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Best Orphans Books

December 2024

The Penultimate Peril (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #12)

In “The Penultimate Peril,” Lemony Snicket weaves another darkly whimsical tale as the Baudelaire orphans inch closer to unraveling the mysteries surrounding their lives. Set in the enigmatic Hotel Denouement, the siblings find themselves entangled in a web of secrets and deception. As they navigate the hotel’s labyrinthine corridors, they must confront familiar faces and make impossible choices. With Snicket’s signature wit and melancholy, this installment keeps readers on the edge of their seats, pondering the true nature of good and evil.

The Carnivorous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #9)

In “The Carnivorous Carnival,” Lemony Snicket takes readers on another darkly whimsical journey with the Baudelaire orphans. Fleeing from Count Olaf’s relentless pursuit, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny find themselves at the Caligari Carnival, a place teeming with oddities and secrets. As they navigate the eerie world of freak shows and fortune tellers, the siblings must rely on their wits and each other more than ever. This tale, filled with unexpected twists and a touch of melancholy, reminds us that appearances can be deceiving, and courage often hides in the most unlikely places.