Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance embark on a daring new adventure that threatens to force them apart from their families, friends, and even each other. When an unexplained blackout engulfs Stonetown, the foursome must unravel clues relating to a nefarious new plot, while their search for answers brings them closer to danger than ever before.
Filled with page-turning action and mind-bending brain teasers, this wildly inventive journey is sure to delight.
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"I loved this book! It's tied closely with the first one as one of the best new children's books that I have read lately. I love the puzzles and riddles. I also love the honest way in which the kids' friendships are portrayed. Constance irritates Sticky, Reynie, and Kate but they let things go because after all, she is only four. I think this book really shows off each character's strengths although I would have loved to see some more puzzles embedded in the story. I really enjoyed the first book for that reason. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a good adventure story."
— Marelis (5 out of 5 stars)
-"The good-versus-evil plot balances the warmth of family connections with the excitement of deathly peril.
— The Horn Book- "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- "This classic struggle of good versus evil also includes the many layers in between.
— VOYA- "Entertainingly quirky...
— Kirkus" The kids enjoyed this one as well. "
— Krista, 2/15/2014" I am not finished with this book but, so far I am enjoying it. The main characters in this book are children between the ages of 4 and 12. Each child is extremly smart and can do incredible things. These "powers" help the kids destroy the ever powerful and demonish Mr.Curtain. His goal is to control the U.S.As population with a machine called the Whisperer. The conflicts are probably the most interesting topics I have ever read about. This book is not your normal fiction story. "
— Emma, 2/5/2014" A unique plot, this series is always refreshing to read with its fresh ideas "
— Roshni, 2/3/2014" Almost as good as the last, but as always a delightful read. "
— Danielle, 2/2/2014" I liked constance's poem at the end.She's only two and a half and she can write big poems!!! The ten men are called ten men because they have ten ways of hurting someone.They are always dressed liked regular business men.They carry briefcases .In them are things that a regular business men would have except for the laser pointers.But they are really disguised things that are used for evil.I really liked this book. I gave this book four stars because some of the words are really hard for me. :):);) "
— Amelia, 1/23/2014" A fairly satisfying conclusion to the trilogy about gifted and creative youth. "
— Alison, 1/21/2014" I randomly picked this book up, and half-way through I realized that it was a trilogy and that I read the 3rd one! I stil liked it very much, it had an interesting plot. Just now when I read the other two i'll know what happens in the end! "
— Marta, 1/18/2014" But we must ask, who is the prisoner, and what is keeping them behind bars? "
— Tara, 1/17/2014" I liked it. Better than the 2nd book in the series. "
— Elisa, 1/1/2014" I really liked this book. I have read the rest of the series also and I loved the puzzles and tiddles along the way. I liked all the characters and their unique personalities. I loved all the books and I wish there were more. "
— Alexa, 12/31/2013" By far best book of the seris. I coundn't even put it down to eat dinner. "
— Jade, 12/29/2013Trenton 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.