Book Five of the #1 bestselling The 39 Clues series.

A strange telegram lures fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother, Dan, deep into Russia and away from the only trustworthy adult they know. Signed with the initials NRR, the telegram launches a race to uncover a treasure stolen by the Nazis and the truth about the murder of the last Russian royal family. All too soon, the treasure hunt starts to smell like a Lucian trap. But the bait might just be irresistible . . . what will Amy and Dan risk to find out what really happened on the night their parents died?
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    9 - 10 years, from customers
  2. Book 5 of 11
    The 39 Clues
  3. Print length
    176 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    700L
  7. Dimensions
    6.32 x 0.64 x 7.32 inches
  8. Publisher
    Scholastic Inc.
  9. Publication date
    August 11, 2009
  10. ISBN-10
    9780545060455
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0545060455
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About the Author

Patrick Carman is the bestselling author of numerous series for young readers, including The Land of Elyon, Elliot's Park, Skeleton Creek, Atherton, Trackers, Dark Eden, and 3:15. He got his start as a storyteller weaving bedtime tales for his two daughters. He lives in Walla Walla, Washington, with his family.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0545060451
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Inc.; First Edition (August 11, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780545060455
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545060455
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 10 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 700L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.32 x 0.64 x 7.32 inches
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Patrick Carman is a bestselling children’s author with over four million books in print including perennial favorites Skeleton Creek, Atherton, 39 Clues, Floors, Fizzopolis, and The Land of Elyon. Mr. Carman’s books have been translated into 26 languages.

Skeleton Creek, one of Mr. Carman’s most popular series, has won or been nominated for the following awards:

Nevada Young Readers’ Award

Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Awards

New Mexico Land of Enchantment Book Award shortlist

Children’s Book Council book of the year nominee

Delaware Diamonds Shortlist

Oregon Battle of the Books Shortlist

Patrick Carman writes books for young adults and children for Scholastic, Harper Collins, Penguin Random House, and Little Brown Books For Young Readers, and launched Gokidgo in 2019 to visit schools on a broader scale.

Patrick Carman on his mission:

Since 2003, I’ve been writing books for young readers and spending a lot of time on the road, meeting them where they’re at. More than 2500 school visits later, I can report from the field that kids still love books, even as a tidal wave of distraction try to keep them from turning pages. Books still shape young minds, and they still provide unparalleled advantages every kid needs. My mission after nearly two decades and thousands of school visits hasn’t changed: get every kid excited about reading, because reading helps every kid thrive.

When I visit schools I always ask lots of kids the same question: what’s keeping you from reading? Let me count the ways! Netflix, YouTube, Fortnite, Minecraft, Snapchat, Roblox, and Instagram top the list. None of these things are bad in and of themselves, but taken together, they build a wall around books that can be difficult for a kid to climb. That’s why Skeleton Creek goes looking for kids where they are. Through the use of video content and words, Skeleton Creek draws kids in and hooks them on reading. Sometimes we just have to be willing to meet them halfway.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas Gift
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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Print was great. My nephew loved his Christmas gift
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Jim Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars The series continues to move right along
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2012
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This book has most of the features of the previous books in the series. We have a new author but, as with the previous books, the authorial voice, the characters, virtually everything is totally consistent. The plot inches forward as a new clue is uncovered but progress is also made in the ongoing subplot involving Amy and Dan's parents.

A few new twists keep the book fresh. Amy and Dan's au pair Nellie is completely offstage in this book although there is a broad hint that there is more to her than previously suspected. Our heroes spend the book jumping through the hoops held up by a mysterious benefactor who has a very interesting background.

The book is set almost entirely in Russia with various Russian landmarks playing prominent roles. Irina and the Kabras naturally have a big role. The Holts interestingly enough not only fulfill their usual role as comic relief but actually work effectively as allies to Amy and Dan and irritants to the Kabras.

Highly recommended. The series has been quite entertaining to this point.
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Hillary Sanford
5.0 out of 5 stars I want ot go see Russia now.
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2009
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The central theme of this Series, is the relationship of Dan and Amy and it must stay consistent and believable throughout the series. Patrick Carman did a great job creating a believable brother sister team.
Patrick Carman's description of all the Russian sights made we really want to see them myself. I ended up looking them all up so I could see pictures of them. After reading The Black Circle, I now want to travel to Russian and study Russia's history.
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Shaun Stevenson
4.0 out of 5 stars The Fabled Princess
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2009
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Each book in THE 39 CLUES series just makes me wonder one thing: is the ending going to be a let-down, or is it going to be amazing? I keep trying to figure out what the end result -- what all the clues are going to create -- will be, but I'm stumped. Well, not exactly stumped. I have a few ideas, but I'm afraid that if I'm right... the ending might not live up to itself.

And with the newest installment, book 5, THE BLACK CIRCLE, things are still continuing to spin in some interesting directions. Lots of questions that have been lingering since the beginning keep doing just that: lingering. We're getting licks of answers, but nothing definite. And there are definitely a few new twists thrown into things this time. Is everyone really who they say they are? Can Dan and Amy really trust anyone?

THE BLACK CIRCLE sends the Cahill siblings off to Russia, where they chase down riddles left for them by someone only calling themselves "NRR." Is it a trap? Or is it really leading them to some of the biggest answers to their biggest questions?

The writing is pretty crisp here, and Patrick Carman definitely keeps things moving along nicely and in a similiar style to the previous books. The only thing I did notice was some of the cheesy humour employed by the other authors. And maybe part of that is the fact that things are getting a bit darker and more serious as the race for the clues goes on.

All in all, THE BLACK CIRCLE probably ranks 2nd or 3rd from what's come so far, and the entire series is definitely worth a good read.
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amina
5.0 out of 5 stars love it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2010
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i loved this book so much. Peter Carman did an excellent job on the detailing and emotion. i felt as if i was transferred to Russia. the alliance the Cahill gang made with H.H (hamilton and the holts)was smart. also the way he described ''''' ''''''''s(Irina Spasky') feelings. I also loved the way N.R.R seemed so mysterious! but, i would also recommend this book for people who can stand certain gross... things.
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars The 39 Clues series
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2010
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My son was never a fan of reading, but when he requested to buy this series of books, I was ready to run out and buy them all at Target and any books stores. I'm thrilled to have saved money buying them online with Amazon and to get free shipping. I would highly recommend this book series; my son is 10 years old and is really enjoying them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - you must buy it!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2010
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This book series is great. My family and I started with Percy Jackson and now here we are with the 39 clues, that keep us all alert waiting for the next book in the series to be available.
It is a good way for your children to get involved in reading and the website adds also to the clues hunting.
Strongly recomend to follow the series
Thanks!
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Jessica Kenny
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020
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My kids are always asking to listen to this series.
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Rajesh
5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice book
Reviewed in India on August 8, 2022
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A very nice book
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5.0 out of 5 stars It gets more and more exciting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2009
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This is the 5th book, and I get more and more hooked.

This time the trip goes to Russia...

Dan and Amy gets help from a friend/foe??

Can't wait to get my hands on book 6.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2013
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Great story where you can easily lose yourself in the plot. Read on and enjoy the breathtaking excitement, which multiplies with each turning page. Brilliant!
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