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The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1)
Author: Lemony Snicket

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Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Hardcover
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ISBN-13: 9780060283124 - ISBN-10: 0060283122
Publication Date: 9/30/1999
Pages: 176
Reading Level: Ages 9-12


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Book Description:

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 Caesar. When everything that can possibly go wrong does, a small fact can be vital.

It's lucky, too, that Sunny Baudelaire, the youngest sibling, likes to bite things. Even though she is an infant, and scarcely larger than a boot, she has four very big and sharp teeth. When trouble comes along, sharp teeth can save the day.

But most of all, it is good fortune that Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are as sturdy and resilient as they are, for ahead of these three children lies a seemingly infinite series of unfortunate events.


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Top Member Book Reviews

Sam S. (thesaminal) wrote on 3/30/2007...

1 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.

Jane L. wrote on 1/8/2007...

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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Althea M. (althea) wrote on 9/10/2008...


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.

Tonya & Alek D. wrote on 6/28/2008...


The beginning of a great adventure series that spans 13 excellent books.

Kierstin G. (pinkpopcornrox) wrote on 7/3/2006...


The best book of the series, hilarious and geniously written

Jeanette L. (lynn112264) wrote on 2/25/2006...


I WAS NOT HAPPY WITH THE AUTHOR DON'T CARE TO MUCH FOR HIS BOOKS


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