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The Ersatz Elevator

By Lemony Snicket

Adjectives

suspenseful darkly humorous intriguing

Genres

Mystery Humour Adventure

Synopsis

In 'The Ersatz Elevator', the Baudelaire orphans—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—are placed with new guardians, Esmé and Jerome Squalor, in a lavish penthouse. Their nemesis, Count Olaf, reappears in disguise, plotting to steal their family fortune. The children navigate dark staircases, secret passageways, and a perilous auction to rescue their kidnapped friends, the Quagmire triplets. Despite their ingenuity, they face numerous obstacles and betrayals, leading to another unfortunate turn in their saga.

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

259 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2001

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