The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma

By: Trenton Lee Stewart, Diana Sudyka

Narrated by: Del Roy

Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance embark on a daring new adventure that threatens to force them apart from their families, friends, and even each other. When an unexplained blackout engulfs Stonetown, the foursome must unravel clues relating to a nefarious new plot, while their search for answers brings them closer to danger than ever before.

Filled with page-turning action and mind-bending brain teasers, this wildly inventive journey is sure to delight.

Critic reviews

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
-A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
-Winner of the E.B. White Read Aloud Award
-A Top 10 Children's Book Sense Pick
-An ALA Notable Book
-A Today show Al's Book Club for Kids Pick
- A Booklist "Top Ten Youth Science Fiction and Fantasy" Title
- A VOYA 2007 Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers
- Received critical praise, including four starred reviews

Praise for The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey:
* A rip-roaring adventure with plenty of clever twists and hair's-breadth escapes... [and] a warm and satisfying tale about friendship." - School Library Journal (starred review)

- "With first-rate brainteasers, interludes of physical danger, and the children's own complex dynamics... [readers] will find this sequel a worthy successor." - Horn Book

- "This classic struggle of good versus evil also includes the many layers in between." - VOYA

- "Entertainingly quirky..." - Kirkus

Praise for The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma:
-"Fresh and frightfully funny." - School Library Journal

-"The good-versus-evil plot balances the warmth of family connections with the excitement of deathly peril." - The Horn Book

One of a kind heartwarming

Charming characters and fun adventure. I love the lessons little Renny learns at the end of each book, heartwarming and precious for children and adults alike. The narrator has the perfect voice for this story, simply a cozy book all around.

A great continuation of the series.

This was an excellent book and wethoroughly enjoyed it. We will read more books by this author and will recommend it to friends.

The storyline

That there isn’t a read aloud for the riddle of ages book 4 and I liked the storyline

This was amazing

Every one should listen to this it’s amazing. There is a good plot and a good reader.

Escapades of MBS

Good story, good protagonist characters, drags a bit, and author a bit wordy but still enjoyable. Will continue series.