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The History Connection - The Mysterious Benedict Society
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List Price: $17.99
Our Price: $9.38
Your Save: $ 8.61 ( 48% )
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Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780316057776
ISBN: 0316057770
Label: Little, Brown Young Readers
Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 485
Publication Date: 2007-03-07
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Reading Level: Young Adult
Studio: Little, Brown Young Readers
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Summary: modern children's lit classic
Comment: File this under "I am a grown-up and I liked Harry Potter." Santa brought this for my not-quite 10 year old (who is currently reading another fave in children's literature, The Phantom Tollbooth), but as I like to read what he is reading (usually slightly before he reads it...) I picked it up over the weekend and read it cover to cover. Reminds me somewhat of Harry Potter, Phantom Tollbooth, the early books in Series of Unfortunate Events, and even some Roald Dahl and George Orwell... A modern classic in children's literature; it deserves a place on erudite children's bookshelves. It is somewhat long, and the size of the book may be somewhat intimidating for young readers, but this one was a joy to read. I found the character of Constance unbearable... until the end (no spoiler here), but otherwise identified with the other three young heroes of the book. If you have a child who loves to read, or if you WERE a child who loves to read, pick this one up. I think you'll be glad you did; I was!
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Summary: Fun, fun, fun story!!!!!
Comment: I bought this for our family for Christmas, and after the Christmas rush I really needed a break. Started this Christmas night, parked myself on the couch most of the day after and had it done that evening.
Fun, fun, fun story!!!!! Responding to an ad in the newspaper, 11 year old Reynie is brought into a wild adventure to save the world. Puzzles and clues keep you thinking, and surprising developments from beginning to end will keep you turning pages.
I love how the kids use their special gifts and talents, and how the different talents compliment one another so they can work together as a team to accomplish their mission, and was surprised by some of the tie ups in the end (especially about Constance!). Some really memorable scenes as well. One I thought especially funny was when the children were being handed the second round of tests.
Great themes about family, friendship, leadership, doing your best, confronting fears, fighting for good, and loving truth. Would happily read it again, and can't wait to read the sequel for more of their adventures together!
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Summary: Best Book EVER!
Comment: I loved this book! Such clever writing and you feel as if you're in the story! I would read this book over and over if I could! I think it's a little better then the second book!
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Summary: A Great Book!
Comment: The Mysterious Benedict Society was a very good book. The humor was quite wity, and the plot was completely original - it didn't remind me of any other books that I've read before. But, the characters weren't real. I didn't relate to any of them, and though I liked them I didn't feel like I possesed any qualities similar to there's. The length was also a problem. I was about 500 pages, and could have easily been 350. But, overall it was a great book.
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Summary: Boring
Comment: I read this to my 8 year old son who is usually riveted by just about any good book, but this was boring to both of us. We're an adoptive family and didn't care for the overused emphasis on the use of orphans. He loved the Percy Jackson and the Olympians so much that he took over reading them on his own and also enjoyed Harry Potter while he was quite a bit younger than now. I would skip this series and head toward the Percy Jackson.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the newspaper and are then put through a series of mind-bending tests, which readers take along with them. Only four children-two boys and two girls-succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and inventive children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. But what they'll find in the hidden underground tunnels of the school is more than your average school supplies. So, if you're gifted, creative, or happen to know Morse Code, they could probably use your help.
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