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470 pp.
| Little/Tingley |
April, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-316-17919-4$17.99
(2)
4-6
Nicholas Benedict is the brilliant narcoleptic mentor of the eccentric, puzzle-loving Mysterious Benedict Society. In this story from his childhood, nine-year-old orphan Nicholas discovers a mystery but also a gang of bullies. The mystery drives the plot, the bullies add tension, and Nicholas's emotional development deepens the tenderness. Fans will be pleased with the entirely earned, feel-good ending they expect from Stewart.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2012