Adorable. Reclusive genius Mr. Benedict chose four children who were gifted, but without parents, to undertake a mission to save the world in the novel “The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee Stewart. (first book was so boring for me). When she spies an ad in the paper offering gifted children “special opportunities,” she convinces Reynie to apply. After the events of the previous book, Mr. Benedict, and the children's parents, plan to bring the children back together for another adventure using their teamwork, skills, and intelligence. The Mysterious Benedict Society begins in a city called Stonetown at about 12:30 in early autumn, although the setting changes as the main characters travel to the L.I.V.E. [2] However, comparing it overall to its predecessor, Horn Book Magazine felt that it was "a worthy successor"[4] - although Kirkus Reviews said that it "has more of an air of trading on the previous one's cleverness than building on it."[3]. “May your adventures bring you closer together, even as they take you far away from home.”. I was very disappointed by this second attempt as I was thrilled with the first. He acts as a leader to the rest of the Mysterious Benedict Society. Sticky ran away from his home after feeling that he is not wanted by his parents, but is now living in his home with his parents again. Even the characterization is weak in this story as Sticky, one of the four children, seems to disappear from the story entirely. I didn't like it as much as the first, but I really liked it. He wears silver glasses and green plaid suits, and usually makes his way around in a motorized wheelchair. This I will tell you during the review. See all 5 questions about The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey…. 49 $9.99 $9.99. Anthony Award Nominee for Best Children's/Young Adult Novel (2009), Is this better than the first book? Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance embark on a daring new adventure that threatens to force them apart from their families, friends, and even each other. Unlike the first story, this one has neither the energy or ingenuity to make it a worthy companion. Chapters 4-7. His family spent a fortune finding Sticky, leaving them very poor. In a starred review, School Library Journal described the book as "not just a rip-roaring adventure ... but also a warm and satisfying tale about friendship. He is very gifted at finding the puzzles in things, much like Constance Contraire. This time I had more reasonable expectations and liked it a lot more. Kate has long blonde hair and ocean-blue eyes. It has such innocence and heart that I can't help but place it beside my favorites. And if I am not willing to take on the 400+ pages, I am not sure there will be many children who will. Book Title: The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey. The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict (A prequel featuring 9-year-old Nicholas Benedict!) by Little, Brown and Company, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey. He strongly prefers this nickname to his given name, George Washington. This one was a tad boring for me and I felt like it dragged on. She has a very good memory, similar to Sticky's. They get caught and they escape and get caught again but with help form friends they get home safely with the duskworth and Mr.. Curtain attacked my the navy. The villains have one clairvoyant, someone Constance calls the Listener, and want another. Book Summary: This book is about an orphan boy named Reynie. Like his brother, he suffers from narcolepsy, but his condition is triggered by anger as opposed to laughter. In this book, Sticky is becoming more comfortable with his gifts. Unfortunately, there's one other inhabitant of the prison: Mr. Benedict. There, they find evidence that leads them to a science museum in a city in Holland called Thernbaakagen. Much of what happens to the children is itself far removed from reality, as they are chased all over the world by evil “Ten Men” so named for the ten available weapons they always have at their disposal. He is afflicted with narcolepsy, and in this book seeks a cure; one that may help cure this disease. It’s been years since I read the first one. She almost never sleeps and takes sudden food breaks to keep her energy up. The Mysterious Benedict Society go on another journey that not as suspenseful and exciting as the first one, but still had me on my toes. and the time changes. But I still managed to get some information about the plot, the characters and the author of the book. You could say that. I really loved it! The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey (The Mysterious Benedict Society (2)) Book 2 of 4: The Mysterious Benedict Society | by Trenton Lee Stewart and Diana Sudyka | May 1, 2009. In a letter, Mr. Curtain explains that he needs a certain rare plant and that a person extremely close to Mr. Benedict knows where to find it. They rest at a hotel that evening but are found by Mr. Curtain’s agents called Ten Men, then rescued by Milligan, Kate’s recently found father. THE CLEVERNESS. The book begins with Reynard "Reynie" Muldoon and Constance Contraire. The specter of danger, however, though always present, never seems possible, and the children are always saved at the nick of time. This one, however, was a disappointment from the start, and I found the task of actually reading all 440 pages of it (which I did) a rather daunting task. He is the one who discovered the plans of his twin brother, Ledroptha Curtain. This I will tell you during the review. At the museum, they learn that the rare plant is called duskwort, capable of inducing a spellbinding sleep, and might be extinct. Mr.. Benedict has gone missing to find a plant called a dustwarth to cure his narcolepsy, and has left clues for the 4 children to follow him there. Adventurous. I loved the way the author brought the characters together, and had them work together to get out of their hard situations. It is the second book in the series, following The Mysterious Benedict Society. She is waiting to be adopted by Mr. Benedict. Start by marking “The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #2)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Noland gives them a two-way radio for communication, but Reynie mistrusts him and later disposes of it. With the characters already established, all that is left is the plot itself, and even that has become water-downed and weakened in this version. When The children get this message and set of on the journey. The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma (The Mysterious Benedict Society, 3) This free study guide is stuffed with the juicy details and important facts you need to know. She is also, like Number Two (Shown Below), an assistant to Mr. Benedict, though she does sleep. The Mysterious Benedict Society was written by Trenton Lee Stewart and published in 2007. The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey is a bestselling[1] children's novel written by Trenton Lee Stewart and illustrated by Diana Sudyka, published in 2008. This book was just as amazing as its predecessor. The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages (2019) 5. I loved this book as much as the first one, and I really liked the first one a lot!! Throughout the story, Trenton Lee Stewart includes several descriptions of the main setting. Kate possesses unparalleled strength, speed, agility, and endurance, among other things. May 1st 2008 Gone was the mystery and suspense that made the first book such a page turner and I realized that much of the previous book's success was due to the character-building. Gone was the mystery and suspense that made the first book such a page turner and I realized that much of th. George "Sticky" Washington is also an eleven-year-old boy. But when he is there he gets captured from his evil brother Ledropha Curtain and this dangerous team of Ten Men. Constance can detect patterns in things, and though it may seem like she is psychic, Constance merely recognized patterns and unknowingly can predict the near future. Founding Member, The Mysterious Benedict Society. (2012) 6. Milligan comes back and saves the children by fighting the Ten Men while the children escape. “Did the men steal the papers?" Also, Reynie knew that in order to save them, was to actually go on the adventure previously planned. "[2] Kirkus Reviews was less positive, saying that the book "may wear down less patient readers", citing the prose and needless elaborations in several areas. Taking a crazy boat ride and going through the dangerous jungle of an island. Just feast your eyes upon all of these debut books to check out and emerging authors to... To see what your friends thought of this book. The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner’s Dillema (2009) 4. Their names include McCracken, Crawlings, Sharpe, and Garotte. The Mysterious Benedict Society is up against a new mission, significantly closer to home. The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma is the third book in The Mysterious Benedict Society series. This was really fun! Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author. It's hard for a series to get much better than this, which is why it's the fifth time I'm reading this series. Although his memories were erased by Mr. Curtain, he managed to escape and eventually became Mr. Benedict's bodyguard. I didn't really love this first book in this series, but the writing style was irresistible, so I decided to try the second. [2], The beginning of the novel came in for particular criticism, with Horn Book Magazine complaining of "a few treacly initial scenes"[4] and School Library Journal saying that "[t]he action takes a while to get going". This was a really great sequel to the first book. 4.5, rounded up because these are the best kids and i am deeply invested in their wellbeing; also, PARALLELS, This is the second mysterious benedict society and they are going on even crazier adventures. Readers have a lot to look forward to this year! The. I think this, too. Paperback $7.49 $ 7. His real name is Ledroptha. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Both are locked in the sweltering third floor of the house of Mr. Benedict.They are playing a game known as "The … She is kidnapped along with Mr. Benedict in this book. But just in time, the Shortcut and its crew come to save them. A group of gifted orphans are recruited by an eccentric, benefactor to go on a secret mission. Puzzle based adventure stories are totally my jam. The Mysterious Benedict Society is as mysterious as it sounds. He lives with his former tutor who now is his adopted mother, Miss Perumal (or as he calls her, Amma), who is teaching him Tamil, and her mother, whom he calls Pati. The Mysterious Benedict Society is a novel written by Trenton Lee Stewart and illustrated by Carson Ellis, first published in 2007. I love how every chapter just makes you want to read more. Even in the hardest times she is still making jokes! [4] They especially praised the "first-rate brainteasers",[4] with School Library Journal also commenting that it had "plenty of clever twists". 4.8 out of 5 stars 589. The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey (Book) : Stewart, Trenton Lee : Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance, all graduates of the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened and members of the Benedict Society, embark on a scavenger hunt that turns into a desperate search for the missing Mr. Benedict. But I still managed to get some information about the plot, the characters and the author of the book. Mr. Benedict is a little older-than-middle-age man who recruits the children that later call themselves the Mysterious Benedict Society. The Mysterious Benedict Society is up … After Mr. Curtain leaves to run an errand, Mr. Benedict tricks S.Q., their guard, and they get away. Chapters 1-3. Milligan was a spy captured by Mr. Curtain. The Mysterious Benedict Society is as mysterious as it sounds. The children possess a unique ability to resist these messages, which … Sticky also ran away because his brain needed a rest from contests that his parents entered him in for his intelligence. He has blonde hair and ocean blue eyes just like Kate. Liesl, anyone who enjoyed the first book in the series, Good. Achievements: Memorized the Stonetown Library catalog; braved the Whisperer for the sake of his friends; helped save Mr. Benedict’s life Expertise: Ability to read exceptionally quickly and recall every word exactly (as a result, can read and write, though not necessarily speak, most major languages) What was supposed to be a vacation for the children (with supervising adults) has turned into a rescue mission as Mr. Benedict has been kidnapped by his evil twin. Her many awkward-but-useful talents (such as regurgitating things) are very prized and prove to be pivotal for the welfare of the group. He is many doubts about him but also likes him because he is smart. But I still managed to get some information about the plot, the characters and the author of the book. He has tea-colored skin and is bald because he used hair remover to disguise himself. He acts as a leader to the rest of the Mysterious Benedict Society. When an unexplained blackout engulfs Stonetown, the children must unravel clues relating to a nefarious new plot, while their search for answers brings them closer to danger than ever before. They then go to the island that the library said had the last remaining duskwort. Her real name is revealed to be Pencilla in the final book of the series, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma. Curtain thinks his twin (Benedict) will know where the plant grows because Benedict is so well read. The first Mysterious Benedict Society was quirky and exciting, and had actual surprises, which, I find, few books do. This I will tell you during the review. 'Number Two' is Mr. Benedict's assistant and adopted daughter. In the beginning of the book I think Reynie has an internal conflict on determining whether he should trust Mr. Noland. Recommended for 8 to 12 year old who are interested in puzzles, treasure hunts, and life-and-death adventures. The dastardly plan of the evil twin, itself the crux of the plot, makes little sense at close inspection and undermines the story itself. The Mysterious Benedict Society Summary. It was difficult to make my way through the plodding text, and even my respect for the first Mysterious Benedict Society, will not lead me to attempt the third. Brief Summary of Book: The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #1) by Trenton Lee Stewart. Just as the Ten Men plant a bomb near the hold, the Royal Navy shows up. Reynie lives in an orphanage. He is also the one who devises most of the plans, and he considers himself alone, though he realizes that he finds happiness with the people who like him. The conflict in this book is that Mr. Curtain kidnaps Mr. Benedict to obtain the plant, Duskwort. A slow starter. They soon find Milligan, who is extremely injured from the battle with the Ten Men, and after Mr. Benedict wakes up, they run to the bay and are soon surrounded by the Ten Men. I love this more than I did the first time. Constance, Mr. Benedict’s adopted 3-year-old genius, soon reveals that Mr. Benedict gave her a letter to open when the others came. The Mysterious Benedict Society was written by Trenton Lee Stewart and published in 2007. He lives with his former tutor who now is his adopted mother, Miss Perumal (or as he calls her, Amma), who is teaching him Tamil, and her mother, whom he calls Pati. It tells the story of four gifted children: Reynie Muldoon, George "Sticky" Washington, Kate Wetherall, and Constance Contraire, who form the "Mysterious Benedict Society" and are sent to investigate an institution called L.I.V.E. It's not as good as the first book (that one's kind of hard to beat), but it still has the same wonderful characters, atmosphere, and puzzles all tied together with a fairly good plot-line and is therefore worthwhile. The first Mysterious Benedict Society was quirky and exciting, and had actual surprises, which, I find, few books do. (the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened), run by a man named Ledroptha Curtain. This one, however, was a disappointment from the start, and I found the task of actually reading all 440 pages of it (which I did) a rather daunting task. Reynie Muldoon is living the dream: he's spending a weekend day taking tests. If I'm being honest, I remember the first book being way better. This book was a success. She can be considered the backbone or powerhouse of the four. The quirkiness of the first story continues here, but most of this plot is too far-fetched to be very believable. There was some really great character development, too. The weapons created by Mr. Curtain himself are to be in the possession of these men. Reynie deals with mistrust, Sticky with pride (and the shame that comes ofter the fall), Constance - well Constance. Mostly of Reynie, because we're in his head most often, but all the children had to deal with some flaw in themselves and come out on top. George “Sticky” Washington. With the Listener's help, they plan to break Mr. Benedict's evil twin out of a new maximum security prison on Nomanson Island. As members of the Mysterious Benedict Society, the children learn of a sinister plan by Mr. Ledroptha Curtain, Mr. Benedict’s long-lost twin brother, to control people’s minds through subliminal messages. I enjoyed the first book so much that I wanted to read this one shortly after. The first time I read this I was disappointed by it, and I didn't enjoy it as much as it deserved. Mr. Curtain is Mr. Benedict's evil twin brother, who has kidnapped Mr. Benedict and Number Two in the attempt of taking over the world. Noland tells them more about Mr. Benedict, including his recent communications. It has the power to put an entire city to sleep and also has the power to cure narcolepsy, the disease that Mr. Benedict and his brother have. After reuniting for a celebratory scavenger hunt, Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance are forced to go on an unexpected search—a search to find Mr. Benedict. Choose another member of the Mysterious Benedict Society and imagine how different the story would be … He is also the one who devises most of the plans, and he considers himself alone, though he realizes that he finds happiness with the p… The Mysterious Benedict Society - Poison Apples, Poison Worms — Tests and Invitations Summary & Analysis Trenton Lee Stewart This Study Guide consists of approximately 66 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Mysterious Benedict Society. Sticky also has a bad habit of polishing his spectacles whenever he gets nervous. Kate Wetherall is an energetic twelve-year-old girl who lives with her father Milligan on a farm; her mother died when she was a young child. The Mysterious Benedict Society is as mysterious as it sounds. A sequel for this book, and also the third book in the series, was published October 6, 2009. This book was delightful, funny, and the characters got even better than they were in the first book. They are called that way because they have ten different ways to hurt someone. Chapter Summaries & Analyses. I think this, too. The Mysterious Benedict Society was written by Trenton Lee Stewart and published in 2007. He is characterized by his intelligence and ability to remember everything he reads hears or sees—hence his nickname, for everything "sticks" in his mind. Reynard "Reynie" Muldoon is an eleven-year-old with no parents to speak of. They find new info, which leads them to a castle in Portugal. She comes from Zambia. This is probably 4 1/2 stars, but they don't give me that option. The Mysterious Benedict Society is an amazing series of books about a group of children with extraordinary gifts and talents. Even in the “about the author' section,, Stewart names traits of Reynie, Constance and Kate that are admirable and makes no mention of Sticky at all. 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