The Mysterious Benedict Society by: Trenton Lee Stewart

In The Mysterious Benedict Society, a peculiar newspaper ad invites gifted children to take a series of mind-bending tests. Four children—Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance—pass and are recruited by the enigmatic Mr. Benedict for a secret mission. They infiltrate the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened (L.I.V.E.) to thwart a nefarious plan that could endanger the world. This middle-grade novel is filled with puzzles, mysteries, and themes of friendship and courage.