A prequel to the New York Times bestselling
Mysterious Benedict series!
'This book reminded me of some of the children’s books
I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The
Phantom Tollbooth.' RICK
RIORDAN, author of the PERCY JACKSON series
on book 1
'Like the Potter books, this story goes beyond mere
adventure' BOOKLIST on book 1
Before
there was the Mysterious Benedict Society, there was simply
a nine-year-old orphan named Nicholas Benedict.
When Nicholas is sent to a new orphanage, he encounters vicious
bullies, selfish adults – and a mystery that could change
his life for ever.
On his quest to solve the mystery, Nicholas finds enemies around
every corner, but also friends in unexpected places – and
discovers along the way that the greatest puzzle of all is himself
...
adventure series – ideal for children aged 10 and up
Join a group of smart and resourceful junior sleuths
as they solve a series of page-turning puzzles and mysteries
Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens's MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE
series
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Can you solve the puzzles to save the Kingdom? Put your puzzle skills to the test with mazes, word games and codes to crack!
The second book in this popular series celebrating friendship, magic and fighting for what you believe in.
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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.
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