The Bad Guys

17 books · Ages 4-12 · middle grade, chapter book, graphic novel

Aaron Blabey's Bad Guys series follows a team of villains trying to become heroes, told in a highly illustrated format that reads like a graphic novel but is technically a chapter book. The comedy is physical, the pacing is relentless, and the series has become one of the most reliable recommendations for kids who loved Dog Man and need more.

Reading Order

The Bad Guys: Mission Unpluckable2
The Bad Guys: The Furball Strikes Back3
The Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens4
The Bad Guys: Intergalactic Gas5
The Bad Guys in Alien Vs. Bad Guys6
The Bad Guys: Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?!7
The Bad Guys in Superbad8
The Bad Guys: The Big Bad Wolf9
The Bad Guys: The Baddest Day Ever10
The Bad Guys: Dawn of the Underlord11
The Bad Guys: The One?!12
The Bad Guys: Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!15
The Bad Guys: The Others?!16
The Bad Guys: Let the Games Begin!17
The Bad Guys: Look Who's Talking18
The Bad Guys: The Serpent and the Beast19
The Bad Guys: One Last Thing20

Where to Start

What This Series Covers

Self-Confidence & IdentityTeamwork & CollaborationFriendship & LoyaltyResilience & PerseveranceAnimalsFriendship & Social

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