Shouldn't You Be in School?
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

Shouldn't You Be in School?

By Lemony Snicket

Part of the All the Wrong Questions series

A young detective faces arson, secrets, and danger in a mysterious town.

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In the enigmatic town of Stain'd-by-the-Sea, young apprentice Lemony Snicket tackles a perplexing arson case. As fires blaze, secrets within the Department of Education unravel, endangering schoolchildren. Is the villainous Hangfire behind it all? With each clue, the mystery deepens, challenging Lemony's wits and courage. Can he uncover the truth before it's too late? Dive into a world where every question leads to more intrigue and danger.

From the publisher

Do you smell smoke? In the third book in the All the Wrong Questions series, young apprentice Lemony Snicket is investigating a case of arson but soon finds himself enveloped in the ever-increasing mystery that haunts the town of Stain’d-by-the-Sea. Who is setting the fires? What secrets are hidden in the Department of Education? Why are so many schoolchildren in danger? Is it all the work of the notorious villain Hangfire? How could you even ask that? What kind of education have you had? Maybe you should be in school… Lemony Snicket is the enigmatic author of the internationally bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events. Praise for Who Could That Be at This Hour?: ‘Charming, clever and enormously enjoyable’ Guardian ‘Wonderfully eccentric and addictive … Just beautiful writing’ Observer ‘Better than ever’ Independent ‘A dazzlingly clever, funny and literary concoction’ Irish Times

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Format
Paperback
Pages
336
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
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Published
September 30, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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ISBN
9781405276245

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