Who Could That Be at This Hour?

This is the first book in Lemony Snicket's "All the Wrong Questions" series, a prequel to "A Series of Unfortunate Events." It introduces a 12-year-old Lemony Snicket as he begins his apprenticeship with the mysterious V.F.D. organization in the strange, forgotten town of Stain'd-by-the-Sea. Tasked with stealing a statue, Snicket quickly finds himself entangled in a web of deception, unreliable narrators, and peculiar townsfolk. Parents will appreciate Snicket's signature blend of dry wit, sophisticated vocabulary, and a plot that encourages critical thinking and questioning. It's a charming, clever mystery that offers both humor and a touch of melancholy, perfect for readers who enjoy puzzles and a unique narrative voice.

In a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organization nobody knows about. He started by asking questions that shouldn't have been on his mind. Now he has written an account that should not be published, in four volumes that shouldn't be read. This is the first volume.