A prequel to the New York Times bestsellingMysterious Benedict series!'This book reminded me of some of the children’s booksI grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and ThePhantom Tollbooth.' RICKRIORDAN, author of the PERCY JACKSON serieson book 1'Like the Potter books, this story goes beyond mereadventure' BOOKLIST on book 1Beforethere was the Mysterious Benedict Society, there was simplya nine-year-old orphan named Nicholas Benedict.When Nicholas is sent to a new orphanage, he encounters viciousbullies, selfish adults – and a mystery that could changehis life for ever.On his quest to solve the mystery, Nicholas finds enemies aroundevery corner, but also friends in unexpected places – anddiscovers along the way that the greatest puzzle of all is himself... A prequel to the New York Times bestsellingadventure series – ideal for children aged 10 and upJoin a group of smart and resourceful junior sleuthsas they solve a series of page-turning puzzles and mysteriesPerfect for fans of Robin Stevens's MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKEseries
