The Mysterious Benedict Society

Trenton Lee Stewart

Apr 2008 · Sold by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

About this ebook

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 newspaper ad and are 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.

Ratings and reviews

This book is about an exciting adventure between four young children;Kate,the fearless;Constance,the stubborn;Sticky,the nerd;Reynard,the leader of the pack.They all come together after one test from Mr.Benedict who sent them away on a mission to find out what the plans of his evil twin brother;Ledroptha Curtain,is up to and stop what he is doing.These four gifted children will face the most dangerous machinery in the world~the Whisperer!!! But,as you get to the last page,things end well.But,don't think it is all over.That is only the beginning.

The first time I read this series, I was a kid dealing with the death of one parent and the abuse of the other. The Mysterious Benedict Society's ever-present trope of found families showed me that "family is often born of blood, but it doesn't depend on blood, nor is it exclusive of friendship", and that was exactly what I needed during that time of my life. Now, as an adult, the series holds up surprisingly well. The deep nostalgia and love I have for this series can't be said enough. Every time I reread the books, I get something new from them. All that said, I can't wait to see what Disney+ does with the adaptation!

a story a bout four children that have no guardians or live in an orphanage. the four; George "Sticky" Washington, Reynard "Reynie" Muldoon, Constance Contraire, and Kate "Kate the Great Weather Machine" Wetherall, all jump at the special opportunities advertised. they go on an adventure to save the world blabla. good book.

About the author

Trenton Lee Stewart is the author of the award-winning and New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series. 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.