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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma

By Trenton Lee Stewart
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Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance face a thrilling new challenge when a sudden blackout shrouds Stonetown in darkness. Their quest to solve the mystery uncovers a sinister plot that tests their bonds with family, friends, and one another. Packed with clever puzzles and exciting adventures, this story invites readers into a world of suspense and imagination.
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When an unexplained blackout engulfs Stonetown, Reynis, Kate, Sticky, and Constance must unravel clues relating to a nefarious new plot, while their search for answers brings them closer to danger than ever before. Filled with page-turning action and mind-bending brain teasers, this wildly inventive journey is sure to delight.

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Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance embark on a daring new adventure that threatens to force them apart from their families, friends, and even each other.

When an unexplained blackout engulfs Stonetown, the foursome must unravel clues relating to a nefarious new plot, while their search for answers brings them closer to danger than ever before. Filled with page-turning action and mind-bending brain teasers, this wildly inventive journey is sure to delight.

Embark on this thrilling tale with The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316045520

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown & Company

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Diana Sudyka

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 400

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Trenton Lee Stewart Young Adult

About the Author

Trenton Lee Stewart is the author of the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series as well as Flood Summer, a novel for adults. He lives in Arkansas with his wife and two sons.Diana Sudyka received a Masters of Fine Art from Northwestern University. She lives and works in Chicago as an artist.

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