Titles in This Set 1. The Bad Beginning 2. The Reptile Room 3. The Wide Window 4. The Miserable Mill 5. The Austere Academy 6. The Ersatz Elevator 7. The Vile Village 8. The Hostile Hospital 9. The Carnivorous Carnival 10. The Slippery Slope 11. The Grim Grotto 12. The Penultimate Peril 13. The End Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9783200328396 Publisher: Egmont Age Range: 9-12 years Overview This complete 13-book paperback collection gathers every instalment of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, following orphans Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire from their first misfortune to the saga's final reveal. Snicket's wry, warning-laden narration pairs gothic mischief with genuine wit, a favourite for reluctant and avid readers alike. Ideal for gifting or classroom libraries, this set delivers the whole story arc in one purchase, brand new and ready to read. About the Books Beginning with The Bad Beginning and closing with The End, this set traces the Baudelaire orphans as they are shuffled between eccentric guardians while relentlessly pursued by the scheming Count Olaf. Each volume introduces a fresh setting — from a reptile-filled home and a grim boarding school to a travelling carnival, a frozen mountain and a towering hotel — while steadily unravelling the mystery of the secret organisation V.F.D. Snicket's narration constantly warns readers away from the "unfortunate" events to come, a device that has become the series' signature and a reason it has resonated with millions of readers since its debut. The books blend genuine peril with sly comedy and vocabulary woven naturally into the narrative, encouraging literacy without it feeling like a lesson. Recurring motifs, foreshadowing and an unreliable narrator reward attentive readers who follow the story across all thirteen volumes. This collection preserves the complete story in its original reading order, making it easy to start at book one and progress straight through to the finale. All 13 paperback books included, in reading order, for uninterrupted continuity Brand new condition, ready to gift or add straight to a bookshelf Compact paperback format, lightweight for school bags and bedtime reading Encourages vocabulary, reading stamina and a love of clever, dark-humoured storytelling Perfect for middle-grade readers, classroom libraries and fans of gothic mystery A ready-made gift for birthdays, Christmas or reading milestones About the Author Lemony Snicket is the pen name of American author Daniel Handler, who has narrated the Baudelaire orphans' story since the first book was published in 1999. Writing as the mysterious, self-referential Snicket, Handler built a devoted global following through a distinctive blend of gothic atmosphere, dark comedy and linguistic playfulness rarely seen in children's fiction. The series has sold millions of copies worldwide and inspired a Netflix adaptation. Why You'll Love This Collection Thirteen books of gothic mystery, clever wordplay and page-turning misfortune, all in one brand-new paperback set — perfect for readers wanting the complete Baudelaire saga from start to finish. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, as this is the current UK paperback edition with UK ISBN.