The Bad Guys
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Age Range
6 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2016-12-27
Page Count
144
Publisher
Scholastic
Grade Level
2nd - 5th
ISBN
9780545935166
Lexile
530
Themes
friendship
humor

The Bad Guys

Written and Illustrated by Aaron Blabey

In the hilarious first installment of The Bad Guys series, a misunderstood crew of "scary" animals—including Mr. Wolf and Mr. Snake—embarks on a mission to become unlikely heroes through good deeds. This action-packed adventure and comedy book is perfect for readers in grades 3–4 who enjoy stories about kindness and second chances.

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Age Range
6 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2016-12-27
Page Count
144
Publisher
Scholastic
Grade Level
2nd - 5th
ISBN
9780545935166
Lexile
530
Themes
friendship
humor
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