Hey bookworms, Chrisley here! I have discovered an amazing book called The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart (it is the first book in a series). So, I thought I'd share my thoughts with you!
Let's get into it! The story... Reynie Muldoon, an orphan at Stonetown Orphanage, is surprised when he sees an interesting ad in the newspaper that invites children to enroll in a series of tests that rely on intelligence and the ability to think out of the box. Knowing that Reynie has a special ability to solve puzzles he and his tutor agree that he should enter. Along with many other kids his age, Reynie shows up to do the whacky, odd, mind-straining tests. He soon learns that he and the other kids will have to go on a top secret mission and only the four most intelligent, fast thinking, of the group will be able to get through it and win a mysterious unknown prize. Because this mission is so tough on the mind and the body, the kids end up forming a strong bond and learn to use their specific abilities, such as puzzle solving, a photographic memory, and physical strength, to work together to conquer the most difficult challenge of all. My thoughts… I think this book had lot of heart and shows the true spirit of friendship while also including a good amount of humor that worked well with the plot. One thing that helps keep the reader hooked is that you can test your knowledge and your brain's ability right along with the main characters'! One issue that some people have with the book is that the plot line gets a bit confusing during the middle, but I still think that The Mysterious Benedict Society is hands down a great read! Hope you enjoyed the post! Chrisley Don't forget: you can get a shoutout on our website by emailing three of your friends with a link to your favorite post and forward the email to us!
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