Trenton Lee Stewart - Böcker

Includes excerpt from: The mysterious Benedict Society and the perilous journey.

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

A dazzling mystery from the bestselling author of theMysterious Benedict Society, now a major TV series on Disney+! 'A timeless fantasy ... a stretching and satisfying read'THE GUARDIAN'Full of great excitement and wonderful invention' THENEW YORK TIMES'This captivating page-turner, with layers of secrecy andintrigue, is a compelling read' BOOKTRUSTWhen Reuben discovers an old pocket watch, he soon realizes itholds an incredible power: it can turn you invisible for fifteenminutes.He can't resist the lure of disappearance: for a time, he canvanish from the despotic regime of New Umbra. But the watch's poweris even more extraordinary than he imagines.Soon, he's on the run from New Umbra's ruler, The Smoke, who'sdetermined to possess it for himself ...  A dazzling new story from Trenton Lee Stewart, authorof the New York Times bestselling Mysterious BenedictSociety series – now on Disney+Fantastical elements and a truly original setting formthe backdrop for this twisty-turny mysteryIncludes quirky interiors illustrations

Book 4 in the New York Times bestselling series- perfect for curious readers!'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 1Afterstarring in three adventures, the inimitable quartet of Reynie,Sticky, Kate, and Constance haven't had a mission togetherin some time.But with the arrival of a new Society member – and a newthreat – they must reunite to face dilemmas more dangerousthan ever before.Including the return of the villainous Mr Curtain and his TenMen, and a formidable enemy with a mystifying ability to track theirevery move ...  Book 4 in the New York Times bestselling adventureseries – 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 UNLADYLIKEseriesWant to know how it all began? Check out the prequelto the series, THE EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATION OF NICHOLAS BENEDICT

Book 1 in the New York Times bestsellingseries - the perfect gift for curious readers!'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 series'Like the Potter books, this story goes beyond mereadventure' BOOKLISTWhen a peculiaradvertisement appears in the newspaper for children to takepart in a secret mission, children everywhere sit a series of mysterioustests.In the end, just four children succeed: Reynie, Kate, Sticky andConstance. They have three things in common: they are all honest,all remarkably talented and all orphans.They must go undercover at the Learning Institute for the VeryEnlightened where the only rule is that there are no rules. Therethey must work as a team to save not only themselves, but alsothe world outside the walls ...  Book 1 in the 4-book New York Times bestsellingadventure series – an ideal gift for children aged 10 andupJoin a group of smart and resourceful band of kids asthey solve a series of page-turning puzzles and mysteriesPerfect for fans of Robin Stevens's MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKEseriesThe adventure continues in book 2, THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICTSOCIETY AND THE PERILOUS JOURNEY

Book 3 in the New York Times bestselling series- perfect for curious readers!'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 1Reynie,Kate, Sticky and Constance are back – but so is MrCurtain, with another devious scheme.Can the Mysterious Benedict Society thwart Mr Curtain's plans,even whilst held prisoner?Join them on their adventure as they face all sorts of dilemmasin a bid to save Stonetown ... Book 3 in the 4-book 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 UNLADYLIKEseriesThe adventure continues in book 4, THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICTSOCIETY AND THE RIDDLE OF AGES

Book 2 in the New York Times bestselling series- perfect for curious readers!'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 1Itshould have been a celebration party, but now it's another mind-bendingmission for the children of the Mysterious Benedict Society.Join Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance as they race across theglobe by train, bicycle and ship to save their beloved Mr Benedict.It's a perilous journey that will test all their unusual talents... Book 2 in the 4-book 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 UNLADYLIKEseriesThe adventure continues in book 3, THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICTSOCIETY AND THE PRISONER'S DILEMMA