When Violet turns 18, she is set to inherit the family fortune and it soon becomes clear that Count Olaf is determined to get his hands on the inheritance, by whatever dastardly means necessary. It is up to the three plucky children to outwit the Count, but as all other adults seem to have been taken in by the evil man, this proves to be an extremely difficult task.

This story is sure to appeal to readers with a taste for the macabre. Those anticipating a pleasant, happy read should avoid this series, for as Lemony Snicket states in the opening sentence, ‘If you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off reading some other book.’

Comprehensive independent learning contracts / response activities for The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket

Response activities incorporating

• higher order thinking skills,
• conscious communication and essential skills,
• tools for developing self and co-regulation skills,
• specifically designed to enhance the links between reading and writing and the development of key language skills.

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Multiple class/teacher use – this licence is required for Modern and Flexible Learning environments, Syndicate and School orders.

Individual class/teacher use – this licence is suitable for individual class/teacher use. 

 

Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 9+

 

Themes explored include: Injustice and unfairness, failure of adults, ingenuity and resourcefulness, good versus evil, resilience in the face of hardship, importance of family, identity and disguise, power and control