by Aaron Blabey
Part of The Bad Guys, book 18
First published 2023
Wolf, Snake, Shark, Piranha, and their crew have worked hard to leave their villainous past behind. They've thrown themselves into heroic missions, determined to prove they've truly changed. But their eighteenth adventure brings an entirely different kind of challenge. A character they never expected suddenly finds their voice and demands to be heard. The team realizes they've been so focused on doing good deeds that they've forgotten how to listen. This surprising new speaker has been waiting to share something important, and the reformed bad guys must learn to stop their constant action and pay attention instead. As they struggle with this unfamiliar lesson, Wolf and his friends discover that real transformation isn't just about changing what you do. The hardest part of becoming truly good might be learning when to be quiet and let others speak. Their journey from villains to heroes takes an unexpected turn as they face the challenge of actually hearing what someone else needs to say.
Genres: fiction, adventure, contemporary, action, comedy
Vibes: fast-paced, heartwarming, humorous, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, redemption-arc, talking-animals
192 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Paperbacks