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Violence
Barely any
Mild; adventure danger and the threat of a villainous organization
Language
None
No strong language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Mild; the psychological pressure of a mission these children shouldn't be on
What this book is about
Trenton Lee Stewart's middle-grade adventure follows four gifted orphans — Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance — recruited by the mysterious Mr. Benedict for a mission to infiltrate a dangerous institute. A richly plotted, genuinely funny, and warmly characterized novel that rewards the reader with puzzles, friendships, and a villain worth defeating.
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