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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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serg

When i started reading this series of books, i couldnt get my head off it. Even when i was watching a soccer match in the stadium, which i like, i cant wait until the slippery slope.
Stu

This book is good. But the others in the series are a bit better.
Denise Nguyen

lemony Snickets book turned me into a bookworm!
emerald

I loved them I can't wait till the Slippery Slope
alicia

i love this series it rocks i love them so much but they are very sad
Nidhi

I love all his books
Christina R.

I love Lemony Snickets books and am in a fan club!!!!!!!! It is soooo sad READ IT!!!!!!
Samson Meyer age 12

I believe this is one of the best pieces by Mr. Snicket. he really expressed sorrow in which the boulderlairs were going through. it's a really nice comback after the dulness of THE MISSERABLE MILL. It was aLSO one of the eisest and fastest ones i read only taking me 9

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