The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Jan.29, 2009, under BookCasts, Humorous, Mystery, Student Reviews
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While many books catch my eye, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, is unique, with its innocent text and its comical surprises. The sequel to the popular Mysterious Benedict Society is certainly a treasure to behold.
At the end of book one, our four kid geniuses, (Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance) were left to live their normal lives again. But, when they all receive letters from Sir Nicholas Benedict explaining a celebration to mark their last mission’s anniversary, they are excited to meet together yet again, some feeling quite bored with the typical world. Soon, however, that excitement is depleted, when the recurring villain, Ledroptha Curtain, has kidnapped the fours’ favorite mastermind, the inventive Benedict.
Consequently, the four are sent off, on an exceedingly perilous journey, complete with secret agents, bombs, and pencil darts; this is by far the most dangerous mission yet!
Will the children succeed, or will it be “Curtains” for dear Mr. Benedict? Read the daring, and quite imaginative, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, and I guarantee you won’t regret it!
The details: 2008, 440 p. Submitted by Chance
