^Trenton Lee StewartThe Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict by Trenton Lee Stewart (2012, Hardcover)ISBN 9780316176194 (revised Apr 2015)
^Stewart, Trenton Lee; Sudyka, Diana (2014). The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. BiggerBooks. ISBN 9780316176194 (revised Nov 2023)
^Trenton Lee Stewart (2012). The Extraordinary Education Of Nicholas Benedict, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Indigo. ISBN 9780316176194 (revised Nov 2023)
^Trenton Lee Stewart (2012). The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict (The Mysterious Benedict Society), Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Amazon. ISBN 9780316176194 (revised Nov 2014)
If you haven't already been introduced to the Mysterious Benedict Society feel free to start with this witty prequel that details the early life of Nicholas Benedict, a genius orphan with narcolepsy who becomes the patriarchal figure in the later trilogy. Even without knowing a thing about the other books, you will quickly be pulled into Nicholas's world.The author does use some stereotypical characters for the bullies and the staff at the orphanage, but somehow I was not bothered in the least by this as I..
This prequel to the Mysterious Benedict Society series is wonderful. It's part Oliver Twist, part Agatha Cristie. You get genius orphan Nicholas Benedict, who unfortunately falls asleep at the most awful times. Add in a poor orphanage... a trio of dreaded bullies... a hidden treasure... and a secret friendship, and you have a tale most kids won't be able to put down. I read children's books so I can review them on my website - and this is the best one I've read in ages.I won't say anything more... wouldn't ..
