A Series of Unfortunate Events #2 : The Reptile Room
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*A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES*
In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Miserably scrawled by Lemony Snicket and respectfully illustrated by Brett Helquist, never before has a series of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy.
Undearest reader, welcome to the second tale in Lemony Snicket's collection about not one, not two, but three unlucky orphan siblings, heirs to a great fortune, who attempt to elude an evil maybe-relative--and his cast of unsavory actors--as they search for a home.
Sadly, the unlucky streak continues for Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire, even as they find themselves temporarily sheltered by a friendly and interesting uncle. A deadly viper, a ridiculous disguise, a viewing of Zombies in the Snow, and two hooked hands all figure into this second, slippery entry in A Series of Unfortunate Events, which has been illustrated by the terrifically talented Brett Helquist.
Good luck finishing this unscathed.
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- ISBN-13: 9780064407670
- ISBN-10: 0064407675
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish Date: August 1999
- Dimensions: 7.36 x 5.24 x 0.79 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.56 pounds
- Page Count: 208
- Reading Level: Ages 8-12
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The Lemony Snicket clock is ticking!
If you simply can't wait to read more about the adventures of the unlucky Baudelaire orphans, don't despair. The next book in Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events is a mere seven months away! That's right, Book the Eleventh: The Grim Grotto is set for release in September. Until then, we'll ease the longing of Lemony's diehard fans by counting down all the titles in this super series. If you're new to the dark and dreary world of the Baudelaires, our countdown is a great way to catch up on all that you've been missing.
This month, we're recalling the special sorrows of Book the Second: The Reptile Room. After enduring the deaths of their parents and the schemes by evil Count Olaf to steal their sizable inheritance, the three Baudelaire children have been sent to live with Dr. Montgomery ("your late father's cousin's wife's brother"). As you will soon discover, dear reader, the trip to the home of a distant relation is part of a pattern that is repeated in each of the subsequent books. The miserable, mistreated Baudelaire children begin each volume by settling in a new home with yet another unpleasant relative.
Actually, to be perfectly honest, Dr. Montgomery doesn't turn out to be unpleasant at all. A herpetologist by trade (that's someone who studies snakes for a living), Uncle Monty makes the children coconut cakes, teaches them about snakes and promises to take them on an expedition to Peru. Their hopes for happiness are soon dashed, however, when Count Olaf arrives—disguised as Monty's new assistant, Stefano. (And you, dear reader, should not be surprised to learn that Olaf will don many disguises in the books ahead.) Tragically, Monty soon succumbs to what appears to be an "accidental" snake bite, and Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire must summon all their strength and cunning to escape Count Olaf once again.
What other evil could possibly befall the trio? We'll find out in Book Three!
The Lemony Snicket clock is ticking!
If you simply can't wait to read more about the adventures of the unlucky Baudelaire orphans, don't despair. The next book in Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events is a mere seven months away! That's right, Book the Eleventh: The Grim Grotto is set for release in September. Until then, we'll ease the longing of Lemony's diehard fans by counting down all the titles in this super series. If you're new to the dark and dreary world of the Baudelaires, our countdown is a great way to catch up on all that you've been missing.
This month, we're recalling the special sorrows of Book the Second: The Reptile Room. After enduring the deaths of their parents and the schemes by evil Count Olaf to steal their sizable inheritance, the three Baudelaire children have been sent to live with Dr. Montgomery ("your late father's cousin's wife's brother"). As you will soon discover, dear reader, the trip to the home of a distant relation is part of a pattern that is repeated in each of the subsequent books. The miserable, mistreated Baudelaire children begin each volume by settling in a new home with yet another unpleasant relative.
Actually, to be perfectly honest, Dr. Montgomery doesn't turn out to be unpleasant at all. A herpetologist by trade (that's someone who studies snakes for a living), Uncle Monty makes the children coconut cakes, teaches them about snakes and promises to take them on an expedition to Peru. Their hopes for happiness are soon dashed, however, when Count Olaf arrives—disguised as Monty's new assistant, Stefano. (And you, dear reader, should not be surprised to learn that Olaf will don many disguises in the books ahead.) Tragically, Monty soon succumbs to what appears to be an "accidental" snake bite, and Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire must summon all their strength and cunning to escape Count Olaf once again.
What other evil could possibly befall the trio? We'll find out in Book Three!