470 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316176200
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 09 April 2013
Description
Before there was a Mysterious Benedict Society, there was simply a boy named Nicholas Benedict - now it's time to meet the boy who started it all. Nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict has more problems than most children his age. Not only is he an orp...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,356 reviews
Moods
adventurous 81%
hopeful 51%
lighthearted 51%
funny 44%
emotional 38%
inspiring 31%
reflective 18%
relaxing 9%
dark 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 35% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
BullyingModerate
Child abuse, Confinement, Death of parentMinor
Grief, War, Ableism
470 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316176200
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 09 April 2013
Description
Before there was a Mysterious Benedict Society, there was simply a boy named Nicholas Benedict - now it's time to meet the boy who started it all. Nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict has more problems than most children his age. Not only is he an orp...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,356 reviews
Moods
adventurous 81%
hopeful 51%
lighthearted 51%
funny 44%
emotional 38%
inspiring 31%
reflective 18%
relaxing 9%
dark 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 35% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
BullyingModerate
Child abuse, Confinement, Death of parentMinor
Grief, War, Ableism