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Reviews and recommendations for children

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Some New Year recommendations for children

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma By Trenton Lee Stewart

I liked this book because it was fast paced, action packed, plotful and exciting.  Whenever they solve a problem, or escape from somewhere, they just get caught again, or find another problem to solve.

When a man turns up at the door, claiming to be her father, Constance runs away.  With Kate, Reynie, Sticky and Mr Benedict, all trying to find her, Mr Curtain spies a chance to seize the whisperer.  Soon however, the others are back on his trail.

I love this book.  When I started it I kept on reading until I finished the book and then started all over again.

I would best recommend this book for ages 8-12, but anyone over 8 is fine.  I would rate this book: * * * * *  5 STARS

Reviewed by Natalie, aged 9

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