ISBN-10: 0316003956 ISBN-13: 9780316003957 Author: Stewart, Trenton Lee Interest Level: 5-9 ... Reading Level. It first starts out following one child named Reynie who sees an ad in the newspaper for "special opportunities". To read a professional book summary/review of The Mysterious Benedict Society click on the link below: Kidzworld.com book summary/review of The Mysterious Benedict Society Points: You can earn 18 A.R. The Store, The Store, MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY, Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities? The Mysterious Benedict Society is a novel written by Trenton Lee Stewart and illustrated by Carson Ellis, first published in 2007.It tells the story of four gifted children: Reynie Muldoon, George "Sticky" Washington, Kate Wetherall, and Constance Contraire, who form the "Mysterious Benedict Society" and are sent to investigate an institution called L.I.V.E.
I would not use it for a whole class unit, because of its length. A.R. The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey. The … 512 pages. Trenton Lee Stewart is the author of the award-winning and New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series.He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas. "The Mysterious Benedict Society" owes a large debt to Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events. Reading Level: 5.6 . The lexile level of the book is on the 6 th grade level so it wouldn’t be too hard for the class. I first read the original Mysterious Benedict Society years ago and have since re-read it at least 4 times, sharing it with my book club, my oldest daughter, and even aloud with my husband. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Little, Brown, 2008. It is written in the same Dickens-meets-Roald-Dahl style (although it does emphasize Dahl's whimsy over Dickens' occasional bleakness). The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1) by Trenton Lee Stewart; 9 editions; First published in 2007; Subjects: Adventure and adventurers, Juvenile fiction, Adventure and adventurers in fiction, Narcolepsy, Schools in fiction, Fiction, Science fiction, Schools, School stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Family, … 464 pages. Mr. Benedict and his assistant Number 2 have been kidnapped by the evil Mr. Curtain while abroad, so Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance set off to rescue him, aided by a set of clues Mr. Benedict left before his abduction.
Parent reviews for The Mysterious Benedict Society. Reading Level: 5.6 . ... and found this book to have a positive message for gifted kids who sometimes feel out of place because of their level of intelligence. . A.R. Carson Ellis received her BFA from the University of Montana and has established a loyal following for her artistic collaborations with the band the Decemberists. Is The Mysterious Benedict Society a worthwhile classroom library addition? The Mysterious Benedict Society is a thrilling read for kids of all ages. Guided Reading: V Lexile: 900L Accelerated Reader Level: 5.6 Accelerated Reader Points: 18.0. To read a professional book summary/review of The Mysterious Benedict Society click on the link below: Kidzworld.com book summary/review of The Mysterious Benedict Society I enjoyed the whole series, but the first book holds a really special place in my heart.
points for reading The Mysterious Benedict Society! She lives in Portland, Oregon. 2009. Adventure Chapter Book Mystery The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart. The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart, illustrations by Carson Ellis (best known for her cover art for her husband's band The Decemberists and illustrator of Lemony Snicket's picture book, The Composer is Dead) is the wildly popular first book in what is soon to be a trilogy with books two and three being illustrated by Diane Sudyka, another wonderful artist with a … Booksource Subjects. Common Sense says . He takes tests for these "opportunities" and soon meets three other children named Sticky, Kate, and Constance. Carson Ellis received her BFA from the University of Montana and has established a loyal following for her artistic collaborations with the band the Decemberists. Reclusive genius Mr. Benedict chose four children who were gifted, but without parents, to undertake a mission to save the world in the novel “The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee Stewart. He believes these messages are causing the “Emergency ”—a worldwide deterioration of all aspects of civilization that is triggering a demand for dramatic government upheaval. What was supposed to have been a reunion with Mr. Benedict turns into trouble for the four young heroes of The Mysterious Benedict Society (Little, Brown, 2007). Shop at The Scholastic Store for the best books for children, educational resources for kids, crafts for kids, teachings resources and more. Points: You can earn 18 A.R. The Mysterious Benedict Society would be a wonderful addition to a classroom library. The Mysterious Benedict Society. points for reading The Mysterious Benedict Society! The Mysterious Benedict Society’s eccentric leader is convinced that the Institute is the source of insidious messages being delivered directly into human brains.