I believe that this book would best be fit for young adults but it would be a fun read for anyone. Activities to go with the mysterious benedict society. Lots of fun twists to make you feel spooked and mysterious. The mysterious benedict society is a novel written by trenton lee stewart and illustrated by carson ellis, first published in 2007. He loved the drama and action, but what i loved about it was its timely connections to current politics. The premium pro 50 gb plan gives you the option to download a copy of your binder to your local machine. I first read the original mysterious benedict society years ago and have since reread it at least 4 times, sharing it with my book club, my oldest daughter, and even aloud with my husband. Kids wings activities for the mysterious benedict society by. With fullcolor artwork throughout, this companion features ingenious new puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers compiled by mr. The second book, the mysterious benedict society and the perilous journey, takes readers on a global scavenger hunt. Backseat book club listeners can be the first to read an excerpt from the. In the mysterious benedict society, people are being sent messageswithout their knowledgethrough media like tv, radio, and cell phones. Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the newspaper and are then put through a series of mindbending tests, which readers take along with them. What character from the mysterious benedict society are you.
Theres a new mysterious benedict society book coming out and im freaking. Parents need to know that the mysterious benedict society is the story of four gifted kids, all orphans age 12 and under, who are recruited and then trained by mr. I lived with these four children in my head during the weeks that i read the books. Its a very good read, has many unexpected plot twists, and is unlike anything else i have ever read. Mysterious benedict society pack 1 teaching resources. I enjoyed the whole series, but the first book holds a really special place in my heart. There will be a number of packs uploaded separately as there are about 30 lessons and resources. The mysterious benedict society series book 1 trenton lee stewart author 2009 the mysterious benedict society the mysterious benedict society series. A series of lessons and supporting resources on the book the mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart. This months selection was, the mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart.
If you havent read the series, i highly recommend the books. The mysterious benedict society is a book fi lled with many details and exciting scenes. The mysterious benedict society is a fiction book written by trenton lee stewart with many different surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat while reading. In the five months since npr started the backseat book club, weve. Theres little violence beyond some mild fistfighting and a near kidnapping, where perpetrators are knocked out. The first two pages are assignment pages for students to use and to record due dates which you may want to. The mysterious benedict society complete collection. Four extraordinary children team up to try to save the world from a dangerous and mysterious fate.
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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. This book reminded me of some of the better childrens books i grew up with, like charlie and the chocolate factory and the phantom tollbooth. Exciting and fun, lots of riddles for the main characters to solve. Since the writing style is for children, but the actual plot presents this problem, the mysterious benedict society s recommended age group is hard to pinpoint. Acting as secret agents, the four children must infiltrate the exclusive learning institute for the very enlightened. Catch up on the adventures of the mysterious benedict society with the mysterious benedict society complete collection. Benedict and his assistant, the hunt becomes a lifesaving mission.
Join the mysterious benedict society as reynie, kate, sticky, and constance embark on a daring new adventure that threatens to force them apart from their families, friends, and even each other. The mysterious benedict society, the mysterious benedict society and the perilous journey, the mysterious benedict society and the prisoners dilemma, the mysterious. This 25 page novel study book club packet covers 5 weeks of daily reading activities with the book the mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart, which is a guided reading level w. Benedict s book of perplexing puzzles, elusive enigmas, and curious conundrums is a nicely presented puzzle activity book that is allowing us to eke out the mbs experience a bit further. Mysterious benedict society book club homeschooling with mary hanna wilson plan a mysterious benedict society book club for kids full of puzzles, codes, brain food and more. The mysterious benedict society and the prisoners dilemma by.
The book is a work of fiction, but do you think this aspect of it has any basis in reality. Theres also a website that includes some mbsthemed games which are quite clever. The mysterious benedict society in march, we turn to swashbuckling adventure and headscratching conundrums in the mysterious benedict society. Benedict through a set of subtle tests of character, reynie, sticky, kate and constance are dispatched. Sticky, kate, reynie, constance the mysterious benedict society children.
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The mysterious benedict society, the mysterious benedict society and the perilous journey, the mysterious benedict society and the prisoners dilemma, and the extraordinary. Rick riordan trenton lee stewart is the author of the new york times bestselling mysterious. T he mysterious benedict society is an amazing series of books about a group of children with extraordinary gifts and talents. Benedicts book of perplexing puzzles, elusive enigmas, and curious conundrums is a nicely presented puzzle activity book that is allowing us to eke out the mbs experience a bit further.
Take our free the mysterious benedict society quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. The mysterious benedict society series by trenton lee stewart. The mysterious benedict society trenton lee stewart. The mysterious benedict society book club small online class for. Find out which of the characters you are most like, and maybe read the book sometime. Benedict and sent to a remote boarding school to learn more about an evil mastermind bent on taking over the world. Oct 18, 2012 we have a long car ride in store for the family today, which means plenty of time for us to make a little more headway in our current read aloud, the mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The mysterious benedict society 2007 by trenton lee stewart is a new york times bestselling childrens novel, the first in a mystery series that includes two sequels and a prequel. Print word pdf take our free the mysterious benedict society quiz below, with 25 multiple choice. Nearly every character in the mysterious benedict society has a name that sheds a little light on his or her identity. Discussion questions beginning on page 1, the importance of following directions is stressed to the children throughout the book and is accompanied by the threat of dire consequences if instructions are not followed to the letter. A couple of years ago we did a princess academy theme and this year it was the mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart. Benedict remains mysterious until the last book, where we find out about his childhood and background.
The mysterious benedict society the mysterious benedict. The mysterious benedict society, the mysterious benedict society and the perilous journey, the mysterious benedict society and the prisoners dilemma, the mysterious benedict society. And i think reynie and kate would be cute together, but i appreciate mr. In the mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart, four exceptional. We think most anyone will enjoy the mysterious benedict society book series for kids by trenton lee stewart. Students may have trouble choosing a single theme for a book of this length. Mysterious benedict society book club the mysterious. A school library journal best book of the yearwinner of the e. The mysterious benedict society current read aloud. This book has several main characters that really drive the story. Help them develop the theme by suggesting some theme topics courage, friendship, or integrity, for example and ask them to. Running long but hung about with cantrips to catch clever readers, stewarts childrens debut pits four exceptional youngsters, plus a quartet of adult allies, against a deranged inventor poised to inflict an involuntary improvement on the world. It first starts out following one child named reynie who sees an ad in the newspaper for special opportunities. A team of gifted kids are the only ones who can break the code and stop the destruction by solving a series of puzzles, code, and tests.
This afternoon my daughter and a few of her friends gathered for our book club. The books are the first childrens novels written by stewart follow the lives of the four children as members of their own selfnamed mysterious benedict society, named after the eccentric mr. The mysterious benedict society is a trilogy of childrens books by trenton lee stewart that follows the adventures of four children. Solve a puzzle, save the world puzzlesolving genius kids form a pintsize crimefighting mod squad in this months backseat book club pick. The series has won many awards for childrens fiction. I taught this to a year 8 class working at levels 5 to top end of 6. Our tempests and teamwork package includes a site license for one school, a spiral bound book, and cd containing 29 titles with over 700 pages of activities, nine jeopardytype games, karoketype songs, and. Above are mysterious benedict society series books that are currently on. If youre gifted, creative, or happen to know morse code, they could probably use your help. The mysterious benedict society series by trenton lee. The mysterious benedict society mysterious benedict. I didnt find a lot of ideas online about the book, but i found plenty of. Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities. Students can choose from a variety of activities to create their own final project.
The people of the world were being frustrated and mentally drained by subliminal messages being. One book was published each year from 2007 to 2009. Are people receiving messages of any sort through media like this. The mysterious benedict society is a thrilling read for kids of all ages. A series of questions about the first book in the mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart. Lemoncellos library, this first book in the bestselling, awardwinning mysterious benedict society series is not to be missed. At the beginning of the book elevenyearold reynie muldoon, an orphan, responds to an advertisement seeking gifted children. The mysterious benedict society mysterious benedict society. Since the writing style is for children, but the actual plot presents this problem, the mysterious benedict societys recommended age group is hard to pinpoint. When an unexplained blackout engulfs stonetown, the foursome must unravel clues relating to a nefarious new plot, while their search for answers brings them closer to danger than ever before. Most amazing thing ever the mysterious benedict society my favorite book in the world haha read it all. The mysterious benedict society is included in the kids wings tempests and teamwork collection of literature guides for awardwinning novels and intermediatelevel picture books. He takes tests for these opportunities and soon meets three other children named sticky, kate, and constance. And i think reynie and kate would be cute together, but i.
Mysterious benedict society book club homeschooling with mary. Laylees a book nut, so her birthday parties often revolve around favorite literary masterpieces. Trenton lee stewart is the author of the awardwinning and new york times bestselling mysterious benedict society series. The mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart is about four unusual children on a mission to save the world. A riproaring adventure with plenty of clever twists and hairsbreadth escapes. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the learning institute. The book was included on reading lists published by notable several organizations, including the association for library service to children, books for youth. Trenton lee stewart, author of the mysterious benedict society, takes questions from young readers about the books twists, turns and. This study guide consists of approximately 66 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the mysterious benedict society. 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. The mysterious benedict society the mysterious benedict society series book 1 kindle edition by trenton lee stewart author visit amazons trenton lee stewart page. We have a long car ride in store for the family today, which means plenty of time for us to make a little more headway in our current read aloud, the mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart.
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