A Series of Unfortunate Events #10: The Slippery Slope

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Like bad smells, uninvited weekend guests or very old eggs, there are some things that ought to be avoided.

Snicket's saga about the charming, intelligent, and grossly unlucky Baudelaire orphans continues to alarm its distressed and suspicious fans the world over. The tenth book in this outrageous publishing effort features more than the usual dose of distressing details, such as snow gnats, an organised troupe of youngsters, an evil villain with a dastardly plan, a secret headquarters and some dangerous antics you should not try at home. With the weather turning colder, this is one chilling book you would be better off without.

• Sibling Separation: Violet and Klaus are trapped in a runaway caravan hurtling down a mountain, while their sister Sunny is Count Olaf’s prisoner hurtling up it.
• A Slippery Slope: To find their sister, the Baudelaires must ascend a treacherous frozen waterfall using only their wits and a few well-placed forks.
• Secret Societies: The children follow clues to a secret V.F.D. headquarters, only to find it in ashes—but a long-lost friend is waiting for them in the ruins.
• Witty Narrator: A cautionary tale filled with clever wordplay, melancholy wit, and the constant, polite advice of a narrator who insists you read something else.