Before there was a Mysterious Benedict Society there was simply a Boy Named Nicholas Benedict.
Nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict has more problems than most children his age. Not only is he an orphan with an unfortunate nose, but also he has narcolepsy, a condition that gives him
terrible nightmares and makes him fall asleep at the worst possible moments. Now he's sent to a new orphanage, where he encounters vicious bullies, selfish adults, strange circumstances��nd a
mystery that could change his life forever. Luckily, he has one important thing in his favor: He's a genius.
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On his quest to solve the mystery, Nicholas finds enemies around every corner, but also friends in unexpected places��nd discovers along the way that the greatest puzzle of all is himself.
