This is a No. 1 New York Times Bestseller that we’ve been raving about since it went stratospheric across the water earlier this year. Here you will meet four very unusual children each with three things in common – all orphans, all incredibly talented and all utterly and completely honest. Akin to Lemony Snicket but in our view loads better, readers are plunged headfirst into a world of puzzles and logic, testing their ingenuity and cunning as well as that of the four children. It’s fast-paced, brilliantly plotted and the characters are incredibly endearing in their individual ways. Don’t let any 9+ year old miss this one. It’s an absolute gem.
Book 1 in the New York Times bestselling
series - the perfect gift for curious readers!
'This book reminded me of some of the children's books
I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The
Phantom Tollbooth.'RICK
RIORDAN, author of the PERCY JACKSON series
'Like the Potter books, this story goes beyond mere
adventure'BOOKLIST
When a peculiar
advertisement appears in the newspaper for children to take
part in a secret mission, children everywhere sit a series of mysterious
tests.
In the end, just four children succeed: Reynie, Kate, Sticky and
Constance. They have three things in common: they are all honest,
all remarkably talented and all orphans.
They must go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very
Enlightened where the only rule is that there are no rules. There
they must work as a team to save not only themselves, but also
the world outside the walls ...
Book 1 in the 4-book New York Times bestselling
adventure series - an ideal gift for children aged 10 and
up
Join a group of smart and resourceful band of kids as
they solve a series of page-turning puzzles and mysteries
Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens's MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE
series
The adventure continues in book 2, THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT
SOCIETY AND THE PERILOUS JOURNEY
Trenton Lee Stewart is a first-time children’s novelist who teaches
creative writing. He graduated from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. The
idea for this novel came from his belief that children are often seen,
rarely heard, and always underestimated! He lives with his wife in
Little Rock, Arkansas, where he is inspired by his two sons!
This thrilling novel is packed with jaw-dropping events and unexpected twists! The plot is absolutely amazing and well thought out!
I got fully attached to the characters and loved them as if they were my own friends!
This is an absolute amazing book! I would recommend this book to 11+ readers as it is full of dark mystery and humour. I love how this book is full of twists and turns! I really desire how unique and different all the characters are to each other. I especially love Constance! I found it extremely surprising when the author revealed she was only two! I absolutely love the plot! This book was well-written and interested me immensely. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING BOOK! READ IT NOW!... Read Full Review