The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy

Written by Nikki Loftin

A school with candy and sinister secrets. Can Lorelei uncover the truth?

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304 pages· 56,194 words· Est. 8 hour read· 560L

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Bookroo's summary

Lorelei is thrilled by Splendid Academy's candy-filled classrooms and lavish meals. But as her classmates grow chubby and teachers act strangely, she and her friend Andrew must uncover the school's chilling secret. What they find could be more than they bargained for. Will they solve the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

Spooky twists and soaring prose make this foodie update on Hansel and Gretel an unforgettable must-read. Lorelei is bowled over by Splendid Academy–Principal Trapp encourages the students to run in the hallways, the classrooms are stocked with candy dishes, and the cafeteria serves lavish meals featuring all Lorelei’s favorite foods. But the more time she spends at school, the more suspicious she becomes. Why are her classmates growing so chubby? And why do the teachers seem so sinister? It’s up to Lorelei and her new friend Andrew to figure out what secret this supposedly splendid school is hiding. What they discover chills their bones–and might even pick them clean! Mix one part magic, one part mystery, and just a dash of Grimm, and you’ve got the recipe for a cozy-creepy read that kids will gobble up like candy.

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