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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2015 | Grades 5-8
Gr 4–7—This is a dark, fantastical adventure shrouded in mystery, reminiscent of Lemony Snicket's "Series of Unfortunate Events" (HarperCollins). After tricking their nasty governess into eating tadpoles disguised as gravy, Tobias and Charlotte father has had enough. He drives them outside of town into the dark, rainy night and leaves them outside an old, grim, weathered building, named "Witherwood." His intention is to teach them a lesson; neve...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
Tobias and Charlotte Eggers misbehave once again, and their father deserts them outside Witherwood Reform School. After weeks following th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More