The Mysterious Benedict Society
by Trenton Lee Stewart · The Mysterious Benedict Society series · Grade 5-8 · Ages Ages 8-12
Four clever children answer a strange newspaper ad and are chosen for a secret mission by the kindly Mr. Benedict. To help, they must use their special talents, solve tricky puzzles, and learn to trust one another.
Key vocabulary
Something mysterious is hard to explain or understand. It makes you curious and want to know more.
A society is a group of people who share a purpose or interest. A club can be a kind of society.
Peculiar means unusual or a little strange. A purple sandwich would be a peculiar lunch!
Ingenious means very clever and good at solving problems. An ingenious plan can make a tough job easier.
Perplexing means confusing or puzzling. A riddle with a sneaky answer can be perplexing.
To recruit someone means to ask them to join a team or group. A coach might recruit a fast runner for a race.
A mission is an important job or task. Finding a lost library book can feel like a mission.
Extraordinary means amazing or not ordinary. Seeing a dog ride a skateboard would be extraordinary!