Name: The Carnivorous Carnival
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Author: Lemony Snicket
ISBN: 9780064410120

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Physical Book

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Publisher

Year

2002

Language

English

Pages

286

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

17.8 x 13.2 x 2.8 cm

Weight

0.32 kg.

ISBN

0064410129

ISBN13

9780064410120

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Carnivorous Carnival"

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIESEverybody loves a carnival! Who can fail to delight in the colourful people, the unworldly spectacle, the fabulous freaks?A carnival is a place for good family fun--as long as one has a family, that is. For the Baudelaire orphans, their time at the carnival turns out to be yet another episode in a now unbearable series of unfortunate events. In fact, in this appalling ninth installment in Lemony Snicket's serial, the siblings must confront a terrible lie, a caravan, and Chabo the wolf baby.With millions of readers worldwide, and the Baudelaire's fate turning from unpleasant to unseemly, it is clear that Lemony Snicket has taken nearly all the fun out of children's books.

Lemony Snicket

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Lemony Snicket is the pseudonym of American writer Daniel Handler, known for his famous series of young adult literature A Series of Unfortunate Events (1999-2006), which includes titles like The Reptile Room (2000). His works, characterized by a dark tone and sarcastic humor, have captivated both young and adult audiences, exploring themes of resilience and life's adversities. This genre blends gothic fiction with elements of mystery and drama.

In addition to his work as an author, Snicket is distinguished by his peculiar narrative, marked by constant winks to the reader and a melancholic yet insightful view of the world. The series has been adapted into film and a popular Netflix series, consolidating his influence in contemporary literary culture.

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