Fans of Lemony Snicket and newcomers to his gleefully ghastly Series of Unfortunate Events will be elated to discover this boxed gift set of the first three books in hardcover: The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, and The Wide Window. While it's true that the events that unfold in Snicket's novels are bleak, and things never turn out as you'd hope, these delightful, funny, linguistically playful books are reminiscent of Roald Dahl, Charles Dickens, and Edward Gorey. After they get their paws on this boxed set, there is no question that young readers will want to read the continuing unlucky adventures of the three Baudelaire orphans. (Ages 9 and older) --Karin Snelson


Book Description
The first Series of Unfortunate Events gift/box-set of this New York Times best-selling series. The set includes The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, and The Wide Window.


About the Author
Lemony Snicket grew up near the sea and currently lives beneath it. To his horror and dismay, he has no wife or children, only enemies, associates, and the occasional loyal manservant. His trial has been delayed, so he is free to continue researching and recording the tragic tales of the Baudelaire orphans for HarperCollins.

FROM OUR EDITORS

Lemony Snicket would like to apologize in advance for bestowing this horror upon you -- the first three Unfortunate Events starring the horribly ill-fated Baudelaire children are available in this convenient box set. Convenient, yes. A fun and carefree jaunt thru the lives of three happy-go-lucky youngsters? Not exactly. Lemony Snicket has been following Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire since their lives took an unpleasant turn downhill. Orphaned and forever looking for a home that is less that devastatingly horrid, these sibling are on a never-ending survival adventure.

The back of the box set features a letter from the narrator of all these tales, Lemony Snicket, pleading with readers to read happier books instead. Fans will be familiar with Snicket's pleas, as he repeats them in very book, several hundred times. However, his warnings mean nothing to readers, as A Series of Unfortunate Events continue to intrigue the millions. Will we ever learn?

FROM THE PUBLISHER

About the Authors:Lemony Snicket was born before you were and is likely to die before you as well. A studied expert in rhetorical analysis, Mr. Snicket has spent the last several eras researching the travails of the Baudelaire orphans. His findings are being published serially by HarperCollins.

Brett Helquist was born in Ganado, AZ, grew up in Orem, UT, and now lives in New York City. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from Brigham Young University and has been illustrating ever since. His art has appeared in many publications, including Cricket magazine and The New York Times.

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