Ever since I read Sassymonkey’s glowing review of The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart, I just new that I wanted to get my greedy little hands on a copy. Imagine my surprise when the book landed in my lap right from the publisher and with it the ARC copy of the sequel, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey! YEAH! As described by the School Library Journal:
After Reynie Muldoon responds to an advertisement recruiting “gifted children looking for special opportunities,” he finds himself in a world of mystery and adventure. The 11-year-old orphan is one of four children to complete a series of challenging and creative tasks, and he, Kate, Constance, and Sticky become the Mysterious Benedict Society. After being trained by Mr. Benedict and his assistants, the four travel to an isolated school where children are being trained by a criminal mastermind to participate in his schemes to take over the world. The young investigators need to use their special talents and abilities in order to discover Mr. Curtain’s secrets, and their only chance to defeat him is through working together. Readers will challenge their own abilities as they work with the Society members to solve clues and put together the pieces of Mr. Curtain’s plan. In spite of a variety of coincidences, Stewart’s unusual characters, threatening villains, and dramatic plot twists will grab and hold readers’ attention.
Also, check out the cool website they have for the book - it looks like a fun place to poke around after you’re done reading it. I can’t wait to get these started!
