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Search - The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Bk 1)
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The Bad Beginning - A Series of Unfortunate Events, Bk 1 Author: It's a good thing that Violet Baudelaire has a real knack for inventing things. When misery comes to call, the right invention at the right time can mean everything. — It's also fortunate that her brother, Klaus, has read lots of books and knows many important things, like how to tell an alligator from a crocodile and who killed Julius Ca... more »
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Sam S. (thesaminal) reviewed The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Bk 1) on + 10 more book reviews
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
A fun book for families to read together or for an adult to enjoy alone. A quick read and imaginative and exciting with none of the usual children's book saccharine.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Lemony Snicket has the art of making any horrible situation into a light, fun read, for all ages.
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Thought it was depressing - not in a fun way but in a bit of a sick way.
Althea M. (althea) reviewed The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Bk 1) on + 774 more book reviews
Really not that "unpleasant" at all. Rather, pretty much firmly in the genre of childrens' stories about disenfranchised orphans having to fight for their rights.
Nothing much terribly disturbing - a very light-hearted tone.
Nothing much terribly disturbing - a very light-hearted tone.
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Violet Baudelaire (Primary Character)
Klaus Baudelaire (Primary Character)
Sunny Baudelaire (Primary Character)
Count Olaf (Primary Character)
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- Children's Books >> Ages 9-12 >> General
- Children's Books >> People & Places >> Family Life >> Orphans & Foster Homes
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- Children's Books >> Literature & Fiction >> Action & Adventure
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