The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart (2007) – I never really understood the YA (Young Adult) and MG (Middle Grade) labels on books until I read this.  With Harry Potter and the young heroes in Andre Norton’s books, the protagonist is a kid (and kids love to read them); however, they are not strictly YA or MG.  The reason is the writing style.  Trenton Lee Stewart shares an exciting adventure of four unique heroes, but the writing is simple and straightforward.  No complex […]