To one day have a child that has what it takes to be a member of the Mysterious Benedict Society.
I know this sounds like a pretty weird goal, but hear me out–
There’s this new series of children’s books coming out. They’re called The Mysterious Benedict Society. So far, just the first two books have been written (the third is to be released this Fall) and they are completely, mind-blowingly amazing.
First off, if you are like me, then you might have read a little bit of Lemony Snicket. You also might have been somewhat upset/disappointed in the lack-luster end to the series and the overall feeling of doom and depression. The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart takes all the things you didn’t like about Lemony and creates his own masterpiece staring children in much the same light–showing the world all the folly in underestimating them.
To be brief, the story revolves around four very young people who, after a series of rather peculiar auditions, find themselves inducted into a very mysterious society in which they must face great danger in order to save the world. Each member of the society was chosen for a different reason, and each must use their own unique abilities to solve mysteries, uncover clues, and stop bad-guys. It’s funny, it makes you think, it’s…it’s…utterly amazing.
But seriously, this series is quickly climbing up the “Blake’s Top Kick-Butt Favorite Series” list and settling in somewhere in at least the top five. I think Stewart has an amazing insight into so many different topics, including friendship, morality, logic, and the human mind and human behavior in general.
Yup. So go read it.
