The Disney series introduced me to the fabulous world of The Mysterious Benedict Society. I decided to read the second book as I heard the show would have a second season. The second book’s start is a bit sluggish, and if you endure through the first couple of chapters, then you will complete the perilous journey. This book is also about journeys. Lord of the Rings is about a journey, Harry Potter is about a journey, and it is like the physical journey is much too close to a psychological journey as well.
This children’s novel is true to its genre. It is didactic without being obnoxious, and fun at the same time. The characters are memorable. One can almost imagine Constance and her haughty attitude.
This novel, at its core, is about innocence, and friendships. The children’s weather is all to save Mr. Benedict from the terrible fate that is before them. They set out on a rescue mission which is filled with dangerous encounters with Ten Men (a A group of very well dressed men, but able to inflict pain on their victims by ten different methods).
The father and daughter relationship, the professor with the children, and the caretakers with the children are all drawn out wonderfully in this work. The children in the novel never seem to quit, they always find ways to get back on their feet. A good lesson for anyone. The most interesting thing about a very well-written children’s novel is when the characters show fortitude in the face of adversity.
One instance struck me the most in this novel.
# Spoiler Alert
Kate was furious and she could throw the bomb toward the evil ten men who had hurt her father terribly. But even in that movement, she understands that she is not like them, and so she hurls the bomb remote into the open sea.
No matter how bad people have treated us, no matter how dark the world gets, there is definitely some light in each and every one of them. This novel shows that without a doubt. Brains, muscles, and intuition can also help in making this world a better place, but kindness must be the ultimate deciding factor.
This novel can be seen in many other critical ways, but that will be beyond the scope of the review. You can buy the book here.
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