by Lemony Snicket (Author), Seth (Illustrator)
Before the Baudelaires became orphans, before he encountered A Series of Unfortunate Events, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket was a boy discovering the mysteries of the world. This is his story.
In a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organization nobody knows about. He started by asking questions that shouldn't have been on his mind. Now he has written an account that shouldn't be published, in four volumes that shouldn't be read. This is the first volume. The mystery continues in When Did You See Her Last?, Shouldn't You Be in School?, and Why Is This Night Different from All Other Nights?, all available now. "Please, it's Lemony Snicket. Enough said." ―Booklist A New York Times Notable Children's Book of the Year
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year ★ "Fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events will be in heaven." ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Author Biography
Lemony Snicket had an unusual education and a perplexing youth and now endures a despondent adulthood. His previous published works include All the Wrong Questions, the thirteen volumes in A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Composer is Dead, and 13 Words.
Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 1.3 x 7.6 x 5.2 IN
Publication Date: October 23, 2012
Large Print: Yes
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Who Could That Be at This Hour?
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 6