The Mysterious Benedict Society | 
 enlarge | Author: Trenton Lee Stewart
Creator: Carson Ellis
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Category: Book
List Price: $17.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  76 reviews
Sales Rank: 11451
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 485
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.8 x 1.8
ISBN: 0316057770
EAN: 9780316057776
ASIN: 0316057770
Publication Date: March 7, 2007
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Condition: Perfect Condition.
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Product Description
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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 keeps you interested July 25, 2008
it is a rather long book but it keeps the reader wanting to continue to read. It is entertaining and clever. I would recommend this book to my higher level readers, especially those who like to read longer books.
 The Mysterious Benedict Society July 24, 2008
My son and I both read and loved this book when it first came out. We enjoyed the beautiful illustrations by Carson Ellis as well. When I saw the kindle version, I decided to try a sample of it because I felt that Carson Ellis' illustrations are perfect for the Kindle. However, when I downloaded the sample of the book, I found that with the exception of the front cover, none of her illustrations made it in. I encourage people to read this delightful book, however, as much as I am hooked on my kindle, I suggest buying the physical copy.
Incredible story! July 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wow, what an amazing book. Deliciously similar to A Series of Unfortunate Events, this book follows the adventures of four intrepid orphans, each with their own idiosyncratic skill sets as they battle against phenomenal villian, Mr. Curtain. His twin brother Mr. Benedict is spearheading a fight against him and his mind control machine. While the story is about some courageous kids, it also features many wonderful turns of phrase. It captures the spirit of using language inventively, without resorting to the pedantic device of using dictionary entries. Lots of thought provoking stuff about family, friendship, bravery and happiness. The book wraps up rather neatly, without hints of a sequel, but I for one, am hoping for more, because I didn't want it to end! This book has all the elements in place: great language, wierd and unique spy games (Morse Code, coded messages, etc), superior villians, and a plot that races along. Loved it!
The best book I ever read July 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Mysterious Benedict Society is THE best book I have ever read. It is about four gifted kids looking for special opportunities. The kids go through three different tests with about 70 other gifted children. Only four succeed: Reynie,Stickey,Kate and Constance. Together, these four friends will try to prove that they can outsmart the evil Mr.Curtain, their biggest challenge yet. Will they succeed?
Stories for Children Magazine 5 Star Review July 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I first started reading the first few chapters I wasn't sure I was going to like the book. I felt it had a bit of a slow start and it took sometime for me to bond with the main character, Reynie Muldoon. After sticking to my rule, which is to read the first 100 pages before putting a book down, I started to be drawn into the storyline. The Mysterious Benedict Society is about a bund of children who have either been orphaned, abandoned, or have run away from home. A man named Mr. Benedict has setup some tests to find gifted children among this groups of children. In which case he does and this is how Reynie Muldoon, Kate Wetherall, Sticky Washington, and Constance Contraire become the four members of The Mysterious Benedict Society.
What I do like about this book is it caters to reluctant readers. Boys and girls alike can relate to the story. These four friends find out through out the book, along with the reader, is children are an important part of our lives. Sometimes children can solve problems most adults can't see at the end of their nose. This four brainy, witty, and adventurous children set out to save the world from a mad man named Mr. Curtain. They must become spies at Mr. Curtain's institute, send secret messages, and work their way up to becoming Messengers so they can learn Mr. Curtain's secrets and stop him before its too late.
The action really gets going once the children arrive at the institute which is almost half way through the book, but it's well worth the wait. Also, readers will enjoy the child like humor and gross descriptions throughout the story.
Now here's what a young book review had to say:
The Mysterious Benedict Society Book Review
By: Carson King, Young Book Reviewer
I chose my book, The Mysterious Benedict Society, because it sounded like my type of book, a half-fantasy. It is a flawless story about four orphans, Kate, Reynie, Sticky, and Constance. In the beginning, they take a series of tests. All do well and make it into the Mysterious Benedict Society. They are sent on a mission to stop the founder of a mysterious school, (Mr. Benedict's brother, Mr. Ledorptha Curtain), from destroying the whole human race. The group, though best of friends, go through many ups and downs during their mission. The book ends in a whirlwind, and you find yourself content.
I loved it because of the way the author portrayed it and I felt I was witnessing every scene.
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