The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict ( CD)

From the Publisher: Before there was a Mysterious Benedict Society, there was simply a 9-year-old orphaned boy named Nicholas Benedict, afflicted with an unfortunate nose and narcolepsy, who was sent to a new orphanage where he encountered vicious bullies, selfish adults, strange circumstances and a mystery that changed his life forever. Simultaneous. 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?and a mystery that could change his life forever. Luckily, he has one important thing in his favor: He's a genius.   On his quest to solve the mystery, Nicholas finds enemies around every corner, but also friends in unexpected places?and discovers along the way that the greatest puzzle of all is himself.