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The Austere Academy by Lemony Snicket

The Austere Academy

Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 5

by Lemony Snicket
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  • First Published:
  • Aug 1, 2000, 208 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Apr 2008, 240 pages
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christina

best book ever!
i think that this book was the best in the series after the grim grotto (#11). everyone should read this book because it was great!
Kim

Best book yet
This book was my favorite! I can't wait to read the others!!
I heard there will be 13 since it is an unlucky number!
me

This book is great! I hope everyone has a chance to read this series! :)
Sherry

GREAT
James

Mr. Snicket did a GREAT job on this book and the rest of the series for that matter!
peter

This book was great i loved reading it. if you haven't read this book you don't know what your missing out on!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bri

This book was WONDERFUL!! It was beautifully decorated and it was very well detailed!
Maddy

I loved this book the ending just got you so caught up in all the action.I would recromend this book this book to people that dont even like the series. Why? 'Cause this one is a step up from the others. My name is Maddy and I'm ten and I'll read these books over and over even if Im 30!

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