The Crazy School

The Crazy School

by Cornelia Read (Author)

Synopsis

Madeline Dare has finally escaped the drudgery of backwoods Syracuse, New York. But when her husband's job offer falls through, Maddie is forced to work as a teacher at Santangelo Academy, a boarding school for emotionally disturbed teenagers in the Berkshires. Behind the ornate gates of the academy, she discovers a disturbing realm where students and teachers must abide by the dean's bizarre therapies.
From her first day, Maddie doubts Dr. Santangelo's credibility, and she's not afraid to voice her concerns. The response she receives is even more alarming - many of her colleagues are devout followers of the dean. A chilling event confirms Maddie's suspicions, but leaves her feeling trapped within a school full of crazy people. Shut off from the outside world, Maddie will form unlikely alliances with a small group of rebellious students, whose inclination to resist authority may actually be her salvation.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: 1
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 04 Mar 2010

ISBN 10: 044619820X
ISBN 13: 9780446198202
Book Overview: From the acclaimed author of A FIELD OF DARKNESS comes another compelling novel featuring the acerbic and memorable voice of ex-debutante Madeline Dare - now available in paperback

Media Reviews
How nice it is to hear that rebel voice [of Madeline Dare] again. --New York Times Book Review
Madeline's deadpan voice, acid wit and psychological depth are the perfect counterpoint to the novels positively Gothic plot... She's a great character, and her creator is a great storyteller. Caustic, gripping and distinctive-intelligent entertainment. --Kirkus
Read's plot crackles and pops. --Booklist (starred review)
Gutsy. --Publishers Weekly
Read's novel is fast-paced; once the action starts, don't even think about putting it down. --Library Journal (starred review)
Author Bio
Cornelia Read grew up in New York, California, and Hawaii. She describes herself as a reformed debutante who currently lives in Berkeley. This is her second novel.