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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 Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules.
As our heroes face physical and mental trials beyond their wildest imaginations, they have no choice but to turn to each other for support. But with their newfound friendship at stake, will they be able to pass the most important test of all?
Welcome to the Mysterious Benedict Society. | | | Features: | |
• ISBN13: 9780316003957
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Trenton Lee Stewart | | Paperback:
| 512 pages | | Publisher:
| Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | | Publication Date:
| April 01, 2008 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0316003956 | | Package Length:
| 7.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 210 reviews |
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 Mysterious Benedict SocietyMar 18, 2010
"The missing aren't missing, they're only departed, all minds keep all thoughts - so like gold - closely guarded." There is an add in the newspaper, calling for exceptionally smart children. When Raynie goes to figure out what it is all about, he finds out it is to take a test, he does it. He gets accepted for the project, which turns out to be to save mankind from having everyone's memory erased, so the world can be taken over.
From the first page, The Mysterious Benedict Society (TMBS) is a capturing story, full of adventure and fun. It's an interesting story, of four very smart kids, that end up having to save the world. In a way that's really cool, but its also kind of cheesy. The book is really good, but at times it is a bit childish. If you are okay with that sometimes, than it is a fine book for you. But if you are more into serious realistic books, it may not be.
There are four main characters in it, Raynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance. They are all very different, and I think almost anyone can relate to at least one of them. When you read about these characters and their interactions, it is very relatable to real life. They have some interesting and abnormal qualities about them but in a lot of ways they are like anyone else.
This book is full of mystery (hence the title) and is very in-depth. Trenton Lee Stewart wrote this book very well, as he kept you involved and wanting to read more. There are sometimes puzzles in the book, which the kids have to complete, and usually you can't help yourself from trying to figure them out yourself. Sometimes you cant though!
I would highly recommend this book if you like a story about mystery, friendship, and adventure. One thing that I really enjoy about this book is that in a way it motivates you. That may sound kind of weird, but it does. These kids are all perceived as nerds at the beginning, but they actually do something huge by being so smart, and are thought as different people, who helped the human race. Over all, I really enjoyed The Mysterious Benedict Society, and you might as well. There is also a sequel and a prequel, which I have not read yet, but will in the near future.
The Mysterious Benedict Society & The Perilous JourneyMar 17, 2010
I had purchased The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey for myself. I enjoyed them so much, I decided to purchase both for my son and the teen he tutors. The unlikely situation that prompts the Society to take form is not really so different from some of the peculiar things that turn up now-and-then, in the news. I found the characters lively and enjoyable. There were enough surprises to keep me engaged. I'll be purchasing The Mysterious Benedict Society and Prisoner's Dilemma (and any future volumes, as well) for both my son and myself when that book becomes available in paperback.
 This Book is The best book EVERMar 13, 2010
Katie,TN
This is my all time favotite book! Trenton Lee Stewart is So briliant ! I have Never read such a great book! I got it about two years ago and I have probably read it 5 or 6 times! It like never ever gets old. I recomend this book to anyone who loves a great story!Now stop reading reviews and just buy the book!
The Mysterious Benedict SocietyMar 11, 2010
The Mysterious Benedict Society, a New York Times bestseller by Trenton Lee Stewart is a great book that is a mixture of mystery, adventure, and friendship. It is a wonderful story, and good as a summer read. It is suspenseful, interesting, and it is never boring. It is a good children's read, and also good as a read aloud book, or for a book club.
Orphan Reynard (Reynie) Muldoon is living at an orphanage where his only friends are the books that he reads, and his tutor, Miss Perumal, when he sees an add in the local newspaper that states "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Reynie, a very gifted child indeed, proceeds to participate in multiple strange tests, including questions like "are you brave?", and "The territories off the Naxcivan Autonomous Republic and the Nagorno-Karabakh region are disputed by what two countries?" Soon, Reynie is caught up in an adventure including a cranky girl, a strange machine, a boy who remembers everything he reads, and a strange school called the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened (or L.I.V.E.). As Reynie is swept up in the mystery of a strange machine, known as the Whisperer, he is also caught up in friendships that could last a lifetime with three other "gifted" children accompanying Reynie on his mission.
This book is very good for children from the ages eight to thirteen. It is interesting, funny, and you are able to relate to the characters well. The way that Trenton Lee Stewart weaves the story is both mesmerizing and creative. It shows kid's how important it is to have close friends, and how, in a time of need, you should always be able to turn to your peers. I was hooked from the first chapter. It is a great read.
The setting in the book is both creative, and it adds a little to the story. L.I.V.E. is situated on an island, which adds to the feel of desolation that overcomes Reynie in parts of the book. It also creates a more interesting story, and helps you visualize the book as you read it.
This book is interesting, hooks you, and creates a realistic yet interesting setting. It is a great book for children and tweens. It is a great book for group discussions, and also creates a sort of fantasy life, while at the same time it creates a very real world with the very real problems of a twelve-year-old boy. It is a wonderfully thrilling book that is filled with puzzles, clues, and laughter, memories, friends, and, of course, a sense of magic and adventure.
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11 yr old's point of viewMar 10, 2010
This book was the greatest book I have ever read! It had adventure, humor, mystery, and lots more, in one book!
What I liked most about this book though was that it was all about kids. The kids in this book figured everything out themselves. Plus it shows that everyone has his or her gift, we all are different. It has a great story line and always has excitement coming around the corner. This book also has no bad lauguage and is appropriate for all ages. I know the size of this book and the small print is very intimidating, but if it wasn't this big then there woudn't be enough room for the adventure. I had a hard time putting the book down! I hope you'll read it!
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