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Paperback The Mysterious Benedict Society Book

ISBN: 0316003956

ISBN13: 9780316003957

The Mysterious Benedict Society

(Book #1 in the The Mysterious Benedict Society Series)

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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 newspaper ad 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.
More by Mary Karr
Mary Karr's three volumes of poetry are Abacus, The Devil's Tour, and Viper Rum. Her memoir, Cherry, published in 2000, was also a New York Times bestseller. She is a Jesse Truesdale Peck Professor of Literature at Syracuse University.

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Rated 5 stars
Use your mind

It was a very wonderful book, I really enjoyed it. I did not figure all of the points out on the book, until the very end. The difference between Harry Potter books, is that the kids don't have magical powers they use their minds. Every young adult should read this book.

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My favorite book of all time!!!

I’ve read over 4,000 books, and this one by far is my favorite. I’d never read a book before that has kids with photographic memories like me. The adventures are amazing. Read this book! You will never regret it!

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Amazing read! Surprises around every corner!

Amazing read! Surprises around every corner! This intriguing story keeps the reader compelled to turn every page without fail!!!

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Perhaps too big.

This book took longer for me to read than usual. However it's still a good read.

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The Mysterious Benedict Society

The adventure begins when orphan Reynard Muldoon (Reynie) answers an advertisement in the paper - "ARE YOU A GIFTED CHILD LOOKING FOR SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES?" Answering the ad leads Reynie to a strange building that opens at odd times and is filled with classrooms of children taking bizarre tests. I found myself taking the tests along with him, and although I was utterly confused by the questions, I was extremely relieved...

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