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From: Marilyn Rasmussen <RasmussM_at_slinger.k12.wi.us>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:13:13 -0600
In both of my elementary schools and the middle school - the 39 Clues series is popular. We have 2 copies of the series' books (in each building) , and they never hit the shelf. It is not as popular as the Diary of a Wimpy kid series - does not appear to have that kind of broad appeal. But, those that follow it, seem to like it very much. I have heard no talk about the collectable cards or the website.
Marilyn Rasmussen, Librarian Addison & Allenton Elementaries Slinger Middle School 521 Olympic Drive Slinger, WI 53086 262.644.5226 rasmussm_at_slinger.k12.wi.us
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"Kathleen T. Horning" 11/20/2009 12:21 PM
Steward, Celeste wrote: The other trend that fascinates me lately is the move toward multi-platform series such as The 39 Clues, Lego, Transformers, etc. I'm curious as to how successful these are. My sense is that they were expected to be all the rage, but I haven't heard much post-pub buzz about them, other than that they exist. Do they elicit enthusiasm and excitement among young readers, in the way that, say, a traditional book like "Catching Fire," has in the past few months, or are they more of a gimmicky flash-n-the pan?
KT
Kathleen T. Horning Director Cooperative Children's Book Center 4290 Helen C. White Hall 600 N. Park St Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-263-3721 FAX: 608-262-4933
horning_at_education.wisc.edu http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:13:13 -0600
In both of my elementary schools and the middle school - the 39 Clues series is popular. We have 2 copies of the series' books (in each building) , and they never hit the shelf. It is not as popular as the Diary of a Wimpy kid series - does not appear to have that kind of broad appeal. But, those that follow it, seem to like it very much. I have heard no talk about the collectable cards or the website.
Marilyn Rasmussen, Librarian Addison & Allenton Elementaries Slinger Middle School 521 Olympic Drive Slinger, WI 53086 262.644.5226 rasmussm_at_slinger.k12.wi.us
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"Kathleen T. Horning" 11/20/2009 12:21 PM
Steward, Celeste wrote: The other trend that fascinates me lately is the move toward multi-platform series such as The 39 Clues, Lego, Transformers, etc. I'm curious as to how successful these are. My sense is that they were expected to be all the rage, but I haven't heard much post-pub buzz about them, other than that they exist. Do they elicit enthusiasm and excitement among young readers, in the way that, say, a traditional book like "Catching Fire," has in the past few months, or are they more of a gimmicky flash-n-the pan?
KT
Kathleen T. Horning Director Cooperative Children's Book Center 4290 Helen C. White Hall 600 N. Park St Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-263-3721 FAX: 608-262-4933
horning_at_education.wisc.edu http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/
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