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A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Vile Village

By Lemony Snicket

Book 6 of 12 in the A Series Of Unfortunate Events series

Adjectives

darkly humorous suspenseful engaging

Genres

Adventure Mystery Humour

Synopsis

In 'The Vile Village', the Baudelaire orphans—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—are placed in the care of an entire village under the adage 'It takes a village to raise a child'. However, they soon find themselves overwhelmed by the town's absurd rules and relentless chores. As they navigate this oppressive environment, they uncover sinister secrets and face the ever-present threat of Count Olaf, leading to a series of perilous and darkly humorous events.

About the author

Lemony Snicket is a mysterious author best known for writing 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', a set of exciting books about the clever Baudelaire children and their many adventures. His stories are full of mystery, surprises, and clever wordplay, making them popular with young readers who enjoy puzzling out secrets.

Pages

272 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2012

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