# The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict - Hardcover

by **Trenton Lee Stewart** (Author), **Diana Sudyka** (Illustrator)

**Before there was a Mysterious Benedict Society, there was simply a boy named Nicholas Benedict - now it's time to meet the boy who started it all.**

Nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict has more problems than most children his age. Not only is he an orphan with an unfortunate nose, but he also has narcolepsy, a condition that gives him terrible nightmares and makes him fall asleep at the worst possible moments. Now he's being sent to a new orphanage, where he will encounter vicious bullies, selfish adults, strange circumstances -- and a mystery that could change his life forever. Luckily, he has one important thing in his favor: He's a genius.

On his quest to solve the mystery, Nicholas finds enemies around every corner, but also friends in unexpected places -- and discovers along the way that the greatest puzzle of all is himself.

### Author Biography

**Trenton Lee Stewart** is the author of the award-winning and _New York Times_ bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series. He lives in Arkansas with his wife and two sons.

**Diana Sudyka** received a master of fine arts degree from Northwestern University. She lives and works in Chicago as an artist.

**Number of Pages:** 480

**Dimensions:** 1.47 x 8.38 x 5.82 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 10, 2012

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 6.2

**Point Value:** 19

## Details

- **Price:** 39.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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