The book I read for trimester 2 was “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Ersatz Elevator” by Lemony Snicket. It is the 6th book in the
series that consists of 12 books. I don’t know of other titles or series's by
this author. This book is a suspenseful adventure where you have to look for a
solution where the solution might not usually be found. I’ve read 4 of the
other books in this series and I enjoyed them all. The author does a very good
job keeping me engaged in the readings with the plot twists and mysteries.
The series is about Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire who
were orphaned by a fire that burned down their mansion and killed their
parents. The children go through a series of unfortunate events throughout the
series and the evil count Olaf, their original caretaker, is behind it all.
Count Olaf is an actor who dresses up as different characters to disguise
himself as he follows the Baudelaires everywhere they go. He plots to get rid
of them and steal the family fortune left behind by their parents when he does so.
In “The Ersatz Elevator”, the Baudelaires arrive at their new home on 667 Dark
Avenue where they will live with their new caretakers, Mr. and Mrs. Squalor.
The Baudelaire’s are in search of their friends, the Quagmire triplets, who
have mysteriously disappeared since they met them at the Astre Academy. Their
disappearance is believed to be another dastardly deed done by none other than
count Olaf. This time, Olaf is disguised as a foreign auctioneer and is lurking
in the apartment complex and you’ll never guess where he’s hiding. If you
really want to find out you should read the book!
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it’s mysteries.
If I hadn’t found this book I don’t know what I would be reading because I
don’t enjoy reading all that much. This book however, as well as the other
books in the series, have kept me reading and wanting more and I highly
recommend it! Go read it as soon as you can ‘cause if I enjoyed it, being a not
so avid reader, I think you’ll enjoy it too. I also recommend that if you plan
on reading this book that you read books 1-5 so that you understand the
background and know what happens leading up to the sixth book.
Book Review by Ethan L.
