A Series of Unfortunate Events Collection: Books 10-13

A Series of Unfortunate Events #10-13

by Lemony Snicket, Brett Helquist (Illustrations)

A Warning from the Publisher:

If you have come this far, it is likely too late. Readers who have experienced the first nine volumes in A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket are usually so weakened by their dreadful knowledge of the Baudelaire orphans' story that they spend most of their time moaning and weeping, and have no strength to read The Slippery Slope, The Grim Grotto, The Penultimate Peril, or The End.

If, by chance, your moaning and weeping is more or less under control, there is no need to further risk your physical, emotional, and literary health by reading the four remaining volumes in the series. It would be better to regain your strength by spending your time indulging in less alarming activities, such as whistling or making cupcakes for the elderly. After all, this collection contains all of the calamities in the last four volumes of A Series of Unfortunate Events, including abandoned condiments, cigarette smoking, a shocking revelation, a ridiculous laugh, a fearsome storm, a herd of wild sheep, a truly haunting secret about the Baudelaire parents, another shocking revelation, and Phil. There is no need to exposure yourself to such atrocities, not after all you've been through already.

Genres: Fantasy, Childrens, Young Adult, Mystery, Audiobook

400 pages, Unknown Binding

First published June 12, 2012

About the author

Lemony Snicket had an unusual education and a perplexing youth and now endures a despondent adulthood. His previous published works include the thirteen volumes in A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Composer is Dead, and 13 Words. His new series is All The Wrong Questions.

For A Series of Unfortunate Events:
www.lemonysnicket.com

For All The Wrong Questions:
www.lemonysnicketlibrary.com

Reviews

[Mckinna Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best ending for the best series ever. I can't believe it is over.

I recommend this book to kids in
3-6 grade who are interested in mystery and suspense. This is one of my favorite series.

[Lana Alsulaimani · Rating 4 out of 5]

In a nutshell, this book covers a wide range of audiences and I love it for that. The writing style is unique, the authors interruptions of the storyline create suspense and come at the right time. Reverse psychology really worked on me with this. As an adult maybe this isn't really the sort of book at the top of your to-read list, but honestly I read this as a child and was captured by the imagination and the characters. Well written and very creative, and can be a good read for anyone.

[Nona Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

exceptional book for young readers. My boys were captured by the tale and pushed for us to keep buying each additional book in this collection. We didnt buy this box set but we did read each one. When I saw the movie I was disturbed at how much peril the children had to suffer and why chilldren would be intrigued with such disaster. But my boys say in the end it all makes sence.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story, all the way to the end.

[Gizzard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got a little too philosophical towards the end. The ending also didn't do anything for me.

[GiGi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 10 - The Slippery Slope: ⭐⭐⭐
Book 11 - The Grim Grotto: ⭐⭐⭐(⭐)
Book 12 - The Penultimate Peril:⭐⭐⭐
Book 13 - The End:⭐⭐⭐

[Kim Lo · Rating 5 out of 5]

These last four books is a change yet again in the tone and direction of the story because yet again, Count Olaf is more ruthless, there are characters with darker backgrounds and the Baudelaires have grown from their last situations and being stronger and smarter and even more sly as they start thinking like their enemy to win and struggling as whether that is the right thing to do. There are a lot of positive messages to contemplate here while bringing in friendship, alliances, enemies and relationships in general (family, friends, even a hint of romance). There’s a lot to love about these books, especially the whole collection as its a story that tells an intriguing story but also uses its narrative to expand the reader’s vocabulary and popular sayings and descriptions and such that has its own educational value while bringing up some contemplative questions about right and wrong.

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[Syd L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow wow wow I finished this a while ago, whoops. But a solid ending to an immensely entertaining series. Now I just wonder how I can integrate vocabulary into my teaching as well as Handler does in these books.

[Kimberley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this series back when I was a teenager, and I loved it for its original style. For a children's series it has a dark feel to it and deals with serious issues, but does not go too far. The characters are each very different and interesting, with the main characters evolving throughout the series. It is a beautifully written, I would happily re-read this again.

[Not Well Read · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Slippery Slope ★★★★

The Grim Grotto ★★★★

The Penultimate Peril ★★★★

The End ★★

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

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