--- product_id: 52510521 title: "The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict: a prequel to the Mysterious Benedict Society series" price: "€ 24.21" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/52510521-the-extraordinary-education-of-nicholas-benedict-a-prequel-to-mysterious store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Focus on a clever 9-year-old protagonist Prequel to bestselling series Engaging puzzles & mysteries The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict: a prequel to the Mysterious Benedict Society series **Price:** € 24.21 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🕵️‍♂️ Crack the code of childhood genius with Nicholas Benedict! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict: a prequel to the Mysterious Benedict Society series - **How much does it cost?** € 24.21 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/52510521-the-extraordinary-education-of-nicholas-benedict-a-prequel-to-mysterious) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Critically Acclaimed:** Praised by Rick Riordan and Booklist for its rich storytelling and depth. - • **Award-Worthy Rankings:** Top 100 in multiple children’s book categories—join the community of avid readers! - • **Unlock the Origin Story:** Dive into Nicholas Benedict’s early adventures before the Mysterious Benedict Society. - • **Brain-Boosting Mysteries:** Sharpen your mind with page-turning puzzles that challenge and entertain. - • **Cross-Generational Appeal:** Perfect for young readers and nostalgic adults craving smart escapism. ## Overview The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict is a captivating prequel to the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series. Centered on a resourceful nine-year-old orphan, this book blends clever puzzles and heartfelt storytelling, appealing to readers aged 10 and up as well as adults seeking thoughtful escapism. With rave reviews and strong rankings in children’s literature, it’s a must-have for fans of smart, adventurous fiction. ## Description A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Mysterious Benedict series! 'This book reminded me of some of the children’s books I grew up with, like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Phantom Tollbooth .' RICK RIORDAN, author of the PERCY JACKSON series on book 1 'Like the Potter books, this story goes beyond mere adventure' BOOKLIST on book 1 Before there was the Mysterious Benedict Society, there was simply a nine-year-old orphan named Nicholas Benedict. When Nicholas is sent to a new orphanage, he encounters vicious bullies, selfish adults – and a mystery that could change his life for ever. On his quest to solve the mystery, Nicholas finds enemies around every corner, but also friends in unexpected places – and discovers along the way that the greatest puzzle of all is himself ... A prequel to the New York Times bestselling adventure series – ideal for children aged 10 and up Join a group of smart and resourceful junior sleuths as they solve a series of page-turning puzzles and mysteries Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens's MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE series Review: Lovely stories - Love all the books in this series. A nice read whether you are 10 and beginning to enjoy reading more complex stories or 50 and looking for a bit of simple escapism. This book was more enjoyable than I expected (never sure about prequels) and gave more insight into the character of Nicholas from other books. Recommend. Review: Very good. I first started reading this when visiting grand-children - Very good. I first started reading this when visiting grand-children. It was surprisingly good, and I have now purchased all the books in the series on Kindle. They make a pleasant interlude between books which require "thinking"! ## Features - Warning:Not suitable for children over 36 months - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 293,186 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 69 in Children's Books on Runaways 74 in Fiction About Homelessness & Poverty for Children 173 in Children's Books on Adoption | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,489 Reviews | ## Images ![The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict: a prequel to the Mysterious Benedict Society series - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81831XRSdTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely stories *by E***A on 16 January 2022* Love all the books in this series. A nice read whether you are 10 and beginning to enjoy reading more complex stories or 50 and looking for a bit of simple escapism. This book was more enjoyable than I expected (never sure about prequels) and gave more insight into the character of Nicholas from other books. Recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good. I first started reading this when visiting grand-children *by C***T on 17 August 2015* Very good. I first started reading this when visiting grand-children. It was surprisingly good, and I have now purchased all the books in the series on Kindle. They make a pleasant interlude between books which require "thinking"! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of a great series *by A***N on 13 September 2020* Bought the whole series of books for grandson he loved them all --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/52510521-the-extraordinary-education-of-nicholas-benedict-a-prequel-to-mysterious](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/52510521-the-extraordinary-education-of-nicholas-benedict-a-prequel-to-mysterious) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*