![]() ![]() George is taken from his family to Pilfer Academy to learn how to be a professional crook. What would you do if you were a kid kidnapped to a whole new area and forced to go to a school you do not like? The book Pilfer Academy by Lauren Magaziner is a mystery and adventure that puts a kid by the name of George, a nine year old, in this situation. ![]() I would strongly recommend this novel to young readers. Even the cover and acknowledgements are hilarious! Lauren Magaziner does a wonderful job of creating a world where a reader can get lost and escape the burdens of adulthood, or settle down and enjoy the joys of childhood. Take everything you know about Harry Potter add some humor, minimize the intelligence of the teachers, increase the wit of the students, and sprinkle in some random, crazy lessons to learn and you have Pilfer Academy. Pilfer Academy is a wonderful mix between comedy and Harry Potter. George, the main character, appears to be trite and foolish, but the reader soon learns that after he is kidnapped by two dubious characters that George is no fool at all. The story is told through the eyes of a teenager which only adds to the joy other teenagers would receive from reading this novel. It embodies the flair of humorous writing with the complexity that allows for readers to learn and grow. Schools all over the world should introduce this book into their curriculum. ![]() ![]() Pilfer Academy is truly a magical and creative piece of literature. ![]()
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