The Mysterious Benedict Society is the first book in a series of three by Trenton Lee Stewart. I wish I could have counted how many times I actually laughed out loud during this book. Stewart does an amazing job developing the characters and each of their own unique personalities. Throughout the book, you are constantly waiting to see what your favorite character will do next. Half way through the book, there is no question in my mind that you will have your favorite character already picked out. Mine happens to be Kate Wetherall...aka...The Great Kate Wether Machine!
This is a very unique book where the characters are all gifted and orphans. They come together throughout the book in a very interesting way. It all starts out when certain children answer a very unusual ad in a newspaper, "ARE YOU A GIFTED CHILD LOOKING FOR SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES?" From here, there is a secret mission that only these children are able to complete. At times, it is very difficult to put the book down because you are constantly wanting to see what Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance will all do next. If you are looking for a book for the intermediate grades, definitely take a look at this one!
If you like this book by Trenton Lee Stewart, try completing the series with The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey and The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma.
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