This is a book series that I got for my eighth birthday. I loved it then and I still love it now. The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict is a prequel, but I suggest that you read it last. The series is about a group of children, who, after a series of strange tests, are chosen to form a team. Their mission is to infiltrate the strange Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened and stop the founder, Ledroptha Curtain, from influencing minds so he can take over the world. You should definitely read the books in order, because otherwise, you get really confused. They're good book for moms to read to their kids. We read together before bed in my house, and it helps settle us down. I also suspect that it's what kindled my love for reading. In any case, I wouldn't suggest this for under eight or nine, because then it's a little confusing. They're good books for anyone over that though. It can be a little intimidating, because they're thick books. Never fear, they're a good easy read. I give this series five big stars!!!!
Annabelle
If Annabelle gives her consent, I would like to add something to this review.
ReplyDeleteThe Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict somewhat disappointed me, and I actually never got all the way through it. It seems a bit labored and does not have any noticeable overall arc. (In plotting terms.) However, the characters are delightful, especially the young Mr. Benedict.
Allons-y,
Amber Shipp
I agree...I didn't like the EEoNB myself. But the first three were AMAZING.
DeleteYeah, I guess I forgot to mention that. I managed to get all the way through that book, but it was kind of a struggle. I think that TLS just wrote it because in the other books, Mr. Benedict references his childhood a lot. Maybe someone wrote to him with a request for those memories in full. Oh, well.
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