Start with the prank rivalry
Begin with The Terrible Two, where Miles arrives at a new school and discovers that another prankster already claims the territory.
Book Series · 4 Books
The Terrible Two Books
In order from The Terrible Two to The Terrible Two's Last Laugh.
A four-book illustrated school comedy in which expert pranksters Miles and Niles move from rivalry to friendship—and try to outwit the adults of Yawnee Valley.
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Reading order
How to Read The Terrible Two Books
Read the four books in publication order. The pranks are episodic, but Miles and Niles's changing friendship, their rivalry with Principal Barkin, and the school story build from one volume to the next.
Sources: Abrams official series page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Miles and Niles lie, break rules, disrupt school, and make adults look foolish in the name of elaborate pranks. The comedy treats them as clever heroes, though their choices also create consequences and opportunities to talk about when a joke stops being kind.
The mayhem includes messes and minor property disruption, but not serious violence. Friendship, cooperation, and empathy become more important as the boys learn to work together.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
The Terrible Two
Two pranksters clash in a sleepy town, igniting a hilarious prank war. Who will outwit whom?
240 pages· 28,544 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Summary: Miles Murphy, the ultimate prankster, moves to cow-filled Yawnee Valley, only to find a rival prankster, Niles. As they engage in a hilarious prank war, will they become friends or foes? Together, can they pull off the biggest prank ever? Dive into a world of mischief and laughter in this epic tale of trickery and unexpected alliances.
In reading order
The Terrible Two Series
4 books · Published 2015–2018
#1
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The Terrible Two
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
Two pranksters clash in a sleepy town, igniting a hilarious prank war. Who will outwit whom?
#2
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The Terrible Two Get Worse
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Pranksters face a new, stricter principal threatening their fun-filled antics.
#3
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The Terrible Two Go Wild
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Pranksters face off against bullies in a battle of wits in the woods.
#4
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The Terrible Two's Last Laugh
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018
Two pranksters face their nemesis in a final showdown at school.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Terrible Two series?
There are 4 books in the Terrible Two series. It began with The Terrible Two in 2015, and the newest book, The Terrible Two's Last Laugh, was published in 2018.
What order should you read the Terrible Two books in?
Start with The Terrible Two and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.
What ages are the Terrible Two books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Terrible Two book is the longest?
The Terrible Two (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 28,544 words (240 pages).
Which Terrible Two book is the shortest?
The Terrible Two's Last Laugh (Book #4) is the shortest at 26,263 words (224 pages).
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