by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Brett Helquist

 

Dear Reader,

 

The word "carnivorous" which appears in the title of this book, means "meat-eating," and once you have read such a bloodthirsty word, there is no reason to read any further. This carnivorous volume contains such a distressing story that consuming any of its contents would be far more stomach-turning than ever the most imbalanced meal.

 

To avoid causing discomfort, it would be best if I didn't mention any of the unnerving ingredients of this story, particularly a confusing map, an anmbidextrous person, an unruly map, a wooden plank, and Chabo the Wolf Baby.

 

Sadly for me, my time is filled with researching and recording the displeasing and disenchanting lives of the Baudelaire orphans. But your time might be better filled with something more palatable, such as eating your vegetables, or feeding them to someone else.

 

With all due respect,
Lemony Snicket

 

The 13 books that make up the series have won numerous awards and have been on the New York Times bestseller list for over seven years.