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The Wide Window
Series: Series of Unfortunate Events
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Catastrophes and misfortune continue to plague the Baudelaire orphans after they're sent to live with fearful Aunt Josephine who offers little protection against Count Olaf's treachery.
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NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
Dear Reader,
If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are kindhearted and quick-witted, but their lives, I am sorry to say, are filled with bad luck and misery. All of the stories about these three children are unhappy and wretched, and this one may be the worst of them all.
If you haven't got the stomach for a story that includes a hurricane, a signalling device, hungry leeches, cold cucumber soup, a horrible villain, and a doll named Pretty Penny, then this book will probably fill you with despair. I will continue to record these tragic tales, for that is what I do. You, however, should decide for yourself whether you can possibly endure this miserable story.
With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket
The Wide Window
Series: Series of Unfortunate Events
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NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES The Bad Beginning introduces us to Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire, intelligent children who are charming, resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, a lumpy...Paperback$1400Elsewhere:$1899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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The Vile Village
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Wide Window by Lemony Snicket is praised for its clever wit and engaging storytelling. Readers appreciate the book's ability to blend dark humour with the tale of the Baudelaire orphans as they face new challenges. The author's unique narrative style and the story’s unexpected twists have been noted as highlights that appeal to both children and adults.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780064407687
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 February 2000
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperPaperbacks
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 151.0mm
Height: 185.0mm
Weight: 266g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Lemony Snicket is often despondent, mostly about his published research, which includes A Series of Unfortunate Events and The Composer Is Dead. Due to the world-wide web of conspiracy which surrounds him, Mr. Snicket often communicates with the general public through his representative, Daniel Handler. Mr. Handler has had a relatively uneventful life, and is the author of three books for adults, The Basic Eight, Watch Your Mouth, and Adverbs, none of which are anywhere near as dreadful as Mr. Snicket's.
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