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 stunning paperback gift set of the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society books, including The Riddle of Ages! 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 all-new The Riddle of Ages.

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.

Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities? When a peculiar advertisement appears in the newspaper for children to take part in a secret mission, children everywhere sit a series of mysterious tests. In the end, just four children succeed: Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance. They have three things in common: they are all honest, all remarkably talented and all orphans. They must go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened where the only rule is that there are no rules. There they must work as a team to save not only themselves, but also the world outside the walls. 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. 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. 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. In its triumphant return, 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 these irresistible adventures.

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 4 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 After starring in three adventures, the inimitable quartet of Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance haven''t had a mission together in some time. 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 return of the villainous Mr Curtain and his Ten Men, and a formidable enemy with a mystifying ability to track their every move ... Book 4 in the 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 Want to know how it all began? Check out the prequel to the series, THE EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATION OF NICHOLAS BENEDICT

Atemberaubender Abenteuerroman für Kinder ab 10 Jahren In Rubens Heimatstadt herrscht der Schatten, ein mysteriöser und boshafter Mann. Seine Späher kontrollieren alles und jeden. Sie haben es auch auf die geheimnisvolle Taschenuhr abgesehen, die Reuben gefunden hat. Wenn man sie auf genau zwölf Uhr stellt und aufzieht, wird ihr Träger unsichtbar. Ruben macht sich das zunutze und verfolgt eine Spur bis zum Leuchtturm Point William. Dort lernt er Penny kennen, mit der er sich auf Schatzsuche in den alten Schmugglertunneln begibt. Doch sie finden keinen Schatz, sondern erfahren etwas viel Unglaublicheres: Es gibt noch eine zweite Uhr, und wer beide Uhren besitzt, kann nichts Geringeres als Unsterblichkeit erlangen. Ruben wird mit einem Schlag klar, wer im Besitz der zweiten Uhr sein muss.

Atemberaubender Abenteuerroman für Kinder ab 10 Jahren In letzter Sekunde kann Reuben sich vor dem Ertrinken retten. Er und Penny beschließen, den Schatten zu jagen und ihm die Uhr zu stehlen. In dem düsteren Anwesen des Schattens entdecken die drei, dass das gesamte Erdgeschoss mit einem ausgeklügelten System aus im Boden versteckten Falltüren ausgestattet ist. Als plötzlich der Schatten auftaucht, beginnt eine nervenaufreibende Verfolgungsjagd, bei der sowohl der Schatten als auch Reuben unsichtbar und blind sind. Am Ende gelingt es dem Schatten, Reuben die Uhr abzunehmen. Doch inmitten seines größten Triumphes tritt er selbst auf eine der Falltüren. Jetzt offenbart sich das ganze Geheimnis der Uhren.

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.

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...

Depuis la création du Mystérieux cercle Benedict, Constance, Kate, Sticky et Reynie ont résolu les énigmes les plus complexes. Pourtant, Mr Benedict ne se lasse pas de leur en soumettre de nouvelles. Selon lui, plus leur jeune esprit sera aiguisé, plus ils auront de chances d''échapper à Mr Curtain. Même dans la maison de Mr Benedict, sous haute protection, les enfants vivent sous la menace constante du redoutable savant. Car ils constituent une précieuse monnaie d''échange : s''il parvenait à les kidnapper, Mr Curtain pourrait exiger, en guise de rançon, de récupérer son Murmureur. Alors, il règnerait sur le monde.

Mr Benedict a disparu. Reynie, Kate, Constance et Sticky partent à sa recherche. A pied, en train, en bateau, en hydravion, les quatre intrépides amis vont parcourir le monde sur les traces de Mr Benedict, du diabolique Mr Curtain et d''une plante légendaire aux pouvoirs mystérieux. Quand le jeu de piste se transforme en course contre la montre, le perspicacité et la débrouillardise des enfants du Mystérieux Cercle Benedict sont plus que jamais mises à l''épreuve !

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?

Orphelin de naissance, Nicholas Benedict, 9 ans, arrive au Pensionnat Smith, un orphelinat ainsi nommé en l''honneur de ses richissimes fondateurs, décédés sans enfants. Surdoué, indépendant et imaginatif, mais atteint de narcolepsie, Nicholas doit composer avec un directeur avare et tatillon, Mr Collum, et une bande de petits caïds, les Araignées, qui terrorise les autres pensionnaires. Nicholas passe le plus de temps possible dans la bibliothèque du manoir, et s''intéresse de près à un mystère qui intrigue les habitants de la région depuis des années : la disparition de l''héritage de Mrs Smith. Avec l''aide de John, un garçon taciturne et débrouillard, avec lequel il s''est lié d''amitié, puis bientôt, de Violet, une fille des environs sourde et muette, Nicholas se lance à la poursuite du trésor. Nicholas compte sur cet argent pour changer de vie, mais Mr Collum est lui aussi sur la piste de la fortune disparue, et, d''indice en indice, l''un et l''autre se livrent à une terrible course contre la montre. Au fil de ce duel, Nicholas devra redoubler d''ingéniosité, mais il sera également amené à s''interroger sur ses véritables motivations, à réviser ses préjugés envers les adultes, et à vaincre son propre égoïsme et son cynisme. Autant de leçons qui feront de lui le futur Mr Benedict, aussi brillant que bienveillant.

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?

This exclusive companion book to the bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series is a mind-bending collection that will put YOU to the test! With full-color artwork throughout, this companion features ingenious new puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers compiled by Mr. Benedict himself, with the help of Reynie, Kate, Sticky, Constance, and other Society associates. Think you have what it takes to join the Mysterious Benedict Society? Open this book and find out!

Depuis la création du Mystérieux Cercle Benedict, Constance, Kate, Sticky et Reynie ont résolu brillamment les énigmes les plus complexes. Pourtant, Mr Benedict ne se lasse pas de leur en soumettre de nouvelles. Selon lui, plus leurs jeunes esprits seront aiguisés, plus ils auront de chances d''échapper à Mr Curtain dont ils sont désormais la cible principale. Même reclus dans la maison de Mr Benedict, sous haute protection, les enfants vivent sous la menace constante du redoutable savant. Car ils constituent une précieuse monnaie d''échange : s''il parvenait à les kidnapper, Mr Curtain pourrait exiger, en guise de rançon, de récupérer son Murmureur. Alors, il prendrait le contrôle des esprits et règnerait sur le monde.

When an advert appears in the newspaper for children to take part in a secret mission, children everywhere sit a series of odd tests. In the end, just Reynie, Kate, Sticky and Constance succeed. They have three things in common: they are honest, talented and orphans. They must go undercover and work as a team to save themselves, but also the world.