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4-6
Illustrated by
Keith Thompson.
Tobias and Charlotte Eggers misbehave once again, and their father deserts them outside Witherwood Reform School. After weeks following the school's rules and trying not to lose their minds, the siblings rescue themselves. Each chapter starts with dark advice from an unknown narrator. While the pacing is choppy, fans of Lemony Snicket's humor will love this book. Shadowy black-and-white illustrations add atmosphere.