The Mysterious Benedict Society Contributor(s): Stewart, Trenton Lee (Author), Ellis, Carson (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0316003956 ISBN-13: 9780316003957 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. (And you, dear reader, can test your wits right alongside them.) But in the end just four very special children will succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and resourceful children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. As our heroes face physical and mental trials beyond their wildest imaginations, they have no choice but to turn to each other for support. But with their newfound friendship at stake, will they be able to pass the most important test of all? Welcome to the Mysterious Benedict Society. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education |
Dewey: FIC |
Lexile Measure: 890 |
Series: Mysterious Benedict Society |
Physical Information: 1.4" H x 5.2" W x 7.6" (1.00 lbs) 512 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 113801 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 18.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: For fans of Lemony Snicket and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, this first book in the bestselling, award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society Series is not to be missed Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities? Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the newspaper and are then put through a series of mind-bending tests, which readers take along with them. Only four children--two boys and two girls--succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and inventive children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. But what they'll find in the hidden underground tunnels of the school is more than your average school supplies. So, if you're gifted, creative, or happen to know Morse Code, they could probably use your help. |