Reviewed by Jillian
“ARE YOU A GIFTED CHILD LOOKING FOR SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES?” This odd advertisement is found listed in the daily newspaper. Undercover recruits are needed by mastermind Nicholas Benedict for urgent reasons. You, reader, are about to go on a secret mission with some delightful, or as you may find, indescribable and despicable comrades.
The fate of the world lies on the decisions and actions of four particularly exceptional children. The protagonist, Reynard “Reynie” Muldoon is an exceedingly bright orphan. At only age eleven, he has completed each and every textbook on his own, even those for high schools. Life has always been unbearably dull for him, until he discovers a golden opportunity. Along with four other gifted companions, Reynie must suddenly go undercover as a spy agent into a cynical institute. Reynie meets many adversities, but most importantly, by the end he meets the companions of his lifetime. Trenton Lee Stewart creates The Mysterious Benedict Society, which is a suspenseful but sentimental and scientific masterpiece.
The first reason why I found this book so captivating is all the diverse and identified characters. In the Mysterious Benedict Society, a crew of four powerful kids find it challenging to get along. Reynie is the indicated leader, he is the best at problem solving and planning ahead. George Washington, who demands to be called “Sticky,” is the ultimate brain. He can take in information extremely fast and memorize it to equal extent. Kate Wetherall, is the unbelievably resourceful one in the team. She can perform astounding tricks with her bucket of vital objects she carries everywhere. And last the stubborn child, Constance. To the other members, she has always been a mystery to them; she never does anything productive and besides creating silly poems she doesn’t seem that bright. She’s also a hassle to bring because she is extremely short and pudgy. Why is she recruited? To find success, the others must learn to depend on each other and to be depended on.
Through all the seriousness, the author lightens up the mood with some cherished humor. A perfect example of this is set in a stressful moment. The crew of fine agents know the exact location of the wonderful treasure of answers, but they just don't know how to get inside. They try searching for hidden buttons or levers, prodding it open by force, and even a mighty “open sesame,” all of which they found nothing of success. Out of pure frustration, Reynie randomly kicks it. Surprisingly, it flies open in an ironic manner. Who knew that would be the key!
Ready to start your mission? The Mysterious Benedict Society is waiting for you! This story is the first novel of its series with six other fantastic books, with an impressive rating of 10/10 from an expert like me. I can find no main weakness in this book, so this would certainly satisfy anybody looking for action, puzzles, or a good mixture of comedy!
Little, Brown and Company, 485 pages
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