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The Miserable Mill

By Lemony Snicket

At the sinister mill, the Baudelaires discover someone is controlling minds—but who?

darkly humorous · suspenseful · engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average 4.5, from 10 readers

Genres

Mystery Humour Adventure

What is The Miserable Mill about?

In 'The Miserable Mill', the Baudelaire orphans—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—are sent to work at the sinister Lucky Smells Lumber Mill. Amidst gruelling labour and meagre meals, they uncover a nefarious plot involving hypnosis and their nemesis, Count Olaf, in disguise. Facing perilous machinery and treacherous schemes, the siblings must rely on their wits and unity to thwart Olaf's plans and escape yet another unfortunate predicament.

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

240 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2002

First published

2000

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