THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY AND THE PERILOUS JOURNEY

Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance, incredible individually and unstoppable as a team, are back! Adventure and excitement abound in this thrilling puzzler. In an international scavenger hunt the foursome use their talents to save Mr. Benedict from his evil twin, Mr. Curtain. Del Roy's calm, clear narration is reassuring and carries listeners through the unfolding drama. Pacing and inflection both capture the range of emotions of the young protagonists. Listeners will also enjoy the interactions of the characters, especially the humorously deadpan contributions of Constance Contraire, who is always pointing out the obvious. Ample background information ensures that this listening experience, part of a series, also stands on it own. J.K.R. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2008]