New Releases by Trenton Lee Stewart

Chiusi a chiave in due stanze separate, Reynie e Constance, Sticky e Kate sono alle prese con un gioco di intelligenza chiamato il "dilemma del prigioniero". Da quando sono stati reclutati nell''organizzazione segreta di Nicholas Benedict, i ragazzi hanno partecipato a una moltitudine di bizzarre attività ideate per stimolare i loro interessi e abilità straordinarie, ma è la prima volta che le loro scelte potrebbero avere conseguenze reali... e molto sgradevoli. Per quanto spiacevoli possano essere, però, non sono nulla paragonate a quelle che il formidabile quartetto dovrà affrontare per impedire al malvagio Ledroptha Curtain, fratello gemello del signor Benedict, di impossessarsi del Suggeritore, il pericoloso congegno con cui lo spietato criminale vuole manipolare milioni di menti e conquistare il mondo. Le sorprendenti doti dei quattro giovani geni saranno sufficienti a impedirgli di realizzare i suoi piani malvagi?

A un anno esatto da quando aveva reclutato Reynie, Sticky, Kate e Constance per una pericolosa missione segreta nel Venerabile Istituto per i Veri Illuminati - che solo giovani geni dai talenti straordinari avrebbero potuto portare a termine - Nicholas Benedict organizza una rimpatriata nella sua casa di Stonetown promettendo una "sorpresa". Ma quella che doveva essere una celebrativa caccia al tesoro, una grande avventura piena di rompicapi strabilianti progettata per mettere alla prova i talenti individuali dei quattro ragazzi - l''abilità nella deduzione logica di Reynie, la memoria prodigiosa di Sticky, la creatività di Kate e la caparbietà di Constance - si trasformerà in una sfida inaspettata colma di insidie. Proprio durante i preparativi, infatti, il signor Benedict cade nella trappola orchestrata dal suo gemello malvagio, Ledroptha Curtain. Per ritrovarlo i quattro ragazzi dovranno mettere a frutto ogni briciolo delle proprie capacità prodigiose ed essere più uniti che mai per affrontare la sfida più grande di tutte che, una volta ancora, dimostrerà quanto sia grande e profonda la loro amicizia.

A bindup of the New York Times bestselling series by Trenton Lee Stewart Catch up on the adventures of the Mysterious Benedict Society with this electronic bindup, which includes the four books in the New York Times bestselling series, The Mysterious Benedict Society, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner''s Dilemma, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages, as well as the prequel, The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict.

O poder da mídia e da propaganda e o valor da educação costuram a trama da divertida ― e bem sucedida (na lista do New York Times por 50 semanas) ― estreia de Trenton Lee Stewart no universo das histórias infanto-juvenis. Em meio a muita ação e aventura, A MISTERIOSA SOCIEDADE BENEDICT trata, ainda, da natureza da amizade, lealdade, coragem e liderança. Quatro crianças solitárias e tímidas precisam aprender a confiar umas nas outras e trabalhar juntas para atingir seus objetivos. Cada uma delas possui um dom único e especial. Nada fantasioso como poderes sobrenaturais ou habilidades adquiridas através de insetos radioativos. Elas se destacam num quesito muito humano: vencer dificuldades, das mais variadas formas. Reynie é excelente na resolução de problemas, dedução lógica e leitura de pessoas. Ele é extraordinário em ler nas entrelinhas, observar, questionar e chegar ao âmago da questão. Sticky tem memória fotográfica: lembra de tudo o que lê. Kate é extremamente ágil e atlética. Carrega sempre consigo um balde contendo um kit emergencial: canivete suíço, cola, corda, lanterna, ímã, borracha e caneta. Constance é a clássica "do contra", discordando sempre de tudo e de todos. Muito obstinada, beirando a teimosia, ela tem grande talento para escrever poemas, montar charadas e criar enigmas. Quando um anúncio um tanto estranho aparece no jornal em busca de crianças espertas para fazer uma série de provas misteriosas e complicadíssimas, que o leitor também pode fazer, Reynie, Kate, Sticky e Constance, com seus talentos ímpares, acabam escolhidos para a Misteriosa Sociedade Benedict. Agora, eles são os únicos que poderão destruir um plano maligno que põe em risco todos os habitantes do planeta. Trenton Lee Stewart cria em A MISTERIOSA SOCIEDADE BENEDICT um livro divertido para estimular a leitura e, a reboque, ensinar às crianças valorosas lições. "Assim como os livros de Harry Potter, esta história vai além de simples aventuras." Booklist "Lembra a experiência única de A fantástica fábrica de chocolate." Publisher''s Weekly "Prende tanto corações quanto mentes dos fãs do estilo de Lemony Snicket." Kirkus

Book 2 in the New York Timesbestselling series - perfect for curious readers! ''This book reminded me of some of the children''s books I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Phantom Tollbooth.'' RICK RIORDAN, author of the PERCY JACKSONseries on book 1 ''Like the Potter books, this story goes beyond mere adventure''BOOKLIST on book 1 It should have been a celebration party, but now it''s another mind-bending mission for the children of the Mysterious Benedict Society. Join Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance as they race across the globe by train, bicycle and ship to save their beloved Mr Benedict. It''s a perilous journey that will test all their unusual talents ... Book 2 in the 4-book New York Timesbestselling adventure series - ideal for children aged 10 and up Join a group of smart and resourceful junior sleuths as they solve a series of page-turning puzzles and mysteries Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens''s MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE series The adventure continues in book 3, THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY AND THE PRISONER''S DILEMMA

The brilliant and beloved gang from the New York Times bestselling series is back—and ready to face new threats, dangerous dilemmas, and irresistible adventures. Some time has passed since the inimitable quartet of Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance have had a mission together. But with the arrival of a new Society member—and a new threat—they must reunite to face dilemmas more dangerous than ever before, including the villainous Mr. Curtain and a telepathic enemy tracking their every move, not to mention a dramatically preteen Constance. The Mysterious Benedict Society is a modern classic, drawing comparisons to J.K. Rowling and Roald Dahl, named a Time magazine "Best Young Adult Book of All Time," and selling over 3 million copies. In The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages, the Society encounters all new challenges, but the series'' trademark sly humor, sweet camaraderie, hairsbreadth escapes, and mind-bending puzzles are all as engaging as ever. Fans of the series will be thrilled to see the Society has grown up a little with them, while a new generation of readers will fall in love with this irresistible series.

Pour protéger la montre magique, Ruben et Penny sont maintenant prêts à tout... Grâce à la famille Meyer, Ruben connaît désormais les secrets de la montre qui rend invisible. Accompagné de sa meilleure amie Penny et de son frère Jack, il fait route vers la Nouvelle-Ombrie pour affronter son ennemi juré, alias La Fumée, et mener à bien son plan pour libérer la ville.

Nicholas Benedict, 9 ans, a beaucoup de problèmes pour un enfant de son âge. Il est orphelin, affublé d''un nez qui ressemble à un concombre, et il souffre de narcolepsie. Cette maladie le contraint à une vigilance de chaque instant : il suffit qu''il se laisse submerger par ses émotions pour s''endormir brusquement. Or, Nicholas vient d''être admis dans un nouvel orphelinat où une bande de garçons cruels, surnommée les Scorpions, fait régner la loi. Pour les affronter, il n''a qu''une arme : son intelligence hors du commun.

La montre que Reuben a trouvée est un véritable trésor... ou une malédiction ? Au lieu d''aller à l''école, Ruben préfère mille fois explorer la Nouvelle-Ombrie. Parcourir les ruelles désertes, escalader les façades, se faufiler dans les moindres passages... Jusqu''au jour où il se retrouve coincé au sommet d''un immeuble abandonné et découvre une montre ancienne. Ruben n''est pas au bout de ses surprises : véritable trésor, cet objet suscite la convoitise de bien des gens, et donne à son porteur le pouvoir d''invisibilité... Ruben et sa complice d''aventure, Penny, vont devoir protéger leur trouvaille, coûte que coûte...

A gorgeous paperback gift set of the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society books as well as the prequel novel and the companion puzzle book, all featuring fresh, updated covers! Catch up on the adventures of the Mysterious Benedict Society with this paperback boxed set, which includes the three original books in the New York Times bestselling series: The Mysterious Benedict Society, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner''s Dilemma, as well as the prequel, The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict, and the must-have companion puzzle book, The Mysterious Benedict Society: Mr. Benedict''s Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas, and Curious Conundrums. Filled with page-turning action and mind-bending brain teasers, and each with a fresh new cover design, these wildly inventive journeys are sure to delight new and old fans alike.

For fans of Lemony Snicket and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello''s Library, this first book in the bestselling and award-winning Mysterious Benedict Society series is not to be missed! Includes color-washed illustrations, an author Q&A, a quiz, and more special bonus materials! "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" When this peculiar ad appears in the newspaper, dozens of children enroll to take a series of mysterious, mind-bending tests. (And you, dear reader, can test your wits right alongside them.) But in the end just four very special children will succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and resourceful children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. As our heroes face physical and mental trials beyond their wildest imaginations, they have no choice but to turn to each other for support. But with their newfound friendship at stake, will they be able to pass the most important test of all?

A New York Times Bestseller! By the author of The Mysterious Benedict Society, this heart-pounding mystery adventure is laced with magic and humor. When Reuben discovers an extraordinary antique watch with a secret power, his life takes an intriguing turn. As one secret leads to another, Reuben finds himself torn between his honest nature and the lure to be a hero. Now he is on a dangerous adventure--full of curious characters, treacherous traps, and hairsbreadth escapes--as he races to solve the mystery before it is too late. With fearless Penny, mighty Jack, and the wise Mrs. Genevieve on his side, can Reuben outwit a sly villain called The Smoke and save the city from a terrible fate? In this ingeniously crafted novel, acclaimed author Trenton Lee Stewart invites readers to join the adventure, decipher the clues, and ask themselves the question: Is knowing a secret a gift or a curse?

It should have been a celebration party, but now it''s another mind-bending mission for Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance. Join them as they race across the globe by train, ship and bicycle to save their beloved Mr Benedict!

Quando um anúncio um tanto estranho aparece no jornal, dúzias de crianças consideradas “espertas” se inscrevem para fazer uma série de provas misteriosas e complicadíssimas. Mas, no final, apenas quatro crianças muito especiais conseguem ser aprovadas. O desafio: partir em uma missão secreta que só os mais inteligentes e criativos seriam capazes de completar. Mas, quando a nova amizade que cresce entre elas está ameaçada, será que vão conseguir passar no teste mais importante de todos?

Catch up on the adventures of the Mysterious Benedict Society with The Mysterious Benedict Society Complete Collection. This hardcover boxed set includes all five books in the New York Times bestselling series: The Mysterious Benedict Society, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner''s Dilemma, The Mysterious Benedict Society: Mr. Benedict''s Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas, and Curious Conundrums, and The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict. Filled with page-turning action and mind-bending brain teasers, these wildly inventive journeys are sure to delight.

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.

In this set of the first three adventures of the NYT bestselling The Mysterious Benedict Society series, join Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance as they embark on their daring missions in The Mysterious Benedict Society, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey, and The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner''s Dilemma. Filled with page-turning action and mind-bending brain teasers, these wildly inventive journeys are sure to delight.

Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance are back-but so is Mr Curtain, with another devious scheme! Can the Mysterious Benedict Society thwart Mr Curtain''s plans, even while held prisoner? Join them on their adventure as they face all sorts of dilemmas, in a bid to save Stonetown.

When an unexplained blackout engulfs Stonetown, Benedict Society members Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance follow clues on an adventure that threatens to separate them from their families, friends, and even one another.

Als de hoogbegaafde Rens (12) en zijn vrienden van het Benedict Genootschap bij meneer Benedict thuis komen, is hij afwezig en vinden zij een briefje met raadselachtige instructies. Het lijkt erop dat hij ontvoerd is. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar.

El fabuloso cuarteto que los lectores conocieron con el nombre de Misteriosa Sociedad Benedict ha vuelto con una nueva misión: emprender una apabullante caza del tesoro por todo el mundo pensada para poner a prueba sus habilidades particulares. Durante su

De hoogbegaafde Rens (11) wordt samen met drie andere kinderen uitgekozen om te infiltreren in een instituut. Dit instituut wil geheime boodschappen de wereld in sturen om het handelen van mensen te beïnvloeden. Vanaf ca. 9 jaar.

Die geschickte Kate, der mit einem Supergedächtnis ausgestattete äKleberä, die widerborstige Constance und der hochbegabte Reynie werden von dem rätselhaften Mr. Benedict ausgeschickt, die Kreise von Mr. Curtain zu stören, der die Welt beherrschen will.