The Mysterious Benedict Society
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–13 · 2007 · Est. 13 hour read

The Mysterious Benedict Society

By Trenton Lee Stewart, Carson Ellis (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the The Mysterious Benedict Society series

Four kids face a secret mission at a ruleless institute. What will they uncover?

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485 pages· 117,838 words· Est. 13 hour read
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Four gifted children, chosen through mind-bending tests, embark on a secret mission at the enigmatic Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened. With no rules to guide them, they must navigate hidden tunnels and unravel mysteries that challenge their wits and courage. Can they uncover the truth lurking beneath the surface, or will the institute's secrets remain hidden? Join them on a thrilling adventure where intelligence and creativity are their only allies.

"If nothing else comes of this, at least you're making friends. That's more than you had yesterday."

— from the book

From the publisher

After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules.

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2008)
At a glance
Format
Pages
485
Words
117,838
Reading age
8–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
780L
Themes & topics
Books about undercover operationsBooks about teamworkBooks about rulesBooks about schoolBooks about friendship
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~S
Scholastic level
V
AR points
18
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
113801
Publication
Published
April 1, 2008
First published
March 7, 2007
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316003957

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