A Series of Unfortunate Events 10. The Slippery SlopeDear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features.