The Bad Guys Series by Aaron Blabey 9 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-11 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Bad Guys
The Bad Guys in Mission Unpluckable
The Bad Guys in the Furball Strikes Back
The Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens
The Bad Guys in Intergalactic Gas
The Bad Guys in Alien vs Bad Guys
The Bad Guys in Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?!
The Bad Guys in Superbad
The Bad Guys in The Big Bad Wolf

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: Ages 7-11 (Grades 2-6)

Overview
Meet 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.

About the Books
This 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.

Key Benefits

• Nine complete Bad Guys episodes in one paperback set, so there's no waiting between books
• Fast, funny graphic-novel-style storytelling that hooks reluctant readers from page one
• Short chapters and expressive black-and-white art build reading confidence and stamina
• Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants who want their next obsession
• A brand new, ready-to-gift collection ideal for birthdays, holidays, or classroom libraries
• Standalone missions in each book make it easy to read in order or jump around

Book-by-Book Guide
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The Bad Guys in Superbad — The team gains unexpected superpowers, testing whether being super also means being good in this fast, funny installment.
The 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.

About the Author
Aaron 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.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This 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. Fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants will feel right at home, and it makes a fantastic addition to any classroom library.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.