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The 39 Clues: Unstoppable Books

In order from Nowhere to Run to Countdown. Part of The 39 Clues.

The 39 Clues: Unstoppable series is a set of 4 chapter books by Jude Watson, published between 2013 and 2014. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 220 pages.

Nowhere to Run

Breakaway

Flashpoint

Countdown

Nowhere to Run

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Nowhere to Run

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$1248

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Nowhere to Run

A missing serum threatens global disaster. Can they recover it in time?

266 pages· 53,599 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill and his sister Amy are the latest guardians of the 39 Clues, a powerful serum's secret. When it goes missing, they must race against time to retrieve it before it falls into the wrong hands, risking global catastrophe. As they navigate a world of danger and deception, can they outsmart those who seek ultimate power?

In reading order

The 39 Clues: Unstoppable Series

4 books · Published 2013–2014

#1

Nowhere to Run

Sale price

$1248

Nowhere to Run

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

A missing serum threatens global disaster. Can they recover it in time?

#2

Breakaway

Sale price

$1248

Breakaway

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Siblings face betrayal and a powerful enemy in a race from heat to ice.

#4

Flashpoint

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$1248

Flashpoint

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A girl races against time to find a global antidote and stop a rising tyrant.

#3

Countdown

Sale price

$1248

Countdown

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Dan's life hangs by a thread. Will Amy unleash evil to save him?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the 39 Clues: Unstoppable series?

There are 4 books in the 39 Clues: Unstoppable series. It began with Nowhere to Run in 2013, and the newest book, Countdown, was published in 2014.

What order should you read the 39 Clues: Unstoppable books in?

Start with Nowhere to Run and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the 39 Clues: Unstoppable books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which 39 Clues: Unstoppable book is the longest?

Nowhere to Run (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 53,599 words (266 pages).

Which 39 Clues: Unstoppable book is the shortest?

Breakaway (Book #2) is the shortest at 41,819 words (192 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The 39 Clues: Unstoppable to life.

Jude Watson

Jeff Hirsch

Gordon Korman

Natalie Standiford

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