Part of A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket, book 8
First published 2001
The Baudelaire siblings - clever Violet, bookish Klaus, and biting Sunny - are on the run after being framed for a heinous crime. Seeking refuge, they infiltrate the Heimlich Hospital, a maze of twisted wards and dark secrets. As the villainous Count Olaf closes in, the children must navigate the hospital's perils, uncover a conspiracy, and somehow prove their innocence before Olaf can catch them. In this darkly humorous tale, the resilient Baudelaires must use their wits to survive the hospital's dangers and escape Olaf's clutches, all while grappling with the tragic loss that has defined their lives.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, resilient-protagonist
Setting: Heimlich Hospital
Period: 20th-century
255 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins Publishers