Unfortunate news

Dear Reader,

Last September 1,500 secondary schools throughout the country took part in five creative writing lessons which focused on A Series of Unfortunate Events. The lessons culminated in the pupils writing their own unfortunate event, and the 13 best (or worst) entries were chosen to be published.

Booklets containing the winning entries will be available in Waterstone's stores from 19 March, but if you just can't wait to read the stories, you can download them now. (PDF 391KB)

While you're with us, do take time to enjoy the other unfortunate content on this page...

It could be considered foolish to watch this exclusive, but unfortunate video interview with Lemony Snicket alter ego, Daniel Handler; as it will probably only bring you misery and despair. But, should you have nothing better to do, then you can watch it now.

You could cut these stickers out and stick them to a favourite exercise book or your brother's forehead. But for the sake of everyone's happiness, it is suggested that you stick the sticky stickers to a stick and throw it as far away as possible.

Download the sticky stickers (PDF 1.5MB)

Unless you don't want any visitors for weeks, it is probably best not to print and cut out this dismal door hanger and attach it to your door handle. You have been warned...

Download the dismal door hanger (PDF 400KB)

If you feel like stretching your mind this week, you may want to try our puzzling puzzle - you may need a good sense of direction to avoid Count Olaf.

Download the Enigmatic enigma (PDF 73KB)

There isn't a single good reason to look at this lamenting letter from Beatrice. Please read something else. If you insist on continuing then you should probably know that The Beatrice Letters is available now from Waterstone's.

Download a letter from Beatrice (PDF 570 KB)

You probably shouldn't download this woeful wallpaper. A picture of your pet rabbit would be far more pleasant. But if you insist, you need to chose big or small depending on how wealthy your parents are and therefore how big your computer screen is.

Poor children's download

Rich children's download

The End is thankfully here...