A Series of Unfortunate Events #5: the Austere Academy

Enter the grim world of the Baudelaire orphans in A Series of Unfortunate Events #5: The Austere Academy. Forced to attend the dismal Prufrock Preparatory School, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny face new horrors at every turn. Their Vice Principal Nero is obsessed with himself and his ridiculous violin recitals. The Quagmire triplets, seemingly friendly classmates, harbor secrets of their own and face a kidnapping threat. Meanwhile, Count Olaf lurks in the shadows, disguised as the gym coach, ready to exploit the children for their fortune. Can the Baudelaires survive this new academic nightmare and outsmart their nemesis? Find out in this darkly humorous and suspenseful tale of woe! With engaging characters and a cleverly crafted plot, the book unveils shocking revelations about the Baudelaires past and offers a glimpse into the secret lives of those close to them. The adventure continues, full of irony and mystery.