Before becoming dedicated to stopping evil, Nicholas Benedict was just another orphan in another orphanage. Set as a prequel to the wildly popular The Mysterious Benedict Society series, The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict tells the story of a 9-year-old Nicholas and the challenges he faces. As if having narcolepsy (a condition that sends Nicholas to sleep unexpectedly) isn’t enough, Nicholas now has to move to a different orphanage—one with a particularly interesting history. At Rothchild’s End, he faces a trio of bullies, obnoxious adults, and discovers that there is a long-lost treasure on the property! Fortunately for Nicholas, he’s a genius with the element of surprise. Can he and his friends find the treasure and outwit the bullies? In this riveting tale of genius, Nicholas discovers mysteries, friendship, and treasure. Nicholas Benedict, with his clever solutions and bright, kind mind, will long remain a well-remembered and cherished character. Trenton Lee Stewart spins out another masterpiece with witticisms, mystery, and heart-warming companionship—a perfect read for kids.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Short Synopsis: The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict
Before becoming dedicated to stopping evil, Nicholas Benedict was just another orphan in another orphanage. Set as a prequel to the wildly popular The Mysterious Benedict Society series, The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict tells the story of a 9-year-old Nicholas and the challenges he faces. As if having narcolepsy (a condition that sends Nicholas to sleep unexpectedly) isn’t enough, Nicholas now has to move to a different orphanage—one with a particularly interesting history. At Rothchild’s End, he faces a trio of bullies, obnoxious adults, and discovers that there is a long-lost treasure on the property! Fortunately for Nicholas, he’s a genius with the element of surprise. Can he and his friends find the treasure and outwit the bullies? In this riveting tale of genius, Nicholas discovers mysteries, friendship, and treasure. Nicholas Benedict, with his clever solutions and bright, kind mind, will long remain a well-remembered and cherished character. Trenton Lee Stewart spins out another masterpiece with witticisms, mystery, and heart-warming companionship—a perfect read for kids.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Pollyanna by Eleanor Porter (no spoilers)
When Pollyanna's dad dies, orphaning her, the eleven- year-old girl goes to her Aunt Polly's house in Beldingsville, Vermont.
Miss Polly Harrington has never been one for children or other follies. So when her deceased sister's husband dies, she is obliged to take in her niece, Pollyanna. Of course, this is all out of a sense of duty. Miss Polly is all about duty. Even if Pollyanna is the most RIDICULOUS name she has ever heard.
When Nancy, Miss Polly's servant, hears about Pollyanna, she wants to do everything she can to help her mistress's niece be glad about a stuffy attic room and a hostile aunt. To Nancy's surprise she finds that SHE is being helped instead of the other way around.
Pollyanna quickly befriends the rest of the town and finds that they have problems of their own ranging from life long invalidly to old lover's quarrels. The super optimistic girl is glad to teach them how to be glad through her father's "just being glad" game. Helping the entire town through their decided lack of gladness, Pollyanna is gladder than ever having so many friends.
Will Pollyanna be able to lead Beldingsville through her quest for happiness? Even when a tragic accident cripples Pollyanna forever? An endearing book that will warm the hearts of all readers.
Miss Polly Harrington has never been one for children or other follies. So when her deceased sister's husband dies, she is obliged to take in her niece, Pollyanna. Of course, this is all out of a sense of duty. Miss Polly is all about duty. Even if Pollyanna is the most RIDICULOUS name she has ever heard.
When Nancy, Miss Polly's servant, hears about Pollyanna, she wants to do everything she can to help her mistress's niece be glad about a stuffy attic room and a hostile aunt. To Nancy's surprise she finds that SHE is being helped instead of the other way around.
Pollyanna quickly befriends the rest of the town and finds that they have problems of their own ranging from life long invalidly to old lover's quarrels. The super optimistic girl is glad to teach them how to be glad through her father's "just being glad" game. Helping the entire town through their decided lack of gladness, Pollyanna is gladder than ever having so many friends.
Will Pollyanna be able to lead Beldingsville through her quest for happiness? Even when a tragic accident cripples Pollyanna forever? An endearing book that will warm the hearts of all readers.
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