The Extraordinary Education of Nichol..., Trenton Lee Stewart
The Extraordinary Education of Nichol..., Trenton Lee Stewart
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The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict

Author: Trenton Lee Stewart

Narrator: Del Roy

Unabridged: 13 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/24/2022


Synopsis

Before there was a Mysterious Benedict Society, there was simply a boy named Nicholas Benedict - now it's time to meet the boy who started it all.

Nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict has more problems than most children his age. Not only is he an orphan with an unfortunate nose, but he also has narcolepsy, a condition that gives him terrible nightmares and makes him fall asleep at the worst possible moments. Now he's being sent to a new orphanage, where he will encounter vicious bullies, selfish adults, strange circumstances -- and a mystery that could change his life forever. Luckily, he has one important thing in his favor: He's a genius.

On his quest to solve the mystery, Nicholas finds enemies around every corner, but also friends in unexpected places -- and discovers along the way that the greatest puzzle of all is himself.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michelle on September 27, 2012

I met Trenton Lee Stewart after a concert in central Arkansas several years ago. It was a funny experience because I had not read much of the Mysterious Benedict Society (if any of it) and I knew he was famous for it but couldn't think of anything to say to him. I wanted to smack my forehead afterwa......more

Goodreads review by Kate on April 24, 2012

I don't know what it is about these Benedict books, but they make me feel like a kid again more than any other children's books I've read as an adult. I get wrapped up in them the same way I used to with my favorites back in elementary school. It's a really nice place to visit. That said, as much as......more

Goodreads review by Karis on January 29, 2019

I now completely understand the rave about this series. Completely! Right now I’m writing this review rubbing my grainy eyes after staying up quite beyond my bedtime to finish this book—it’s been a LONG time since I’ve been so “lost in a book” that I just had to finish it before going to sleep. I’m......more

Goodreads review by Eileen on March 09, 2022

I listened to this book while on a road trip and it worked pretty well, although it was not what I expected. It kind of felt like I was listening to a book from the era of The Phantom Tollbooth, although this book is not nearly as old. This book was published after the third book in this series as a......more

Goodreads review by Lee on September 25, 2019

Looking to find a new bed time author for my 11yo son, I came across this book and we devoured it. I am not sure who enjoyed out the most. Him listening to me or me reading it aloud. It is a wonderfully written book that gives a narrator duo much to work with. Yes, it is a bit wordy and could be 25%......more


Quotes

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

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

"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

"Fans will be thrilled with the rich backstory of a beloved character."—School Library Journal

"Stewart's dry wit and character ingenuity is sprinkled throughout...enjoyable and charming."—Library Media Connection