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The Bad Beginning

by Lemony Snicket   |  Ages 9+
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The Bad Beginning
The Bad Beginning

Darkly humorous tale of misfortune and wits.

If you appreciate a good story with a twist of dark humor, "The Bad Beginning" could be a delightful paradox for you. It brilliantly blends misery with wit, immersing readers into the tragically enchanting world of the Baudelaire orphans. The charm lies in its ability to make you smirk amidst the gloom, engaging you through its clever narration and a compelling mix of adventure and intellect.

  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award Nominee for Children's Literature (2001)
  • Nene Award (2003)
  • Silberner Lufti (2000)
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The Bad Beginning

by Lemony Snicket   |  Ages 9+
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ISBN: 9781405266062
Authors: Lemony Snicket
Publisher: Egmont
Date of Publication: 2012-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Young Readers, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Fantasy, Humor, Adventure, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.02
(rated by 566781 readers)

Description

The Bad Beginning is the first book in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. It follows the Baudelaire orphans—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—as they navigate a string of misfortunes after their parents' death and attempt to outwit their cruel guardian, Count Olaf.
 

Darkly humorous tale of misfortune and wits.

If you appreciate a good story with a twist of dark humor, "The Bad Beginning" could be a delightful paradox for you. It brilliantly blends misery with wit, immersing readers into the tragically enchanting world of the Baudelaire orphans. The charm lies in its ability to make you smirk amidst the gloom, engaging you through its clever narration and a compelling mix of adventure and intellect.

  • Book Sense Book of the Year Award Nominee for Children's Literature (2001)
  • Nene Award (2003)
  • Silberner Lufti (2000)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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