The Mysterious Benedict Society

The Mysterious Benedict Society

   By: Trenton Lee Stewart 

Genre: Adventure; Mystery and Suspense 

Series: Mysterious Benedict Society book 1 

Synopsis: Four smart kids go on a secret mission

Summary:

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

When this add appears in the newspapers one day, children stream in from all corners of Stonetown to take a series of unusual tests.  Only four very gifted children pass, however, and are given the task of going undercover, attending the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, and completing a mission that only they can accomplish.

Welcome to the Mysterious Benedict Society 

Q&A:

1. How enticing was the plot? - While the story could be slow at points in the beginning and in several chapters throughout, over all the book was very engaging.  The plot line was interesting and funny, and the story kept you always wondering what would happen next.  

2. How well were the characters developed? Were they likable? - The story follows four children, Reynard "Reynie" Muldoon, Kate Wetherall, George "Sticky" Washington, and Constance Contraire. Of the four, Reynie serves as the main character.  Throughout the story, the personalities of the children are developed through their interactions with each other and with other minor characters.  Reynie's leadership qualities, Kate's spunk, Sticky's nervuos habits, and Constance's stubborn attitude make each of the characters lovable and relatable.

3. What was the setting of the story? - The book is set in a modern-day city called Stonetown, near a port called Stonetown Harbor, and at a bording school known as the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened.

4. Was there an overall moral message to the story that the characters learn? - Each of the four characters are developed throughout the story as they learn to work together and rely on each other for help when they need it most.  

5. Was the end satisfying? - Yes.  Good prevails over evil, right wins out over wrong, and the children all find something they hadn't even known they needed. 

Ratings:

None Whatsoever     Moderate       Dude, YES

LOL Level:

      1         2         3         4         5

Tear Jerker Level:

      1         2         3         4         5

Can't Put It Down Level:

      1         2         3         4         5

Nailbiter Level: 

      1         2         3         4         5

Good Book Level:

      1         2         3         4         5

Suggested Age Range:

     4-6       6-9       9-12      12-15     15-18  

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~Mally and Misten