Witherwood Reform School

Skye's old-fashioned, witty writing style and amusing humour is the perfect fit for fans of the Spiderwick Chronicles and A Series of Unfortunate Events series. (Booklist)

A brother and sister find themselves trapped in a frightening school that threatens to destroy their minds in this dark comedy. . . Skye writes very much in the same vein as Lemony Snicket, with menacing dark humour and outlandish characters. (Kirkus Reviews)

In this Snicketesque series opener, Skye crafts an imaginative, absorbing tale in which nothing is as it seems. (Publishers Weekly)

Quite funny and has a lot of laugh-out-loud moments. . . . The idea of a hybrid Willy Wonka/Frankenstein character is original and hilarious. (School Library Journal on Wonkenstein)

Highly amusing new series starter. . . . Skye gives Rob a self-deprecating charm and highlights the pleasures of books both subtly and effectively. (Booklist on Wonkenstein)

Filled with spot-on commentary and a wince-inducing supporting cast, middle grade guys won't be able to keep Wonkenstein to themselves. . . . This pitch-perfect offering should appeal to reluctant readers, not to mention the legion Wimpy Kid fans. (Shelf Awareness on Wonkenstein)

Skye captures all the silly action in the winning text-plus-cartoons format. . . . Rob's dry commentary on his family, school, and social life is sure to provoke laughs. (Publishers Weekly on Potterwookiee)

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