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The Reptile Room (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Series of Unfortunate Events) Library Binding – May 8, 2007
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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.
- Print length192 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level4 - 7
- Lexile measure1040L
- Dimensions5.25 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
- PublisherTurtleback Books
- Publication dateMay 8, 2007
- ISBN-100606027513
- ISBN-13978-0606027519
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- Publisher : Turtleback Books; Bound for Schools & Libraries ed. edition (May 8, 2007)
- Language : English
- Library Binding : 192 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0606027513
- ISBN-13 : 978-0606027519
- Reading age : 8 - 12 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : 1040L
- Grade level : 4 - 7
- Item Weight : 7.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
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About the author
Lemony Snicket claims he was nowhere near the scene of the crime. He is the author of several other unpleasant stories, including those in the bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events and The Lump of Coal.
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Customers find the book entertaining and exciting with a suspenseful story. They find the stories easy to read, well-told, and engaging with many surprises. Readers describe the book as clever, intelligent, and brilliant. It is considered suitable for all ages, with a child-like style that captures children's imagination. The books arrive in excellent condition with no tears or marks. Opinions differ on the sadness level, with some finding it emotional and realistic, while others consider it repetitive and not for happy people who expect happy endings.
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Customers enjoy the book's entertainment value. They find it exciting, interesting for parents, and a great read for anyone aged 8 or older. The stories are funny and captivating with mystery.
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"...exactly "adult level" reading, but it's not painful, childish or uninteresting like many children's books come to be as you grow older...." Read more
"...Never feels like a vocabulary lesson....just a friendly and often funny explanation of a word or phrase. We are currently on book 9...." Read more
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Customers enjoy the book's easy-to-read stories. They find the writing engaging and well-told. The print is easy to read, and the book connects with readers. It provides definitions for difficult words and is detailed with suspense.
"...They are all intelligent; extremely so, and remain strong as they are thrust into an unfriendly and disappointing world, due to A Series of..." Read more
"...Quality of the book was perfect!" Read more
"...However, the story is engaging and well-told and it's impossible to not be drawn into the drama of the Baudelaire orphans as they struggle to..." Read more
"...It was easy to follow the story, even the adults enjoy this series." Read more
Customers enjoy the suspenseful and engaging story. They find it exciting with many surprises and twists. The book is described as adventurous, intense, and funny with lots of action.
"...story is not only comprehensible to both children and adults, it is very real and emotional..." Read more
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Customers find the book clever and interesting. They appreciate the clever way the author introduces and explains new vocabulary words. The book has a well-planned plot with cool twists.
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"...Lemony Snicket artfully introduces and explains new vocabulary words and then weaves them into the stories so that students see them used..." Read more
Customers enjoy the book for all ages. They say it's child-like and captures children's imagination. The orphans are clever and the villain is brilliant.
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"...They aren't creepy like the movie but really done tastefully and very child like. Great book. This book is one of my favorites." Read more
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Customers praise the books for their sturdiness. They mention the books arrive in excellent condition, with no tears or marks.
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Customers find the book's style appealing. They appreciate the drawings, cover art, and extra features. The paperback version is interesting and looks brand new with no tears or marks.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024I loved all of these books as a kid and also reread them as an adult! Such good stories.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2016Favorite series as a kid. Still as great now. The writing completely holds up. Sure, it won't be exactly "adult level" reading, but it's not painful, childish or uninteresting like many children's books come to be as you grow older. Lemony Snicket was and is, a great writer. Authoring great books with captivating rhetoric and a true, progressive story. These miserable Bauldelaire children face horrible circumstances and grow throughout the series. The way he writes their story is not only comprehensible to both children and adults, it is very real and emotional (while the circumstances are exaggerated and play out in a strange chaos a bit like Olaf's theatre troupe) and no description I could give would do it justice. I like him, because he doesn't underestimate children in the way that he writes. It's definitely a children's book, but he doesn't dumb it down one bit. Sure, it's overall pretty dark (many Unfortunate Events occur) but he writes like this because he knows that his audience can; in fact, comprehend it in both meaning and rhetoric. Even though, I know some parents may be wondering if this is a bad book for their children because it is "too dark", I would recommend not underestimating your child and base your decision on if you think they would be able to understand it. Though these children are miserable and living miserable lives, it is not a bad influence or harmful reading in the least. I have gained a lot from this series. If nothing else, I gained empathy through their strife and loved them the whole way through. I admired their strength and their bonds together. They take care of each other and love each other the entire time, no matter what happens to them. They are each their strength and they each have the ability to trust and never lose faith in the world. They are all intelligent; extremely so, and remain strong as they are thrust into an unfriendly and disappointing world, due to A Series of Unfortunate Events.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024I loved reading these growing up and now my 7 year old does too! Quality of the book was perfect!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2014A series of unfortunate events is an evolving tale which while aimed at children, can be very dark and starting this series you should be aware this book continues that legacy. While book one seemed fairly innocuous in lacking and on screen character deaths (book two technically does too) this is the first time you are introduced to a character that you will both appreciate and will not make it to the end.
If you are familiar with the movie you may recall Jim Carey's over the top depiction of count Olaf. In the first book (and I believe I remarked in the review) the character of Olaf is much less of a bumbling idiot than a calculating and cold villain. I appreciate that a great deal in the book and this book continues to give the character a very real sense of menace and foreboding. There are plenty of instances in the movie where I thought the children could of made a bigger effect to make their predicament known where as in the book the children make every reasonable effort. Olaf for his part actually makes much more visible efforts to block them and these efforts are all the more menacing and frightening.
Additionally I found the adults to be a little more realistic in this book than in the movie and book two is an improvement from book one. While I do find Lemon's commentary about how terrible their lives to be a little over the top, as was in book one, in book two I actually start to really see how they really are suffering. I took this to be a big improvement.
I would recommend this book and will continue to read the series, but I should warn anyone planning to read this to their children that the dark nature is starting to rear its head and might not be appropriate for some of the very young.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2011A Series of Unfortunate Events 2: The Reptile Room / 9780061757143
I came to this series after already watching the tie-in movie "Lemony Snicket's a Series of Unfortunate Events". I had been fairly certain I would like the series for its dark humor, and the first book in the series - "The Bad Beginning" - most certainly did not disappoint, so I was not too surprised when I also loved "The Reptile Room".
Like the rest of the novels in this series, this book is very slender and can be whipped through in a few short hours - if it has any drawbacks at all, it would perhaps be the price-to-page ratio. However, the story is engaging and well-told and it's impossible to not be drawn into the drama of the Baudelaire orphans as they struggle to survive in the home of their kind-but-eccentric Uncle Monty. Having already seen the movie, it was a bit tricky for me to adjust from Billy Connolly's delightful and warm characterization of Uncle Monty to the somewhat cooler and more oblivious Uncle Monty presented here on page, but the characterization fits more easily within the confines of the story.
A note about the audiobook edition of this book: this installation in the series is narrated by Tim Curry. He narrates the story superbly and adds a wonderful layer of creepy inflection over the entire affair. The pacing is excellent and the overall effect on the reader is very immersive and well worth the listen.
~ Ana Mardoll
- Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020Great series - purchased for 9 year old at her request. The stories are quite interesting. I love how this author cleverly works word-definitions into his text. I do wish the adults in his books weren't so blind and deaf to the bad things the children are trying to express, but that's just part of the story line. I love how the author warns readers of the bad things that are about to happen and suggests they might want to go read another book if they like books full of happiness!
Top reviews from other countries
- David GReviewed in Canada on June 18, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Timeless.
Great books. Gf was missing this one. She loves it. Great story definitely approved.
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AlpansequeReviewed in Mexico on March 14, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente edición
Esta serie de libros le encanta a mi hija. Me gustó mucho el material y las hojas, igual a ella
- Dr.Yashwant SinghReviewed in India on June 20, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice story and Suspense
The story was nice so here's a short description...
Here the Baudelaires are living with uncle Monty who's a herpetologist (a word which here means he studies about snakes and reptile) and they have a great time there but their misery starts when a assistant comes in disguise and sudden death of uncle Monty now Baudelaires have to bring him to justice..... (Which is quite fun if you like that kind of story otherwise you can look away...)
P.S this review is from a 13 year old and I think readers of all age will love it ....(Akshita Singh)
- cristina bonadonnaReviewed in Italy on October 20, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book
I really like this book because it has many adventures,like the first one,the bad begining.
I like it because it uses easy words( i am italian ) so i understoodit perfectly.
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PatriReviewed in Spain on June 4, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Me han encantado
Compré este libro y otro de la misma serie y estoy encantada con los productos. Han llegado antes de la fecha prevista, en perfectas condiciones y mejor de lo que me esperaba.
Son de tapa dura y las páginas tienen un aspecto antiguo, color amarillento y las hojas como desgastadas pero se nota que esta hecho a propósito.
Lo recomiendo 100%
Patri
Reviewed in Spain on June 4, 2018
Son de tapa dura y las páginas tienen un aspecto antiguo, color amarillento y las hojas como desgastadas pero se nota que esta hecho a propósito.
Lo recomiendo 100%
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