Description
A Series of Unfortunate Events #10: The Slippery Slope by Lemony Snicket is a thrilling, emotional, and dangerous adventure that pushes the Baudelaire orphans to new extremes. With icy peaks, secret codes, and unexpected alliances, this tenth book turns up the tension and deepens the mystery of the Baudelaires’ past—and future.
DESCRIPTION:
After being separated at the end of The Carnivorous Carnival, Violet and Klaus find themselves hurtling down a mountainside in a runaway caravan, while Sunny is trapped in Count Olaf’s clutches at the top of the freezing and treacherous Mortmain Mountains. The siblings must brave deadly cliffs, snow gnats, and hidden headquarters to reunite and stop Olaf’s latest evil plan.
As they ascend the slippery slope, the Baudelaires meet a new and unexpected ally: Quigley Quagmire, the long-lost triplet of their friends Duncan and Isadora. Together, they uncover more shocking truths about V.F.D., the secret organization at the heart of so many mysteries.
But time is running out. Olaf’s plan involves fire, betrayal, and a terrible decision the Baudelaires may be forced to make. The more they learn, the more they must decide who they can trust—and what kind of people they are becoming.
HIGHLIGHTS:
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More clues to the V.F.D. mystery and the orphans’ connection to it
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New characters and the return of old friends
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A powerful story about courage, loss, and moral choices
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Lemony Snicket’s signature mix of irony, wit, and melancholy continues
PERFECT FOR:
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Ages 9–13
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Readers who enjoy clever storytelling, mystery, and layered characters
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Fans of emotional, suspense-filled adventures with a dark edge
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