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Junior Monster Scouts Books

In order from The Monster Squad to Castle of Schemes and Dreams.

The Junior Monster Scouts series is a set of 11 chapter books by Joe McGee, published between 2019 and 2025. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 130 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$674

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

The Monster Squad

By Joe McGee, Ethan Long (Illustrator)

Junior Monster Scouts face a cheesy plot with hungry rats. Can they save the day?

112 pages· 6,416 words· Est. 54 min read

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Summary: Wolfy, Franky, and Vampyra, the Junior Monster Scouts, are on a mission to rescue a lost kitten in The Gloomy Forest. But with the Village Cheese Festival in full swing, Baron Von Grump's sinister plan threatens chaos. As he unleashes a horde of hungry rats, the Scouts must navigate this cheesy conundrum. Can they outsmart the Baron, save the kitten, and restore peace? Join the adventure where friendship and bravery are put to the test in a world where monsters just want to do good.

In reading order

Junior Monster Scouts Series

11 books · Published 2019–2025

#1 in Series

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$674

The Monster Squad

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

Junior Monster Scouts face a cheesy plot with hungry rats. Can they save the day?

#2 in Series

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$674

Crash! Bang! Boo!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

Can the Junior Monster Scouts save The Village's birthday from chaos and darkness?

#3 in Series

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$674

It's Raining Bats and Frogs!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2020

A storm threatens The Village. Can the Junior Monster Scouts save it from flooding?

#4 in Series

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$574

Monster of Disguise

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

Can young monsters break a carnival's hypnotic spell and save their village?

#5 in Series

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$574

Trash Heap of Terror

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Can the Junior Monster Scouts stop a living trash heap from wreaking havoc?

#6 in Series

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$674

Curse of the Crummy Mummy!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

A sphinx turns villagers to stone. Can the Junior Monster Scouts solve its riddles and save the day?

#7 in Series

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$674

Chiller Thriller!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023

Can young scouts save a village from an avalanche and befriend a yeti?

#8 in Series

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$674

The Rottenest Reunion

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2024

Can the Junior Monster Scouts stop the Grumps from taking over the village?

#9 in Series

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$759

The Incredible Shrinking Grump

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

A size-altering ray causes chaos. Can the Junior Monster Scouts fix it?

#10

#10 in Series

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$759

Castle of Schemes and Dreams

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2025

Can the Junior Monster Scouts save Castle Dracula from becoming an amusement park?

The Show Must Go On: Ready-to-Read Level 2

Series

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$574

The Show Must Go On: Ready-to-Read Level 2

Picture Book

Companion series

Junior Monster Scouts: Ready-To-Read Series

6 books · Published 2024–2025

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$1697

Hide-and-Seek Pup

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2024

A dog hides from the vet. Can the Junior Monster Scouts find her in time?

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$1697

Troll Trouble

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2024

Junior Monster Scouts hunt for elusive Troll Root for a stew.

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$1697

Lost in the Library

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A secret door, a voiceless banshee, and a mystery to solve.

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$1797

Pumpkin Party

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2025

Can the Junior Monster Scouts save their pumpkin carving party?

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$1797

Don't Wake Dracula

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2025

Can young scouts keep a vampire asleep while flying kites?

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$1797

The Show Must Go On

Picture Book · Ages 5–7

A missing arm bone threatens the Skeleton Band's performance. Can the Junior Monster Scouts solve the mystery in time?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Junior Monster Scouts series?

There are 11 books in the Junior Monster Scouts series. It began with The Monster Squad in 2019, and the newest book, Castle of Schemes and Dreams, was published in 2025.