Ages 10+1-min guideMysteryAdventureFriendship
The Mysterious Benedict Society
by Trenton Lee Stewart
Good fitA great fit for most kids 10 and up. Full of puzzles and teamwork. It’s long and wordy, with some peril and a villain who controls minds.
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What it’s about
Four gifted children pass a series of strange tests and are recruited by Mr. Benedict. They go undercover at a school run by his twin, who is sending hidden messages into people’s minds.
The ending
What might come up
PerilSomeThe kids are in danger at the school.
Mind controlSomeA machine that brainwashes people.
Unkind behaviorA littleBullying from older students.
ViolenceA littleMild.
LanguageNone
RomanceNone
Why kids like it
Riddles, secret codes and four very different kids who need each other.
Free printable quiz
- 1Who are the four children?
- 2What is the name of the villain?
- 3What is his machine called?
- 4What does Kate always carry?
Read it, then watch it
Read the book first, then watch it together and talk about what changed.
