The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey
With only one week to find a captured Mr. Benedict, the gifted foursome faces their greatest challenge of all--a challenge that will reinforce the reasons they were brought together in the first place and will require them to fight for the very namesake that united them.
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Praise for The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey:
* "...this is not just a rip-roaring adventure with plenty of clever twists and hair's-breadth escapes, but also a warm and satisfying tale about friendship." - School Library Journal (*STARRED review*)
"Stewart keeps interest high throughout the journey with first-rate brainteasers, interludes of physical danger, and the children's own complex dynamics... [readers] will find this sequel a worthy successor." - Horn Book
"Trust, friendship, human nature, pride, and courage underlie the story and add depth... This classic struggle of good versus evil also includes the many layers in between." - VOYA
"...entertainingly quirky..." - Kirkus
"Crafty and involving for readers as they figure out clues alongside the [characters]... every bit as chunky and satisfying as the first, this adventure will delight fans." - The Bulletin
About the Author
Trenton Lee Stewart, graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and author of the The Mysterious Benedict Society, lives in
Diana Sudyka received a Masters of Fine Art from Northwestern University. She lives and works in Chicago as an artist. This is the first book she has illustrated.
Customer Reviews
My 7 year old niece loves this book.
I first purchased the entire series for my 7 year old niece in July. She and my 36 year old sister have read a chapter a night. Both love these books. These are good choices for the 7-10 year old crowd and the grown-ups that supervise them.
Stereotypical but Entertaining
I read the first and second Benedict Society books as an assignment from a book club I belong to. They weren't my favorite among the "To Read" list, but they did provide for some entertainment.
I'll begin with the characters. Reynie and Constance were the only ones that were slightly original. I have the biggest problem with Kate. She was to an extreme the stereotypical "tomboy girl". Okay, so maybe her bucket was a little quirky and fun, but other than that, Kate's character was fore-head slapping unoriginal. Same thing for Sticky. Now I know the author was trying to point out all the characters different talents and how each of them contributed to the Society in their own way, and while I know there are many different talents and types of intelligences, there are very few people who are either "one way or the other" like these characters were. There are not very many people who only have one thing that they're good at or have only one type of intelligence (musical, verbal, physical, logical...) instead of a mix. This, among other things, made the characters feel flat.
My second complaint were the puzzles. These kids are supposed to be "talented", but I found myself figuring out the clues pages - and sometimes chapters - before the kids.
And finally, Constance. I found her even more annoying after she developed her special ability. If I were Reynie and she shouted "He's got it!" every time I figured something out, well, I can't imagine how incredibly irritating that would be.
Other than that, it was an entertaining and quirky read, though probably intended for a younger audience.
Even better than the first
I enjoyed reading the Mysterious Benedict Society with my 10 year old daughter. We both found this book to be even better. It's full of suspense, humor, and adventure. This book is a bit more realistic than the first. It's a great introduction to suspense novels for children who aren't quite ready for a Harry Potter style book. However it is interesting and suspenseful enough to entertain more sophisticated readers, again pulling from each individual's unique talents. The 'ten men' are sinister, but nothing that should bother any but the most sensitive young ones. The character development is great, as is the descriptions of the many locations this book takes us. I'm hoping for a third book.
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