The funny books of the Bad Guys series

Introduce your young reader to the city’s baddest do-gooders: Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake and Mr. Shark, the main characters of the graphic novel series “The Bad Guys” by author and illustrator Aaron Blabey.

Whether it’s facing a chainsaw monster that’s eaten an ancient piranha or saving the world from Dr. Marmalade’s meowing monsters, these unforgettable “bad guys” will captivate even the most avid readers and bring giggles to the whole family.

If your young reader is not yet familiar with this bestselling series, then the best place to start is of course Bad Boys #1: The Bad Boys. In this hilarious first episode, we meet Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha and Mr. Shark as they hatch a plan to free 200 dogs from the city’s maximum security prison.

Can’t get enough of the bad guys? Check out Cat on the Run No. 1: Cat of Deaththe first book in the hilarious chapter book series set in the world of villains.

The penultimate book in the series, The Evil Ones No. 19: The Serpent and the Beastis out now and you can get your copy here. Also, look out for release details on the final part, The Evil Ones No. 20: One Last Thingwill be released later in 2024, when the series comes to an epic conclusion.

Read the series and plan your next family movie night so your reader can bring the books to life in the hilarious film adaptation. The bad guys by DreamWorks Animation. Also, watch the novelization of the film to stimulate your young reader’s interest and expand their skills.

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