Mysterious Benedict Society: The Mysterious Benedict Society (Series #1) (CD-Audio)

from lycomayflower

Fun, children's/young adult book. Lots of adventure, clues, and codes. Emphasizes the importance of believing in yourself and the power of friendship. Did not grab me in the way that, say, Harry Potter did (I enjoyed this and may well read the next in the series, but I can't quite imagine reading...

from alana_leigh

It's a pretty popular and time-tested children's book plot device to suggest that only a child can bring about the destruction of an evil power because said evil power would never see it coming. It's so very popular that I feel this concept should make it onto the list of things to beware if you ...

from RGQuimby

Clever and original, if slightly long and laggy in the middle. Still a really nice example of clever middle grade fiction that does not talk down to its readers at all. The characters, while exaggerated, are likable and memorable. Reynard comes across as clever and interesting without the reader ...

from annekiwi

A really fun read. For Harry Potter fans, I highly recommend it. It has the same sort of feel of kids being in charge. I think it speaks to those of us who wish we had been as intelligent, intrepid and quick-witted as these kids are when we were young. My only criticism was I didn't like the twis...

from lycomayflower

Fun, children's/young adult book. Lots of adventure, clues, and codes. Emphasizes the importance of believing in yourself and the power of friendship. Did not grab me in the way that, say, Harry Potter did (I enjoyed this and may well read the next in the series, but I can't quite imagine reading...