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LemonySnicket
Common Sense Media says
OK, but not as much fun as the books.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this site promotes sales of the Series of Unfortunate Events movie, the books, and associated items.
What's it about?
The Lemony Snicket Series of Unfortunate Events franchise is red hot. Kids love reading about the Baudelaire orphans, Count Olaf, and their bleak yet amusing times. But just who is the mysterious author of these popular books? You'll find clues about him throughout the site, as well as some grainy photos, most of which show Mr. Snicket from behind. Besides information on all of the books and the movie, the site also has two mildly entertaining games, a screen saver, and a downloadable "Unwanted" poster featuring the evil count himself.
Is it any good?
The best parts of the site are the printable trading cards that describe each character and the "Reading Group Guide." The latter is a funny take on how a book discussion group might tackle the series. Sample discussion question: "Does anything in your life compare with the anguish the Baudelaire children encounter in The Austere Academy? If so, how terrible for you. If not, how nice. Discuss."
But what's unfortunate is how boring the site is, considering the popularity of the books. Well, Lemony warns users on the front page, "If I were you, I would immediately turn your computer off rather than view any of the dreadful images, read any of the wretched information, play any of the unnerving games, or examine the unpleasant books presented within this Web site." It's not that bad, but it could be improved by the addition of more interactives and games.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about whether there really is a Lemony Snicket -- and, if there is, why he's so reclusive.
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this book's AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i loved lemony snickets website. it gives you so much stuff like when new books are coming out and stuff.it literly ROCKS OUT LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kid, 12 years old
April 28, 2011
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Good for Older Young Kids
You obviously can buy from it... Anyway, it's an okay site, but I love books and hate book sites.
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loved it
I aubsloutly loved it I have all the books an d have just finished reading The Vile Village.
I also have the film.
I would recomend it to evreyone I saw.
thanks
verity.
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Kid, 12 years old
November 28, 2010
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good for everybody.
its good with harder word. i love to read all of it
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I love THIS MOVIE SITE....= OHKAY
the site is iffy and the movie rocks
so anyone who hasn't seen it...YA GOTTA RENT THAT
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Good for Younger Kids
It's a good site. It can be a little boring for people who love networking, but it's good for screen savers and stuff like that.
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