What reading level is The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey?

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 890L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey?

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey have any content warnings?

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey?

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart is 448 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated June 9, 2026

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

Trenton Lee Stewart

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Mysterious Benedict Society #2

by Trenton Lee Stewart

Illustrated by Diana Sudyka

Reading Level 5-6 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What would you do if your mentor suddenly vanished into thin air? Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance thought their biggest adventure was over, but now they’re racing against the clock to find Mr. Benedict before it’s too late. Can this fearless team outsmart a cunning villain and save the day?

Themes

Friendship Family Adventure Mystery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction continues the adventures of four gifted children who must solve puzzles and work together to rescue their mentor from his evil twin. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story emphasizes themes of friendship, teamwork, and perseverance with light suspense but no graphic content. Parents can expect a wholesome, engaging read that encourages problem-solving and social skills.

Why we rated The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey 10LE

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 890L across 448 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey explores friendship, family, adventure, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, adventure.