false 65118 23 As you might expect, nothing but woe befalls the unlucky Baudelaire orphans in the eighth grim tale in Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events that began with <I>The Bad Beginning</I>. Ever since the orphans' photographs were plastered across the front page of <I>The Daily Punctilio</I> in an article falsely accusing them of murder, they have been on the run. Only when they disguise themselves as cheerful hospital volunteers (Volunteers Fighting Disease, to be exact), do they see a possible refuge. Of course, this backfires hideously. Where is their ineffectual guardian, Mr. Poe, when they need him most? Will the evil, greedy Count Olaf be successful in giving poor Violet a cranioectomy at the Heimlich Hospital? Is a heart-shaped balloon really better than water for a thirsty patient? Is no news really good news? As ever, Snicket refuses to comfort young readers with cozy answers and satisfying escapes. And, as ever, there are plenty of rusty blades and horrible plot twists to make us shudder and shameless-but-hilarious wordplay to make us grimace happily. Bring on the next one! (Ages 9 and older) <I>--Karin Snelson</I> 2361348 book 2000 The Hostile Hospital (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 8) total:8424|5:2578|4:2787|3:2355|2:572|1:132| 8424 32379 10376 251 4 2 false true Sun Sep 09 00:00:00 -0700 2001 Thu Aug 14 08:39:02 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 14 08:54:18 -0700 2008 ...more...]]> 4 3 false false Tue Nov 06 09:52:17 -0800 2007 Fri Oct 26 13:39:52 -0700 2007 Tue Nov 06 09:51:59 -0800 2007
I enjoyed the climax scene in this book because it is the biggest close-call yet! Klaus is amazing, and is amazing in the climax scene.

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This series about unfortunate events is a really nice and quick read, which i'd definitly advise to children of all ages. the enemy (Count Olaf) is magnificent and cruel in every way...more...]]> 5 0 false false Wed Dec 24 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 24 10:19:07 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 24 10:24:42 -0800 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sat Aug 15 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 15 18:15:39 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 15 18:21:26 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Mon Nov 24 16:14:41 -0800 2008 Tue Feb 17 17:00:31 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false true Sun Sep 21 13:27:08 -0700 2008 Sun Mar 08 17:54:39 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Fri Oct 10 08:33:36 -0700 2008 Tue Nov 25 13:36:06 -0800 2008 ten times more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed Jun 25 19:36:40 -0700 2008 Wed Jun 25 19:47:37 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2005 Sun Oct 18 17:54:59 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 18 18:15:51 -0700 2009
The Baudelaire orphans are on the run, accused of a murder they didn't commit. While searching for clues to their parents' deaths, they pose as hospital volunteers. They manage to find an important clue, but Violet is captured and schedule...more...]]> 5 0 false true Mon Apr 27 17:32:15 -0700 2009 Mon Apr 27 17:39:05 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Sat Aug 09 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 05 18:22:25 -0700 2008 Mon Sep 01 19:02:15 -0700 2008 more...]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=65118