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• A Series of Unfortunate Events #03: The Wide Window
• A Series of Unfortunate Events #03: The Wide Window
• A Series of Unfortunate Events #04: The Miserable Mill
• The Austere Academy
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• A Series of Unfortunate Events #08: The Hostile Hospital
• The Carnivorous Carnival
• The Slippery Slope
• A Series of Unfortunate Events #11: The Grim Grotto
• A Series of Unfortunate Events #12: The Penultimate Peril
• A Series of Unfortunate Events #13: The End

Series of Unfortunate Events #02: The Reptile Room

by Lemony Snicket

Average based on 1 comment. Synopses & Reviews Read an Excerpt Reading Group Guide Listen to an excerpt from The Carnivorous Carnival Listen to an excerpt from The Slippery Slope Customer Comments (1) View video of the author discussing this title ISBN13: 9780064407670 ISBN10: 0064407675 Condition: Standard All Product Details

 

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.

In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, a lumpy bed, a deadly serpent, a large brass reading lamp, a long knife, and a terrible odour.

In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy.

Ages 10+

Review:

"The author uses formal, Latinate language and intrusive commentary to hilarious effect, even for readers unfamiliar with the literary conventions he parodies. The peril in which he places the Baudelaires may be frightening (Count Olaf actually follows through on his threats of violence on several occasions), but the author paints the satire with such broad strokes that most readers will view it from a safe distance. Luckily for fans, the woes of the Baudelaires are far from over: readers eager for more misfortune can turn to The Reptile Room, for an even more suspenseful tale. Exquisitely detailed drawings of Gothic gargoyles and mischievous eyes echo the contents of this elegantly designed hardcover." Publishers Weekly

Review:

"Related by a (per)snickety narrator, the books' unbelievable plot turns and one-dimensional characters parody bygone dime novels, but stylistic flourishes keep the stories entertaining." Horn Book

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About the Author

Lemony Snicket grew up near the sea and currently lives beneath it. To his horror and dismay, he has no wife or children, only enemies, associates, and the occasional loyal manservant. His trial has been delayed, so he is free to continue researching and recording the tragic tales of the Baudelaire orphans for HarperCollins.

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Cathy, August 28, 2006 (view all comments by Cathy)
I found this book to be a very entertaining and exciting read for all ages. Each book contains information about the previouse book and the following book in a way that keeps the readers attention from the first word until the last. The author uses a unique writing style that makes you want to read more and more! I also saw this book to be somewhat origional which is difficult to find today. I highly recommend this book to everyone of all ages!

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780064407670

Illustrated by:

Snicket, Lemony

Author:

Helquist, Brett

Author:

Snicket, Lemony

Author:

Brett

Author:

Helquist,

Author:

by Lemony Snicket and Brett Helquist

Author:

Kupperman, Michael

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers

Location:

New York :

Subject:

Fiction

Subject:

Children's fiction

Subject:

Action & Adventure

Subject:

Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General

Subject:

Humorous Stories

Subject:

Brothers and sisters

Subject:

Family - Orphans & Foster Homes

Subject:

Orphans

Subject:

Action & Adventure - General

Subject:

Children s-Adventure Stories

Copyright:

1999

Edition Number:

1st ed.

Edition Description:

Hardcover

Series:

Series of Unfortunate Events Hardcover

Series Volume:

02

Publication Date:

19990831

Binding:

HARDCOVER

Grade Level:

from 5

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

208

Dimensions:

7.36x5.24x.79 in. .61 lbs.

Age Level:

09-12

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Series of Unfortunate Events #02: The Reptile Room Used Hardcover Lemony Snicket

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Product details 208 pages HarperCollins Publishers - 2011-07-13 English 9780064407670 Reviews:

"Review" by Publishers Weekly, "The author uses formal, Latinate language and intrusive commentary to hilarious effect, even for readers unfamiliar with the literary conventions he parodies. The peril in which he places the Baudelaires may be frightening (Count Olaf actually follows through on his threats of violence on several occasions), but the author paints the satire with such broad strokes that most readers will view it from a safe distance. Luckily for fans, the woes of the Baudelaires are far from over: readers eager for more misfortune can turn to The Reptile Room, for an even more suspenseful tale. Exquisitely detailed drawings of Gothic gargoyles and mischievous eyes echo the contents of this elegantly designed hardcover."

"Review" by Horn Book, "Related by a (per)snickety narrator, the books' unbelievable plot turns and one-dimensional characters parody bygone dime novels, but stylistic flourishes keep the stories entertaining."