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The Complete Wreck: A Series of Unfortunate Events ($165) by Lemony Snicket

What They’re All About: Three siblings — Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire — deal with a disproportionate number of unfortunate events following the untimely death of their parents.

How Many Books Are in the Series: 13

Age Range: 8+

Is there a movie series? The first book was made into a movie, A Series of Unfortunate Events, in 2004.