The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict
Diana Sudyka
(Illustrator)
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Description
Nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict has more problems than most children his age. Not only is he an orphan with an unfortunate nose, but he also has narcolepsy, a condition that gives him terrible nightmares and makes him fall asleep at the worst possible moments. Now he's being sent to a new orphanage, where he will encounter vicious bullies, selfish adults, strange circumstances--and a mystery that could change his life forever. Luckily, he has one important thing in his favor: He's a genius.
On his quest to solve the mystery, Nicholas finds enemies around every corner, but also friends in unexpected places--and discovers along the way that the greatest puzzle of all is himself.
Product Details
| Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Publish Date | April 09, 2013 |
| Pages | 496 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780316176200 |
| Dimensions | 7.6 X 5.2 X 1.3 inches | 1.0 pounds |
About the Author
Diana Sudyka lives and works in Evanston, Illinois, with her family. She is the author-illustrator of Little Land, and her illustrations have been featured in numerous other books, including Dear Treefrog by Joyce Sidman, Would You Come Too? by Liz Garton Scanlon, and The New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series by Trenton Lee Stewart.
Reviews
Praise for The Mysterious Benedict Society: "Great cast of characters, lots of cool puzzles and mysteries. This book reminded me of some of the better children's books I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Phantom Tollbooth." --Rick Riordan
"Fans will be thrilled with the rich backstory of a beloved character."--School Library Journal
"Stewart balances the elements of his story beautifully, using the mystery puzzle to drive the plot while heightening tension through encounters with the Spiders and deepening the tenderness by following Nicholas's emotional development...[as] Mysterious Benedict Society fans have come to expect (and love) from master storyteller Stewart."--The Horn Book
"Stewart fills in the back story on the narcoleptic genius founder of the Mysterious Benedict Society...[with]admirable insight."--Kirkus Reviews
"Stewart's dry wit and character ingenuity is sprinkled throughout...enjoyable and charming."--Library Media Connection
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