Once a month a group of the most amazing youths come over to my house for a book club. We started this club to engage in some literary discussions while sipping tea and munching on cookies. I have to say that I love my group of 10 teens. They are bright, strong (headed), goofy and I just adore our time together.
The kids choose the books we read; but once in a while I come across stories that need some attention too. The Mysterious Benedict Society
is just one of those books. Some where in this bloggin' world I heard about The Mysterious Benedict Society, I wish I could remember where :). It's the first of a trilogy and involves 4 of your most brightest children in the world, adventures and friendship.
The Mysterious Benedict Society is just one of those books. Some where in this bloggin' world I heard about The Mysterious Benedict Society, I wish I could remember where :). It's the first of a trilogy and involves 4 of your most brightest children in the world, adventures and friendship. There is a lot packed into this first book.
More than adventure the book delves into issues of abandonment, insecurities, loyalty and control. We are invited to join eleven year old Reynie Muldoon as he answers a newspaper ad calling for "gifted children looking for special opportunities." He joins an elite group of kids through riddles, twisted plots and turns. Their goal, to save the world from the controlling (and loony) Mr. Curtain.
As a parent there was nothing in the book that would give me caution. Most sites rate this book for grades 5-9, but as an adult I enjoyed it.
Book 2, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey
is next.
is next.
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