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The Bad Beginning: Book the First (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket

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The Bad Beginning: Book the First (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket is a hardcover fiction novel for readers aged 9 to 12. The story follows the three intelligent and resourceful Baudelaire siblings—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—as they face a series of misfortunes including a greedy villain, a fire, a deadly serpent, and a lumpy bed. Written in a darkly comedic tone reminiscent of Dickens and Dahl, the book blends literary depth with irreverent humor. It features 176 pages and measures 5.2" W x 7.3" H x 0.7" D.

  • Hardcover format
  • Dark comedy fiction
  • Published by HarperCollins

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