The bad beginning
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Author:
Snicket, Lemony,
Contributors:
Helquist, Brett.
Series:
Series of unfortunate events ; bk. 1.
Published:
New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 1999.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
162 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Points: 4
Lexile measure:
1010L
Rating:
1010L
Status:
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After the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other and their wits when it turns out that the distant relative who is appointed their guardian is determined to use any means necessary to get their fortune.

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Subjects

LC Subjects
Orphans -- Juvenile fiction.
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction.
Other Subjects
Humorous stories.

More Details

Language:
English
ISBN:
0064407667, 9780064407663, 9780060755898, 0060283122
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.4, 4 Points
Lexile measure:
1010

Notes

Description
After the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other and their wits when it turns out that the distant relative who is appointed their guardian is determined to use any means necessary to get their fortune.
Target Audience
1010L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,MG,6.4,4,41281

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APA Citation (style guide)

Snicket, L., & Helquist, B. (1999). The bad beginning. HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Snicket, Lemony and Brett. Helquist. 1999. The Bad Beginning. HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Snicket, Lemony and Brett. Helquist, The Bad Beginning. HarperCollins Publishers, 1999.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Snicket, Lemony, and Brett Helquist. The Bad Beginning. HarperCollins Publishers, 1999.

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