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The Austere Academy

By Lemony Snicket

At a terrifyingly strict school, the Baudelaires discover Olaf may be closer than anyone suspects.

darkly humorous · suspenseful · engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average 4.67, from 3 readers

Genres

Adventure Mystery Humour

What is The Austere Academy about?

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire arrive at Prufrock Preparatory School, where they face the dreadful Vice-Principal Nero and the insufferable Carmelita Spats. Amidst strict rules and harsh punishments, the siblings encounter new friends, the Quagmire triplets, and uncover more of Count Olaf's sinister schemes. Their time at the academy is filled with challenges, including violin recitals, comprehensive exams, and the ever-present threat of Olaf's disguises. Will the Baudelaires outwit their nemesis and survive the school's austere environment?

About the author

Lemony Snicket is a mysterious author best known for writing 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', a set of exciting books about the clever Baudelaire children and their many adventures. His stories are full of mystery, surprises, and clever wordplay, making them popular with young readers who enjoy puzzling out secrets.

Pages

256 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2012

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