The Mysterious Benedict Society
The first-published principal novel and the clearest entry point to the series.
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Trenton Lee Stewart Books in Order
Trenton Lee Stewart is an American author born in 1970 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He earned degrees from Hendrix College and the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop. His bibliography includes the adult novel Flood Summer, the children's Mysterious Benedict Society novels and companion puzzle book, and the standalone novel The Secret Keepers. His fiction is known for adventure, mystery, puzzles, wordplay, and themes of friendship and individuality.
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The Mysterious Benedict Society
A children's adventure and mystery series about gifted children recruited by the benevolent Mr. Benedict to oppose threats involving manipulation, secrecy, and mind control. It includes four principal novels, a prequel, and a companion puzzle book.
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The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas BenedictAmazon ↗Book 0 · novel · 2012 Optional
- 1 The Mysterious Benedict SocietyAmazon ↗
Book 1 · novel · 2007
- 2
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous JourneyAmazon ↗Book 2 · novel · 2008
- 3
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's DilemmaAmazon ↗Book 3 · novel · 2009
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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of AgesAmazon ↗Book 4 · novel · 2019
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The Mysterious Benedict Society: Mr. Benedict's Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas, and Curious ConundrumsAmazon ↗Book companion · activity book · 2011 Optional
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