The Bad Guys Books in Order
The Bad Guys is a children's illustrated chapter book series written and illustrated by Australian author Aaron Blabey, first published in 2015, about a group of reformed animal villains (Mr Wolf, Mr Snake, Mr Piranha, Mr Shark, and later others) who attempt good deeds. The series has been adapted into an animated film franchise by DreamWorks Animation beginning with a 2022 movie.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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2015 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 1 is a 2015 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 1 of the series The Bad Guys.
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The Bad Guys: Episode 2: Mission Unpluckable
2015 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 2: Mission Unpluckable is a 2015 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 2 of the series The Bad Guys.
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Buy on AmazonThe Bad Guys: Episode 3: The Furball Strikes Back
2016 · Aaron Blabey
Still hoping to be seen as heroes, Wolf, Shark, Snake, and Piranha set out to rescue ten thousand chickens from a high-tech cage farm. Along the way,…
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Buy on AmazonThe Bad Guys: Episode 4: Attack of the Zittens
2016 · Aaron Blabey
A zombie kitten apocalypse threatens the world, and the Bad Guys must try to stop evil Dr. Marmalade's meowing monsters. To succeed, they need help…
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Buy on AmazonThe Bad Guys: Episode 5: Intergalactic Gas
2017 · Aaron Blabey
With the world ending, the Bad Guys return to try to save it, which requires them to "borrow" a rocket. Complications include something nasty in one…
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Buy on AmazonThe Bad Guys: Episode 6: Alien vs. Bad Guys
2017 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys are disappearing one by one, taken by a creature described as having tons of teeth and too many butts. The remaining Bad Guys must…
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Buy on AmazonThe Bad Guys: Episode 7: Do-You-Think-He-Saurus?
2018 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys have flown through outer space and made it back to Earth, landing in exactly the right place but the wrong time, since alien escape pods…
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The Bad Guys: Episode 8: Superbad
2018 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 8: Superbad is a 2018 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 8 of the series The Bad Guys.
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The Bad Guys: Episode 9: The Big Bad Wolf
2019 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 9: The Big Bad Wolf is a 2019 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 9 of the series The Bad Guys.
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The Bad Guys: Episode 10: The Baddest Day Ever
2019 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 10: The Baddest Day Ever is a 2019 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 10 of the series The Bad Guys.
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The Bad Guys: Episode 11: Dawn of the Underlord
2020 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 11: Dawn of the Underlord is a 2020 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 11 of the series The Bad Guys.
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The Bad Guys: Episode 12: The One?!
2020 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 12: The One?! is a 2020 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 12 of the series The Bad Guys.
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The Bad Guys: Episode 13: Cut to the Chase
2021 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 13: Cut to the Chase is a 2021 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 13 of the series The Bad Guys.
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Buy on AmazonThe Bad Guys: Episode 14: They're Bee-hind You!
2021 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 14: They're Bee-hind You! is a 2021 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 14 of the series The Bad Guys.
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The Bad Guys: Episode 15: Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!
2022 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 15: Open Wide and Say Arrrgh! is a 2022 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 15 of the series The Bad Guys.
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The Bad Guys: Episode 16: The Others?!
2022 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 16: The Others?! is a 2022 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 16 of the series The Bad Guys.
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Buy on AmazonThe Bad Guys: Episode 17: Let the Games Begin!
2023 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 17: Let the Games Begin! is a 2023 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 17 of the series The Bad Guys.
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The Bad Guys: Episode 18: Look Who's Talking!
2023 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 18: Look Who's Talking! is a 2023 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 18 of the series The Bad Guys.
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Buy on AmazonThe Bad Guys: Episode 19: The Serpent and the Beast
2024 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 19: The Serpent and the Beast is a 2024 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 19 of the series The Bad Guys.
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The Bad Guys: Episode 20: One Last Thing
2024 · Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys: Episode 20: One Last Thing is a 2024 book by Aaron Blabey. It is book 20 of the series The Bad Guys.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Bad Guys books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Bad Guys: Episode 1”. Start with “The Bad Guys: Episode 1.”
How many books are in the The Bad Guys series?
We list 20 books by Aaron Blabey , published between 2015–2024.
Where can I buy the The Bad Guys books?
Each title above links to Amazon. See our affiliate disclosure.
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.