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Written by Lemony Snicket (real name: Daniel Handler) - Audio book performed by Tim Curry - Unabridged Fiction - Original music by The Gothic Archies - 6 COMPACT DISCS - 6 hours

Publisher, Harper Audio (September 2003)

Listen to an audio clip NOTE: You will need RealPlayer Basic to listen. It's FREE !

DISCLAIMER: Lemony Snicket is not responsible for side effects that may result from listening to this audio, including, but not limited to weeping, moaning and tearing out one's hair in despair.

Like handshakes or house pets, many things are preferable when not slippery. Unfortunately, in this miserable volume, I am afraid that Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire run into more than their fair share of slipperiness during their harrowing journey up -- and down -- a range of strange and distressing mountains.

It would be best not to mention any of the unpleasant details of this story, particularly a secret message, a swarm of snow gnats, a scheming villain, a covered casserole dish, and a surprising survivor of a terrible fire.

I also shouldn't mention the features of the interactive CD, which include:

Perplexing word games
Photos from The Lemony Snicket Archives
Art from The Brett Helquist gallery

NOTE: Viewing the interactive CD on your computer may be distressing!

Unfortunately, I have dedicated my life to researching and recording the sad tale of the Baudelaire Orphans. There is no reason for you to dedicate yourself to such things, and you might instead dedicate yourself to letting this slippery audio slip from your hands into a nearby trash receptacle, or deep pit.

With all due respect, Lemony Snicket

About the Author: Lemony Snicket grew up near the sea and currently lives beneath it. To his horror and dismay, he has no wife or children, only enemies, associates, and the occasional loyal manservant. His trial has been delayed ,so he is free to continue researching and recording the tragic tales of the Baudelaire orphans for HarperCollins.