{"title":"The Bad Guys","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-bad-guys-9-books-collection-set-aaron-blabey-ages-7-11-paperback","title":"The Bad Guys Series by Aaron Blabey 9 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-11 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Mission Unpluckable\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in the Furball Strikes Back\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Intergalactic Gas\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Alien vs Bad Guys\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?!\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Superbad\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in The Big Bad Wolf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Scholastic\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 7-11 (Grades 2-6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet the Bad Guys: a wolf, a shark, a snake, a piranha, and a tarantula who look terrifying but are desperate to prove they're heroes, not villains. This 9-book paperback collection gathers the first nine episodes of Aaron Blabey's smash-hit graphic novel series, following the gang from their very first bumbling rescue mission all the way through alien invasions and dinosaur chaos. Fast-paced panels, laugh-out-loud dialogue, and expressive black-and-white illustrations make these books irresistible to reluctant readers and bookworms alike, and the short chapters build confidence one hilarious page at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection follows Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Mr. Piranha, and Legs the tarantula as they trade fearsome reputations for a shot at becoming genuine good guys. In the first book, the newly formed Good Guys Club sets out to rescue a cat from a tree and free two hundred dogs from the pound, with results that are equal parts noble and disastrous. From there, the missions grow bigger: the crew springs an elaborate chicken rescue, tangles with a vengeful guinea pig scientist bent on world domination, faces off against shapeshifting kittens, blasts into space to battle a tooth-obsessed alien, and travels back sixty-five million years to outsmart a hungry dinosaur. Each episode is a self-contained caper, so young readers get a satisfying beginning, middle, and end every time, while running jokes and evolving friendships reward kids who read the whole set in order. Aaron Blabey's storytelling leans on visual comedy, spring-loaded plot twists, and note-perfect comic timing, delivering the pacing of a graphic novel with the narrative depth of a chapter book. Underneath the jokes and explosions, the series quietly explores what it means to be good, tackling redemption, teamwork, and looking past first impressions. It's the kind of series that turns hesitant readers into eager ones, since every chapter ends on a hook that makes it hard to put down. Teachers and parents point to this series as a gateway to independent reading for kids who love humor and action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine complete Bad Guys episodes in one paperback set, so there's no waiting between books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, funny graphic-novel-style storytelling that hooks reluctant readers from page one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and expressive black-and-white art build reading confidence and stamina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants who want their next obsession\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brand new, ready-to-gift collection ideal for birthdays, holidays, or classroom libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandalone missions in each book make it easy to read in order or jump around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys — A wolf, a shark, a snake, and a piranha form the Good Guys Club and immediately bungle a cat rescue and a dog-pound jailbreak in equal, hilarious measure.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Mission Unpluckable — The gang attempts to free ten thousand chickens from a high-tech farm, sneaking past lasers and guards with Legs the tarantula's help.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in the Furball Strikes Back — A tiny, furious guinea pig scientist named Dr. Marmalade unleashes a wild revenge plot against the crew using bizarre inventions.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens — Adorable-looking kitten robots turn out to be a sinister threat, forcing the team to rethink what counts as truly dangerous.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Intergalactic Gas — The world is ending and the Bad Guys are the only ones who can save it, launching the crew into a chaotic, comedic space mission.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Alien vs Bad Guys — Bad Guys start vanishing one by one, taken by a tooth-filled creature, sending the crew on a frantic rescue through alien territory.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?! — A time-travel mishap drops the gang sixty-five million years in the past, face to face with a very hungry dinosaur.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Superbad — The team gains unexpected superpowers, testing whether being super also means being good in this fast, funny installment.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in The Big Bad Wolf — Mr. Wolf confronts his own fearsome reputation head-on in a story that pushes the whole gang's redemption arc forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAaron Blabey is an Australian author and illustrator and a #1 New York Times bestselling creator with millions of books in print worldwide. Before writing for children, he worked as a television and stage actor, an experience that shines through in the Bad Guys series' snappy dialogue and comic timing. Beyond The Bad Guys, Blabey created the beloved Pig the Pug series and Thelma the Unicorn, later adapted into a Netflix movie-musical. The Bad Guys itself became a major DreamWorks Animation film in 2022, with Blabey serving as co-executive producer. He continues writing new Bad Guys episodes for fans everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis set delivers nine doses of laugh-out-loud chaos in one convenient bundle, perfect as a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or summer reading boost for kids who'd rather laugh than put a book down. 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This brand-new paperback bundle collects books six through ten, packed with alien encounters, dinosaur chaos, secret agents, fairy-tale mayhem, and one seriously bad day. Told in Blabey's signature comic-book style with punchy panels and laugh-out-loud dialogue, this set is a perfect pick for reluctant readers, classroom libraries, and anyone hooked on the hit Netflix and DreamWorks movie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContinuing straight on from the earlier adventures, this five-book bundle drops the Bad Guys into their wildest capers yet. In Alien vs The Bad Guys, the crew faces an extraterrestrial threat that pushes their teamwork to the limit, while Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?! sends them hurtling into a prehistoric mess involving dinosaurs and a very determined agent. Superbad ramps up the espionage antics as the gang goes undercover on a mission that spirals wonderfully out of control, and The Big Bad Wolf puts a fairy-tale spin on their ongoing quest to prove they can be good. The Baddest Day Ever closes out this stretch of the series with the group's toughest test yet. Across every title, Aaron Blabey keeps the pacing quick and the panels bold, blending graphic-novel style artwork with short, punchy chapters that are easy for developing readers to follow. Running gags, unexpected heart, and a found-family dynamic between the characters give the stories staying power well beyond the initial giggle. Themes of redemption, loyalty, and learning to look past first impressions run quietly beneath the jokes, giving parents and teachers plenty to talk about after the laughs settle. Because each book reads like a mini graphic novel, the series has become a favorite tool for encouraging kids who find traditional chapter books intimidating, while confident readers enjoy racing through the fast-moving plots. 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Before turning to writing, Blabey worked as an actor, which helped shape the sharp, comic-timing-driven dialogue that defines his books. He has written and illustrated numerous picture books and series for young readers, earning a reputation for blending humor, heart, and bold artwork. Blabey's work is celebrated for making reading accessible and genuinely funny for kids who might otherwise shy away from books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith five fast, funny installments in one brand-new paperback bundle, this collection is an easy win for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, or restocking a classroom library. 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This ten-book paperback set collects the first ten laugh-out-loud adventures in Aaron Blabey's New York Times bestselling series, packed with rapid-fire jokes, bold comic-style illustrations, and short punchy chapters that pull reluctant readers straight in. Ideal for kids ages 7 to 10 (Grades 2-5), this collection is a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and summer reading, and a sturdy addition to any classroom or home library shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys began life as a picture book character study turned chapter-book sensation, and this ten-book set gathers the crew's earliest and most beloved capers. Mr. Wolf leads Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Shark on a string of good-deed missions that keep spiraling into chaos, from prison-break pet rescues to alien encounters and dinosaur mix-ups. Aaron Blabey writes in a graphic-novel-meets-chapter-book style, using speech bubbles, full-page comic panels, and snappy dialogue that reads almost like a movie storyboard, which is exactly why the series translated so easily to the big screen in 2022's animated feature. Each book runs short and fast, usually well under 150 pages, so young readers rack up finished books quickly and build real reading confidence and momentum. The humor is broad and physical, heavy on slapstick and one-liners, but Blabey consistently threads in a gentler message underneath the jokes about how first impressions, reputations, and rough exteriors don't tell the whole story. New characters join the crew as the set progresses, including a shape-shifting piranha illusion and a legendary reformed rival, keeping the formula fresh across all ten installments. Teachers and librarians frequently reach for this series because it hooks kids who resist traditional chapter books, while parents appreciate that humor never tips into anything inappropriate. 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He is the creator of the New York Times bestselling Bad Guys series, along with the beloved Pig the Pug and Thelma the Unicorn picture book series. The Bad Guys was adapted into an animated feature film released by DreamWorks Animation in 2022, with Blabey serving as an executive producer. Known for blending slapstick humor with genuine heart, Blabey has become a favorite of reluctant readers and read-aloud fans across the English-speaking world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTen complete adventures, one irresistible gang of reformed villains, and nonstop laughs make this bundle a no-brainer for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, or summer reading lists. 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Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Shark are back, tangling with monster-sized trouble, unlikely allies, and plans that never quite go as planned. Told through Blabey's rapid-fire dialogue, comic-strip panels, and black-and-white cartoon artwork, this set is built for readers who want laughs on every page without sacrificing heart, teamwork, or a genuine message about choosing to do good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis six-book paperback set collects episodes 9 through 20 of Aaron Blabey's bestselling The Bad Guys series, continuing the misadventures of a reformed crew of villains-turned-heroes. Told in Blabey's signature graphic-novel style—short chapters, comic-strip panels, and bold black-and-white illustrations—each pair of episodes moves at a breakneck pace that keeps young readers turning pages. The set opens with Mr. Wolf blown up to Godzilla-sized proportions after a scheme goes wrong, sending the gang scrambling to stop an alien invasion and return their leader to normal before the world is destroyed. From there, the crew tangles with new threats and unexpected allies, sharpening the qualities that made them fan favorites: loyalty, quick thinking, and a stubborn refusal to give up on each other. Blabey balances slapstick humor with real emotional stakes, letting readers laugh at a pratfall on one page and feel genuine tension on the next. The visual storytelling is a major strength of the format—expressive character faces, dynamic action lines, and perfectly timed panel breaks do as much narrative work as the text itself, making these books approachable for kids who find traditional chapter books intimidating. Because each pair of episodes reads as a complete, satisfying chunk of story, the set works equally well read straight through or picked up one episode at a time. For families, classrooms, and libraries already invested in the earlier Bad Guys episodes, this collection delivers the next stretch of the story in one convenient, affordable bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinues episodes 9-20 of the fan-favorite Bad Guys series in one paperback bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, comic-strip style storytelling that hooks reluctant and beginning readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold black-and-white art on every page supports comprehension and keeps pace lively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters make it easy to read in quick bursts or all at once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds reading confidence while delivering laugh-out-loud humor and genuine heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great gift for birthdays, holidays, back-to-school, or a classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys: Episodes 9\u0026amp;10 — Mr. Wolf is blown up to Godzilla size, and the gang must stop an alien invasion and shrink him back down.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys: Episodes 11\u0026amp;12 — A new scheme pushes the crew's teamwork and trust to the limit as the stakes climb.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys: Episodes 13\u0026amp;14 — Blabey widens the world with fresh mischief, keeping the comic-panel pace brisk and jokes landing fast.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys: Episodes 15\u0026amp;16 — A turning-point pair leaning into character growth, testing the gang's bond as much as their next caper.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys: Episodes 17\u0026amp;18 — Bigger stunts and sharper humor raise the tempo as the crew tackles a more ambitious mission.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys: Episode 19\u0026amp;20 — The run of episodes wraps with high-energy antics and the gang's trademark blend of chaos and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAaron Blabey is an Australian author and illustrator best known for creating The Bad Guys, the bestselling graphic-novel series that inspired a hit animated film. Before children's books, Blabey worked as an actor, which shows in his snappy, dialogue-driven storytelling and expressive character art. He has written and illustrated numerous picture books and series for young readers, blending sharp visual comedy with genuine warmth and themes of friendship and redemption. His comic-strip style—bold black-and-white panels paired with punchy text—has made The Bad Guys especially popular with reluctant and beginning readers seeking a fast, funny, visual reading experience with real heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis set keeps the laughs, heart, and page-turning momentum of the earlier Bad Guys episodes going strong. The bite-sized format and bold artwork make it perfect for reluctant readers, classroom libraries, road trips, or a birthday and holiday gift kids will actually beg to read. 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