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Apparently there is going to be a fourth book in the mysterious benedict society series, which was one of my favorites back in the day and still stands the test of time. Help them develop the theme by suggesting some theme topics courage, friendship, or integrity, for example and ask them to. The mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart little. Chicken house books mysterious benedict society book 1.
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The book is a work of fiction, but do you think this aspect of it has any basis in reality. Benedict s book of perplexing puzzles, elusive enigmas, and curious conundrums, was also released. Kind of 1984 or the xmen for kids, although with a far more upbeat sensibility. Trenton lee stewart is the author of the awardwinning, new york times bestselling mysterious benedict society series as well as flood summer, a novel for adults. The mysterious benedict society and the prisoners dilemma. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. The mysterious benedict society and the perilous journey by. Rowling and roald dahl, named a time magazine best young adult book of all time, and selling over three million copies. Benedict, set out on a dangerous mission to save the world from a scientist bent on world domination through mind control. The mysterious benedict society books in order trenton lee.
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