Monday, August 30, 2010

A Series of Unfortunate Events - The Bad Beginning

162 pages by Lemony Sniket
This book is about 3 kids whose house burned down and they have to live with a man named Count Olaf. Count Olaf is a very evil man and the kids would rather live with someone other than him because he makes them do chores for his amusement.  He has a plan to marry the oldest, named Violet, so he can get their fortune and then he will be rich. Fortunately, he doesn't get the money because the kids stop the wedding and get to keep the fortune.  If you want to know more, read the book, if you are willing to be surprised and like vocabulary.