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 series is a set of 3 chapter books by Rob Renzetti, published between 2023 and 2025. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 290 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1697

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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Hardcover

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 in Series

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$1697

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 in Series

Sale price

$1697

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?

Series

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$958

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.