The second installment of the exciting Mysterious Benedict Society novels, I found the Perilous Journey to be delightful. I started listening to it on cd during a long drive through Wyoming, though my husband hadn't read the first and had a hard time following along, so we didn't finish. I then had to wait a week or so for my library to get the book transferred from another location. When I finally had the book in my hands, I had a hard time putting it down. I read on another book blog that it was a typical #2 in a series, not living up to it's predecessor. I have to say that I disagree. I found the characters even more charming; their gifts are developed, particularly Constance's, and I loved to see how the children grew both individually and closer together. The plot was fun, suspenseful, and entertaining. Definitely a good read!
The story picks up about 6 months after the last book ends. (For more info on book one, see my previous review
here.) Mr. Benedict has planned a reunion for the children on the year anniversary of their first meeting. He plans for them to follow clues that will lead them on an adventure around the world. However, their long-awaited reunion is ruined when Mr. Benedict and his assistant are kidnapped by his evil twin (who is also the bad guy in book 1). The children decide to leave the adults behind and follow the clues left by Mr. Benedict in hopes of finding him and and rescuing him from his captor.
As mentioned above, I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next one! It's next on my list of books to read. Hopefully I can get it transferred soon from the library.
4 out of 5
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