This was great! My grandma got it for me, and this book grabs you right in from the start! Its about an orphan, who is accepted to take a "test" to see if he has "special abilities". It turns out to be a pen and paper test, and the boy (Reynie) soon realizes there's more to answering the tough history questions than meets the eye! Its a suspenseful story that urged me onward. My advice is to read them.
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The Mysterious Benedict Society
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Suspenseful mystery with a Lemony Snicket vibe.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Mysterious Benedict Society
Parents need to know that there's little to be concerned with here beyond some mild fist-fighting.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the puzzles and quizzes the children have to solve. Were you able to figure out any of the answers before they were revealed? Did you figure out Mr. Benedict's first name? Also, young readers may be interested in learning Morse code, which figures prominently in the story.
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
Great Book! This is my Advice.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Educational
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For older kids who like to read and imagine!
This is one of my favorite books, but of lot of it went over my little brother's head. Very adventurous and fun.
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Outstanding Read!
I loved this book! All of the characters have their own amazing traits. If you like riddles, puzzles, mystery and a heart-warming friendship story read this book!
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This is an amazing book
It is very good but you may have to explain to younger kids about the kidnapping. Very adventurous.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Good role models
I think the mysterious benedict society is a fun and fantastic book for children eight and up
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