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In The Austere Academy, Violet, 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. Hope dissipates quickly, however, when they meet Vice Principal Nero, a self-professed genius violinist who sneeringly imitates their every word. More dreadful still, he houses them in the tin Orphans Shack, crawling with toe-biting crabs and dripping with a mysterious tan fungus. A beam of light shines through the despair when the Baudelaires meet the Quagmires, two of three orphaned triplets who are no strangers to disaster and sympathize with their predicament. When Count Olaf appears on the scene disguised as Coach Genghis (covering his monobrow with a turban and his ankle tattoo with expensive running shoes), the Quagmires resolve to come to the aid of their new friends. Sadly, this proves to be a hideous mistake.
Snicket disarms us again with his playful juxtapositions--only he can compare bombs with strawberry shortcake (both are as dangerous to make as assumptions), muse on how babies adjust developmentally to the idea of curtains, or ponder why the Baudelaire orphans would not want to be stalks of celery despite their incessant bad luck as humans. We can't get enough of this splendid series of misadventures, and can only wager that swarms of young readers will be right next to us in line for the next installment. (Ages 9 and older) --Karin Snelson
Lemony Snicket had an unusual education which may or may not explain his ability to evade capture. He is the author of the 13 volumes in A Series of Unfortunate Events, several picture books including The Dark, and the books collectively titled All The Wrong Questions.
Brett Helquist's celebrated art has graced books from the charming Bedtime for Bear, which he also wrote, to the New York Times–bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket to the glorious picture book adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Brett Helquist (illustrator). 1st Edition. Book Description: Egmont Books Ltd, London, United Kingdom, 2002. Pictorial Boards. Book Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. With inscription from father to Sophie. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE ORDERNG THIS BOOK TO CONFIRM BOOK CONDITION. Shipping is normally same day from the UK. "UK BASED SELLER. In Stock.- THANKS! We do not stock Ex-Library or Book Club editions. We offer a money back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied, please contact us if you have any questions. Bookseller Inventory #O.081713171605. Seller Inventory # 000311
Book Description Illustrated Boards. Condition: New. Brett Helquist (illustrator). First Edition. First British Edition, First Printing with full number line. Signed by author in typical Lemony Snicket manner - embossed with the "Library of Lemony Snicket" seal and "with all due respect" written in ink around the seal and the date "23.V.2006" written in ink in the center of the seal - on the dedication page. New unread As New book with wraparound band and publisher's round yellow sticker affixed to the front cover; without dust jacket as issued. A beaurtiful collector's copy. All our books are bubble wrapped and shipped in a sturdy box with Delivery Confirmation. NO remainder mark, NO previous owner markings or inscriptions, NOT price clipped, NOT a Book Club Edition, NOT an Ex-Lib. Signed. Seller Inventory # 016399