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"Shouldn't You Be In School?": All the Wrong Questions 3
by Lemony Snicket
Little, Brown (Sep. 30, 2014)
Mystery

Summary:

Young Lemony Snicket investigates a rash of fires that have plagued the town of Stain'd-by-the-Sea, revealing secrets that involve the Department of Education and the notorious villain Hangfire.

Why You'll Love It:

• Linguistic play and literary allusions abound in this smart, slyly humorous noir thriller.
• The illustrations add an extra dimension to the story, and the author does a fantastic job of incorporating mini vocabulary lessons into each chapter. 
• It's set in a library! 

Who Should Read It:

Great for grades 4-7, but you definitely need to read the first two!

What Else You Should Read:

•  Brixton Brothers series by Mac Barnett
• Wilma Tenderfoot by Emma Kennedy