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The Mysterious Benedict Society Chapter Books

If you’re looking for a series that packs an adventurous punch and appeals to both boys and girls, check out the bestselling series The Mysterious Benedict Society by award-winning author Trenton Lee Stewart.

What Is The Mysterious Benedict Society?

The Mysetrious Benedict Society book cover

“Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?”

The newspaper ad draws the attention of numerous children, but only four of themReynie Muldoon, Sticky Washington, Kate Wetherall, and Constance Contrairepass the required test of wits. Soon the children find themselves in the company of the mysterious and brilliant Mr. Nicholas Benedict. After they agree to take on a dangerous mission, they name themselves (of course!) the Mysterious Benedict Society.

Throughout the series, the quartet of intrepid preteens must combine their unique and unusual gifts to beat the bad guys. But where will their missions lead them?

Take our free Mysterious Benedict Society Checklist to your local library!

About the Author and Series

Trenton Lee Stewart is an American author of fiction for children and adults. This series for children is an adventure-filled quartet. Within these pages, the anticipation of what will happen next for Stewart’s four heroes will keep readers turning the page.

Stewart’s series offers something for everyone. While upper elementary and middle school students will enjoy reading these books independently, Stewart’s adventures also make fantastic read-aloud material for lower elementary and up. Because some of the themes and situations may be too intense for some children, you may want to preview the books before using them with younger, more sensitive children. In fact, it’s always a good idea to ensure that your children’s reading material is appropriate for their age and maturity level.

Children who love riddles will enjoy solving puzzles with the team. Alternatively, technology lovers will wish they could create Mr. Curtain’s inventions. Additionally, sophisticated readers will happily hunt for the word play sprinkled throughout the series. For example, Constance’s last name is Contraire, hinting at her propensity toward stubbornness. The topics and themes of Stewart’s novels offer many opportunities for further discussion.

The characters and capers in The Mysterious Benedict Society will stick with readers long after the books are finished. Don’t be surprised if you hear your child refer to the stories in everyday life! Phrases like, “Mom, I have a memory as good as Sticky Washington!” or “She’s as stubborn as Constance Contraire!” might become an everyday occurrence.

About the Books

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey book cover

In the series opener, The Mysterious Benedict Society, your child will meet Nicholas Benedict and his crew of new recruits. From the moment Mr. Benedict enlists the help of the newly formed Mysterious Benedict Society, the excitement begins. There are many surprises along the way as the children head off to L.I.V.E. (Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened) to stop the evil Mr. Curtain from taking over the world.

The second book, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, takes readers on a global scavenger hunt. The game was supposed to be a happy reunion for the Mysterious Benedict Society. However, when they discover that Mr. Curtain has captured Mr. Benedict and his assistant, the hunt becomes a lifesaving mission. Once again the four kids must put their unique talents and teamwork to the test to save their friend.

The third book, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner’s Dilemma, continues the children’s capers. In this book, the kids and Mr. Benedict face off against Mr. Curtain and his henchmen once again. The crafty Mr. Curtain finds a way to disturb the rhythm of the team’s life. Mr. Curtain takes advantage of the chaos and strikes. What happens next will keep readers anxiously turning pages right to the very end!

In the series finale, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages, the Society adds a new member and faces a new threat. The kids have grown up and reunited. Together, they plan to take on a more dangerous mission than ever before. Like the first three books in the series, Book 4 is filled with enough hair-raising danger, engaging humor, sweet friendship, and mind-bending puzzles to keep you hanging on every single word!

The Mysterious Benedict Society at a Glance

Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma book cover

Author: Trenton Lee Stewart
Genre: young adult fiction
Interests: mystery, suspense, adventure, riddles, saving the world
Suggested age range: 10 and up
Gender preference: girls and boys
In the series: 4 books, 400+ pages each

Series Extras:

The Mysterious Benedict Society Library Checklist

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Do your kids need a little extra encouragement to read? Take our Mysterious Benedict Society checklist to your local library and have your child check off books as he reads them!

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Kate

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Thank you for the recommendation! I think my son will love them!

Robin

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You’re welcome, Kate! I hope he enjoys them!

Bobbie

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I tried this series a few years ago with my reluctant readers, but I think the length was intimidating. Maybe it’s time to revisit.

Robin

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You may want to try the series as a read-aloud that they listen to, Bobbie. Often books that are beyond a reader’s independent ability is perfect for their listening comprehension!

Gabby Grubb

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We watched this series on tv every week with our children. My 23 yr old daughter enjoyed it so much she bought the books. 😊

Robin

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Wonderful to hear, Gabby! I know some book-lovers complain about books and series being made based on books, but I think they are a great way to introduce books to new readers, just like your daughter.

Stephanie Jones

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We absolutely love this series of books. We’re always looking forward to what the next mystery adventures takes us on next.

Robin

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Thank you for letting us know you are enjoying this series, Stephanie! Glad to hear it!

Lori

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Thank you so much for the book recommendations. I find it hard sometimes to match my child’s AAR skills with an appropriate book, the result being that their confidence in their reading ability goes way down. I will definitely be looking into these. Thanks!

Robin E.

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You are welcome, Lori, but please keep in mind that this book is recommended as one for students to enjoy being read aloud. For reading alone, this series will probably be best for when a student is working in All About Reading Level 4, or after finishing it.

We have a list of books that go along well with each level of All About Reading on a PDF. Let me know if you would like me to email it to you.

Marie

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I would be very much interested in this list. Would you please send it to me? Thank you!

Robin

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I’ve emailed it to you, Marie.

Lisa

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We love these books!

Judith Martinez

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I’ll have to add this to the list for my son. He’s obsessed with mystery stories!

Robin E.

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Then I think your son will like this series, Judith!

Rebecca Rugh-Webb

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I’ve heard great things. Thanks!

Michelle Leong

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I love book recommendations!

Robin E.

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Thank you, Michelle!

Jennifer O

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Thanks for the reviews! I think I’ll try the first one as our next read aloud…

Amanda

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Love these!

Lindsey A.

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This was my son’s favorite book series!

Jennifer Kanode

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Looks like a great series!

Beth C.

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We love these books! My daughter was struggling to get into longer chapter books but these opened the door for her. Definitely recommend as well.

Robin E.

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It’s great to hear that these books helped your daughter walk into the wonderful world of chapter books, Beth! Thank you for sharing!

Tonya Combs

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WOW! Looks like a great series!

Robin E.

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I hope you enjoy it, Tonya!

Emily

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My son (previously not an eager reader) recently read this series and totally loved them!! Question – what are other series/books that are similar to these? I’m on the lookout! He’s currently reading Percy Jackson, but my personal opinion is that Mysterious Benedict series is more well written……

Robin E.

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Emily,
I’m happy to hear your son enjoyed this series so much!

How similar are you looking for? We have a number of chapter book reviews that we think are great books. The author of The Mysterious Benedict Society has another children’s book not in the series, The Secret Keepers. I haven’t read it, but if your son enjoys this author he’ll likely enjoy this new book too. If you are looking mysteries then look at Encyclopedia Brown or A to Z Mysteries.

I hope you find something you both can love.

Jennifer C.

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Thanks for the suggestion! We’re always on the lookout for new-to-us titles. We’ll hit up our library later today!

Robin E.

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I hope you enjoy it, Jennifer!

Hannah

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Can I ask where to get a softcopy of this books?

Robin E.

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Hannah,
I was able to find paperback versions of these books on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Christian Book Distributors, Thrift Books, and more places online. Since they are so readily available, your local bookstore that sells new books should be able to order them in for you if they do not have them on their shelves.

Andria

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Id love to win this:) and I would really like to look into getting A-Z mysteries for my 3 rd grader !

Amie Clayton

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These books are so fun! I loved reading them with 4 of my 6 children! It’s time to introduce these books to the rest of my children. :)

Sarah M.

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Thanks for the recommendation! It’s always hard for me to know which books are really GOOD and which are just fluff.

Robin E.

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Exactly, Sarah! We are happy to help you find the good!

Michelle Liotsakis

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My 11 year old went wild for this series. He is an avid reader and will read anything that has to do with mysteries or odd ideas. When I taught in public school I used to the read the series to my 5th graders. Love this series! You can purchase it or find it in the library!

Melissa

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Will look this up at the library!

Julie

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Definitely going to check this out for my daughter!

Marilyn Fuqua

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My grand daughter is an avid reader, she will read most anything she can get her hands on and they go to the library on a regular basis. Great info! Thanks.

Heidi

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Recently read the first Mysterious Benedict myself. The kids aren’t quite old enough yet, but I LOVED it!

Robin E.

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Heidi,
The great test of a children’s book is how well it is loved by children AND adults! Thanks for the review.

Chris

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My daughter is going to love this. We’ll be checking it out at the library tomorrow :)

Kelly

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Love these books!

stephanie

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Sounds great, I am putting the first book on hold at our local library today!?

Sheila

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Thank you for the recommendation! Always looking for enticing books!

Leslie keene

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Can’t wait to get these for my daughter. Thanks for sharing.