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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 - 2 CASSETTES - 3 hours, 17 minutes

Publisher, Harper Audio (March 2001)

"Written with old-fashioned flair, this fast-paced book is not for the squeamish: the Baudelaire children are truly sympathetic characters who encounter a multitude of distressing situations. Those who enjoy a little poison in their porridge will find it wicked good fun." --Kirkus Reviews

A message from Lemony Snicket:

"Dear Listener, I'm sorry to say that this audiobook is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. From the very first page of this book when the children are at the beach and receive terrible news, continuing on through the entire story, disaster lurks at their heels. One might say they are magnets for misfortune.

In this short story, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast.

It is my sad duty to have written these unpleasant tales, but there is nothing stopping you from putting this audiobook down at once and listening to something happy, if you prefer that sort of thing.
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.