Trenton Lee Stewart is the author of the award-winning and New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series. He lives in Arkansas with his wife and two sons.
Diana Sudyka received a master of fine arts degree from Northwestern University. She lives and works in Chicago as an artist.
Praise for The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict *
"Gives readers a reason to fall in love with the series all over
again...[with] adventures, danger, cleverness, dry wit, and
good-hearted characters at the center of the action."--Booklist,
starred review
Praise for The Mysterious Benedict Society: "Great cast of
characters, lots of cool puzzles and mysteries. This book reminded
me of some of the better children's books I grew up with, like
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Phantom Tollbooth."
--Rick Riordan
"Fans will be thrilled with the rich backstory of a beloved
character."--School Library Journal
"Stewart balances the elements of his story beautifully, using the
mystery puzzle to drive the plot while heightening tension through
encounters with the Spiders and deepening the tenderness by
following Nicholas's emotional development...[as] Mysterious
Benedict Society fans have come to expect (and love) from master
storyteller Stewart."--The Horn Book
"Stewart fills in the back story on the narcoleptic genius founder
of the Mysterious Benedict Society...[with]admirable
insight."--Kirkus Reviews
"Stewart's dry wit and character ingenuity is sprinkled
throughout...enjoyable and charming."--Library Media Connection
In this latest installment of Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society series, nine-year-old Nicholas-boy genius and unfortunate narcoleptic-is in quite the predicament when he's shipped off to a new orphanage where bullies reign supreme and nobody seems to like him or his oddly shaped nose. But soon, Nicholas is working to solve a complex mystery with far-reaching consequences. Narrated by Del Roy, this audio edition never fails to entertain. Roy's considerable vocal abilities are on display as he creates an intricate portrait of Nicholas. His narration easily commands the listener's attention; without so much as a slight shift in tone or dialect Roy is able to ratchet up the intensity. Ages 8-up. A Little, Brown hardcover. (Apr.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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