The Lump of Coal

Product Description

Product Description

This is a story about a lump of coal who can think, talk, and move itself around.

Is there a more charming holiday tale to behold? Probably, but Lemony Snicket has not written one.

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Customer Reviews

Miracles are like Pimples.

Rating: 5 (2008-12-31)

Lemony Snickets brings another story just for the holidays. Written in almost the same fashion as 'Unfortunate Events' this story teaches us that even if a lump of coal can find a miracle, you can too!

Brett Helquist returns with Snickets and beautifully illustrates the story in a classic holiday creation.

I am more than happy to add this to my Snickets collection as well as my holiday collection!

Recommended for ages 4 and up!

Book is Blessing for A Bad Day

Rating: 5 (2008-12-12)

This is a book about miracles and perspective. 'You don't always get what you want, but you get what you need,' a wise songwriter once wrote. This book is the perfect gift for anyone who feels that things NEVER turn out right for them. Like me. I bought this book for myself because I love Lemony Snicket. I've already read it several times and I laugh in exactly the same spots every time. I had a horrible day today -- NOTHING went right -- and I came home and read this book. Perspective changed. Mood improved. Try it. You'll love it.

clever and a nice addition to Christmas tales

Rating: 4 (2008-11-26)

I used to teach 5th grade and first read this to my class when it came out as a newspaper feature. I purchased 4 copies this season to share with young family members.

Fun for parents and kids

Rating: 5 (2008-11-20)

I love this book - it's very clever and very funny, yet still heartwarming with a very positive message. I thought the Lemony Snicket books were dark, and while this has a little darkness in it, it's much more optimistic then I expected. This isn't for very young children (it's bit verbose for my 3 year old), but it's now my 5 year old's favorite. Good plot twists and great language for a kids book.

LOL in Borders Bookstore

Rating: 5 (2008-11-09)

I agree with Boni Ashburn in her review of this hysterical book.......I picked it up at a display in our local Borders and by the end of the book I was in stitches. I used my coupon and bought the book that instant. Our family appreciates this type of off the wall humor and kooky illustrations. I must say I have not read the 'Latke' book, nor have I enjoyed the Lemony Snicket 'Unfortunate' series, but this book will be a favored holiday treat for many years to come.