A Warning from the Publisher:

Many readers have questions about Lemony Snicket, author of the distressing serial concerning the trials of the charming but unlucky Baudelaire orphans, published under the collective title A Series of Unfortunate Events. Before purchasing, borrowing, or stealing this book, you should be aware that it contains the answers to some of those questions, such as the following:

1. 
   

   Who is Lemony?

   
   


2. 
   

   Is there a secret organization I should know about?

   
   


3. 
   

   Why does Lemony Snicket spend his time researching and writing distressing books concerning the Baudelaire orphans?

   
   


4. 
   

   Why do all of Lemony Snicket's books contain a sad dedication to a woman named Beatrice?

   
   


5. 
   

   If there's nothing out there, what was that noise?

   
   

Our advice to you is that you find a book that answers less upsetting questions than this one. Perhaps your librarian, bookseller, or parole officer can recommend a book that answers the question, "Aren't ponies adorable?"