The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

The Mysterious Benedict Society

The Mysterious Benedict Society #1

Trenton Lee Stewart with Carson Ellis (Illustrator)

480 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 ...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 74%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 17%
emotional 12%
tense 12%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
reflective 4%
dark 3%
informative 3%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 29%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 32% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.16

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