The Austere Academy (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 5)
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The books are quick reads and written such that both adults and children can enjoy.
From Our Editors
For the calamitous Baudelaire orphans, bad luck is the only luck they know. And fortunately for young readers, a mysterious writer named Lemony Snicket is determined to share with everyone just how bad that luck can be. New perils lurk in The Austere Academy, the fifth book in the collection known as A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Since they've already gone through several potential caregivers with disastrous results, Violet, Klaus, and baby Sunny are now being sent to the Prufrock Preparatory School, where they will meet some of the most boring and tedious teachers to be found anywhere. First there's vice principal Nero, whose two loves in life are playing the violin (though he is excruciatingly bad) and mimicking what others say. Klaus's teacher, Mrs. Bass, is fixated on measuring things, while Violet's teacher, Mr. Remora, tells boring stories and then tests his students on the details. Baby Sunny, who is too young for school, is instead put to work as Nero's administrative assistant.
The teachers aren't the only problem. None of the students are very friendly, and the cottage the children are assigned to is infested with toe-pinching crabs and a drippy ceiling fungus. But the Baudelaires do manage to make two new friends: the Quagmire Triplets, fellow orphans who are actually only twins at this point since one of the siblings died. Of course, life for the Baudelaires wouldn't be complete without the devious machinations of Count Olaf, who shows up disguised as a gym teacher. His scheme this time, which involves a rigorous workout called S.O.R.E., is far subtler than his past efforts. And by the time Violet, Klaus, and Sunny figure it out, their newfound friends will be added to Olaf's list of victims.
As in prior books, there are several intriguing references to the narrator's life, including more details regarding the death of Beatrice, to whom each book thus far has been bluntly, but amusingly dedicated. These books are written for kids aged nine and up, but the sly humor leads to some adult fun as well. (Beth Amos)
Annotation
As their outrageous misfortune continues, the Baudelaire orphans are shipped off to a miserable boarding school, where they befriend the two Quagmire triplets and find that they have been followed by the dreaded Count Olaf.
From the Publisher
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
Synopsis
Tales of a rollicking good time at boarding school with fun classes and friendly chums will not appear in this darkly humorous story from the Austere Academy series. Three unfortunate siblings encounter sour classmates and mean-spirited teachers, along with a host of other dreadful situations. Follow these poor lads as they amuse your middle-grader with tales of suffering at the Austere Academy.
The books are quick reads and written such that both adults and children can enjoy.
From Our Editors
For the calamitous Baudelaire orphans, bad luck is the only luck they know. And fortunately for young readers, a mysterious writer named Lemony Snicket is determined to share with everyone just how bad that luck can be. New perils lurk in The Austere Academy, the fifth book in the collection known as A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Since they've already gone through several potential caregivers with disastrous results, Violet, Klaus, and baby Sunny are now being sent to the Prufrock Preparatory School, where they will meet some of the most boring and tedious teachers to be found anywhere. First there's vice principal Nero, whose two loves in life are playing the violin (though he is excruciatingly bad) and mimicking what others say. Klaus's teacher, Mrs. Bass, is fixated on measuring things, while Violet's teacher, Mr. Remora, tells boring stories and then tests his students on the details. Baby Sunny, who is too young for school, is instead put to work as Nero's administrative assistant.
The teachers aren't the only problem. None of the students are very friendly, and the cottage the children are assigned to is infested with toe-pinching crabs and a drippy ceiling fungus. But the Baudelaires do manage to make two new friends: the Quagmire Triplets, fellow orphans who are actually only twins at this point since one of the siblings died. Of course, life for the Baudelaires wouldn't be complete without the devious machinations of Count Olaf, who shows up disguised as a gym teacher. His scheme this time, which involves a rigorous workout called S.O.R.E., is far subtler than his past efforts. And by the time Violet, Klaus, and Sunny figure it out, their newfound friends will be added to Olaf's list of victims.
As in prior books, there are several intriguing references to the narrator's life, including more details regarding the death of Beatrice, to whom each book thus far has been bluntly, but amusingly dedicated. These books are written for kids aged nine and up, but the sly humor leads to some adult fun as well. (Beth Amos)
Annotation
As their outrageous misfortune continues, the Baudelaire orphans are shipped off to a miserable boarding school, where they befriend the two Quagmire triplets and find that they have been followed by the dreaded Count Olaf.
From the Publisher
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
Synopsis
Tales of a rollicking good time at boarding school with fun classes and friendly chums will not appear in this darkly humorous story from the Austere Academy series. Three unfortunate siblings encounter sour classmates and mean-spirited teachers, along with a host of other dreadful situations. Follow these poor lads as they amuse your middle-grader with tales of suffering at the Austere Academy.
What a horrible boarding school. The Baudelaire orphans make some friends who are willing to help them with their problems and with their help avoid Olaf's clutches again.
This is being released as part of the Celebrate Life Challenge. This is in celebration of the children in my life.
This is being released as part of the Celebrate Life Challenge. This is in celebration of the children in my life.
Released 17 yrs ago (1/19/2007 UTC) at
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I will release over my lunch on friday
Left to read:
Luintaurien
bigcurlyloz
AnglersRest
cross-patch
Mary-T
ladybug74
Arrived today! Thank you! This will be fun!
JE by NS, heartsong2's son:
I think this school had very strict punishments and rules! Like, going to the violin concert where the musician couldn't play but insisted on doing so, and the violin recitals were 6 hours long! And if they weren't there, they would have to buy a bag of candy and watch the vice-principal eat it! I sure wouldn't want to go to school there!
I think this school had very strict punishments and rules! Like, going to the violin concert where the musician couldn't play but insisted on doing so, and the violin recitals were 6 hours long! And if they weren't there, they would have to buy a bag of candy and watch the vice-principal eat it! I sure wouldn't want to go to school there!
We were starting to put some connections together with what will happen in the future, as we have both already read book #8. These poor kids! I keep thinking things have got to start looking up, but of course, it's pretty obvious that isn't going to happen!
I should be able to read this book this weekend.
I'm glad the Baudelaire children finally made a couple friends. Unfortunatly nothing ever goes the way Violet, Kraus and Sunny hope. This book is off to Ctychic tomorrow.Release #21 for Guinaveve's Keep Them Moving 2007 Challenge
Received today, will start ASAP.
Did anyone get the tragic reference Lemony makes with two of the Triplet's first names? I don't want to ruin it for anyone. If you'd like to discuss it PM me. The twist at the end got me reading the next one immediately to see what happens next. As soon as I am done with the next book the pair will be on their way to the next reader.
Putting in the mail 3/29/07. Enjoy!
Received today. Will read ASAP.
Another wretched place Mr. Poe has dumped the Baudelaires. I love how the "advanced computer" was supposed to catch Count Olaf if he showed his face. The book had the usual assortment of weird things (angry crabs, anyone?) and mean people (I loved Carmelita Spats' favorite insult--Cakesniffers!) and was enjoyable, as usual.
Sent on to katintheboots today.
Sent on to katintheboots today.
I found this on my doorstep when I got home this evening. I just started a new job today that's going to take up a bit more of my time, but I'll read this as soon as possible.
I was starting to get a little bored at how the stories have the same basic premise...dumb or incompetent caretakers with Count Olaf fouling things up and escaping at the last minute. I did, however, enjoy the literary references that are stuck throughout this book, in particular, how Sunny says "Sappho" when they find out Isadora is a poet. Also, I'm glad that we're finally starting to learn about more about why the author is interested in Count Olaf and the orphans, and that we finally have some characters besides the Baudelaires and Mr. Poe that should carry over into the next book.
I'll ship this out with book six after I've finished it.
I'll ship this out with book six after I've finished it.
I sent this to Luintaurien via media mail today on my lunch break.
DC# 0305 0830 0001 9481 4464
5/27/07, Edited to add:
From the USPS:
"Label/Receipt Number: 0305 0830 0001 9481 4464
Status: Delivered
Your item was delivered at 1:34 PM on May 25, 2007 in YORK, NE 68467."
DC# 0305 0830 0001 9481 4464
5/27/07, Edited to add:
From the USPS:
"Label/Receipt Number: 0305 0830 0001 9481 4464
Status: Delivered
Your item was delivered at 1:34 PM on May 25, 2007 in YORK, NE 68467."
Got it today. Thank you. Will read and pass on ASAP.
This book has washed ashore at the Lost Book Island after not being heard from for many months. This new arrival will be shown to a room and be allowed a bit of rest before being introduced to the many fun things to do here at the island.All around there are books sipping cool drinks under shady palms while other books participate in a wide variety of beach sports. There is plenty of sand, surf and sun here for all of the lost and wayward books to enjoy.
It is hoped that very soon a new journal entry will come to rescue this book from the island and send it back out into the BookCrossing world so that it may continue on its journey. It is hoped that the new journal entry will tell all the interested parties where this book has been this long time and where it will be traveling to next.
