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Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 5
by Lemony SnicketViolet, Klaus, and Sunny are at first optimistic--attending school is a welcome change for the book-loving trio, and the academy is allegedly safe from the dreaded Count Olaf, who is after their fortune.
Dear Reader,
If you are looking for a story about cheerful youngsters spending a jolly
time at boarding school, look elsewhere. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire arc
intelligent and resourceful children, and you might expect that they would do
very well at school. Don't. For the Baudelaires, school turns out to be another
miserable episode in their unlucky lives.
Truth be told, within the chapters that make up this dreadful story, the
children will face snapping crabs, strict punishments, dripping fungus,
comprehensive exams, violin recitals, S.O.R.E., and the metric system.
It is my solemn duty to stay up all night researching and writing the history
of these three hapless youngsters, but you may be more comfortable getting a
good night's sleep. In that case, you should probably choose some other book.
With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket
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