* Setting: *A Series of Unfortunate Events* takes place in a variety of locations, including the Baudelaire mansion, Prufrock Preparatory School, and the Hotel Denouement, while *Coraline* takes place in a small town in Oregon and in an alternate reality.
* Characters: *A Series of Unfortunate Events* follows the adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, while *Coraline* follows the adventures of a young girl named Coraline Jones.
* Plot: *A Series of Unfortunate Events* tells the story of the Baudelaire orphans who are sent to live with their distant relative, Count Olaf, after their parents die in a fire, while *Coraline* tells the story of a young girl who discovers a parallel universe that is similar to her own, but darker and more sinister.
* Themes: *A Series of Unfortunate Events* explores themes of loss, grief, and resilience, while *Coraline* explores themes of identity, courage, and the power of friendship.