Book Series · 4 Books

S.O.S.: Society of Substitutes Books

In order from The Great Escape to Frenemies.

The Great Escape
The Zoo Switcheroo
Food Fight!
Frenemies
The Great Escape
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Great Escape
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$599
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2021

The Great Escape

By Alan Katz, Alex Lopez (Illustrator)

A pet ferret's plot for world domination challenges a boy and his secret-agent mom.

96 pages· 4,784 words· Est. 1 hour read
Paperback
Summary: Milton Worthy discovers his classroom's pet ferret is plotting world domination. As the son of a secret Society of Substitutes member, Milton must team up with his substitute teacher mom to thwart the ferret's evil plans. Can they save Beacher Elementary School before it's too late? Dive into this fast-paced adventure filled with humor and unexpected twists, where the fate of the world rests in the hands of an unlikely duo.
In reading order

S.O.S.: Society of Substitutes Series

4 books · Published 2021–2022

#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$599

The Great Escape

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2021

A pet ferret's plot for world domination challenges a boy and his secret-agent mom.

#2
Sale price
$674

The Zoo Switcheroo

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Evil pet plots zoo escape. Can super subs save the day?

#3
Sale price
$1498

Food Fight!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2021

A mischievous ferret steals lunches, sparking chaos. Can the class stop him?

#5
Sale price
$1498

Frenemies

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2022

A hamster's sip turns monstrous. Can unlikely allies save the school?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the S.O.S.: Society of Substitutes series?

There are 4 books in the S.O.S.: Society of Substitutes series. It began with The Great Escape in 2021, and the newest book, Frenemies, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the S.O.S.: Society of Substitutes books in?

Start with The Great Escape and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the S.O.S.: Society of Substitutes books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring S.O.S.: Society of Substitutes to life.

01

Alan Katz

Author
02

Alex Lopez

Illustrator

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