This novel is part of a seven-book series which involves a grandfather setting out tasks for each of his grandsons in his will. The premise is an interesting one and similar in some respects to the 39 Clues series. However, this book seems more introspective than those of the other series and there is definitely a Canadian slant to it. This was, as one would expect from Shane Peacock, a good adventure story, but I found the plot rather difficult to believe. My 13-year-old daughter did enjoy it, though, and is eager to read the other books in the series. ( )

Great adventure book! This writer reminds me of Haddix's "Among the -" series. I enjoyed how the main character goes on an adventure and a self discovery trip at the same time. I want to read all the books by Shane Peacock. Its a real page turner for girls and boys alike. ( )

I thought that this book was excellent! I liked the character of Adam. Just a nice normal kid, who has some adventures and misadventures that were totally believable. I loved how he was a good kid who made some "bad" choices. It just made me like him more.

The book was well written and would hold the interest of middle school boys. I would say kids in grade 7 and 8 would like it best. Younger boys would like it too - but may not be interested in Adams thoughts on his girlfriend, the girl he daydreams about, or the interesting girl he meets in France. And after visiting France with a teenager myself last summer - I would say that Shane Peacock totally nailed it!

I have a 13 year old daughter who I know would love this book - but I can't get her to read it as she looked at the cover and said it was "for boys". She read the back, and said "It looks like another 39 Clues". Then she walked away.

I have been recommending this book (and it's series) to many of my friends since reading. And I look forward to reading others in the series. ( )

I was really looking forward to reading this book, as well as others in the series. The set-up of Seven: the Series is similar to the "39 Clues", with a different author writing each book, yet different in that each story starts with the same premise, then has a different main character carry out a mission. The seven characters are the grandsons of one man, and they have each received a mission to complete in their grandfather's will.
In this book, the American grandson must go on a mission to France to fulfill three increasingly difficult tasks before being allowed to open the "final envelope".
The story was a quick read, but belongs firmly in the middle grade section of the library or bookstore. In typical middle grade fashion, the tasks are presented, and in no time at all, the family has flown to France, the parents have allowed their 16-year-old son to head off to another town on his own, and the tasks are completed without too much difficulty. There are moments in which the main character describes episodes of soul-searching for this or that action, but they seem gratuitous attempts by the author to add some depth to the boy's character and to evoke sympathy in the reader. It didn't work for me. I did not feel that I ever really got to know this person, nor that the tasks that he completed allowed him to grow into a more mature, less self-centered person. For this reason, although the book is very readable, it is not satisfying or very memorable. However, I still like the concept of the series and would be interested in reading some of the other titles to see where other authors went with the premise. ( )

This book exhibited a great idea for a story, however I felt that the author rushed the plot. The concept of a dead grandfather leaving his grandson tasks to complete after his death is certainly unique, but more plot development would have been appreciated. ( )