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For fans of Lemony Snicket and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, this first book in the bestselling, award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society Series is not to be missed! "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the newspaper and are then put through a series of mind-bending tests, which readers take along with them. Only four children--two boys and two girls--succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and inventive children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. But what they'll find in the hidden underground tunnels of the school is more than your average school supplies. So, if you're gifted, creative, or happen to know Morse Code, they could probably use your help.
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"The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart is about a group of special kids coming together. Reynie Muldoon is an orphan in a bleak orphanage. He wants to be relieved of these chains. He sees an ad in the newspaper for a special test, that only a few people can pass. Reynie jumps at the opportunity and hopes to have some time away from the bleak orphanage. He takes this mysterious test.He is challenged to his full limits. Will Reynie finally able to escape his bleak orphanage? And if he does succeed, will he have to go through his biggest and hardest challenge that might be fatal? This delightful book is about the feeling of not having a definite home and the challenges in life. Go books!"
— Crawford (4 out of 5 stars)
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Great cast of characters, lots of cool puzzles and mysteries. This book reminded me of some of the better children's books I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Phantom Tollbooth.
— Rick Riordan -
Begins with a bang... resembles the otherwordly experience of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
— Publishers Weekly, starred review -
Fans of Roald Dahl or Blue Balliett will find a familiar blend of kid power, clues, and adventure.
— School Library Journal, starred review -
Tackles personal concerns: abandonment, family, loyalty, and facing one's fears.
— Booklist, starred review -
Dashes of mild humor and introspection rest on a solid base of suspense, mystery, and well-rounded characters, making this a satisfying dish for readers of varying tastes.
— The Bulletin, starred review -
Do not miss this one. Buy two copies because they will be needed.
— VOYA -
Real flashlight under the bedclothes material... this story flies past, thrilling us as it goes.
— Horn Book
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" Bookish and British are the best ways I can describe it. It's not British, but it has that British feel. I like it, but it also felt kind of long. "
— Kevin, 2/14/2014 -
" I really enjoyed reading this with my 5th grader - great youth book - I would say 4th to 6th grade. If your child is reading alone, would depend on their reading level. "
— Camille, 2/10/2014 -
" This one took me a little while to get into, but I'm glad I did and stayed with it to the end. The characters are all delightfully quirky. While it is not always realistic, it is consistent and thoughtful and I enjoyed the plot. It had a great opportunity for creating tension, but did not deliver. The heroes tended to escape their dilemmas too easily each time. But the overall plot, the danger of Mr Curtain and the Whisperer were really compelling and interesting. Renny was my favorite character. Lots of twists and turns along the way. A good story. "
— Jeff, 2/6/2014 -
" Slow! I did not not finish this book. It was too long and drawn out. "
— Celeste, 2/5/2014 -
" Awesome book that I read at my old book club. "
— Isabel, 1/30/2014 -
" This book is very good.I like Constance. "
— Noelle, 1/19/2014 -
" This whole series is utterly charming. I love them. The humor is so great. The characters are like friends to me. Constance? So fun. Everyone should read these. "
— Kathryn, 1/17/2014 -
" An awesome and witty children's book! "
— Karmina, 1/16/2014 -
" a really great series for kids. reading to my 11 and 8 year old boys right now "
— Emily, 1/5/2014 -
" Absolutely loved this book. A thinker. Great for student discussion. LOVE the ending!!!! "
— Darlene, 1/3/2014 -
" If you liked Series of Unfortunate Events, then you will like this. I've only read book #1 but it was a delightful escape. "
— Jackalacka, 11/21/2013 -
" This book was nothing earth-shaking. I was hoping to see more puzzles and to be more challenged by them, but maybe if I had read this when younger it would have satisfied those requirements better. Still, in the end it was enjoyable just the same. "
— Erin, 11/18/2013 -
" A lovely tale with plenty of twists and surprises. Stewart lets the characters develop and, while some of the action may be improbable, avoids the heavy deus ex machina pitfalls that are often used to get out of plot traps. I'll be continuing this series. "
— Ryan, 11/7/2013 -
" This book is very charming! The characters are well developed and the story line is gripping and humorous. I enjoyed to ride along with the children as they experienced amazing adventured and learned to rely on each other. "
— Hannah, 10/10/2013 -
" The character development, mystery and plot twists of this book were amazing. I encouraged my middle schoolers to not be daunted by the book's 485 pages. It is a captivating read. "
— Vicki, 5/31/2013 -
" It was wonderful! Exciting and made me think :) "
— Sumner, 10/29/2012 -
" I LOVED this book! It had so many little mysteries in it and it was just plain AWESOME! "
— Alyssa, 9/3/2012 -
" Great book and a fast read. "
— Trever, 7/15/2012 -
" It's too long and some parts can be omitted but it was nevertheless very entertaining. :) "
— Maria, 6/19/2012 -
" This was an awsome book!!! Thanks to my friend,I got hooked!!! I love the little puzzles inthe book, I was literally sitting, trying to figure them out!!! I loved it I was amazing I hope to read the next one!! "
— Kira, 5/17/2012 -
" Borrowed from a friend. There were some surprises at the end. The Institute the kids went to was weird. "
— Nora, 2/21/2012 -
" Wonderfully witty and lighthearted, this book was a great surprise- I instantly fell in love! "
— Mo, 2/19/2012 -
" the first word of the title describes this book perfectly: mysterious. as you read the first page, you will be captivated and will never be able to put it down. "
— Veronica, 1/5/2012 -
" it was really good book and i read it online to at randomize reads.com "
— Kaori, 6/19/2011 -
" Slow beginning, but it picked up and I ended up enjoying the book. :) "
— cassie, 5/23/2011 -
" It was so exciting!!! I LOVED everything about it. It was amazing and there was action at every corner. If you like adventure you NEED to read this book. "
— Emily, 5/18/2011 -
" I just finished listening to this with the kids and we loved it, we had so much fun with it and hated to have to turn it off when they got to school. "
— Melinda, 5/18/2011 -
" Enjoyed reading this book with my children. A good book to read-aloud. "
— Shannon, 5/18/2011 -
" Thinking of reading this one to my son! Such a cute book! Loved it! "
— Lauren, 5/17/2011 -
" This was one of the best books I have read. A bunch of genious kids have to stop an evil mastermind who plans on brain washing everyone. Filled with humor and suspense. "
— Scout, 5/16/2011 -
" Wonderful. Absolutely mesmerizing and smart. "
— Maureen, 5/15/2011 -
" I enjoyed this book. I love guessing mysteries. I felt like I was part of the book, and I was guessing what would happen next. I'm looking forward to read the sequels. "
— Ivy, 5/14/2011 -
" There was so many twist and turns it was great. If you now how crazy I am for Harry Potter this will be a little shock. I think this book came in 2nd place (all the Harry Potter's first). So great book. "
— Rachel, 5/13/2011 -
" 3 1/2. I really liked it, but after hearing all the hype about it, I was a little disappointed. "
— Lenna, 5/13/2011 -
" Fantastic book. Like the Series of Unfortunate Events and Harry Potter, these "kid's books" are really just great books written about kids. "
— Allegra, 5/13/2011 -
" It was nothing special. It had twist and turns. The ending where Constance is only 3 was kind of stupid. I might give it another try someday. "
— Victoria, 5/12/2011
About Trenton Lee Stewart
Trenton 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.