{"id":17824,"date":"2022-09-28T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T14:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/?p=17824"},"modified":"2023-08-08T19:02:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T00:02:13","slug":"the-mysterious-benedict-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/the-mysterious-benedict-society\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mysterious Benedict Society Chapter Books"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking for a series that packs an adventurous punch and appeals to both boys and girls, check out the bestselling series The Mysterious Benedict Society<\/a> by award-winning author Trenton Lee Stewart.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What Is The Mysterious Benedict Society?<\/h2>\r\n
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\u201cAre you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The newspaper ad draws the attention of numerous children, but only four of them\u2014<\/span>Reynie Muldoon, Sticky Washington, Kate Wetherall, and Constance Contraire\u2014<\/span>pass the required test of wits. Soon the children find themselves in the company of the mysterious and brilliant Mr. Nicholas Benedict. After they agree to take on a dangerous mission, they name themselves (of course!) the Mysterious Benedict Society.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Throughout the series, the quartet of intrepid preteens must combine their unique and unusual gifts to beat the bad guys. But where will their missions lead them?<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Take our free Mysterious Benedict Society Checklist<\/a> to your local library!<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

About the Author and Series<\/h2>\r\n

Trenton Lee Stewart<\/a> is an American author of fiction for children and adults. This series for children is an adventure-filled quartet. Within these pages, the anticipation of what will happen next for Stewart's four heroes will keep readers turning the page.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Stewart\u2019s series offers something for everyone. While upper elementary and middle school students will enjoy reading these books independently, Stewart\u2019s adventures also make fantastic read-aloud material for lower elementary and up. Because some of the themes and situations may be too intense for some children, you may want to preview the books before using them with younger, more sensitive children. In fact, it\u2019s always a good idea to ensure that your children\u2019s reading material is appropriate for their age and maturity level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Children who love riddles will enjoy solving puzzles with the team. Alternatively, technology lovers will wish they could create Mr. Curtain\u2019s inventions. Additionally, sophisticated readers will happily hunt for the word play sprinkled throughout the series. For example, Constance\u2019s last name is Contraire, hinting at her propensity toward stubbornness. The topics and themes of Stewart\u2019s novels offer many opportunities for further discussion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The characters and capers in The Mysterious Benedict Society will stick with readers long after the books are finished. Don\u2019t be surprised if you hear your child refer to the stories in everyday life! Phrases like, \u201cMom, I have a memory as good as Sticky Washington!\u201d or \u201cShe\u2019s as stubborn as Constance Contraire!\u201d might become an everyday occurrence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

About the Books<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\"The<\/a>

In the series opener,<\/span> The Mysterious Benedict Society<\/cite><\/a>, your child will meet Nicholas Benedict and his crew of new recruits. From the moment Mr. Benedict enlists the help of the newly formed Mysterious Benedict Society, the excitement begins. There are many surprises along the way as the children head off to L.I.V.E. (Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened) to stop the evil Mr. Curtain from taking over the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The second book,<\/span> The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey<\/cite><\/a>, takes readers on a global scavenger hunt. The game was supposed to be a happy reunion for the Mysterious Benedict Society. However, when they discover that Mr. Curtain has captured Mr. Benedict and his assistant, the hunt becomes a lifesaving mission. Once again the four kids must put their unique talents and teamwork to the test to save their friend.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The third book,<\/span> The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner\u2019s Dilemma<\/cite><\/a>, continues the children\u2019s capers. In this book, the kids and Mr. Benedict face off against Mr. Curtain and his henchmen once again. The crafty Mr. Curtain finds a way to disturb the rhythm of the team\u2019s life. Mr. Curtain takes advantage of the chaos and strikes. What happens next will keep readers anxiously turning pages right to the very end!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In the series finale, <\/span> The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages<\/cite><\/a>, the Society adds a new member and faces a new threat. The kids have grown up and reunited. Together, they plan to take on a more dangerous mission than ever before. Like the first three books in the series, Book 4 is filled with enough hair-raising danger, engaging humor, sweet friendship, and mind-bending puzzles to keep you hanging on every single word!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The Mysterious Benedict Society at a Glance<\/h2>\r\n
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\r\n Author<\/span>: Trenton Lee Stewart<\/a>
\r\n Genre<\/span>: young adult fiction
\r\n Interests<\/span>: mystery, suspense, adventure, riddles, saving the world
\r\n Suggested age range<\/span>: 10 and up
\r\n Gender preference<\/span>: girls and boys
\r\n In the series<\/span>: 4 books, 400+ pages each\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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