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All teen and kid reviews for The Mysterious Benedict Society

Age
9
Average rating based on 52 kid and teen reviews:
  • 65% say there are positive messages
  • 58% say there are positive role models
  • 46% say it's educational
Teen, 14 years old
August 12, 2009
 
Amazing book, but a little confusing.
I love the Mysterious Benedict Society!!! It's one of the best books ever, but it's a little confusing for some people.

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Kid, 13 years old
June 15, 2009
 
My favorite book!
This series is the BEST series I have ever read. 4 children solve mysteries and help the world using friendship and knowledge. I read the first book when I was 7 and the second when I was 9. I loved the books! I can't WAIT until the 3rd book comes out in October. Everyone is SURE to love this book no matter what!

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Teen, 18 years old
February 25, 2011
 
Lovely novel for kids
This is a great book. Even though it is for young kids, it really makes them think outside the box. It is totally original in its plots and characters. Especially S. Q. Pedalian, he is the bomb!

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Kid, 12 years old
July 31, 2009
 
EXCELLENT-OOO!
There's nothing wrong with it. It's excellent!

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Kid, 13 years old
October 12, 2010
 
I read this, and love it more than anything.

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Teen, 15 years old
October 25, 2009
 
This is an amazing book
It is very good but you may have to explain to younger kids about the kidnapping. Very adventurous.

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Kid, 12 years old
June 4, 2011
 
these review's are messed up!
NO WAY FOR AGE 9! Better for ages 11 to 13.

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Teen, 14 years old
June 3, 2009
 
One of my favorite books!
The Mysterious Benedict Society is an exceptional book. It is mature in the sense that the children use words some adults might not even know, and they speak very intelligently. This is a combination of mystery, comedy, and adventure. It almost makes you think that this could really happen!

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Teen, 14 years old
September 6, 2009
 
good if you have spare time, very gripping
This is the Best book I've ever read, I would suggest it for children with a higher vocabulary, though there aren't many hard words. Very gripping. I had a hard time putting it down

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Teen, 14 years old
November 2, 2009
 
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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Kid, 13 years old
May 4, 2011
 
POPO
its A SMELLY DOG

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Kid, 12 years old
October 31, 2011
 
OK
i dislike the book it was too confusing

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Kid, 10 years old
January 30, 2011
 
REALLY good
I really like how this book is written :D

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Kid, 12 years old
October 22, 2011
 
Great book
There are some hard words in it. I've read all the books so far. Is this book also placed in the girls section? If not that's sexist.

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Teen, 14 years old
February 28, 2011
 
Intrieging mystery for every one
This book is an exciting kick-off to a great series. There's excitement on every page, and you will probably learn something along the way.

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Kid, 12 years old
December 1, 2011
 
My Fav Book
this is my fav book of all time there is some vilonce but nothing unsuitable for children 8 and up might scare younger kids becuse there is lots of talk about the mysterious Messenger but other than that the book is not very scary one charcter can be a bad inflance at times but the other chacters show good quiltys and teamwork this is why i love this book so much and i suggest you should read it

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Kid, 11 years old
January 1, 2011
 
tweens and up
BEST BOOK EVER i love kate ;) OMG IT TAKES ME TO THE BOTTOM OF MY HEAD!!!

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Kid, 12 years old
December 29, 2010
 
Perfect for ages

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Kid, 11 years old
November 18, 2011
 
I think it is a great book if you are into mysteries.

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Kid, 12 years old
July 27, 2011
 
Really Good Book!!
I really liked this book. It was sort of slow at times, but sometimes I couldn't put the book down! I rated it 11 and up because it is long and they use big words, but nothing is inappropriate if you ask me.

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