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Black Lagoon Adventures Books

In order from The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon to The Spring Break from the Black Lagoon.

The Black Lagoon Adventures series is a set of 36 chapter books by Mike Thaler, published between 1948 and 2021. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 65 pages.

The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon
The Talent Show from the Black Lagoon
The Class Trip from the Black Lagoon
The Class Election from the Black Lagoon
The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon
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$3251
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1948

The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon

By Mike Thaler, Jared D. Lee (Illustrator)

A boy struggles to come up with a Halloween costume idea, but with the help of his mom, he creates a unique and creative costume that earns him a prize at school.

64 pages· 2,815 words· Est. 32 min read
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Summary: Hubie faces a dilemma: attend the Halloween party without a costume or risk becoming a snack for the monsters. With classmates ready and his teacher's announcement looming, Hubie scrambles for a disguise. Can he find the perfect costume in time, or will he be the odd one out at the spookiest event of the year? The clock is ticking, and the stakes are high as Hubie navigates his fears and the pressure to fit in. Will he conquer his costume crisis, or will the monsters have the last laugh?
The complete set

Black Lagoon Adventures Series

36 books · Published 1948–2021

The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon
Series
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$3251

The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1948

A boy struggles to come up with a Halloween costume idea, but with the help of his mom, he creates a unique and creative costume that earns him a prize at school.

The Class Trip from the Black Lagoon
Series
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$1748

The Class Trip from the Black Lagoon

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9

A student goes on a chaotic class trip with their eccentric teacher and classmates, facing various obstacles and misadventures along the way.

The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon
Series
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$1406

The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004

A young boy tries to come up with a science project for his school's science fair, considering various ideas and learning about different inventors and scientists along the way.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Black Lagoon Adventures series?

There are 36 books in the Black Lagoon Adventures series. It began with The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon in 1948, and the newest book, The Spring Break from the Black Lagoon, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Black Lagoon Adventures books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Black Lagoon Adventures book is the longest?

Hubie Cool: Vampire Hunter is the longest book in the series at 3,863 words (64 pages).

Which Black Lagoon Adventures book is the shortest?

The Book Report from the Black Lagoon is the shortest at 1,398 words (29 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Black Lagoon Adventures to life.

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Mike Thaler

Author
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Jared D. Lee

Illustrator
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Jared Lee

Illustrator
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