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The Carnivorous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Bk 9)
The Carnivorous Carnival - A Series of Unfortunate Events, Bk 9
Author: Lemony Snicket
Dear Reader, — The word "carnivorous," which appears in the title of this book, means "meat-eating," and once you have read such a bloodthirsty word, there is no reason to read any further. This carnivorous volume contains such a distressing story that consuming any of its contents would be far more stomach-turning than even t...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780064410120
ISBN-10: 0064410129
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 304
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 204 ratings
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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AimeeM avatar reviewed The Carnivorous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Bk 9) on + 124 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Some people have said that "A Series of Unfortunate Events" is stupid and boring. These people clearly missed the point of the series.

Admittedly the story line itself doesn't sound all that great: three kids who have a very sad life, and it keeps getting worse.

But the real thrill in the book is how the author weaves this complicated, and tangled mystery throughout, leaving just enough clues to keep you interested. The minute you solve one mystery, three more open up! It is absolutely brilliant! The ones who call this series 'boring' clearly missed the complex subtleties in the story.

The main reason I love this series is the author's way with words. Part of the clues he weaves throughout the books involve word usage. He also occasionally breaks the rules of how a book is written. (For example, in one chapter you have to hold the book up to a mirror to see what it says!) There is a surprise that is wholly unique in each and every book.

And though it may seem strange, I found the series encouraging. The reality is, all of our lives are a bit unfortunate (some more than others) and the books' real moral is how people can overcome all obstacles, even the permanent ones, by maintaining their own self-worth.

This is a very sophisticated satirical series.
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mission-read avatar reviewed The Carnivorous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Bk 9) on + 24 more book reviews
The Baudelaires are at it again as a series of unfortunate events (and carnies) befall them. Great fun!
justreadingabook avatar reviewed The Carnivorous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Bk 9) on + 1707 more book reviews
Loved this series, read it before it could go into our small private school library. Lots of lessons about working together and overcoming any problems!
laurielee avatar reviewed The Carnivorous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Bk 9) on + 11 more book reviews
In keeping with the tradition of the Series of Unfortunate Events, the author keeps you thoroughly entertained. Well written, and a lot of fun.
reviewed The Carnivorous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Bk 9) on + 82 more book reviews
This is the 9th book in a series of very unfortunate events for three orphaned children. An enjoyable story. Reviewed by my son who actually read this series.


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