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After the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other and their wits when it turns out that the distant relative who is appointed their guardian is determined to use any means necessary to get their fortune.

That hapless, literal-minded maid, Amelia Bedelia, is plagued by hilarious misunderstandings.

Unusual things continue to happen in the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story.

The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions.

Our author would like to write a funny story, but his main character - Monster - has a different idea. He wants to be the star of a chilling, petrifying, utterly terrifying SCARY story. But scary stories . . . well, they can be very scary - especially for their characters! Particularly when they involve dark forests and creepy witches and spooky houses . . . Oh yikes and crikes, this is definitely not the scary story Monster had in mind! Maybe he...

Bad Kitty really needs a bath, and she is forced to take one. The following are some items you will need for Kittyś bath: one bathtub, plenty of water, dry towels, a suit of armor, a letter to your loved ones, clean underwear, an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running, and, oh, yeah, youĺl also need Kitty, but good luck with that!

Although Alexander and his money are quickly parted, he comes to realize all the things that can be done with a dollar.

Miss Alma is going to have a shower at the Rogers-Bedelia House. So Amelia Bedelia almost crashes the party with her cousin. She puts prunes all over the hedges, ices raw fish with chocolate frosting, stomps on Mrs Rogers's favorite tablecloth, and sprays all the party guests with the hose. But she knows how to do one thing the right way, and that is to make chocolate cupcakes

It's Bad Kitty's birthday, and you're invited! Bad Kitty's second illustrated novel is packed with deadpan humor, rich tidbits of cat information -- and even some suspense! Who took Kitty's presents? Why are Kitty's friends so bizzare? Readers will laugh out loud at Kitty's feline mood swings, and they'll be touched by the heartwarming visit from a surprise guest.

Summary: On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too.