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Summary: Not an unfortunate choice
Review: This is a story about three very brave children who face some of life's biggest challenges. After losing their parents to a terrible fire, they spend the rest of their lives running from selfish and mean relative who's trying to take advantage of them and their fortune. If you are looking for something to read, think about getting this book. It is a great read, and I think you'll enjoy it.
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Summary: Excellent children's literature!!!
Review: I bought the box set of the first 3 books for my kids (ages 7 & 4 1/2) for Christmas. As I read this first volume to them, they were sucked into the story right away. Any book that keeps my kids interest and makes them use their imagination is good with me.There are so many things I like about these books. Yes...they are dark...yes...they are depressing...but they show how these 3 orphans overcome the bad things that happen to them and use their smarts! We've already started book 2 and we can't wait to find out more from this incredible writer!
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Summary: Cute Series
Review: The Baudelaire kids are suddenly orphaned when their parents are killed in a fire. The kids must be sent to live with a relative and the vile Count Olaf seems to be the most handy one. But the Count hardly has the kids' best interests in mind and he cooks up a terrible scheme to get his hands on the kids' inheritance. This is a pretty enjoyable book. With every horrible event that happened to the kids I found myself wondering how far the author would go. The kids themselves had cute little personalities and it was great to see them find ingenious ways to overcome their problems. I plan on reading the rest of the series if I can get them from the library. Ten bucks is a bit expensive for a book I can read in about an hour. Parents may want to consider buying them because kids will most likely want to read them many times.
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Summary: The Misfortune Begins.....
Review: What would you do if you were suddenly told that your parents died in a horrible fire that destroyed all your possesions, and your mansion? What if you were sent to live with an distant relative that turns out to be a madman who wants to steal your multi-million dollar fortune that your parents left for you? Find out what 14 year old inventor Violet, 12 year old reader Klaus, or infant Sunny, who loves to bite things, would do when they get sent to live with Count Olaf in this hilariously funny story. LEMONY SNICKET STARTS THE MISFORTUNE!
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Summary: This book is awesome!!!
Review: This book is great. From the humor to story, it is an excellent choice for a reader 8 and up. Lemony Snicket has a twisted imagination that really works. This is just the start to a great series. When the Baudilares recieve the news that their parents and home have burned down, the story begins. The ending is extremely clever and humorous. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who is looking for something read.
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Summary: Could Have Been 5 Stars
Review: I thought this was a good book, until I read the rest in the series. The more I read this book the more I think that he could have been better. I've read it 4 times and all the rest of the books seemed good. Another thing is that those poor children have been through so much and it's just sad how when everything starts to get better for them, something goes wrong. For example when their parents die they get sent to a "distant relative"; well, personally I think they should have checked background information on Count Olaf.
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Summary: Extraordinary for the minds of 10-14 yr ols
Review: I work in a middle school and wanted to know what the deal was with Lemony Snicket books. The kids were talking about it all the time talking about clues and references and the vocabulary. There is a waiting list for each of the 9 books at my school. I decided to read the first one. It is a twisted adventure that as the author puts it is truely a "series of misfortunate events". The author writes in a style which draws the reader in by acting as if the books are important documents that the reader has received to keep them safe. His writing also heavily involves literature and historical references which has stimulated my middle school kids to look up Edgar Allen Poe, J.D. Salinger and Richard Gorey. And his use of large words followed up by "which means. . ." is absolutely great for learning at this age. The first time I heard the kids saying "aberrant, which means very very wrong and causing much grief" or "idiosyncrasies, which means an unique habit" I didn't know where they were getting it. Also the writer is a mysterious prop himself. My kids research him on the internet and are constanly trying to find more clues. These books are not just morbid or gothic, they are an interactive experience. If you want a true review of these "series of unfortunate events" DON'T ask adults, ask the kids. Better yet, go to goggle and type in Lemony Snicket.
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Summary: The Bad Beginning By: india
Review: Lemony Snicket The Bad Beginning is a great book. I give it five stars for three reasons. one, is that it tells some scary stuff which i like to be in all the books i read. two, is that the author tells what he feels and not what the young and new generation want to hear. three, because he's always right one the money with what he wants to say. I recommend this book to people who love to hear about other peoples misery.
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Summary: Outstandingly sad...
Review: Great, colorful writing that ends badly, badly, badly. The author promises to provide a very sad tale with NO happy ending, and further tempts you to put the book down if you cannot deal with this. This series is possibly geared more towards adults, but if you have a very hearty child, then he or she may be able to withstand this series. Five stars--could hardly be better (except maybe for a happy ending once or twice).
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Summary: The Bad Beginning By Lemony Snicket
Review: In this book three children try to escape their evil relitive. Also in this book they have many problems to deal with. They have people who they trust and some they don't. When their relitive trys to marry the oldest child, they try to stop him. Do you think they will stop their relitive in time? If you don't believe anything I just said, read the book and find out for yourself.
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