A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning
Or, Orphans!
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Dear Reader, I'm sorry to say that the book you are holding in your hands is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. From the very first page of this book when the children are at the beach and receive terrible news, continuing on through the entire story, disaster lurks at their heels. One might say they are magnets for misfortune. In this short book alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast. It is my sad duty to write down these unpleasant tales, but there is nothing stopping you from putting this book down at once and reading something happy, if you prefer that sort of thing. With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket
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Author Extras
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Critical Praise for
A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning
Praise for A Series of Unfortunate Events:
“Hilarious … Luckily for fans, the woes of the Baudelaires are far from over.”
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Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Those who enjoy a little poison in their porridge will find it wicked good fun.”
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Kirkus Reviews
“Irrepressible, brave and charming.”
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New York Times Book Review
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Who Could That Be at This Hour?
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13 Words
13 Words:
1. Bird
2. Despondent
3. Cake
4. Dog
5. Busy
6. Convertible
7. Goat
8. Hat
9. Haberdashery
10. Scarlet
11. Baby
12. Panache
13. Mezzo-Soprano
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The Lump of Coal
This is a story about a lump of coal who can think, talk, and move itself around.
Is there a more charming holiday tale to behold? Probably, but Lemony Snicket has not written one.
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