The Mysterious Benedict Society
Trenton Lee Stewart

I loved this book. In fact, I have already bought the next in the series. There are three so far. This is a great book in tradition of Harry Potter. Four orphaned/run-away 'tweens set out to save the world. In this case, no one has magical powers, just the magic of brain power. They need to recognize each other's strengths and weaknesses to work together and overcome adversity. I think this is a series for children and adults. Some great lessons can be learned from trusting children and allowing them to shine and grow. I refuse to reveal any sursprises within this blog, however, I must say that there are many.