Author Daniel Handler’s alter ego, Lemony Snicket, narrates the whimsical and turbulent story of the Baudelaire children and their scheming relative, Count Olaf. Beginning after the untimely death of their parents, this is a children's tale like no other. 

This series is known for its satirical narration, dark humor, and willingness to tackle important moral questions. As the orphans go from guardian to guardian, they discover that perhaps there is more going on than meets the eye, and they must reconcile whether they ever knew their parents at all. The series has spawned a movie, video game, and television series.