The Mysterious Benedict Society
The
Mysterious Benedict Society Series
Trenton
Lee
Stewart
Little Brown (Paperback)
ISBN-10: 0-316-00395-6 (0316003956)
ISBN-13: 978-0-316-00395-7 (9780316003957)
Publication Date: March 2008
List Price: $6.99
Review:
Are you looking for a book with an exciting mystery that you can help
solve? If so, The
Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart may be
a great book for you. This adventure-filled mystery will take you on a
mind-bending journey with orphan Reynie Muldoon as he meets new
friends, makes risky decisions, and outsmarts enemies. This is the
first book of The Mysterious Benedict Society series. Due to the size
and vocabulary used, I would recommend this book for middle school
students and older.
“Are you a gifted child looking for special
opportunities?” When this question catches Reynie's eye in a
local newspaper at his orphanage, he instantly decides this could be a
chance to improve his lonely life. After successfully enduring a series
of challenging tests, Reynie is chosen to advance to the final phase at
the home of Mr. Benedict. There he meets up with 3 other gifted
children who were also successful. George “Sticky”
Washington is a very intelligent kid who remembers everything he
learns. Kate Whetherall is a witty kid who is gifted in physical acts
and always carries her bucket of tools along with her. Constance
Contraire is a stubborn but humorous child who the other 3 children
can’t figure out. After a final test, Mr. Benedict, enlists
the four children to complete the dangerous task of saving the world
from being brain swept. He sends them to pose as students at the
Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened on Nomansan Island. While
working as undercover spies, the four kids use all of their unique
talents as they problem-solve, understand complicated puzzles, perform
dangerous stunts, and send and receive messages in Morse code.
This book is a very fun adventure that I think almost anyone can enjoy.
The novel was very well written and kept making me want to read more
and more. I think that most people could relate to the characters in
this book. Despite this books size (485 pages) I think it was one of
the best books I have ever read because of the way the author made me
feel like I know the characters and let me feel their emotions. I
really felt like I got to know each character and they became my
friends. I loved the way the author made me feel like I was a part of
the Mysterious Benedict Society. The author taught me Morse code and I
was able to participate in solving the mystery. This book made me think
and was very enjoyable to me because of the suspense that built up
throughout it. This book showed me that kids can make a difference. I
just can’t wait to read the second book The Mysterious Benedict Society
and the Perilous Journey.
This book has received many awards including,
• Best Book of the year in 2007
• Book links lasting connections
in 2007
• Best Book for middle readers
in 2007
• Bulletin Blue ribbons book of
the year for 2007
• Best book for ages 9-12 in 2007
• Notable children’s
books 2008
• Top Shelf Fiction for Middle
readers for 2008
Review written by Kathleen, Age 11, Grade 6. Date of review: October 2008.
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