Book Series · 5 Books

The Misadventures of Salem Hyde Books

In order from Spelling Trouble to Frozen Fiasco.

Spelling Trouble

Big Birthday Bash

Cookie Catastrophe

Dinosaur Dilemma

Frozen Fiasco

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Spelling Trouble

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$674

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Spelling Trouble

By Frank Cammuso

A young witch enters a spelling bee, but it's not about magic spells.

96 pages· 2,676 words· Est. 40 min read

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Summary: Salem Hyde, a spirited young witch, is sure she can win the school spelling bee with her magical spells. Her cautious cat companion, Whammy, warns her, but Salem's impulsive nature leads her into unexpected chaos. As she discovers the competition is about spelling words, not casting spells, Salem must navigate the hilarious havoc her magic creates. Can she learn to balance her witchy ways with the real world, or will her misspelled spells cause more trouble than she can handle? Join Salem and Whammy in a whimsical adventure full of charm and mischief.

In reading order

The Misadventures of Salem Hyde Series

5 books · Published 2013–2015

#1

Spelling Trouble

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$674

Spelling Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

A young witch enters a spelling bee, but it's not about magic spells.

#2

Big Birthday Bash

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$674

Big Birthday Bash

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

A young witch tries to make her friend's birthday big, but things don't go as planned

#3

Cookie Catastrophe

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$674

Cookie Catastrophe

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

A young cat joins the Squirrel Scouts and learns valuable lessons about perseverance and teamwork

#4

Dinosaur Dilemma

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$1398

Dinosaur Dilemma

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

A young girl befriends a dinosaur after accidentally bringing it back from a museum and tries to figure out how to return it to its own time.

#5

Frozen Fiasco

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$1398

Frozen Fiasco

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

A witch must learn to skate and balance babysitting before the big show.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Misadventures of Salem Hyde series?

There are 5 books in the Misadventures of Salem Hyde series. It began with Spelling Trouble in 2013, and the newest book, Frozen Fiasco, was published in 2015.

What order should you read the Misadventures of Salem Hyde books in?

Start with Spelling Trouble and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Misadventures of Salem Hyde books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Misadventures of Salem Hyde book is the longest?

Spelling Trouble is the longest book in the series at 2,676 words (96 pages).

Which Misadventures of Salem Hyde book is the shortest?

Dinosaur Dilemma is the shortest at 2,081 words (96 pages).

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The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Misadventures of Salem Hyde to life.

Frank Cammuso

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