Books A Series of Unfortunate Events 10 The Slippery Slope Lemony Snicket

The Slippery Slope is the tenth book in Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events." In this installment, the Baudelaire orphans—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—face harsh challenges as they navigate the treacherous Mortmain Mountains to rescue their kidnapped sister, Sunny, who is held captive by Count Olaf on Mount Fraught.

Violet and Klaus are separated from Sunny, traveling with the resourceful Quigley Quagmire, who was believed to be dead. They encounter Snow Scouts, including Carmelita Spats, and face natural dangers like snow gnats. The orphans solve puzzles involving "V.F.D." phrases to enter secret passages. Meanwhile, Olaf and his troupe threaten Sunny’s safety and employ new henchpeople, including Esmé Squalor.