A little less than half a year since the four children of the Mysterious Benedict Society have seen one another, Mr. Benedict calls them together for a second mission. But while their first mission sought to stop the power-hungry Mr. Curtain, this mission will allow the children to enjoy themselves on an international scavenger hunt set up by Mr. Benedict. That’s the plan, at any rate.
But when Mr. Benedict is kidnapped, the Society begins a more dangerous mission–escaping the many protective (or not so protective) adults around them in order to rescue Mr. Benedict.
The perilous journey will send the children racing through Mr. Benedict’s scavenger hunt, trying to find him before it’s too late.
Like most sequels of truly superlative books, The Perilous Journey is a bit of a letdown. Not because it’s terrible, nor even because it’s mediocre, but because it’s simply “good”. The Perilous Journey is interesting, engaging, and thought-provoking–just not as much so as The Mysterious Benedict Society.
If you read and enjoyed The Mysterious Benedict Society and tend to like young adult fiction, you’ll still enjoy this one. If you’re not generally a fan of young adult fiction, no need to worry about missing this one (but give the first in the series a try!)
Rating: 4 stars
Category: Young Adult General Fiction
Synopsis: The Mysterious Benedict Society reunites for an adventure-filled getaway to save the kidnapped Mr. Benedict.
Recommendation: A good book for all lovers of young adult fiction.
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