Poison for Breakfast
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Poison for Breakfast

Has Lemony Snicket been poisoned? A standalone novel for all ages -- a contemporary fable in the great tradition of The Little Prince and Sophie's World -- by one of the twenty-first century's most beloved authors. For more than twenty years, Lemony Snicket has been one of the most famous narrators in contemporary middle-grade fiction, leading millions of readers through a mysterious literary world of bewildering questions and unfortunate events. Now, with this latest book -- a love letter to readers and reading, and a meditation on the vagaries of real life -- longtime fans and new readers alike have an opportunity to experience Snicket's distinctive voice in a new way. This true story -- as true as Lemony Snicket himself -- begins with a puzzling note under his door: You had poison for breakfast. Following a winding trail of clues to solve the mystery of his own demise, Snicket takes us on a thought-provoking tour of his predilections: the proper way to prepare an egg, a perplexing idea called tzimtzum, the sublime pleasure of swimming in open water, and much else. Poison for Breakfast is a classic-in-the-making that -- in the great tradition of modern fables like The Little Prince and The Phantom Tollbooth -- will delight readers of all ages.
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Angelica Garcia @justagirliam
5 stars
Nov 14, 2024
Witty
Creative
Conceptual
Refreshing
Paradoxical
Contemplative
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E@pyschoes
2 stars
Apr 9, 2024
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Jensyn Ronca@jensynronca
4 stars
Jan 14, 2024
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dae@daedalost
4 stars
Jan 9, 2024
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Megan BV@megplantparm
3 stars
Sep 4, 2023
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Briar's Reviews@briarsreviews
2 stars
Jul 31, 2023
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angie@angieyarovoy
5 stars
Jul 4, 2023
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Katelyn Caillouet@hellokatelyn
4.5 stars
Apr 20, 2023
Clever
Simple
Playful
Feel good
Educational
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Taylor@taylord
4 stars
Dec 15, 2022
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MARIYAM ASHRAF SIDDIQUI@delightsinprint
4.25 stars
Nov 5, 2022
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Natalie Patino@nataliepatino
5 stars
Aug 11, 2022
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Claire@clairestanley
5 stars
Jul 26, 2022
Offbeat
Eloquent
Comforting
Intelligent
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Julianna Reynolds @julianna
4 stars
Jun 25, 2022
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Shannon Leigh Williams@lifeinmybook
5 stars
May 25, 2022
Layered
Creative
Timeless
Addictive
Visionary
Remarkable
Meaningful
Page turning
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✨Tyler ✨@timecompactor
1 star
Mar 17, 2022
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Dianna Jorgenson@diannakate
1 star
Mar 3, 2022
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Taylor@taylorrreads
4 stars
Dec 14, 2021
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Margo Lindner@margolindner
2 stars
Nov 16, 2021
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Lee Schneider@docuguy
3.5 stars
Nov 7, 2021
Clever
Artistic
Delightful
Sophisticated
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Shannon Jade@shannonsnextchapter
4 stars
Aug 30, 2021
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Eric De La Garza@tonkpolice
2 stars
Apr 12, 2024
Offbeat
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amada ♡@iselarouge
2.5 stars
Jan 17, 2024
Witty
Fast paced
Expressive
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Leo@pathofleo
4 stars
Jun 28, 2023
Clever
Playful
Easy read
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Daniela Kajanová @danielakajanova
4 stars
Feb 5, 2023

Highlights

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