Take three orphans, a mysterious narrator, and oodles of gothic misfortune, and you get these addictive, hilarious tales of woe. Villains, gruesome creatures, and cold food are just a few of the dreadful things the Baudelaire children encounter daily. And as the ever-present narrator warns, your child would be better off "putting the books down at once." But as this series' popularity proves, he'll adore these satires where nothing good ever happens.
The set Includes:
The Bad BeginningThe Reptile RoomThe Wide Window.Page Turners Featuring an unusual
narrative style that models...
Take three orphans, a mysterious narrator, and oodles of gothic misfortune, and you get these addictive, hilarious tales of woe. Villains, gruesome creatures, and cold food are just a few of the dreadful things the Baudelaire children encounter daily. And as the ever-present narrator warns, your child would be better off "putting the books down at once." But as this series' popularity proves, he'll adore these satires where nothing good ever happens.
The set Includes:
The Bad BeginningThe Reptile RoomThe Wide Window.Page Turners Featuring an unusual
narrative style that models a
story-within-a story convention and develops your child's respect for
satire, these tales will also boost his
vocabulary and
reading interest. Hardcover editions.