The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

The Mysterious Benedict Society

The Mysterious Benedict Society #1

Trenton Lee Stewart with Carson Ellis (Illustrator)

fiction fantasy middle grade mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

485 pages | first published 2007

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For fans of Lemony Snicket and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, this first book in the bestselling, award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society Series is not to be missed  "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of ch...
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Moods

adventurous 94%
mysterious 73%
lighthearted 52%
funny 51%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 18%
tense 11%
emotional 10%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
reflective 4%
dark 3%
informative 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 63%
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: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.17

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