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The Mysterious Benedict Society

Written by: Trenton Lee Stewart, Carson Ellis - illustrator
Narrated by: Del Roy
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Publisher's Summary

For fans of Lemony Snicket and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, this first book in the bestselling, award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society Series is not to be missed!

"Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" 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.

©2008 Trenton Lee Stewart (P)2022 Little, Brown Young Readers

What the critics say

"Great cast of characters, lots of cool puzzles and mysteries. This book reminded me of some of the better children's books I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Phantom Tollbooth."—Rick Riordan
"Begins with a bang... resembles the otherwordly experience of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Fans of Roald Dahl or Blue Balliett will find a familiar blend of kid power, clues, and adventure."—School Library Journal, starred review

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The characters felt so real I felt like I was in the story.the author must have some imagination!

I Like that the characters have a problem they always fix it! And what I don’t like- well there’s nothing I don’t like!😂

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Very good book but the reading just not perfect but very close

Amazing listen would not listen any other version but occasionally there was a small mispronunciation

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