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The Mysterious Benedict Society

Stewart, Trenton Lee. Book - 2007 Y Fiction / Stewart, Trenton, Kids Book / Fiction / Mystery / Mysterious Benedict Society 1 8 On Shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 4.6 out of 5

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After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules.

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Benedict Society submitted by chloeandrews on June 19, 2011, 7:26am 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.

Creative, Implausible, Wonderful submitted by Sara W on June 21, 2011, 9:27am 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!

The Mysterious Benedict Society Review submitted by ben clingenpeel on June 25, 2011, 8:50am 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.

Outstanding Book submitted by 0liviap0pp on June 26, 2011, 8:30am 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.

just started it submitted by Maria97 on July 6, 2011, 10:30pm i just started this book and I already really enjoy it. Everyone should read it.

Great adventure story submitted by KathyD on July 17, 2011, 8:19pm 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.

love it submitted by Mustafa Ali on August 25, 2011, 11:03pm once you read this book you never want to stop.

Love it! submitted by Morgsush on June 15, 2012, 1:45pm A great start to a fantastic series. I couldn't put it down once I started it.

Delightful and Smart submitted by David Marshall on June 18, 2012, 2:12pm This book has everything a terrific children's novel should have. It is full of warm and loving characters, suspense, puzzles, codes, and inner struggle. In many ways it reminded me of the Series of Unfortunate Events, with the notable and welcome difference of a pleasant ending.

Smart, fun, and fabulous! submitted by jdev13 on June 22, 2012, 10:47am I loved this book when I first read it, so much so that I frequently reread it. This book is absolutely delightful, and Stewart is unbelievably creative as he writes in his timeless style. Though it's written for children, The Mysterious Benedict Society has universal appeal. It has puzzles, fun, suspense, danger, laughs, and everything in between.

good submitted by tawesomenessk on June 23, 2012, 6:49pm good book

WOW!!! submitted by mysterio on June 27, 2012, 1:45am This book was one of the the best books I have read. This book is filled with action, adventure, humor, and is full of twists and turns. It's a story of 4 kids that all have some things in common. They join forces and become spies on a mission with the help of Mr. Benedict. They call themselves the Mysterious Benedict Society.

First for the Benedict Society submitted by shalinigurl on July 3, 2012, 11:59am This book is amazing. For those of you who are planning to read it at the beginning I know it may seem boring and slightly confusing but stick with it. I made that mistake the first time I tried reading it but when I picked it back up from the bookshelf a second time I was so glad that I did for it is an amazing and enticing book that will make you lost in your own thoughts for days!

Great Fun submitted by Commander Taffy on July 27, 2012, 2:25pm The first book in a fantastic series, The Mysterious Benedict Society, is quite good. Not only is the story line fun, but the characters are well developed. The Mysterious Benedict Society is chock-full of wacky inventions, interesting people and crazy puzzles. I would really recommend checking this book out.

Great! submitted by alumeng.ajl on July 30, 2012, 4:13pm This is my second favorite book ever. The first is the final book in the series. One of the main complaints that I've heard is that the book is too slow. But I think that if it was any faster, we would miss out on some of the best parts of the story. The little things in between the big, important things are what make the book so great. The characters are well imagined. I recommend it to everyone who asks!

luv it submitted by Smile1975 on May 24, 2013, 5:47pm it is a great book and everyone should read it

Two thumbs up submitted by rkraut on July 21, 2013, 10:20am These books are not just for kids.

The Best!! ☺❤ submitted by yslee on July 3, 2014, 9:05am This book is the best thing ever!! It has the greatest plot and it's really cleverly written.
As the other reviews said, you really can't put it down once you start.

Great Book submitted by bluepapaya on July 26, 2014, 1:34pm This is a great book that's interesting and well written. You won't be able to put this book down.

Great submitted by Fishing Rainbow on August 28, 2014, 2:09pm Great book to start off a series, is very engaging, couldn't wait to read the other books.

I love this book! submitted by csickma on June 17, 2015, 2:16pm I think this book has good detail and lots of friendship. I think it's really cool that the fourth book is a puzzle book!

Great book submitted by clorenz on June 17, 2016, 2:20pm The mysterious Benedict society is a good book for all ages. It is very suspenseful and has some interesting surprises at the end of the book.

so good submitted by finbarthebeast on July 17, 2016, 11:43am I loved this book, it is one of the best books i've ever read.

Great book! submitted by volunteerchow on August 31, 2016, 2:06pm Great book and series.

Fun for many ages submitted by Susan4Pax -prev. sueij- on July 14, 2017, 10:55pm What an absolutely wonderful book if you have a late elementary or middle school reader in your house! Depending on what they typically read, then thickness might put them off, but the story is intrinsically fun and will pull them in with creative characters and action that is hard to put down. The mystery is fun and interesting, and keeps going throughout the book.

I made both of my kids (rising 5th grade, and a somewhat reluctant reader, and rising 8th grade) read the first 5 pages, and both now can't wait to read it. I'm 45, and had a good time with it myself, recognizing that it's written for a younger set.

GREAT BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! submitted by gmc229 on July 28, 2017, 1:36pm This book is really interesting. When I started reading this I immediatly was interested and got hooked into the book.

the best!!!!! submitted by caross on August 27, 2017, 10:34am one of the best books I've ever read !!!!!:)

Awesome!!! submitted by Theaco on June 18, 2018, 9:34am I started this book thinking that it would be to hard for me, turned out it really helped me improve my reading, but that wasn’t the best thing about it: it was so good! I read all the other books in the series!

Musterious submitted by changlin73 on June 22, 2018, 11:09am This book was really good. The puzzles in the beginning were really cool.

Great Book! submitted by accountefpd on June 17, 2019, 8:29am This is one of my favorite books. When I started reading it, I couldn't put it down!

One of my favorite books submitted by daisyR on June 17, 2019, 9:15pm It was clever, funny and interesting it was suspenseful. Great characters

Great Series! submitted by avakunnath on June 26, 2019, 5:19pm I have read this book and the rest in the series multiple times throughout my childhood and teen years and I still love them. The plot is suspenseful and clever, there are a lot of big words and the author writes really well.

A joy submitted by atpierce on June 30, 2019, 8:05am The children characters in this book are delightful, and we enjoy puzzling out the mystery with them. Great for middle grade readers, or as a (long) read aloud. Sort of a more intellectual Mission Impossible: Kids Edition.

forever a fav submitted by zora on July 16, 2019, 9:20pm This is one of my favorite childhood reads and it truly lives up to that. Absolutely amazing book I recommend to everyone.

The Mysterious Benedict Society submitted by maria.wyche on July 21, 2019, 11:02am This is a amazing book and a wonderful start to a series. Read it seven or eight times. 5 out of 5 stars!

So good submitted by grderrow on July 29, 2019, 9:45pm I was always so excited for what would happen next. It is a really amazing book.

Good book submitted by jasonc1177 on July 31, 2019, 7:57pm this book is great. Very interesting (

Amazing! submitted by SYB1001 on July 19, 2020, 5:43pm Me and my brother really loved this series. Interesting new words, loving characters, and a wonderful story line.

This was a great book! submitted by jhaberich on June 15, 2021, 4:56pm I thought this was a really good book. The characters and the suspense really intrigued me. Once you pick this up, you totally won't be able to put it down. The one reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because there was a ton of talking and not enough action for me. Still, totally try this book!

very great book submitted by emeryl on June 15, 2021, 7:45pm This book is amazing! The plot is great and full of mysteries. I really enjoyed reading this book.

great book submitted by .-.-.-. on June 16, 2021, 10:25am Great book. In this book, something suspicious is going on, and the Mysterious Benedict Society has to find out what is going on. This book is hard to put down, it has lots of action. Although it is a long book, I highly recommend it.

A childhood fav that slaps even when you're old submitted by laursanc6 on June 24, 2021, 4:52pm This book holds up all these years later. It's quirky and fun and perfect for kids and even adults. The mystery makes it hard to put down and it's easy to just eat it all up quickly.

Great Book! submitted by lmattei on June 29, 2021, 11:39am This book is perfect for kids and adults. It is full of plot twists and mysteries. I really enjoyed reading this book!

Good Book submitted by yeryun kim on July 19, 2021, 9:31am I like how the author describes every person and scene in detail.

Interesting submitted by jwpark on July 19, 2021, 10:12am The plot of this book has a lot of mysteries and puzzles that you can solve along side the characters.

So fun! submitted by graytabby on August 1, 2021, 9:59pm So many puzzles! Each character is funny, different, and intelligent in their own way. 5 out of 5.

MUST READ! submitted by quynhssong on June 12, 2022, 12:46pm This book is part of one of my most favorite series of all time. Next time you see this book, or any book of this series, read it! Trust me, it’s worth it.



P.S. There is a cliffhanger, but that just means you get to read the next book too!

Exciting! submitted by BonieKitty4311 on July 11, 2022, 3:39pm It’s a good book because I wonder what’s going to happen next.

I know I should like it... submitted by suttonp on August 15, 2022, 2:36pm This book has all the elements of a good thriller/mystery, but I couldn't get past the inherent evil at the heart of it.

Entertaining submitted by JHermanowski on June 29, 2023, 10:29pm Fun read - I was inspired to read after seeing the Disney series. It is very different from the series and helps explain some of the gaps. Fun to watch and read to compare notes.

THE BEST BOOK EVER submitted by bookworms on July 7, 2023, 7:40pm Once I picked the book up I couldn't put it down!

Amazing submitted by robinpollak on August 15, 2023, 7:52pm This book is really fun to read, I love the way Constance Contraire acts. this book is just overall an amazing book.

Wonderful! submitted by gekerbel on August 26, 2023, 1:36pm This is one of my favorite childhood books! I would absolutely recommend it.

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The mysterious Benedict Society
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PUBLISHED
New York : Little, Brown, 2007.
Year Published: 2007
Description: 485 p.
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780316003957
0316057770
9780316265010

ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Ellis, Carson, 1975-

SUBJECTS
Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction.
Schools -- Fiction.
Science fiction.