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This was a pretty good follow-up to the first book. However, I read the prequel before reading book 1, so when it first switched from Nicholas Benedict's story to these kids' story, I wasn't so sure if I was going to like it since I grew to really like the young Nicholas. However, I'm really enjoying this series, and even as the children learn to work together better and care for each other, I'm caring more for them as well. This was like a major scavenger hunt as the children search for the kidnapped Mr. Benedict. The clues were not exactly surprising, but I still enjoyed watching each of the kids shine in their own way and realizing they actually had something to offer the team. The pacing was a bit uneven, but the story still managed to keep my interest most of the way through. While the ending was a bit abrupt, it was still a satisfying ending and I am looking forward to reading the next one soon.