Smart Girl Book Review: The Mysterious Benedict Society

Hi everybody, I'm Smart Girl. This is my second post on The Heath Post. Today, I'm going to review one of the most interesting and best children's books in a while, The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart. Let's get started!

First, the synopsis. The book's main character is a young boy named Reynie who doesn't fit in at his orphanage. He has his own tutor, because he has already finished the orphanage's education program. One day he sees a mysterious ad in the newspaper asking about children interested in "special opportunities." After going through a series of odd tests, he meets four other children named "Sticky", Kate, and Constance. Together, they meet the mysterious Mr. Benedict, who sends them to the "Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened." The Institute is run by a man named Mr. Curtain. The most surprising thing about Mr. Curtain is that he looks exactly like Mr. Benedict. Who is Mr. Benedict, why did he send these four children to this institute, and is he Mr. Curtain? If he isn't Mr. Curtain, than who is Mr. Curtain, and why does he run this institute with "no rules?" To find out, READ THE BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, my opinion. I LOVE this book! It is long and interesting, which make for an excellent combination in a book. The characters are very interesting and lifelike. The author makes a very interesting cast of characters and has many puzzles and dilemmas for the characters and readers alike to solve. The book makes it very clear that the author is a clever person himself. He has now also written two sequels, so if you like this, you can read those too. The book is an excellent read for children and adults alike.

Best Read by Ages: 8 and up
Official Smart Girl Grade: A+

That's all for now, Smart Girl.