I just watched this movie with my girls last night and thought it would be a good choice for MMGM. It is a classic and addictive series. The movie I think is just as well done as the books (which isn't always the case).The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events #1) by Lemony Snicket
Published in 2000
Other books in the series:
The Reptile Room #2
The Wide Window #3
The Miserable Mill #4
The Austere Academy #5
The Ersatz Elevator #6
The Vile Village #7
The Hostile Hospital #8
The Carnivorous Carnival #9
The Slippery Slope #10
The Grim Grotto #11
The Penultimate Peril #12
The End #13
The Beatrice Letters
The Hook: After losing their parents and home in a fire, three children must go live with their Uncle Olaf who wants to steal their fortune. The children must expose their uncle before he kills them.
Why I love this series: Characters and cleverness. The three children are all very unique characters and, despite their misery, they support and protect each other. Olaf is one of the best villains I've read. The whole series is very clever. The well crafted mystery, the children's problem solving and Olaf's characters are very entertaining. The book is a fast read and great for reluctant readers because of its size and style.
The series also introduces bigger vocabulary to kids in a fun way.
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