Students should be given the before discussion activities to complete during their time while reading the book. The mysterious benedict society 2007 by trenton lee stewart is a new york times bestselling childrens novel, the first in a mystery series that includes two sequels and a prequel. Solve a puzzle, save the world puzzlesolving genius kids form a pintsize crimefighting mod squad in this months backseat book club pick. The mysterious benedict society is a trilogy of childrens books by trenton lee stewart that follows the adventures of four children. Theres a new mysterious benedict society book coming out and im freaking out about it. The books are the first childrens novels written by stewart follow the lives of the four children as members of their own selfnamed mysterious benedict society, named after the eccentric mr. Benedict and his assistant, the hunt becomes a lifesaving mission. The newest installment in the new york times bestselling series. The mysterious benedict society series by trenton lee. The mysterious benedict society book discussion goodreads. Parents need to know that the mysterious benedict society is the story of four gifted kids, all orphans age 12 and under, who are recruited and then trained by mr.
It revolves around four gifted children that pass a series of difficult tests and are chosen to figure out a mystery that will save the world from destruction. A mysterious benedict society themed 1st day society. Create an activity with a morse code message for your classmates to figure out. How do the instructions play a role in helping and or hindering the children. The story embarks the reader on a journey to europe along with the main characters.
The people of the world were being frustrated and mentally drained by subliminal messages being. Benedict chose four children who were gifted, but without parents, to undertake a mission to save the world in the novel the mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart. The mysterious benedict society mysterious benedict. Ability to read exceptionally quickly and recall every word exactly as a result, can read and write, though not necessarily speak, most major languages. Benedict and sent to a remote boarding school to learn more about an evil mastermind bent on taking over the world. This book contains such characters who although in a childrens book written for. The mysterious benedict society and the perilous journey. Kids wings activities for the mysterious benedict society. The second book, the mysterious benedict society and the perilous journey, takes readers on a global scavenger hunt. Welcome to gathering readers 1st virtual book club session.
This 25 page novel study book club packet covers 5 weeks of daily reading activities with the book the mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart, which is a guided reading level w. At the learning institute for the very enlightened, along with the other messengers, the children in the mysterious benedict society are taught that there are no rules. Theres little violence beyond some mild fistfighting and a near kidnapping, where. The mysterious benedict society is a book fi lled with many details and exciting scenes. Discussion questions beginning on page 1, the importance of following directions is stressed to the children throughout the book and is accompanied by the threat of dire consequences if instructions are not followed to the letter. The mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart questions answers what town did reynie live in. The mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart d e book. The brilliant and beloved gang from the new york times bestselling series is back in the newest installment.
The mysterious benedict society in march, we turn to swashbuckling adventure and headscratching conundrums in the mysterious benedict society. The mysterious benedict societys eccentric leader is convinced that the institute is the source of insidious messages being delivered directly into human brains. The mysterious benedict society is a thrilling read for kids of all ages. Trenton lee stewart many pages is the story itself. I am hoping that most of you are halfway through the book as we are meeting in two weeks time how fast time flies. Trenton lee stewart goodreads author topics about this book topics that mention this book. Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the newspaper and are then put through a series of mindbending tests, which readers take along with them. One book was published each year from 2007 to 2009.
Chicken house books mysterious benedict society book 1. We think most anyone will enjoy the mysterious benedict society book series for kids by trenton lee stewart. The mysterious benedict society is a novel in which the world is threatened by an evil, mindcontrolling power. The mysterious benedict society click here for the october 2019 book club discussion questions for fans of lemony snicket and escape from mr. Most amazing thing ever the mysterious benedict society my favorite book in the world haha read it all. Acting as secret agents, the four children must infiltrate the exclusive learning institute for the very enlightened. T he mysterious benedict society is an amazing series of books about a group of children with extraordinary gifts and talents. The mysterious benedict society is a series of books written by trenton lee stewart. Lemoncellos library, this first book in the bestselling, awardwinning mysterious benedict society series is not to be missed. The mysterious benedict society, first published in 2007, is the first in a series that also includes the mysterious benedict society and the perilous journey, the mysterious benedict society and.
Are people receiving messages of any sort through media like this. The book is a work of fiction, but do you think this aspect of it has any basis in reality. Benedict s book of perplexing puzzles, elusive enigmas, and curious conundrums by trenton lee stewart 4. Benedict who wants them to destroy a machine called the whisperer that belongs to a mr.
It first starts out following one child named reynie who sees an ad in the newspaper for special opportunities. Students may have trouble choosing a single theme for a book of this length. This months selection was, the mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart. Visit trenton lee stewarts page the mysterious benedict society the mysterious benedict society. So although the book might work without the puzzles, it would not exist without them. The mysterious benedict society the mysterious benedict society series book 1 kindle edition by trenton lee stewart author visit amazons trenton lee stewart page. The mysterious benedict society the mysterious benedict. If youre gifted, creative, or happen to know morse code, they could probably use your help.
He takes tests for these opportunities and soon meets three. Navigating their way through numerous mysteries and clues which you, dear shmoopsters, can also try to unravel along the way, the members of the mysterious benedict society as they have named themselves do manage to figure out what ledroptha curtain is up to and stop him. It is the first book in the the mysterious benedict society series. The first two pages are assignment pages for students to use and to record due dates which you may want to. After many tricky tests he and some other kids get accepted in the mysterious benedict society.
If the book is exceptionally long, you may need to modify this lesson plan. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The book was included on reading lists published by notable several organizations, including the association for library service to children, books for youth. The mysterious benedict society and the perilous journey by trenton lee stewart and diana sudyka book 2 of the mysterious benedict society series. This afternoon my daughter and a few of her friends gathered for our book club. Lemoncellos library, this first book in the bestselling, awardwinning mysterious benedict society series is not to be missed are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities. A team of gifted kids are the only ones who can break the code and stop the destruction by solving a series of puzzles, code, and tests. The game was supposed to be a happy reunion for the mysterious benedict society, but when they discover that mr. Okay, so its not everybodys dream, but reynie is taking the tests because of a cryptic ad he and his tutormotherfigure, miss perumal, saw in the local paper that read, are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities. Notes for implementing for additional procedures and recommendations. The first book was published in 2007, with additional sequels. Help them develop the theme by suggesting some theme topics courage, friendship, or integrity, for example and ask them to. The mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart.
Plan a mysterious benedict society book club for kids full of puzzles, codes, brain food and more. Write 5 new metaphors to describe different ideas from the book. Our selected book this august is the mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart. And i think reynie and kate would be cute together, but i appreciate mr. While these books are middle grade, they are full of brain puzzles, endearing characters, and heroic moments, making this a book truly for all ages. It teaches how working as a team, using complementary strengths can lead to success. Look through, the mysterious benedict society and find at least 3 other descriptive metaphors. The mysterious benedict society by trenton lee stewart is a long book. In the mysterious benedict society, people are being sent messageswithout their knowledgethrough media like tv, radio, and cell phones. Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities. My daughter was turned off by the length of the book, and it took us about 6 weeks to read, but we finished it. The series has won many awards for childrens fiction. Mysterious benedict society book club the mysterious.
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