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The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was keep‎. Liz Read! Talk! 05:46, 23 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The Black Circle[edit]

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Tagged for lacking sources since 2010. Not clear the subject meets WP:GNG. 4meter4 (talk) 01:09, 13 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

  • Keep per the significant coverage in multiple independent reliable sources. Wikipedia:Notability (books)#Criteria says:

    A book is presumed notable if it verifiably meets, through reliable sources, at least one of the following criteria:

    1. The book has been the subject of two or more non-trivial published works appearing in sources that are independent of the book itself. This can include published works in all forms, such as newspaper articles, other books, television documentaries, bestseller lists, and reviews. This excludes media re-prints of press releases, flap copy, or other publications where the author, its publisher, agent, or other self-interested parties advertise or speak about the book.
    Sources
    1. Hudak, Tina (April 2010). "The 39 Clues, Book 5: The Black Circle". School Library Journal. Vol. 56, no. 4. p. 60. Archived from the original on 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-13 – via Gale.

      The review notes: "David Pittu does an admirable job of narrating, giving each character a distinctive voice; listeners may find the chronic raspy quality of Dan's voice wearing by the end of the story. The exaggerated voicing of the bonus material at the end of the story is reminiscent of old time radio shows."

    2. "The Black Circle". The Horn Book Magazine. Vol. 21, no. 1. Spring 2010. p. 64. Archived from the original on 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-13 – via Qatar National Library.

      The Book Review Index verifies the publication details of the review.

      The review notes: "The series still pushes credulity past the tipping point, but these installments introduce new developments (heretofore cartoonish competitors reveal hints of humanity; the sibs' stalwart nanny becomes suspicious; clues to their parents' death surface) that rejuvenate the foundering plots."

    3. Schowengerdt, Sarah (April 2011). "The 39 Clues, Book 5: The Black Circle". From: Faces: People, Places, and Cultures. Vol. 27, no. 7. Cricket Media. p. 47. Archived from the original on 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-13 – via Gale.

      The review notes: "In this fast-paced volume, Amy and Dan are drawn to Russia when they receive a mysterious telegram with a challenge from someone called "N.R.R.""

    4. "Staff pick of the week". The Darien Times. 2009-09-03. Archived from the original on 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-13.

      The review notes: "The temptation to find out what really happened the night their parents died may prove too strong to resist. Full of danger and intrigue - a great game of cat and mouse!"

    There is sufficient coverage in reliable sources to allow The Black Circle to pass Wikipedia:Notability#General notability guideline, which requires "significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject".

    Cunard (talk) 10:38, 13 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Xymmax So let it be written So let it be done 05:01, 20 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

  • Keep per new Reception section added by Cunard. Toughpigs (talk) 05:07, 20 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep per Cunard. Geschichte (talk) 09:30, 20 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment. I can't withdraw as someone else has already voted delete, but I think Cunard has established that SIGCOV has been met and the article has greatly improved. As the nominator, changing my vote to Keep per WP:HEY.4meter4 (talk) 15:06, 20 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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