| The Mysterious Benedict Society Contributor(s): Stewart, Trenton Lee (Author), Roy, Del (Read by) |
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ISBN: 0307284395 ISBN-13: 9780307284396 Publisher: Listening Library OUR PRICE: $43.35 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: February 2007 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: ARE YOU A GIFTED CHILD Looking for special opportunities? When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. (And you, dear listener, can test your wits right alongside them.) But in the end just four very special children will succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and resourceful children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. As our heroes face physical and mental trials beyond their wildest imaginations, they have no choice but to turn to each other for support. But with their newfound friendship at stake, will they be able to pass the most important test of all? Welcome to the mysterious benedict society. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Mysterious Benedict Society |
| Physical Information: 1.11" H x 6.63" W x 6.32" (0.72 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: ARE YOU A GIFTED CHILD Looking for special opportunities? When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. (And you, dear listener, can test your wits right alongside them.) But in the end just four very special children will succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and resourceful children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. As our heroes face physical and mental trials beyond their wildest imaginations, they have no choice but to turn to each other for support. But with their newfound friendship at stake, will they be able to pass the most important test of all? Welcome to the Mysterious Benedict Society. Del Roy's narration is inspired. His serious tone communicates his respect for the skills and talents of the youngsters in the story, as well as the listeners who are playing along.--AudioFile |