The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy: First Edition

The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy: First Edition by Loftin, Nikki. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781595145086.

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 Loreleis 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? Its 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 youve got the recipe for a cozy-creepy read that kids will gobble up like candy.