Name: the trouble begins,the bad beginning, the reptile room, & the wide window
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Author: Lemony Snicket
ISBN: 9780060298098

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the trouble begins,the bad beginning, the reptile room, & the wide window

Type

Physical Book

Author

Lemony Snicket

Illustrated by

Brett Helquist

Publisher

HarperCollins

Language

English

Dimensions

19.1 x 13.5 x 6.4 cm

Weight

0.82 kg.

ISBN

006029809X

ISBN13

9780060298098

Synopsis "the trouble begins,the bad beginning, the reptile room, & the wide window"

NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIESLemony Snicket's unhappy tale of the unlucky Baudelaire siblings begins with The Bad Beginning. In this short bothersome book alone, the three orphans encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast.Should you not mind deadly serpents, slippery salamanders, lumpy beds, large brass reading lamps, long knives, and terrible odors, then proceed with caution to the second book in the miserable series, The Reptile Room.Readers unbothered by inclement weather, hungry leeches, and cold cucumber soup will want to continue with the third installment, The Wide Window. Others will not.If you've got the stomach to wade through the first three tragic tales in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, then this troubling collection might be the one for you. You've been warned!

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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