{"title":"A Series of Unfortunate Events","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-series-of-unfortunate-events-lemony-snicket-13-book-collection-set-ages-9-12-paperback","title":"A Series Of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket 13 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. The Bad Beginning\u003cbr\u003e2. The Reptile Room\u003cbr\u003e3. The Wide Window\u003cbr\u003e4. The Miserable Mill\u003cbr\u003e5. The Austere Academy\u003cbr\u003e6. The Ersatz Elevator\u003cbr\u003e7. The Vile Village\u003cbr\u003e8. The Hostile Hospital\u003cbr\u003e9. The Carnivorous Carnival\u003cbr\u003e10. The Slippery Slope\u003cbr\u003e11. The Grim Grotto\u003cbr\u003e12. The Penultimate Peril\u003cbr\u003e13. The End\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9783200328396\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Egmont\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: 9-12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis complete 13-book paperback collection gathers every instalment of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, following orphans Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire from their first misfortune to the saga's final reveal. Snicket's wry, warning-laden narration pairs gothic mischief with genuine wit, a favourite for reluctant and avid readers alike. Ideal for gifting or classroom libraries, this set delivers the whole story arc in one purchase, brand new and ready to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginning with The Bad Beginning and closing with The End, this set traces the Baudelaire orphans as they are shuffled between eccentric guardians while relentlessly pursued by the scheming Count Olaf. Each volume introduces a fresh setting — from a reptile-filled home and a grim boarding school to a travelling carnival, a frozen mountain and a towering hotel — while steadily unravelling the mystery of the secret organisation V.F.D. Snicket's narration constantly warns readers away from the \"unfortunate\" events to come, a device that has become the series' signature and a reason it has resonated with millions of readers since its debut. The books blend genuine peril with sly comedy and vocabulary woven naturally into the narrative, encouraging literacy without it feeling like a lesson. Recurring motifs, foreshadowing and an unreliable narrator reward attentive readers who follow the story across all thirteen volumes. This collection preserves the complete story in its original reading order, making it easy to start at book one and progress straight through to the finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 13 paperback books included, in reading order, for uninterrupted continuity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, ready to gift or add straight to a bookshelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, lightweight for school bags and bedtime reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages vocabulary, reading stamina and a love of clever, dark-humoured storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for middle-grade readers, classroom libraries and fans of gothic mystery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ready-made gift for birthdays, Christmas or reading milestones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemony Snicket is the pen name of American author Daniel Handler, who has narrated the Baudelaire orphans' story since the first book was published in 1999. Writing as the mysterious, self-referential Snicket, Handler built a devoted global following through a distinctive blend of gothic atmosphere, dark comedy and linguistic playfulness rarely seen in children's fiction. The series has sold millions of copies worldwide and inspired a Netflix adaptation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirteen books of gothic mystery, clever wordplay and page-turning misfortune, all in one brand-new paperback set — perfect for readers wanting the complete Baudelaire saga from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, as this is the current UK paperback edition with UK ISBN.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lemony Snicket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43003946631405,"sku":"PLD1028","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/a-series-of-unfortunate-events-13-book-collection-paperback-cover.webp?v=1784317849"},{"product_id":"the-slippery-slope-lemony-snicket-series-of-unfortunate-events-book-10-paperback","title":"The Slippery Slope by Lemony Snicket - A Series of Unfortunate Events Book 10 - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781405266154\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farshore\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Slippery Slope is the tenth instalment in Lemony Snicket's phenomenally popular A Series of Unfortunate Events, a darkly comic saga that has enchanted young readers for over two decades. Following the endlessly unlucky Baudelaire orphans, this instalment sends Violet and Klaus scrambling up a treacherous mountain while Sunny remains a captive of the villainous Count Olaf. Packed with Snicket's trademark wit and wordplay, it's a gripping adventure perfect for confident readers aged 9-12 who love mystery, humour and a touch of the macabre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving narrowly escaped Count Olaf's latest scheme, the three Baudelaire children are separated for the first time in the series. Violet and Klaus scale the icy peaks of the Mortmain Mountains in search of the mysterious V.F.D. headquarters, guided by cryptic notes, an eccentric cartographer and a series of odd clues. Meanwhile, Sunny is held hostage in Olaf's camp, forced into culinary servitude while her captors squabble amongst themselves. As the siblings edge closer to the truth about their parents and the shadowy organisation tied to their family's past, they must contend with snow gnats, a frozen waterfall and Olaf's ever-shifting disguises. Snicket's narration continues to break the fourth wall, warning readers of the misery ahead while making the misfortune hilariously readable. Thematically, the book explores resilience, sibling loyalty and the courage to keep moving forward even when the terrain is stacked against you. The elaborate vocabulary Snicket employs (always helpfully, if wryly, defined within the text) quietly expands young readers' language skills without ever feeling like a lesson. As with the rest of the series, the emotional depth beneath the absurdist comedy is what elevates The Slippery Slope beyond a simple adventure story. Long-standing fans will appreciate the fresh clues towards the overarching V.F.D. mystery, while newcomers will still find plenty to enjoy in this stand-alone slice of icy peril.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook 10 in the bestselling, multi-million-copy A Series of Unfortunate Events, perfect for fans of the Netflix adaptation and film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines dark humour, gothic adventure and clever wordplay to hook reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores themes of resilience, sibling bonds and problem-solving through genuinely gripping plotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, elaborate vocabulary broadens language skills in an entertaining, non-preachy way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ideal gift for children aged 9-12 who enjoy mystery, comedy and a touch of the macabre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLemony Snicket is the pseudonym of American author Daniel Handler, celebrated for his darkly witty storytelling and distinctive narrative voice. Best known for A Series of Unfortunate Events, which has sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and been adapted into both a feature film and a Netflix series, Snicket has become one of children's fiction's most recognisable names. Alongside the Baudelaire saga, he has written further instalments for younger readers and continued to expand the world of V.F.D. through prequels. 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