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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

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Author: Trenton Lee Stewart
Creator: Diana Sudyka
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 464
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.9

ISBN: 0316036730
EAN: 9780316036733
ASIN: 0316036730

Publication Date: May 1, 2009
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Product Description
The Mysterious Benedict Society is back with a new mission, significantly closer to home. After reuniting for a celebratory scavenger hunt, Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance are forced to go on an unexpected search--a search to find Mr. Benedict. It seems that while he was preparing the kids' adventure, he stepped right into a trap orchestrated by his evil twin Mr. Curtain.

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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Best Book!!!!!!!!! November 11, 2009
I absolutely loved the Mysterious Benedict Society and the sequel is the no disappointment. My friends and I all love this book and made everyone we know read them-now everyone enjoys them too. I would recommend this book to anyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 out of 5 stars

A Fabulous Journey November 9, 2009
Chris (Bountiful, UT United States)
This is the second book in the "Mysterious Benedict Society" series and while it can definitely be read as a stand alone book, I would recommend reading the previous book before starting in on this one. The previous novel gives a lot of character development and some insight into the nuances of the characters as well as what to expect. Besides, the first book is great and shouldn't be missed if you can help it.

That said, we enjoyed the second book as much as the first. The same wonderful characters are present and ready for a new adventure. The setting is 1 year after the previous book ended. The children are on their way to a reunion with Mr. Benedict who has planned a sort of treasure hunt for them to hone their skills on the road to a great celebration. Unfortunately, Mr. Benedict is kidnapped before the children even arrive and thus the situation changes slightly.

The puzzles and around-the-world adventure are a ton of fun. The characters themselves have grown over the 'past year' and have some new mannerisms and skills. Constance in particular has developed some new traits that will serve the society well.

The overarching mystery in this book is once again thoughtful and fun to unravel. The framing of the adventure within a globetrotting treasure hunt is a lot of fun. Personally I would love to go on that sort of an adventure. Bringing back Mr. Curtain's threatening bodyguard/mercenary "Ten Men" added a great element of suspense to the chase. The climactic confrontation with their adversaries was fairly intense, especially for a children's book.

I found this book just as enjoyable as the first book and am glad to see that the story has been successful enough to warrant a series. I'm looking forward to seeing what sort of adventures the kids encounter in future books.

****
4 out of 5

5 out of 5 stars

Great book series October 28, 2009
Larry Dup (Pittsburgh, Pa. United States)
I found the first book of the series and bought it for my son who is in 6th grade. He "tore" through the book in very little time, could not put it down. Asked me if there were other stories and could i purchase them. Yes there were 2 more and I bought both from amazon. My son read the second book in 2 days and begged for me to give him the third. I did!... when was the last time your child begged you to read something? This is an awesome series and I would consider it standard reading for children of this age.
Enjoy

5 out of 5 stars

Not read yet; but previewed October 19, 2009
Princess (USA)
We haven't gotten into reading these yet, but my
grandson is anxious, after looking at the two books,
to get started!!

They are nice sized, easy to handle, nice print..
...very inviting.

1 out of 5 stars

Everything the first one is not...unfortunately October 4, 2009
BkWyrm (Norman, OK)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I loved the first Mysterious Benedict Society book! The first one is exciting, fast paced, intriguing,original, suspenceful and filled with surprises!! This second book, though, is BOOO-RRR-IIINNNGGG! It is all character development at a snail's pace with only a moment's glance occasionally at a plot. I thought it might just be me after reading a few glowing reports here, but I gave it to a few of my students who had loved the first one, and they all gave it thumbs down. It's a shame because the first book is wonderful!

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