The Reptile Room - S.U.E.
The Reptile Room - A Series of Unfortunate Events
By: Lemony Snicket
When we left the Baudelaire's the last time, they had foiled Count Olaf's evil plan to wed Violet, kill the siblings and take their fortune. Now they are on their way to their 'Uncle' Monty's house. He's an intriguing character who likes to study snakes. He's so nice to the children; they even get their own rooms and don't have to cook dinner! They do help him with things in his Reptile Room.
Unfortunately, Monty's assistant can no longer go so a man named Stephano will be joining them on their trip. The Baudelaire's are quite alarmed when they meet Stephano and try to warn Monty. Of course, he doesn't believe them (since children are just full of foolishness - joke people!). He thinks Stephano is from the Herpetological Society and trying to steal his thunder when he presents his newest finding, the Incredibly Deadly Viper. When he tells the children that Stephano will not be joining them on their research trip to Peru they are relieved. Unfortunately, that feeling doesn't last long and pretty soon the Baudelaire's are pretty much up a creek without a paddle, so to speak.
Again, warnings abound if you prefer happy stories! We all know that something terrible will happen to the Baudelaire's, but what will it be this time?