The extraordinary education of Nicholas Benedict - Trenton Lee Stewart

A prequel to the New York Times bestselling
Mysterious Benedict series!

'This book reminded me of some of the children's books
I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryandThe
Phantom Tollbooth.'RICK
RIORDAN, author of thePERCY JACKSON series
on book 1

'Like the Potter books, this story goes beyond mere
adventure' BOOKLIST on book 1

Before
there was the Mysterious Benedict Society, there was simply
a nine-year-old orphan named Nicholas Benedict.

When Nicholas is sent to a new orphanage, he encounters vicious
bullies, selfish adults - and a mystery that could change
his life for ever.

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
...

• A prequel to the New York Times bestselling
  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