Spoiler Alert
When the 39 Clues were first introduced, readers were misled to believe that each book would lead them on an adventure to find one of the 39. Soon after, it was announced that there were exactly ten books in the series. And we had a hard time accepting that. We had already read a few of the books, and indeed, each one led us on a wild goose chase for exactly one clue. So some of us, well at least I, had to acknowledge that the adventure wasn’t really about the 39 clues, but something bigger. Something bigger was at stake.
Several books back, I determined that the race was to bring the family back together.
Could I have been right?
Quite possibly.
Why did I think this?
Because the children began working together a little at a time. The evil children began to grow consciences. Tenuous trusts were created our of need. Strange loyalties were forged.
A recurring theme in children’s literature is the inability of the adults to work together both peacefully and intelligently. It is up to the children to lead the way.
The 39 Clues is about the Cahill Family. Centuries ago, a scientist, Gideon Cahill, discovered a serum to create a superhuman. The serum was broken down into smaller serums that when combined back together would make the ultimate superhuman serum. Each of the smaller serums was given to an heir of the family to protect.
And there the family tree collapsed due to treachery and betrayal among the siblings.
The Ekaterina branch of the Cahill Family was founded by Katherine Cahill. Their serum produced incredible scientists and inventors.
The Janus branch was founded by Jane Cahill. Their serum produced amazing artists.
The Lucian branch was founded by Luke Cahill and produced exceptional leaders and spies.
The Tomas branch was founded by Thomas Cahill and created extraordinary athletes and explorers.
But there is a little known branch called the Madrigals and it was founded by the unknown fifth Cahill child Madeleine. Madeleine was born after her father had died. Her mother instilled in her the desire to bring the branches of the family back together at all costs. More than half of all the Nobel Peace Prize winners are of the Madrigal branch.
In the last few books we have discovered that Amy and Dan are a part of the Madrigal branch following in their parents' footsteps. At first they believed this to be the worst possible identity. Madrigals were considered murderers. But things are not always what they seem.
In the ninth book, they have earned the right to work as Madrigal operatives. Their mission is to prevent the discovery of the 39 clues!
Finally some answers!
Only one book left!
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