The Cumbersome Collection (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Books 1-11) [SHRINK WRAPPED]
by Lemony Snicket
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Author: Lemony SnicketEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-09-21
ISBN: 0060784660
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
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Book Review: A "Different" type of series that will intrigue your kids!
Summary: 5 Stars
This series of books by "Lemony Snicket" does not have the standard "happy ending" of most children's books. The 3 kids in the stories (newly orphaned) have miserable lives with one thing going wrong after another. To make matters worse, their "uncle" - bad guy Count Olaf - wants their money and is always after them. He and his evil minions are forever plaguing the lives of the Baudelaire children and cause constant mayhem.
Because of all this misery, I thought my 8-year-old son wouldn't like them - wrong! He absolutely loves them and is always begging me to read one more chapter! The writing is dry, but funny with loads of humor (much is directed to adults). The books contain many "large" or unusual words/expressions, but almost all are explained in the text (which can get annoying). I would say these books are good for kids from 7 - 14 (although use your judgement for the younger ones as the books do have evil bad guys, murder and lots of threats). As an adult reading the books to your kids, you might get a little frustrated as the stories are similar and the adults in the books are really dense - but these are for kids and they seem to love them!
The story is definitely moving along toward conclusion and we should have all the answers by book 13 (very appropriate!). Readers will enjoy the series more if they are able to read the books in order as they build on each other - so this collection will be perfect for those new to the series - and the price is super.
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