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Product Identifiers

PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers

ISBN-100316057800

ISBN-139780316057806

eBay Product ID (ePID)63882676

Product Key Features

Book TitleMysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

Number of Pages448 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSchool & Education, Action & Adventure / General, Mysteries & Detective Stories, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Science Fiction

Publication Year2008

IllustratorSudyka, Diana, Yes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorTrenton Lee Stewart

Book SeriesThe Mysterious Benedict Society Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight20.2 Oz

Item Length8.6 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2007-031540

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingThe

ReviewsPraise 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

Grade FromThird Grade

Series Volume Number2

Dewey Decimal[Fic]

Grade ToSeventh Grade

SynopsisThe fearsome foursome is back in the second installment of the New York Times bestselling series praised by Rick Riordan! The Mysterious Benedict Society is up against a new mission, significantly closer to home. 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. It seems that while he was preparing the kids' adventure, he stepped right into a trap orchestrated by his evil twin Mr. Curtain. With only one week to find a captured Mr. Benedict, the gifted foursome faces their greatest challenge of all--a challenge that will reinforce the reasons they were brought together in the first place and will require them to fight for the very namesake that united them., The fearsome foursome is back in the second installment of the New York Times bestselling series praised by Rick Riordan The Mysterious Benedict Society is up against a new mission, significantly closer to home. 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. It seems that while he was preparing the kids' adventure, he stepped right into a trap orchestrated by his evil twin Mr. Curtain. With only one week to find a captured Mr. Benedict, the gifted foursome faces their greatest challenge of all--a challenge that will reinforce the reasons they were brought together in the first place and will require them to fight for the very namesake that united them., In this sequel to "The Mysterious Benedict Society," the fabulous foursome is back with a new mission. With the puzzles, games, and irrepressible sense of adventure of his first book, Stewart delivers a heartfelt, high-speed trip around the world. Illustrations.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.S8513Mye 2008