Description
A brand-new book from the bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events - a cautionary tale about his own demise.
For curious children and adults alike.
'Reading this little book feels like opening a window to let in air and light. It's filled with curious information and powerful feelings, and is humorous, sad, meditative and rapturous by turns.' Guardian
'A strange, beguiling, beautiful book. No one else could have written it, or anything even a little like it. If Lemony Snicket didn't exist, we'd have to invent him.' Anthony McGowan, author of Lark
For more than twenty years, Lemony Snicket has led millions of young readers through a mysterious world of bewildering questions and unfortunate events. With this latest book - a love letter to readers young and old about the vagaries of real life - long-time fans and new readers alike will experience Snicket's distinctive voice in a new way.
This true story - as true as Lemony Snicket himself - begins with a puzzling note under his door: You had poison for breakfast. Following a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his own demise, Snicket takes us on a thought-provoking tour of his predilections... 18 Illustrations, black and white
About the Author
Lemony Snicket is the internationally bestselling author of the thirteen volumes in A Series of Unfortunate Events; several picture books, including The Dark and The Bad Mood and the Stick; and the books collectively titled All the Wrong Questions. His work has sold between 70 and 80 million copies worldwide. Margaux Kent is an illustrator, thing maker, story gatherer and wanderer. She co-founded Peg and Awl with her husband. They live in West Chester, Pennsylvania with their two boys, their dog and a variety of other creatures.
More Details
- Contributor: Lemony Snicket
- Imprint: Rock the Boat
- ISBN13: 9780861542611
- Number of Pages: 176
- Packaged Dimensions: 129x178x16mm
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Oneworld Publications
- Release Date: 2021-09-02
- Binding: Hardback
- Biography: Lemony Snicket is the internationally bestselling author of the thirteen volumes in A Series of Unfortunate Events; several picture books, including The Dark and The Bad Mood and the Stick; and the books collectively titled All the Wrong Questions. His work has sold between 70 and 80 million copies worldwide. Margaux Kent is an illustrator, thing maker, story gatherer and wanderer. She co-founded Peg and Awl with her husband. They live in West Chester, Pennsylvania with their two boys, their dog and a variety of other creatures.
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