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The Mysterious Benedict Society

What is the mysterious benedict society?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Author Trenton Lee Stewart[1]
First published 2007[1]
Main characters Reynie Muldoon, George “Sticky” Washington, Kate Wetherall, Constance Contraire[1]
Setting Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened (L.I.V.E.)[1]
Antagonist Ledroptha Curtain[1]

The Mysterious Benedict Society is a 2007 children's novel by Trenton Lee Stewart about four gifted children recruited by Mr. Nicholas Benedict to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened (L.I.V.E.) and stop a dangerous plot [1].

Context

The Mysterious Benedict Society is a children's novel by Trenton Lee Stewart, first published in 2007 [1]. It follows four gifted children—Reynie Muldoon, George “Sticky” Washington, Kate Wetherall, and Constance Contraire—who answer a newspaper advertisement and pass a series of tests to join a secret mission [2]. They go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened (L.I.V.E.), where they uncover a plot involving messages sent through television and radio signals [1]. The antagonist is Ledroptha Curtain [1]. The book is the first in a mystery series with sequels and a prequel [2]. The story is sometimes confused with the TV series of the same name, which is an American mystery adventure series based on the books [3].

Documented claims

  • The four children respond to a newspaper advertisement for gifted children seeking special opportunities. [2]
  • They are chosen after a series of tests and go undercover at L.I.V.E. [2]
  • The plot involves messages transmitted through television and radio signals. [1]
  • The book is the first in a mystery series with sequels and a prequel. [2]

Questions and answers

Where can I watch The Mysterious Benedict Society in Canada?

The TV series was originally on Disney+, but availability in Canada may vary. Check current streaming platforms for the series [3].

Why did Disney remove Mysterious Benedict Society?

The TV series was removed from Disney+ as part of content changes, but the books remain available [3].

Is Mysterious Benedict Society on Netflix?

The TV series is not listed on Netflix; it was a Disney+ original [3].

Sources

  1. The Mysterious Benedict Society Summary — shmoop.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. The Mysterious Benedict Society series by Trenton Lee Stewart — theguardian.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. The Mysterious Benedict Society | Parent Guide & Review - The Book Nanny — thebooknanny.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment