Book Series · 6 Books

Monster Diaries Books

In order from Marvin's Monster Diary to Marvin's Monster Diary 4: Neighborhood Bully.

The Monster Diaries series is a set of 6 chapter books by Raun Melmed, published between 2016 and 2021. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 120 pages.

Marvin's Monster Diary
Timmy's Monster Diary
Marvin's Monster Diary 2 + Lyssa!
Marvin's Monster Diary 3: Trouble with Friends
Marvin's Monster Diary 4: Neighborhood Bully
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Marvin's Monster Diary
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2016

Marvin's Monster Diary

By Raun Melmed, Annette Sexton, Jeff Harvey

A secret formula turns Marvin's chaotic life into an adventure of self-discovery.

106 pages
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Summary: Marvin, a monster with ADHD, struggles with school, family, and his own wild energy. Armed with a diary and a secret formula, he embarks on a journey of hilarious misadventures. Can Marvin learn to control his chaos and find triumph in his own unique way? Discover how Marvin's doodles and diary entries reveal the path to mindfulness and self-awareness, offering a humorous yet insightful look at managing ADHD. Will Marvin's newfound techniques help him rock his world, or will his life spiral further out of control?
In reading order

Monster Diaries Series

6 books · Published 2016–2021

#1
#1 in Series
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Marvin's Monster Diary

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2016

A secret formula turns Marvin's chaotic life into an adventure of self-discovery.

Timmy's Monster Diary

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2017

A monster's screen time obsession leads to hilarious self-discovery.

#2

Marvin's Monster Diary 2 + Lyssa!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019

Can Marvin help his friend control her emotions and win the Science Scare-Fair?

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$1299

Marvin's Monster Diary 3: Trouble with Friends

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

A boy befriends a lake monster, challenging camp dynamics.

#4
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Marvin's Monster Diary 4: Neighborhood Bully

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2021

A playground power struggle pits Marvin's Super Scarers against bullies. Can they find a way to win without fighting?

Awfully Anxious (But I Squish It, Big Time)

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11
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Common Questions

How many books are in the Monster Diaries series?

There are 6 books in the Monster Diaries series. It began with Marvin's Monster Diary in 2016, and the newest book, Marvin's Monster Diary 4: Neighborhood Bully, was published in 2021.

What order should you read the Monster Diaries books in?

Start with Marvin's Monster Diary and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Monster Diaries books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Monster Diaries to life.

01

Jeff Harvey

Author & Illustrator
02

Raun Melmed

Author
03

Annette Sexton

Author
04

Caroline Bliss Larsen

Author
05

S.E. Abramson

Author
06

Arief Kriembonga

Illustrator

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