Description
A Series of Unfortunate Events #12: The Penultimate Peril by Lemony Snicket is the second-to-last installment in the tragic and twisting tale of the Baudelaire orphans, and it’s one of the darkest, most morally complex entries in the entire series.
DESCRIPTION:
Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire arrive at the mysterious Hotel Denouement, the last safe place for those associated with the secret organization V.F.D.. Disguised as concierges, the orphans are tasked with observing the strange behavior of guests, interpreting cryptic messages, and uncovering a plot that could determine the fate of the entire organization.
But in a hotel where everything is organized alphabetically—from the floors to the fires—things are never what they seem. Secrets lurk behind every door, and familiar faces—both friend and foe—reappear. Count Olaf is also there, as devious as ever, and the line between villain and volunteer grows thinner with each chapter.
In this penultimate volume, the Baudelaires face impossible choices. They must decide whether doing what’s right is always the same as doing what’s good—and what they’re willing to risk in the name of justice, survival, and truth.
HIGHLIGHTS:
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A highly complex setting filled with riddles, codes, and symbolic meaning
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The stakes are higher than ever—everything may come undone
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Explores moral ambiguity, the burden of knowledge, and blurred lines between heroes and villains
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Lemony Snicket’s narration reaches new depths of wisdom, irony, and melancholy
PERFECT FOR:
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Ages 10–14
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Readers who enjoy mystery, moral dilemmas, and darkly clever writing
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Fans looking for answers to the V.F.D. mystery and the Baudelaires’ fate
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