The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

I posted a review of the series as a whole on my blog at http://bookwi.se/mysterious-benedict-society/

The later books were a bit more action/quest focused than the first. I think they were also not quite as dark. But they still were very character focused books and that is what I really liked about the series.

Both of my kids adored the first Mysterious Benedict Society book so they clamored to have me read them this one, the second, as soon as possible. Luckily enough, Nana & Pop supplied us with a copy. This story takes up a year after the events of the first story. The four kids of the MBS are reunited for what promises to be a fun surprise from Mr. Benedict only to find that Mr. Benedict and Number Two have been abducted by Mr. Curtain and his minions. So it's a rescue mission. I read about a chapter per night to the kids (about 30 minutes of reading) and they were always clamoring for me to read more. Naturally they're keen to read the third book in the series. Good thing a little bird told me that Luke will get it soon as a birthday present.

I love this series. It's so thrilling yet easy to read! It keeps me on the end of my seat and keeps a nostalgia with every book. The only negative I have with this book is how badly they treat S.Q. Sure, he's an antagonist, but he's not vindictive or outright evil. I hope he gets another chance in the third book.