Discover books similar to "A Series of Unfortunate Events" series

Trenton Lee Stewart

The Mysterious Benedict Society

Recommended for fans of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', this book follows four children with special talents who are recruited by the mysterious Mr. Benedict to solve a series of puzzles and stop a plot to brainwash the world. Like Lemony Snicket's series, it features clever wordplay, unique characters, and a thrilling, twisty plot.

Maryrose Wood

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place

This series follows the adventures of Miss Penelope Lumley, a recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, who is hired as a governess for the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, three wild and unruly children who were raised by wolves. With its witty humor, clever wordplay, and eccentric characters, it's a great fit for fans of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'.

Edward Gorey

The Gashlycrumb Tinies

This is a darkly humorous and macabre alphabet book that tells the tale of 26 children who come to untimely ends. Fans of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' will appreciate the gothic illustrations and the wry, tongue-in-cheek tone.

Joan Aiken

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

This is a thrilling and suspenseful novel about two cousins, Bonnie and Sylvia, who must outwit a wicked governess and her evil accomplice in order to save their home and family. Fans of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' will enjoy the fast-paced plot, the gothic atmosphere, and the resourceful, intelligent heroines.

George Selden

The Cricket in Times Square

This is a heartwarming and charming novel about a country cricket who finds himself lost in the bustling city of New York. With the help of a streetwise mouse and a little boy, he must find his way back home. Fans of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' will enjoy the quirky, lovable characters and the unique, urban setting.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

This is a classic novel about a young girl, Mary, who is sent to live with her uncle in the English countryside after the death of her parents. There, she discovers a hidden garden and, with the help of a local boy, brings it back to life. Fans of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' will enjoy the gothic atmosphere, the mysterious, supernatural elements, and the themes of growth and transformation.

Guus Kuijer

The Book of Everything

This is a magical and uplifting novel about a young boy named Thomas, who dreams of becoming a bird and flying away from his troubled home life. With the help of his friend, a wise old man named Mr. Meers, he learns to find joy and wonder in the world around him. Fans of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' will enjoy the quirky, imaginative storytelling and the themes of resilience and hope.

Neil Gaiman

The Graveyard Book

This is a haunting and beautiful novel about a young boy named Bod, who is raised by the ghosts in a graveyard after his family is killed. With their help, he must navigate the dangerous world of the living and the dead, and uncover the truth about his own past. Fans of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' will enjoy the gothic atmosphere, the supernatural elements, and the themes of loss and identity.

Christopher Healy

The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom

This is a hilarious and action-packed novel about four princes who are all terrible at being heroes, but must band together to save their kingdoms from a powerful enemy. Fans of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' will enjoy the witty humor, the clever wordplay, and the unique, imaginative storytelling.

Maryrose Wood

The Mysterious Howling

This is the first book in the series 'The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place' and it's a great fit for fans of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'. It follows the adventures of Miss Penelope Lumley, a recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, who is hired as a governess for the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, three wild and unruly children who were raised by wolves. With its witty humor, clever wordplay, and eccentric characters, it's a great fit for fans of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'.

Pseudonymous Bosch

The Name of This Book Is Secret

This is a thrilling and mysterious novel about two children, Cass and Max-Ernest, who stumble upon a secret society and a centuries-old plot to steal a precious and powerful potion. Fans of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' will enjoy the fast-paced plot, the gothic atmosphere, and the themes of secrecy and deception.