The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

The Mysterious Benedict Society

The Mysterious Benedict Society #1

Trenton Lee Stewart

485 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Description

ARE YOU A GIFTED CHILD Looking for special opportunities? When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. (And you, dear listener, can test your wits right alongside th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11,107 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 74%
lighthearted 52%
funny 51%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 18%
tense 12%
emotional 10%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
dark 3%
informative 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 33% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.16

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