by Aaron Blabey
Part of The Bad Guys, book 17
First published 2023
Wolf and his gang of misfit animals have been playing hero for a while now, but the real test arrives. The moment everyone has anticipated finally comes. The One must reconnect with the Others, and this reunion will determine everything that follows. Wolf and his friends prepare to face the genuine Dread Overlord Splaarghön, not some pretender or distant threat. This encounter promises to be unlike their previous adventures. The stakes feel higher because someone in their group will reveal something that changes how readers see the entire story. Wolf must navigate this confrontation while keeping his team together. The wannabe heroes discover that doing good deeds gets complicated when cosmic forces enter the picture. One team member holds a secret that will reframe everything readers believed about these characters and their mission.
Genres: animals, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
192 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Paperbacks