Book Series · 3 Books

The Terribles Books

In order from Welcome to Stubtoe Elementary to Clash of the Gnomes!.

The Terribles series is a set of 3 chapter books by Travis Nichols, published between 2022 and 2023. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 240 pages.

Welcome to Stubtoe Elementary
Clash of the Gnomes!
Welcome to Stubtoe Elementary
Clash of the Gnomes!
Welcome to Stubtoe Elementary
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Welcome to Stubtoe Elementary
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Welcome to Stubtoe Elementary

By Travis Nichols

Monsters live among us in Creep's Cove. Can they fit in?

240 pages
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Summary: On the eerie island of Creep's Cove, monsters like Vlad the vampire and Allie the alien attend school and navigate life. With portals to nightmarish dimensions and a cast of quirky creatures, this tale unfolds through comics, poems, and activities. Will these young monsters find their place in a world that’s both familiar and strange? Dive into a hilarious adventure where the monstrous meets the mundane, and discover if being a monster is really all that terrible.
In reading order

The Terribles Series

3 books · Published 2022–2023

#1
#1 in Series
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$1348

Welcome to Stubtoe Elementary

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Monsters live among us in Creep's Cove. Can they fit in?

#2

A Witch's Last Resort

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Monstrous kids face a terrifying election and magical adventures. Can they be both terrible and great friends?

#3

Clash of the Gnomes!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Monstrous kids face gnomes in a mysterious game. Can they win without vanishing?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Terribles series?

There are 3 books in the Terribles series. It began with Welcome to Stubtoe Elementary in 2022, and the newest book, Clash of the Gnomes!, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Terribles books in?

Start with Welcome to Stubtoe Elementary and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Terribles books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Terribles to life.

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Travis Nichols

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