Title: The Mysterious Benedict Society
Author: Trenton Lee Stewart
# Pages: 485
Published: 2007
Rating: 4 stars
This is a lively tale of four talented and intelligent children who are recruited to embark on a dangerous mission to save the world. Each child’s individual gifts are needed to succeed, but can they stick together long enough to complete their mission?
I really enjoyed reading this book. It’s nice to pick up a YA book for a fun, quick read. When the plot and characters are as cleverly-written as they are in this book, it doesn’t even feel like you’re reading something meant for a much younger audience. I found myself reading well into the night, desperate to find out what the children would do next. I will definitely read the rest of the series, and I encourage anyone else looking for a delightful adventure series to do the same.
Favorite Quote
Is this what family is like? The feeling that everyone’s connected, that with one piece missing the whole thing’s broken?