The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages is a 2019 children's novel written by Trenton Lee Stewart and illustrated by Manu Montoya. It is the fourth book in the Mysterious Benedict Society series, following The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma (2009).[1][2]
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| Author | Trenton Lee Stewart |
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| Illustrator | Manu Montoya |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Mysterious Benedict Society |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Little, Brown |
Publication date | September 24, 2019 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 400 |
| ISBN | 9780316452649 |
| OCLC | 1121044268 |
| LC Class | PZ7.S8513 Mym 2019 |
| Preceded by | The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma |
Plot
editAfter the previous book's events, the Ten Men have escaped prison and are loose in the city of Stonetown. While the families of Sticky, Reynie, and Constance prepare to leave by ship for their own safety, the three sneak back ashore to await the villains' next move.
Reception
editKirkus Reviews called the book "Clever as ever—if slow off the mark—and positively laden with tics, quirks, and puns."[3] The American Booksellers Association named The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages one of their ABC Best Books for Young Readers in 2019.[4]
References
edit- ^ Taylor, Charlotte (12 September 2019). "The Mysterious Benedict Society is Back in The Riddle of Ages! An Interview With Trenton Lee Stewart". The B&N Kids Blog. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ Wheadon, Carrie (7 October 2019). "The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages - Book Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- ^ "The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages". Kirkus Reviews. 28 April 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ Button, Liz (4 September 2019). "Titles Announced for ABC Best Books for Young Readers Catalog". American Booksellers Association. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
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