Book Series · 2 Books

Garbage Pail Kids Books

In order from Welcome to Smellville to Thrills and Chills.

Welcome to Smellville
Welcome to Smellville
Thrills and Chills
Welcome to Smellville
Thrills and Chills
Welcome to Smellville
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Welcome to Smellville
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$1398
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Welcome to Smellville

By R.L. Stine, Joe Simko (Illustrator), Jeff Zapata (Illustrator)

Ten kids in Smellville face bullies and chaos at school. Can they outwit their perfect rivals?

208 pages· 26,323 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Hardcover
Summary: In Smellville, ten quirky kids live in a chaotic house, embracing their oddities. At middle school, they face bullies and their nemeses, Penny and Parker Perfect. As mischief unfolds, can these misunderstood kids outsmart their rivals and find acceptance? Dive into a world of humor and unexpected adventures with the Garbage Pail Kids.
In reading order

Garbage Pail Kids Series

2 books · Published 2020–2021

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1398

Welcome to Smellville

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Ten kids in Smellville face bullies and chaos at school. Can they outwit their perfect rivals?

#2

Thrills and Chills

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Chaos erupts at the Smellville Pet Show. Who will win the grand prize trip to Six Thrills Amusement Park?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Garbage Pail Kids series?

There are 2 books in the Garbage Pail Kids series. It began with Welcome to Smellville in 2020, and the newest book, Thrills and Chills, was published in 2021.

What order should you read the Garbage Pail Kids books in?

Start with Welcome to Smellville and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Garbage Pail Kids books best for?

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

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Garbage Pail Kids to life.

01

R.L. Stine

Author
02

Joe Simko

Illustrator
03

Jeff Zapata

Illustrator

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