The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
Summary: (amazon)
"Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?"
When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. (And you, dear reader, can test your wits right alongside them.) But in the end just four very special children will succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and resourceful 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.
As our heroes face physical and mental trials beyond their wildest imaginations, they have no choice but to turn to each other for support. But with their newfound friendship at stake, will they be able to pass the most important test of all?
Welcome to the Mysterious Benedict Society.
My Thoughts:
My first instinct of this book was "Oh no, it's another one of those band of kids who joins some kind of union and goes on a misson." I have read hundreds of those books. But, while the gist was cliche` the writing out shadowed it by far. This novel was perfectly unique story wise, and fantastically whimsical writing wise. While some parts were unnecessary and dragged on, for the most part it kept you on the edge of your seat! The characters too are wonderful and different. Overall it was a beautifully written book and I would recommend it.
Content: Cautious--some scary scenes
My Rating: 4 stars (I really liked it)
PG, 12 and Up
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