Book Series · 3 Books

The Horrible Bag Books

In order from The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things to The Cursed Cloak of the Wretched Wraith.

The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things
The Twisted Tower of Endless Torment
The Cursed Cloak of the Wretched Wraith
The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things
The Twisted Tower of Endless Torment
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things

By Rob Renzetti

A mysterious bag leads Zenith into a terrifying world to rescue his sister from an ancient horror.

224 pages
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Summary: Zenith discovers a strange bag at his door, unleashing a spiderlike creature that kidnaps his sister, Apogee. To save her, he ventures into the eerie world of GrahBhag, facing malicious forests and a sentient giant. With whispers of the Great Wurm's dark plans for Apogee, Zenith must navigate this bizarre realm with the help of a peculiar gargoyle. Can he rescue his sister and escape before it's too late?
In reading order

The Horrible Bag Series

3 books · Published 2023–2025

#1

The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A mysterious bag leads Zenith into a terrifying world to rescue his sister from an ancient horror.

#2

The Twisted Tower of Endless Torment

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

A forgotten battle, a mysterious bag, and a world of horrors await. Can Zenith save his sister from GrahBhag's clutches?

The Cursed Cloak of the Wretched Wraith

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A boy races against time to save his sister from a crumbling, haunted world.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Horrible Bag series?

There are 3 books in the Horrible Bag series. It began with The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things in 2023, and the newest book, The Cursed Cloak of the Wretched Wraith, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Horrible Bag books in?

Start with The Horrible Bag of Terrible Things and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Horrible Bag books best for?

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

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