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Dear Mrs. Jenkins,

I was interested when reading 'The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict.' It was different to read a story about an orphan in a orphanage.

The exposition (characters, plot, conflict, beginning), starts off with Nicholas being sent to Rothchild's End, while being escorted by Mr. Collums. I think this story is man vs. man, man vs. self, and man vs. nature. Nicholas has to cope with his narcolepsy, Spiders or bullies, adults, finding the treasure, and time. There are secret covers, diaries, and caves. The major conflict is finding the prize first. Nicholas is a very, very intelligent 9 year old. He
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