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The Wide Window (A Series of Unfortunate Events book 3) [Hardcover]

Lemony Snicket (Author)

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Hardcover: 214 pages
Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd; 1st edition (1 Sep 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0749747013
ISBN-13: 978-0749747015
Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 13.2 x 2.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 57,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Having escaped Count Olaf's clutches for now, the three Baudelaire siblings, Violent, Klaus and Sunny, arrive on the shores of Lake Lachrymose to stay with their latest guardian, Aunt Josephine. Sadly, though kind and well-meaning, Aunt Josephine is terrified of absolutely everything: she will not heat her radiators, use the telephone or cook food, just in case those ordinary tasks prove fatal. Worse still, she gives Violet a doll called Pretty Penny and obsessively corrects the children's grammar. It is not long before local sailor Captain Sham, a thinly-disguised Count Olaf, gulls Aunt Josephine with the idea of a surprise for the children. Aunt Josephine suddenly goes missing that night, leaving a highly ungrammatical note, and the Baudelaire's must once again fight their way out of Count Olaf's wicked schemes. Finally, after sailing across the Lachrymose Lake in Hurricane Herman, a nasty moment in the Curdled Cave and an unpleasant encounter with the Lachrymose Leeches for Aunt Josephine, they unmask Captain Sham as Count Olaf. Olaf slips through their grasp once more but evilly promises to find them again, as he will in The Miserable Mill.

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4.0 out of 5 stars I love this book, 2 Jan 2005

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This review is from: The Wide Window (A Series of Unfortunate Events No. 3) (Hardcover)

The Wide Window is one of Lemony Snicket's best yet. In this book the Baudelaire orphans encounter Count Olaf for the thirs time, this time disguised as Captain Sham. Their new guardian, Aunt Josephine, is frightened of everything, and believes every word Captain Sham says. Violet is an inventor, Klaus is an eager reader, and Sunny loves to bite things. This book is excellent and is full of surprises around each corner. i never wanted it to end. Sarah aged 9

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4.0 out of 5 stars It's (sic) good, but it's not Tim Curry, 27 Jan 2003

Philip Clarke (Morsang sur Orge, France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Series of Unfortunate Events (3) - Book the Third - The Wide Window (Audio CD)

These audio CDs are great when you have a journey to make in the car with orphans, er, children. Lemony Snicket is a great author, however, it is Tim Curry who brings the characters to life, and I was really looking forward to his rendition of Aunt Josphine. Imagine our collective disappointment when it became clear that LS was going to read the whole book himself.

Still the children were riveted to their seats! (figuratively)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A book full of laughter and suffering...., 28 May 2004

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This review is from: The Wide Window (A Series of Unfortunate Events No. 3) (Hardcover)

This is the 3rd book of unfortuante events written by Lemony Snicket. This book throws the Bauldilaire orphans into more suffering at the hands of the evil count Olaf. There are new characters including Aunt Josophine, a women obsessed with grammer corrections. Prepare for more humor and tradgic events brought to you by Lemony Snicket. I recomend that you read the 1st 2 books before you read this one, so you have a full understanding of the story. It is not as good as the 1st books, but it is still good.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Worthy Addition to the Series
You'd think that by now the Bauderlaire orphans might finally get rid of evil Count Olaf. But as this is a 'series of unfortunate events' so you'd be totally wrong. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Charly

5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT BOOK, WE'RE ADDICTED TO THE SERIES
I READ THESE WITH MY SONS EVERY NIGHT AND WE ARE NOW ON BOOK 6.
DESPITE LEMONY SNICKETS WARNING THAT THESE BOOKS DO NOT HAVE HAPPY ENDINGS, WE JUST CANNOT HELP BUT READ ON... Read more

Published on 20 Dec 2009 by J. Verlaque

2.0 out of 5 stars Why authors should stick to writing, not narrating!!!
My oldest two children requested this audio book and I was subjected to it during car journeys. Although I personally find the Baudelaire family's bad luck a bit too cringeworthy... Read more

Published on 11 May 2009 by Angela

5.0 out of 5 stars Disaster, danger and death
If you haven't got the stomach for a story that includes a hurricane, a signalling device, hungry leeches, cold cucumber soup, a horrible villain, and a doll named Pretty Penny,... Read more

Published on 13 Jan 2008 by Mehajabeen Farid

4.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourite Lemony Snicket books
This book and The Erzats Elevator are my favourite books written by Lemony Snicket. The plot to this one is more intriguing than most of the others as it involves more exciting... Read more

Published on 18 July 2007 by Bahlob

4.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Those poor Baudelaire orphans. After the death of their beloved Uncle Monty, the third installment of Lemony Snicket's tale has Violet, Klaus, and Sunny heading toward the home of... Read more

Published on 15 Oct 2006 by TeensReadToo

4.0 out of 5 stars The Wide Window #3
This book is a thriller, Perfect for children or adults.
Following two fantastic books in the series, this book certainly doesn't fail to Please previous Snicket... Read more

Published on 20 Dec 2005 by Mrs J A Denton

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I purchased this book for my son. He enjoyed this book much more than No 1 and 2. He liked the element of suprise.

Published on 16 Mar 2005 by MRS L LAZENBY

4.0 out of 5 stars Still very good but Snicket should alter his style more
A Series of Unfortunate Events is one of the best series for kids I have read, and I know that several adults like me enjoy it immensely. Read more

Published on 14 Feb 2005 by Sebastian Fernandez

4.0 out of 5 stars Another good one.
My 8 yr old daughter has enjoyed the first 3 of this series tremendously, this the best yet. They 'feel' like a good quality book, the storys have her hooked, & they have... Read more

Published on 14 Jan 2005 by S. WATSON

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