Book Series · 6 Books

Total Mayhem Books

In order from Monday Into the Cave of Thieves to Saturday: Dash Candoo and the Missing Ducks.

The Total Mayhem series is a set of 6 chapter books by Ralph Lazar, published between 2020 and 2022. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 220 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

Monday Into the Cave of Thieves

By Ralph Lazar

A young boy navigates a series of adventures and misadventures at school and beyond, all while trying to thwart the plans of a villainous character

208 pages· 3,755 words· Est. 42 min read

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Summary: Dash Candoo's life is anything but ordinary. Before breakfast, he's ambushed by scallywags and a Devil Cat. At school, chaos reigns with a missing trophy and vanishing perfume. As foes threaten his world, Dash must navigate Total Mayhem Situations. Will he conquer the chaos or be overwhelmed by it? Dive into Dash's unpredictable adventures and discover where the madness leads.

In reading order

Total Mayhem Series

6 books · Published 2020–2022

#1 in Series

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Monday Into the Cave of Thieves

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

A young boy navigates a series of adventures and misadventures at school and beyond, all while trying to thwart the plans of a villainous character

#2 in Series

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$674

Tuesday: The Curse of the Blue Spots

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

A young boy navigates a series of challenges and adventures at his school, including a face-pulling competition and a mysterious plot by a rival school's principal

#3 in Series

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$674

Wednesday The Forest of Secrets

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

A young boy navigates a series of strange and fantastical events at his school.

#4 in Series

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$674

Thursday War of the Waterslides

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

A young boy's ordinary day turns into a chaotic adventure when his school is visited by two special guests, Ms. Aqualine and Mr. Sniffy, who have a mysterious plan to steal the students' waterslide ideas.

#5 in Series

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$759

Friday: The Total Ice Cream Meltdown

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Chaos erupts, and only Dash's clever gadgets can save the day.

Series

Saturday: Dash Candoo and the Missing Ducks

Chapter Book · 2022

Ducks vanish from Zoo Lake. Can Dash and Rob stop a criminal plot?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Total Mayhem series?

There are 6 books in the Total Mayhem series. It began with Monday Into the Cave of Thieves in 2020, and the newest book, Saturday: Dash Candoo and the Missing Ducks, was published in 2022.