Synopsis
Could things possibly be looking up for the continually downtrodden Baudelaire orphans? Probably not. In the 10th book of this incessantly popular series, Sunny is separated from her old sibling, and must attempt to unravel Count Olaf’s evil plans while being forced to cook for his twisted gang of miscreants. At the same time, Violet and Klaus battle a swarm of snow gnats, uncover a secret message, and are deeply surprised to encounter the survivor of a horrible fire. Will the trio be reunited? Will any clues about V.F.D. actually turn up? Only Lemony Snicket knows.
In the perilous Mortmain Mountains, Klaus and Violet Baudelaire meet another well-read person, who helps them try to rescue Sunny from the villainous Count Olaf and his henchmen as they all near "the last safe place."
In the perilous Mortmain Mountains, Klaus and Violet Baudelaire meet another well-read person, who helps them try to rescue Sunny from the villainous Count Olaf and his henchmen as they all near "the last safe place."
This is the tenth entry in the popular series that follows the dangerous adventures of the Baudelaire orphans. Here Klaus, Sunny, and Violet uncover a secret message, battle a swarm of snow gnats, and are surprised to encounter the survivor of a horrible fire.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2003-10-01 | | Series: | Series of Unfortunate Events | | Illustrator: | Brett Helquist |
| Size | | Length: | 337 pages | | Height: | 7.3 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 15.2 oz |
Publisher's Note
Dear Reader, Like handshakes, house pets, or raw carrots, many things are preferable when not slippery. Unfortunately, in this miserable volume, I am afraid that Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire run into more than their fair share of slipperiness during their harrowing journey up -- and down -- a range of strange and distressing mountains. In order to spare you any further repulsion, it would be best not to mention any of the unpleasant details of this story, particularly a secret message, a toboggan, a deceitful trap, a swarm of snow gnats, a scheming villain, a troupe of organized youngsters, a covered casserole dish, and a surprising survivor of a terrible fire. Unfortunately, I have dedicated my life to researching and recording the sad tale of the Baudelaire Orphans. There is no reason for you to dedicate yourself to such things, and you might instead dedicate yourself to letting this slippery book slip from your hands into a nearby trash receptacle, or deep pit. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket
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