The Mysterious Benedict Society
$24.38
- Paperback
512 pages
- Release Date
1 April 2008
Summary
Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?
When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. (And you, dear reader, can test your wits right alongside them.) But in the end just four very special children will succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and resourceful children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316003957 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0316003956 |
| Author: | Trenton Lee Stewart, TRENTON LEE STEWART |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 512 |
| Release Date: | 1 April 2008 |
| Weight: | 450g |
| Dimensions: | 194mm x 133mm x 35mm |
| Series: | Mysterious Benedict Society (Paperback) |
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Critics Review
“Tackles personal concerns: abandonment, family, loyalty, and facing one’s fears.”– Booklist, starred review
“Begins with a bang… resembles the otherwordly experience of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”–Publishers Weekly, 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“Fans of Roald Dahl or Blue Balliett will find a familiar blend of kid power, clues, and adventure.”–School Library Journal, starred review“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“Real flashlight under the bedclothes material… this story flies past, thrilling us as it goes.”–Horn Book“Tackles personal concerns: abandonment, family, loyalty, and facing one’s fears.”–Booklist, starred review
About The Author
Trenton Lee Stewart
Trenton Lee Stewart is the author of the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series as well as Flood Summer, a novel for adults. He lives in Arkansas with his wife and two sons.
Carson Ellis received her BFA from the University of Montana and has established a loyal following for her artistic collaborations with the band the Decemberists. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
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