Lemony Snicket

Children's Authors

by Jill C. Wheeler

This biography introduces readers to Daniel Handler, the American author who created the darkly humorous Series of Unfortunate Events under the name Lemony Snicket. Easy-to-read text, full-color photos, an index, and key glossary terms highlight Handler's childhood, education, early influences such as Roald Dahl and Edward Gorey, initial failures with novels for adults, musical hobbies, and family life, as well as his inspiration, writing process, international success, and experience as a screenwriter for the Series of Unfortunate Events.

Genres: Nonfiction

24 pages, Library Binding

First published July 1, 2006

Reviews

[Lexi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This biography of Lemony Snicket / Daniel Handler is a brief factual book about the author who created the series of unfortunate events.

As a long time fan of the Series of Unfortunate Events (more than 10 years) it is exciting to find out some information like where he got the names of characters.

I recommend this non-fiction book to anyone who enjoys the work of Lemony Snicket.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daniel Handler keeps the children guessing with his name and background. This book provides information on the author of The Series of Unfortunate Events. Readers will learn that his father escaped The Holocaust and that Daniel plays the accordion.

[Amber Bharwani]

It was great, i loved uncle Montey

[Scott Williams]

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[aarifa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hmmmm....? I wanted some more facts.... But at least it told about him!