The Mysterious Benedict Society By Trenton Lee Stewart

I just finished reading this book aloud to my 9 year old daughter and couldn't wait to recommend it!  She thinks it is just about the best book ever.  It is the story of 4 exceptionally talented orphans who answer a mysterious ad in the newspaper.  The ad reads "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?".  This book is great for those who loves puzzles and riddles.  There are many tests the orphans must pass that the reader can think through right along with them.  The story is full of secret missions, spying, mazes, brainsweeping (you'll see), and vomiting (OK...maybe it's not FULL of vomiting, but it does happen).  A great adventure story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and keep your kids begging for another chapter!  More good news...there are 2 more books in the series to keep you going.