{"product_id":"bad-guys-10-books-collection-set-aaron-blabey-ages-7-10-paperback","title":"The Bad Guys Series by Aaron Blabey 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-10 - 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 the 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 Big Bad Wolf\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in the Baddest Day Ever\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 7-10 (Grades 2-5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet the funniest gang of misunderstood animals in kids' fiction: Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Shark are done being scary and ready to become heroes. 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. Bundled together, these ten stories offer a complete, chronological run through the earliest arc of the series, giving new readers a natural entry point before they move on to later Bad Guys adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete ten-book run of the New York Times bestselling Bad Guys series in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, fast-paced chapters and comic-panel illustrations built for reluctant and emerging readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 7-10 (Grades 2-5) reading level with accessible vocabulary and high-interest humor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, stocking stuffers, and summer reading challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy, shelf-ready set perfect for classroom libraries and home bookshelves alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFan favorite behind the hit 2022 animated movie, ideal for kids who loved the film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys — Mr. Wolf recruits Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Shark to prove they can be heroes, starting with a chaotic dog-pound rescue.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Mission Unpluckable — The gang breaks into a factory farm hoping to free thousands of chickens, with predictably messy results.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in The Furball Strikes Back — A cat-shelter rescue mission goes sideways when the crew's newest recruit turns out to be more trouble than expected.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens — The team faces off against an army of adorable but sinister kittens engineered by a scheming professor.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Intergalactic Gas — A supposed alien invasion sends the crew racing to save the world, only for the truth to be far sillier than expected.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Alien vs the Bad Guys — The gang teams up with an actual extraterrestrial visitor to stop a genuine threat from outer space.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?! — A prehistoric detour finds the crew tangling with a dinosaur while chasing their trickiest villain yet.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Superbad — Mr. Snake gains unexpected powers, forcing the team to rethink what being a hero really means.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in Big Bad Wolf — Long-buried secrets about Mr. Wolf's past come to light in a story that deepens the whole series' emotional stakes.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bad Guys in the Baddest Day Ever — The crew's biggest rival returns for a showdown that closes out this first chapter of their reformed-villain saga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAaron Blabey is an Australian author and illustrator whose distinctive cartoon style and comic timing have made him one of the most popular voices in children's publishing. 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. Fast chapters and comic-style art keep reluctant readers turning pages, while the emotional heart underneath the humor gives this collection lasting classroom and family appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aaron Blabey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57172342702454,"sku":"MAN-LOWPLEX-SCH-VRT-U41-B08469BLMW","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/bad-guys-10-books-collection-aaron-blabey-paperback.jpg?v=1785838622","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/bad-guys-10-books-collection-set-aaron-blabey-ages-7-10-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}