The Bad Beginning: Or, Orphans! (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1)
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**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. **
Are you made fainthearted by death? Does fire unnerve you? Is a villain something that might crop up in future nightmares of yours? Are you thrilled by nefarious plots? Is cold porridge upsetting to you? Vicious threats? Hooks? Uncomfortable clothing?
It is likely that your answers will reveal A Series of Unfortunate Events to be ill-suited for your personal use. A librarian, bookseller, or acquaintance should be able to suggest books more appropriate for your fragile temperament. But to the rarest of readers we say, "Proceed, but cautiously."
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ISBN-10
0061146307
ISBN-13
978-0061146305
Print length
142 pages
Language
English
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication date
May 08, 2007
Dimensions
7.62 x 5.17 x 0.43 inches
Item weight
4 ounces
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Sometimes, just saying that you hate something, and having someone agree with you, can make you feel better about a terrible situation.
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He found himself reading the same sentence over and over. He found himself reading the same sentence over and over. He found himself reading the same sentence over and over.
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If you have ever lost someone very important to you, then you already know how it feels, and if you haven’t, you cannot possibly imagine it.
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They didn’t understand it, but like so many unfortunate events in life, just because you don’t understand it doesn’t mean it isn’t so.
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ASIN :
B000VYX8PE
File size :
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Editorial reviews
Praise for A Series of Unfortunate Events: “Hilarious. Luckily for fans, the woes of the Baudelaires are far from over.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Those who enjoy a little poison in their porridge will find it wicked good fun.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Irrepressible, brave and charming.” — New York Times Book Review
“With a cast of unforgettable characters, a distinctly literary air, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this is a great match for dark comedy fans.” — Brightly
About the authors
Lemony Snicket
Lemony Snicket claims he was nowhere near the scene of the crime. He is the author of several other unpleasant stories, including those in the bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events and The Lump of Coal.
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