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Interview with Peter Lerangis, 39 Clues Author

If you are a fan of the 39 Clues series, you will enjoy this interview with Peter Lerangis, author of The 39 Clues book 3 The Sword Thief and book 7 The Viper's Nest from onourmindsatscholastic.

In the interview, he answers the following 5 questons:

1. What happens in The 39 Clues book 7?
2. What's your favorite part about writing for The 39 Clues series?
3. After writing book 3, what's it like to start up again at book 7?
4. Have there been any particular fan comments that really stood out to you?
5. What's on your mind?

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