Because of his extraordinary intelligence and his
narcolepsy, Nicholas Benedict feels like an outsider, especially at his new
orphanage called ’Child’s End—once the manor of millionaires Mr. and Mrs.
Rothschild. Soon after his arrival, Nicholas hears rumors about an unclaimed
treasure left behind by Mrs. Rothschild. By working with his two new friends,
John—a fellow orphan—and Violet—a neighboring farmer’s daughter—the three
children uncover several clues about the Rothschild treasure. When Nicholas
loses John to adoption and the treasure clues stagnate, Nicholas runs away.
Stewart does it again with this masterfully written prequel
to his Mysterious Benedict
Society series. Stewart
explores two themes in the story: adults and friendship. First, because of
his life in orphanages, Nicholas lost his faith in adults. When Nicholas
decides that adults can be good, the treasure clues finally fall into place to reveal
the Rothschild's unselfish charity. Secondly, Nicholas learns that friendship
cannot be a one-sided relationship. At first, Nicholas only wants the treasure
to escape his life at the orphanage. Once he put others needs before his own,
Nicholas finds true happiness and purpose to his life. A beautifully written
story that is sure to become a classic in children’s literature.
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