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The Bad Beginning - A Series of Unfortunate Events

by Lemony Snicket, Brett Helquist
The Bad Beginning - A Series of Unfortunate Events - Thryft
The Bad Beginning - A Series of Unfortunate Events - Thryft

Misfortune befalls clever, endearing orphans; darkly humorous.

If you enjoy tales that expertly blend woe with wit, "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket is a natural choice. Snicket's masterful storytelling will enthrall you with its unique mix of dark humor and the admirable resilience of the Baudelaire siblings. The clever narrative style makes it a delight for those who appreciate a good dose of satire with their suspense.

  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award Nominee for Children's Literature (2001)
  • Nene Award (2003)
  • Silberner Lufti (2000)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Bad Beginning - A Series of Unfortunate Events

by Lemony Snicket, Brett Helquist
ISBN: 9780064407663
Authors: Lemony Snicket, Brett Helquist
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Date of Publication: 1999-09-30
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Young Adult, Fantasy, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 515218 readers)

Description

Dear Reader, I'm sorry to say that the book you are holding in your hands is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. From the very first page of this book when the children are at the beach and receive terrible news, continuing on through the entire story, disaster lurks at their heels. One might say they are magnets for misfortune. In this short book alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast. It is my sad duty to write down these unpleasant tales, but there is nothing stopping you from putting this book down at once and reading something happy, if you prefer that sort of thing. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Misfortune befalls clever, endearing orphans; darkly humorous.

If you enjoy tales that expertly blend woe with wit, "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket is a natural choice. Snicket's masterful storytelling will enthrall you with its unique mix of dark humor and the admirable resilience of the Baudelaire siblings. The clever narrative style makes it a delight for those who appreciate a good dose of satire with their suspense.

  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award Nominee for Children's Literature (2001)
  • Nene Award (2003)
  • Silberner Lufti (2000)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.