The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

I am a adult but like to read some young adult books. Many are more imaginative and original than those geared for "adults".

I loved the first book in the series "The Mysterious Benedict Society" and I am not sure if you can really enjoy this one as much without having read that one first. This is particularly true because you learn more about the four main characters in the first and that is where they become part of your "family". This book isn't quite as good as the first but the characters are so lovable and their adventures so enjoyable that you just can't help wanting to hang out with them.

One of the best things about this audio book is the reader Del Roy. Many readers are good even very good but in this case Del Roy is perfect for this series. Its as if he was born to play his part.

The story is a lot of fun if you like a lite but entertaining, funny, exciting, and well crafted tale. The book has the "feeling" of being more exclusively for young adults (it tone is a bit childish at times) but in a good way that adults that like a good story can enjoy as part of the charm.

Thank you Audible.com for opening the door to reading for my son. He is a very slow reader and would never get the chance to participate in AR tests at his school. Now he reads the book along with the audio and it has improved his reading speed. He has discovered his love for reading!

Could not get into these books at all! Very boring narrator. I almost fell asleep!!

Interesting second installment, as it's a bit different than the first book. Doesn't really have a sci-fi element. I did enjoy it at least as much as the first story. Part mystery, adventure, scavenger hunt, it was really quite fun.

I truly enjoyed both reading and listening to this book. And my son couldn't get enough!