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Rick Riordan

The Maze of Bones

Rick RiordanFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2008

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Rick Riordan

The Maze of Bones

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various locations • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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Super Short Summary

Published by Scholastic in 2008, Rick Riordan's The Maze of Bones follows siblings Amy and Dan Cahill who, after their grandmother’s death, learn they belong to the influential Cahill family and must embark on a dangerous, globetrotting clue hunt for a powerful treasure, competing against other family branches in a race that leads them to uncover secret messages and historical connections. Some characters embody racial or disability stereotypes.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.2

88,488 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rick Riordan’s The Maze of Bones is commended for its fast-paced and engaging narrative suitable for young readers. Reviewers praise the clever integration of historical facts, enhancing the educational aspect. Criticisms highlight occasional predictability and a reliance on common adventure tropes. Overall, it’s a compelling start to a thrilling series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Maze of Bones?

A reader who enjoys The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan is likely a fan of adventurous, fast-paced novels with clever puzzles and historical intrigue. Similar to Harry Potter and The Mysterious Benedict Society, this book appeals to middle-grade readers who appreciate intelligent young protagonists and thrilling quests.

4.2

88,488 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various locations • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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