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For fans of that slippery author Lemony Snicket, Book the Ninth is here, and it's completely (but wonderfully) ... read full description
For fans of that slippery author Lemony Snicket, Book the Ninth is here, and it's completely (but wonderfully) ... read full description
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Jun 06, 2011
Mykle
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My daughter and I adored the entire series, but this episode is my favorite. It contains perhaps the funniest of Lemony Snicket's etymological digressions. It marks the point where the larger story begins to evolve, where the traumatized young Baudelaire orphans first turn the tables on their arch-nemesis, Count Olaf. And it's also a point where both the orphans and the story mature, evolving from a good-vs-evil fairy tale of morbid victimhood into a subtle study of moral complexity.
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Dec 16, 2009
Carson
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Bad things almost always happens to good people, and the good people are usually little children. Also, don't trust carnies.
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Jan 08, 2012
Aleetha
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Jan 03, 2012
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A Book Review of Carnivorous Carnival
by Julia, Grade 7, Yangon International School
Life as an orphan can be a terrible existence! Perhaps, no orphans would have a more challenging existence than the Baudelaire children in Lemony Snicket’s Carnivorous Carnival series. An author of several children’s books, Snicket continues to develop the plight of the orphans in the ninth book of the series, Carnivorous Carnival. The three talented and distraught orphaned children truly desi More...
by Julia, Grade 7, Yangon International School
Life as an orphan can be a terrible existence! Perhaps, no orphans would have a more challenging existence than the Baudelaire children in Lemony Snicket’s Carnivorous Carnival series. An author of several children’s books, Snicket continues to develop the plight of the orphans in the ninth book of the series, Carnivorous Carnival. The three talented and distraught orphaned children truly desi More...
Dec 27, 2011
Elliot
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It's hard to review The Carnivorous Carnival as an individual book, because its story is a direct continuation of The Hostile Hospital and the immediate lead-in to The Slipper Slope. It even features the series first true cliffhanger ending (oh so frustrating, especially since I've been pacing myself at one of these bad boys a day. I really didn't want to sleep not knowing how the Baudelaires escape in the next book.)
These books often highlight one trapping of adulthood, and The Carn More...
These books often highlight one trapping of adulthood, and The Carn More...
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Jul 09, 2011
Ana
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A Series of Unfortunate Events 9: The Carnivorous Carnival / 9780061757211
What is there to say about this series that I haven't said eight times before already? Once again, Lemony Snicket tells the beautiful, terrifying, and delightfully sardonic tale of the poor unfortunate Baudelaire orphans; once again, the incomparable Tim Curry lends his rich voice talents to the audiobook narration in a tale-telling that is a pure joy to listen to. And if you've liked the series so far for the More...
What is there to say about this series that I haven't said eight times before already? Once again, Lemony Snicket tells the beautiful, terrifying, and delightfully sardonic tale of the poor unfortunate Baudelaire orphans; once again, the incomparable Tim Curry lends his rich voice talents to the audiobook narration in a tale-telling that is a pure joy to listen to. And if you've liked the series so far for the More...
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Apr 11, 2011
Nicholas
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These books are much easier to deal with on the Kindle. Something about paying for the fancy over-priced hardcovers for something that can be read faster than a Harry Potter book didn't feel satisfying when I don't actually have kids to read them to. When reading outside my demographic, these things helps.
Book 9 is where Snicket seems to almost entirely abandon a lot of the comfortable formula that propels the earlier books, and it serves the theme pretty damn well. The idea that givin More...
Book 9 is where Snicket seems to almost entirely abandon a lot of the comfortable formula that propels the earlier books, and it serves the theme pretty damn well. The idea that givin More...
Mar 01, 2011
Kat
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As a series these books are incredible. The formulaic plot that is repeated in every book satisfies the child who is being read to's expectation of what's going on, right and wrong and the band of simple characters.
Where the books become really clever is the additional bits of plot woven into the anecdotes, dedications and acknowledgments, written for the older reader, whether parents reading aloud or older children.
The humour is clever, beautifully insightful and infinitel More...
Where the books become really clever is the additional bits of plot woven into the anecdotes, dedications and acknowledgments, written for the older reader, whether parents reading aloud or older children.
The humour is clever, beautifully insightful and infinitel More...
Jan 27, 2011
The Carnivorous Carnival
By Lemony Snicket
304 pages
ISBN13: 9780064410120
Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are still on the run from Count Olaf, and they ended up at a Carnival. At the carnival, they are disguised as if they were part of the carnival. While at the carnival, they found out that one of their parents were still alive. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, still disguised as workers at the carnival, go with Count Olaf, not knowing its them, on the search for their parent More...
By Lemony Snicket
304 pages
ISBN13: 9780064410120
Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are still on the run from Count Olaf, and they ended up at a Carnival. At the carnival, they are disguised as if they were part of the carnival. While at the carnival, they found out that one of their parents were still alive. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, still disguised as workers at the carnival, go with Count Olaf, not knowing its them, on the search for their parent More...
Sep 26, 2010
Tara
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Hard to believe that this guy can continue to think up new and even more unfortunate events for these three poor children, but he never disappoints!
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"Eavesdropping...is a valuable thing to do, and it is often an enjoyable thing to do, but it is not a polite thing to do, and like most impolite things, you are bound to get into trouble if you get caught doing it..."
"Besides getting several paper cuts in the same day or receiving the news tha More...
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"Eavesdropping...is a valuable thing to do, and it is often an enjoyable thing to do, but it is not a polite thing to do, and like most impolite things, you are bound to get into trouble if you get caught doing it..."
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Jul 07, 2010
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These stories are interesting, and with the ever present, impending doom, they are extremely difficult to put down. The stories are very unique, bleak, yet silly,or a delightful blend of them both. In the later books, I came to embrace, and enjoy the silliness, and the over explanation of words, as Daniel's own unique sense of humor. I can not believe that he actually believed his readers to be that ignorant. I believe that it was more of a tease_ dark, spiteful, humor, wh More...
These stories are interesting, and with the ever present, impending doom, they are extremely difficult to put down. The stories are very unique, bleak, yet silly,or a delightful blend of them both. In the later books, I came to embrace, and enjoy the silliness, and the over explanation of words, as Daniel's own unique sense of humor. I can not believe that he actually believed his readers to be that ignorant. I believe that it was more of a tease_ dark, spiteful, humor, wh More...
Mar 11, 2010
Icats
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I saw a write-up on Lemony Snicket that likened him to Edward Gorey, my all-time favorite author, so I decided to check out one of Mr. Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events.
I feel I must first point out where there were a series of unfortunate events in this story; there were no unfortunate demises of children unlike the 26 in The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey. However, even though I did not find Mr. Snicket’s style at all like Edward Gorey’s, I still highly enjoyed his book an More...
I feel I must first point out where there were a series of unfortunate events in this story; there were no unfortunate demises of children unlike the 26 in The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey. However, even though I did not find Mr. Snicket’s style at all like Edward Gorey’s, I still highly enjoyed his book an More...
Oct 13, 2009
Teresa
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This "woe-filled" collection of thirteen books about the tribulations of three unusually talented orphans will keep adults entertained as well as children. When I first saw the series I thought, "That looks too depressing," but soon I discovered the hilarity in overabundant alliteration, contemptible villains, and idiotic bystanders.
As the series progresses and the mysteries deepen, the children's characters grow and develop in surprising ways as togehter they fa More...
As the series progresses and the mysteries deepen, the children's characters grow and develop in surprising ways as togehter they fa More...
Nov 15, 2010
Allan
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My story is about three young kids. They are in the middle of known where at this Carnival. This is the setting of where it takes place. The plot is a man by the name of Count Olaf is trying to find the three kids and kill them to get there fortune. He also has to field a file known as the Snicket file, and find out if one of the parents of the three kids survived the fire. Count Olaf goes to the Carnival to find all of these answers from a fortuneteller named Madame Lu Lu. She will give Count O
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Aug 19, 2011
Drew
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After escaping from the burning Heimlich Hospital with the unwitting help of none other than Count Olaf himself, the Baudelaires try to figure out their next move hiding in the trunk of their nemesis's car. This time Violet, Klaus and Sunny are forced to disguise themselves as freaks in order to have a chance to explore the Caligari Carnival right under Olaf's nose, and hopefully discover some of the answers to the mysteries that surround their past.
This book was about the point where More...
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Apr 24, 2011
Matthew
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The circus or carnival is often a double edged sword. Of course this phrase is not meant to say that a carnival or circus is a weapon. Rather it is used to describe something that can have a positive and negative effect. The Baudelaire orphans continue their horrific adventure in this contrary place, a word which means people do and say things which make no sense at all. These unfortunate children have now been forced to do something they never thought they would need to do, wear a disguise
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May 10, 2011
Sonia
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Quando lo lessi la prima volta, ricordo che fu l'episodio che mi piacque di meno perchè mi aveva tenuto in tensione troppo e perchè stavolta erano davvero sfortunati eventi... insomma alla fine di questo episodio è Olaf che ha la meglio, è lui che vince!!! non potevo accettarlo...
però al contempo finalmente il solito ordine si stravolge ancora di più, la prevedibilità si spezza e ci si chiede davvero "ora cosa accadrà??"
Bravo Lemony Snicket-Handler!
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però al contempo finalmente il solito ordine si stravolge ancora di più, la prevedibilità si spezza e ci si chiede davvero "ora cosa accadrà??"
Bravo Lemony Snicket-Handler!
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Dec 09, 2010
Giannina
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For Beatrice-
Our love broke my heart,
and stopped yours.
Did Beatrice die because she loved Lemony?
This story started off in a carnival. The main difference with this book from all the others is that, in this book, the Baudelaires actually traveled WITH Count Olaf and his henchmen. They hid away in the car's trunk.
The tables are turned in this particular installment with the Baudelaires in disguise, trying to fool Count Olaf. Violet and Klaus dressed up as a More...
Our love broke my heart,
and stopped yours.
Did Beatrice die because she loved Lemony?
This story started off in a carnival. The main difference with this book from all the others is that, in this book, the Baudelaires actually traveled WITH Count Olaf and his henchmen. They hid away in the car's trunk.
The tables are turned in this particular installment with the Baudelaires in disguise, trying to fool Count Olaf. Violet and Klaus dressed up as a More...
Oct 05, 2011
June
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This book is talking about three orphans(the Baudelaires) who their parents died in fire. Olaf is a wicked person who want to get the enormous Baudelaires' fortune. He framed the Baudelaires to be murder so these three children had to escape and cannot ask anyone for help. Olaf went to find Madame Lulu who was a fortune -teller in order to know the Baudelaires' whereabouts. The orphans decided to disguise to be freaks to work for Madame Lulu in Caligari Carnival. Lulu foretold that one of their
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Feb 01, 2011
CekMoNSter
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I love the ridiculous characters for this one. A story about a group of freaks who seemed to accept the fact that they are weird in some way, and willing to be treat badly for just being different.What ticks me was that they have the capabilities to act like normal people. But what the freaks really did were just being sorry for themselves. The weak attempts to change the perception somehow made me mad, and laugh.Seriously, ambidextrous? I would pay money to be that, but having equally strong a
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Sep 06, 2010
Amanda
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Started this book many years ago, but I had to admit after 8 in the series, the novelty of it was wearing off. Finally getting back to it since I'd like to eventually finish the whole series (How DOES it end for the Baudelaire Orphans?!), and I needed something light while I really need to be preparing for my seminar this week AND I know I only have a few days before I'll inevitably start reading Mockingjay when it comes out this week. After the hiatus, the Lemony Snicket humor is refreshing a
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Feb 02, 2011
Iris
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I was really impressed with this book. It raises a lot of questions about human nature, how we treat people who are different, and whether the ends justify the means, but what I really liked about it was the simplistic style. It kind of makes it seem like the points the author is trying to make are stated rather obviously, but that works for this story. And he manages to do all this without sounding preachy at the same time. That, to me, is always appreciated. I'm not trying to say this book is
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Aug 26, 2011
Julie
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Still one of my very favorites! I should probably give it five stars, but it's just so hard to give those out for anything. Anyway, this one has a special place in my heart as it was the first time I had to wait (eagerly) for it to be published, and it's still one of the best. I love the reversal of the Baudelaires being the ones in disguise, and I like the way they debate over if they are becoming villains like Olaf. They're all growing up, and you can tell they're becoming more thoughtful
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Feb 03, 2012
Danelle
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I thought this book was absolutley ludicrous. I understand their supposed to be tragic and all but this one is offense and cruel. Having to hide in the truck of a car that the villian whos after you is driving is a terrible way to start of the book. Its also offense to all the people who may think their freaks in the world. The idea of the House of Freaks is just cruel because someone whos reading this book may be offended. People want to read thrilling mysterys or adventures and stuff not a
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May 30, 2011
Jitske
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When the three Baudelaire siblings learn that their parents have been killed in a fire, it's only the start of a seemingly neverending chain of unfortunate events...
If you are in the age of 10-14 years old, you might love these books. If you're not I suggest you give it a try, too, because - like me - you might love them anyway. These melodramatic books are full of sardonic, witty humor, satirical references, obscure words, ludicrous lessons and unusual plot twists. If you like reading More...
If you are in the age of 10-14 years old, you might love these books. If you're not I suggest you give it a try, too, because - like me - you might love them anyway. These melodramatic books are full of sardonic, witty humor, satirical references, obscure words, ludicrous lessons and unusual plot twists. If you like reading More...
Jul 03, 2011
Janet
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Years ago, when the first book of A Series of Unfortunate Events came out, my daughter, who was in elementary school at the time, and I began reading these books together and got a kick out of the dreadful misfortunes that befall the Baudelaire orphans, Klaus, Violet and Sunny. As each new volume came out, we read them. We read 8, and then for some reason didn't keep up with the others for awhile. A couple of years ago my daughter got the remaining 5 volumes and finished up, but I didn't until t
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Jan 23, 2012
I choose The Carnivourous Carnival by Lemony Snicket because it's one of my favorite book sequal.The plot of the story was about three kids in a carnival where they dress up as freaks to not get cought by Count Olaf(villian).My favorite quote was when Count olaf says "Why I wouldn't dream of hurting her!" it shows the villian's evilnees.The auther was a little unique because the he talks to the readers in his stories and he lets us now earlier the book has no happy ending.the story is
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Feb 15, 2011
Nick
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I thought that the Carnivorous Carnival was really good and here’s how it went.
The Carnivorous Carnival started with one of the most interesting parts in the book. It started with Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire’s in the trunk of the car of their enemies. They just came from a hospital from the previous story and where on there way to the Carnivorous Carnival so, the enemies could find the Baudelaire’s when they where in the trunk without knowing it anyway.
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The Carnivorous Carnival started with one of the most interesting parts in the book. It started with Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire’s in the trunk of the car of their enemies. They just came from a hospital from the previous story and where on there way to the Carnivorous Carnival so, the enemies could find the Baudelaire’s when they where in the trunk without knowing it anyway.
The enemies le More...
Aug 05, 2011
One of the marks of truly excellent young readers' literature is a book that can be read and appreciated by adults on a diffrent level from the younger readers (see Winnie The Pooh or The Phantom Tollbooth.) This series has that. Lines like "...never... let a Virginian Wolfsnake near a typewriter." are priceless and cannot be truly apprecited by a reader until, oh, say at least college. The Series of Unfortunate Events has been an absolute delight to read (and I thank my 6th graders wh
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Jul 30, 2011
Kat
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This was an interesting turn on the series, because you get an entire quick insight to V.F.D from a fake fortune teller. The Baudelairs have to go into hiding as freaks in a carnival house being an attraction, yet stay undetected by Olaf and his crew. Ironically, while Olaf is looking for them at the carnival, they get to the carnival by secretly hiding in his trunk, because anyone else that sees them will think they are fugitives and they'll be arrested. At the end of this book, Olaf has sunny,
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