Friday, January 23, 2009

"Overdue" for an Update!

So it's true: even a librarian's blog site can be long "overdue" for an update!

And now, the update!

I have recently discovered some great books filled with adventure, mystery, suspense, and intrigue. Well-written, engaging, and fun, the following books (written by Trenton Lee Stewart) are definitely...
Royal Reads!

The Mysterious Benedict Society

CATEGORY: Adventure
TYPE: Novel

Upon their successful completion of several mind-bending tests, the main characters (Reynie, Stickie, Kate, and Constance) are brought together as students inThe Benedict Society. The Benedict Society is not for average children, it is for exceptionally gifted children (particularly these four children) who are called upon by founder, Nicholas Benedict, to carry out a secret mission at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened.

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilious Journey

Category: Adventure
Type: Novel

After completing their secret mission at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, the adventure continues for Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance as they embark on a scavenger hunt arranged for them by Mr. Benedict.


ONLINE CONNECTIONS:

The Mysterious Benedict Society official site
http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/features/mysteriousbenedict/issue35/index.asp

Book Discussion and Author Video
http://www.squidoo.com/benedict-society

Kids' Read: Author Talk with Trenton Lee Stewart
http://www.kidsreads.com/authors/au-stewart-trenton-lee.asp#talk070330