One False Note picks up where the previous book left off.
Amy and Dan are now looking for the second clue in the quest to win the
Cahill fortune. If you are not familiar with the series, it is historical
fiction geared towards 4th - 6th graders. I have a 5th grade son that
really enjoys non-fiction such as the Who Is and Who Was books. He also
really enjoyed the Magic Tree House books when he was younger. This has been a great series for him to
transition into some longer chapter books that contain more fictional elements.
Throughout this book we learn about Mozart and his sister Nannerl,
who was apparently as talented as Mozart if not more so. She may have
even written and published several pieces under her brother's name. It was believed to be improper for women to
be in the spotlight back in the mid-late 1700's, so Mozart received all of the recognition.
Amy and Dan continue to stay one step ahead of their relatives
when they travel to Mozart’s home in Venice, Italy in search of their next
clue. I love how these books allow young readers to learn about historic
cities in a fun and entertaining way. I don't believe my son had even
heard of Venice before reading this book. Now he has had the opportunity
to learn about how the city consists of over a hundred islands and the
significance of the canal system as their major form of transportation.
Of course, the Cahills make very good use of the canal system as they try
to dodge their adversaries.
My son gave this book 4 out of 5 stars and he has already started
the next book in the series. For someone
who isn’t a big reader this is a very good sign.
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