The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey - Softcover

Stewart, Trenton Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906427143 ISBN 13: 9781906427146

Publisher: Chicken House, 2010

Synopsis

It should have been a celebration party, but now it's another mind-bending mission for the children of the Mysterious Benedict Society. Join Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance, as they race across the globe by train, bicycle and ship to save their beloved Mr Benedict. It's a perilous journey that will test all their unusual talents

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Review:

Praise for The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey * ..".this is not just a rip-roaring adventure with plenty of clever twists and hair's-breadth escapes, but also a warm and satisfying tale about friendship." - "School Library Journal" (*STARRED review*) "Stewart keeps interest high throughout the journey with first-rate brainteasers, interludes of physical danger, and the children's own complex dynamics... [readers] will find this sequel a worthy successor." - "Horn Book" "Trust, friendship, human nature, pride, and courage underlie the story and add depth... This classic struggle of good versus evil also includes the many layers in between." - VOYA ..".entertainingly quirky..." - "Kirkus" "Crafty and involving for readers as they figure out clues alongside the [characters]... every bit as chunky and satisfying as the first, this adventure will delight fans." - "The Bulletin"

About the Author:

Trenton Lee Stewart is the author of the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series as well as Flood Summer, a novel for adults. He lives in Arkansas with his wife and two sons.

Diana Sudyka received a Masters of Fine Art from Northwestern University. She lives and works in Chicago as an artist.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chicken House
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1906427143
• ISBN 13: 9781906427146
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320