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Book 2 of the critically acclaimed 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' by Lemony Snicket, the Count of Grumpsville returns with even more misfortune and mayhem for the Baudelaire siblings. The three youngest Baudelaire children, Sunny, Violet, and Klaus, are once again swept up in the web of Count Olaf's schemes, this time with a new and even more dangerous villain on the loose. Despite their previous encounters with Count Olaf, the Baudelaire children can't escape his cunning tricks or his cruel schemes. With the help of their friend, the Count of Grumpsville, they must once again put their wits to the test and hope that their luck will continue to improve.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lemony Snicket
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