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A Series of Unfortunate Events Ser.: A Series of Unfortunate Events #2: the Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket (1999, Hardcover)

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This book is part of the "A Series of Unfortunate Events" and is the second book in the series called "The Reptile Room". The story is written by Lemony Snicket and it is a hardcover book published by HarperCollins. It is a humorous story that revolves around the lives of orphans and foster homes and is suitable for children of all ages. The book is 7 inches long, 5.2 inches wide, and 0.7 inches high, with a weight of 9.7 ounces. The book has 208 pages and is written in English. The intended audience for this book is children aged 2-12 years. The book is in good condition and is a great addition to any child's collection.

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SOON TO BE A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In the first two books alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, a lumpy bed, a deadly serpent, a large brass reading lamp, a long knife, and a terrible odour. In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Never before has a tale of three likeable and unfortunate children been quite so enchanting, or quite so uproariously unhappy.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0064407675
ISBN-13
9780064407670
eBay Product ID (ePID)
457480

Product Key Features

Book Title
Series of Unfortunate events #2: the Reptile Room
Author
Lemony Snicket
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Humorous Stories, Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, General, Family / Siblings
Publication Year
1999
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
208 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
7in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
5.2in
Item Weight
9.7 Oz

Additional Product Features

Series Volume Number
2
Number of Volumes
13 Vols.
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.S6795re 1999
Grade from
Fifth Grade
Grade to
Up
Illustrated by
Kupperman, Michael, Helquist, Brett
Copyright Date
1999
Lccn
99-014751
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Series
A Series of Unfortunate events Ser.
Illustrated
Yes

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5 out of 5 stars
by startled-serpen...Apr 11, 2008
Fantastic Series
What another great Lemony Snicket book! The Baudelaire orphans have found a loving home with Dr. Montgomery Montgomery and his collection of snakes. They can picture their lives full of adventures and coconut cakes until, of course, a series of unfortunate events rips that happy future away from them. I love the author's explanations of words for those readers who may not understand the vocabulary. And one of the most charming qualities of this book is that it contains one whole page containing only the word "ever" dozens of times. He is telling the readers to never, ever, ever, ever...ever, ever, ever, NEVER play with electricity. This book makes a great series for children who are slightly too young to appreciate Harry Potter.
4 out of 5 stars
by cafe*nostalgiaOct 08, 2006
Meant for kids only...adults just don't "get it".
I found the first 3 Lemony Snicket series books at a flea market and brought them home for my 2 sons to read (ages 8 and 13). Mind you, my oldest child is not an avid reader while my youngest reads books voraciously. They both loved the stories (even my "picky" reader). That speaks volumes to me! Snicket has tapped into what kids like. Although, I can see how adults find the stories repetitive and depressing...kids (especially boys) only see the drama and the crazy adventures that the Baudelaire orphans go through. To them, it is not unlike riding a roller coaster without leaving your couch. ***3 stars
5 out of 5 stars
by 4q0u6gcrs96@del...Jul 23, 2009
Satire is always brilliant
Good satire is nearly impossible to find these days, unless you are willing to read old school authors like Mark Twain or Alexander Pope. As good as these gentlemen may be, they are no longer contemporary, and that's where Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket) steps in. While this series of books may be aimed at children, it contains enough modern and literary satire that an adult would probably enjoy it more than a child. In fact, the generally gloomy and gothic feel of the book probably is unhealthy for a child without parental supervision, but is still hilarious and interesting. Each book is short and contains a repeating formula. However, unlike the formulas in Days of Our Lives or Friends, Handler uses the formula to his advantage and mocks the formula format and uses the differences from book to book to draw attention to certain issues or social standpoints. The entire series is well worth buying, so the second book is worthy of your interest and money.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by casmur5932Sep 14, 2021
Exactly what I expected
Book came in great time and in good condition. Great read, love the series. Suggested for kids of all ages. Dark but humorous and courageous.
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5 out of 5 stars
by iTcxwaLERcq@Del...May 09, 2016
The Reptile Room is 'Adorable Doom'
There's room for warmth and humor in this installation of the series, and it's filled to capacity as you read each line. Just when you think life can't get any worse for the Baudelaire orphans, it does. And just when you think life can't get any better for them, it does. Rich with detail and entertainment, I believe any reader will find something enjoyable in each of book. I'm enjoying this series thoroughly. I recommend it to anyone of any age. :-D
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Meant for kids only...adults just don't "get it".

Satire is always brilliant

Exactly what I expected

The Reptile Room is 'Adorable Doom'

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