The mysterious Benedict Society

once you read this book you never want to stop.

A great book where four misfit children are recruited through a series of tests to become spies because of their exceptional intelligence and problem-solving skills. Harry Potter fans looking for another series will enjoy it.

i just started this book and I already really enjoy it. Everyone should read it.

When Reynie Muldoon, Sticky Washington, Kate Wetherall, and Constance Contraire pass a series of challenging tests, they go undercover to the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened to try and stop Mr. Curtain, an evil genius who wants to brainwash everyone and have them under his control. This is an amazing book. I loved it.

This book starts when we meet our main character, Reynard Muldoon. The first seen introuduces us to Reynard while he is reading the paper with his tutor, Miss Perumal. As he is skimming the pages he comes across an add:
ARE YOU A GIFTED CHILD LOOKING FOR SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES?
He reads this and notices that is addressed to children, not adults, so he decideds to take the tests. When he does this he will meet many people and make many new friends. He will meet Kate Wetherall, (The Great Kate Weather Machine), George Washinton (Sticky), Constance, and of course Mr. Benedict. As Reynard (Reynie) and his friends struggle to take down a most evil contraption that is meant brainsweep everyone, they will encounter great dangers and terrible losses.
I enjoyed The Mysterious Benedict Society, and I think you should read it too.

The story is long and complicated, so I found it best to dive right in and not come up until you're finished. The children were great characters and developed into a perfect team. I enjoyed the author's creativity devising the initial tests and different ways each of the children conquered them.

The story is based around a huge conspiracy, the implausibility of which really didn't interfere at all with my enjoyment of the book. It's written in a very deliberate, detail-oriented and timeless style, but still letting the kids pretty much be kids, albeit super-smart, well-behaved kids.

Looking forward to reading the sequel!

Once you start this book you won't be able to put it down. A book full of adventure and a great summer read. Have to just sit back relax and read. the story of 4 children that all have one thing in common that brings them together.