The fearsome foursome is back in the second installment of the New York Times bestselling series praised by Rick Riordan!
The Mysterious Benedict Society is up against a new mission, significantly closer to home. After reuniting for a celebratory scavenger hunt, Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance are forced to go on an unexpected search--a search to find Mr. Benedict. It seems that while he was preparing the kids' adventure, he stepped right into a trap orchestrated by his evil twin Mr. Curtain.
With only one week to find a captured Mr. Benedict, the gifted foursome faces their greatest challenge of all--a challenge that will reinforce the reasons they were brought together in the first place and will require them to fight for the very namesake that united them.
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"I love this series. They mystery is suspenseful and cleverly solved. I like the characters- they have unique strengths and really must work togehter as a team to be successful. Mr. Curtain is is still at large. I love the vocabulary and the clever writing- not a book dummyed (sp) down for kids."
— Brandy (5 out of 5 stars)
Crafty and involving for readers as they figure out clues alongside the [characters]... every bit as chunky and satisfying as the first, this adventure will delight fans.
— The Bulletin...entertainingly quirky...
— KirkusTrust, friendship, human nature, pride, and courage underlie the story and add depth... This classic struggle of good versus evil also includes the many layers in between.
— VOYAStewart keeps interest high throughout the journey with first-rate brainteasers, interludes of physical danger, and the children's own complex dynamics... [readers] will find this sequel a worthy successor.
— Horn Book" I liked the part when Constance got her necklace. "
— Selena, 2/17/2014" A great second book. Usually the 2nd book is never as good as the first. This book breaks that rumor! "
— Alex, 2/13/2014" Loved it! Even better than the first, love Reynie and Constance! The pace was exciting and I loved the traveling the children got to do. "
— Rachel, 2/8/2014" Less awesome but still a good read. "
— Mimi, 1/28/2014" Really am liking this series. Like the first book, this is a quick read, doesn't require alot of brain power and is just for childlike entertainment. Can't wait to read the third book. "
— Kelly, 1/23/2014" A great follow-up to The Mysterious Benedict Society. More adventurous than the last and probably my favorite of the triology. Fun read for kids (and the kid inside us all). "
— Kara, 1/21/2014" I didn't really like this one as much as the first and last ones. It was a bit slow. (Boat sea boat boat nausea boat sea sea). Definitely the worst of the series. And I can't say much else because I read it a really long tome ago. "
— Wolfie, 1/19/2014" So cute and clever. I wish I had read these books when I was a bit younger but I do love them either way. "
— Jourdan, 12/19/2013" A book where the evil schemes are so close to succeeding, but then they come crashing back down to the drawing board. Also very exciting, mysterious, and suspenseful. All in all I enjoyed "The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey," by Trenton Lee Stewart. "
— Alex, 12/14/2013" Veevs and I are loving these books! "
— Heidi, 12/13/2013" Fantastic book! Just as good as the first. The Benedict Society has to find Mr Benedict and Number Two, who have been kidnapped by Mr Curtain. "
— Molly, 12/7/2013Trenton Lee Stewart is the author of a novel for adults and the award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society series for children. He is a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and he teaches creative writing.