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The Hostile Hospital (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 8) | 
 enlarge | Author: Lemony Snicket
Creators: Brett Helquist, Michael Kupperman
Publisher: HarperCollins
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  187 reviews
Sales Rank: 14181
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7 x 5 x 1
ISBN: 0064408663
EAN: 9780064408660
ASIN: 0064408663
Publication Date: September 1, 2001
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Amazon.com Review
As you might expect, nothing but woe befalls the unlucky Baudelaire orphans in the eighth grim tale in Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events that began with The Bad Beginning. Ever since the orphans' photographs were plastered across the front page of The Daily Punctilio in an article falsely accusing them of murder, they have been on the run. Only when they disguise themselves as cheerful hospital volunteers (Volunteers Fighting Disease, to be exact), do they see a possible refuge. Of course, this backfires hideously. Where is their ineffectual guardian, Mr. Poe, when they need him most? Will the evil, greedy Count Olaf be successful in giving poor Violet a cranioectomy at the Heimlich Hospital? Is a heart-shaped balloon really better than water for a thirsty patient? Is no news really good news? As ever, Snicket refuses to comfort young readers with cozy answers and satisfying escapes. And, as ever, there are plenty of rusty blades and horrible plot twists to make us shudder and shameless-but-hilarious wordplay to make us grimace happily. Bring on the next one! (Ages 9 and older) --Karin Snelson
Product Description
Dear Reader, Before you throw this awful book to the ground and run as far away from it as possible, you should probably know why. This book is the only one which describes every last detail of the Baudelaire children's miserable stay at Heimlich Hospital, which makes it one of the most dreadful books in the world. There are many pleasant things to read about, but this books contains none of them. Within its pages are such burdensome details as misleading newspaper headlines, unnecessary surgery, an intercom system, anesthesia, heart-shaped balloons, and some very startling news about such things. I have sworn to research this story, and to write it down as best I can, so I should know that this book is something best left on the ground, where you undoubtedly found it. With all due respect, Lemony Snicket
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 Baudelaires on their own December 2, 2008
Wherein the children are totally on their own, without any "help" from Mr. Poe, and they learn (tantalizingly just a little bit) more about the history of their parents before the fire, and face the most dire personal danger yet.
Followed by: The Carnivorous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 9)
 I like it when the man puts in emotion September 27, 2008
This story introduces a deepening mystery, as well as a tongue-in-cheek examination of the various "do-gooders" of the world, tear-jerking emotion, and some hilarious macabre moments. Great setting, great story, and some great little unfortunate incidents.
if you like this series you will like this book July 4, 2008
If you have enjoyed the previous books in this series you will like this one too.
Sunny,bite open one of those cans of soup. July 1, 2008
the Baudeliare children are on the run from Count Olaf,the ex-guardian of the children.They have no choice but to go to the Heimlich Hospital when they are being pursued by the police and a mad shop owner.there they find Count Olaf and Klaus and Sunny find themselves at a deadline for their sister's life.They then must set fire to the hospital so they can ecsape.It's is a very strange book,but i recomend it to others and i liked it.
STOP(stop HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE BOOK)
Great Kids Book! April 7, 2008
My son is really enjoying reading this series of books. He doesn't read much so it says a lot when he continues to read night after night.
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