This book may be boring in the begging but gets kind of scary in a really cool way. Don't stop reading it because you think its boring with the first sentence.
The Mysterious Benedict Society
By Trenton Lee Stewart
Book 1 of 4 in the
The Mysterious Benedict Society Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 6 - 8 | V | 5.6 | 118460 |
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.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780316003957
ISBN-10: 0316003956
Published on 4/1/2008
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 512
Book Reviews (151)
What I thought of it: Well, I tried to read it. But I couldn't finish it. I got, at the most, quarter through it, but I just couldn't read it anymore. I mean I felt like I was supposed to like it, I just couldn't get into it. Also, I couldn't decide whether I liked the writing style or not. Overall, I couldn't get through it, but I might've thought it was an ok book if I had finished it.
I thought it was only me, redheadperson22! You're not alone.
This is an AMAZING book! I love it so much, it is very interesting! You should read it! :D :D
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I've only read the first one, but I thought it was pretty good, very creative, using a 'not as common' plot/storyline/theme.
These are the best books that I have ever read! My favorite!
I am half way through this book also, and it is 1 star better than Flashpoint.
Kate is so awesome with her bucket.
This is seriously my most favorite book of all time. So much good description, it makes you think so differently afterwords (Reynie is SOOO smart!!), and the adventure is just there! I can never put it down!
Level V
I have read the first 3 books in the series and they were exceptional! When Reynie,Sticky,Kate,and Constance were at the Institute and they looked under the bridge and it was Milligan it was like you were thankful it was not Jackson or any of the other exectutives. But if Trenton Lee Stewart wrote it was S.Q they would trick him just like they do in the next book.