This is the first in a series of books by Trenton Lee Stewart. It brings together four kids who have issues with their families, including being orphaned, abandoned, or a runaway. Despite having family issues they are all talented and gifted in different ways. They use these talents to try and save the world. Even though they are very talented as indivuals, they must rely on one anothers' differences to succeed. They are given an assignment to help save the world from someone that wants to control it. It is a long book. It is science fiction. I would predict that kids who like A Wrinkle in Time, Harry Potter or Lemony Snicket will enjoy this book. The author pulls in the reader so that he/she tries to work out the solutions to problems the society faces along the way. Sticky, Constance, Kate and Reynie show true bravery. If this book sounds like it may be of interest to you, you may want to check out the website about The Mysterious Benedict Society .
completed: July 5, 2010
pages: 485
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