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The Bad Guys: Breaking In Books

In order from Best of the Worst to Museum Mayhem. Part of The Bad Guys.

The Bad Guys: Breaking In series is a set of 4 chapter books by Maria S. Barbo, published between 2026 and 2027. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 130 pages.

Best of the Worst
The Bad Guys: Breaking In
Crime After Crime
Museum Mayhem
Best of the Worst
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Best of the Worst
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2026

Best of the Worst

A crew of misfits aims to become the ultimate heist legends. Can they outsmart the odds?

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Summary: Mr. Wolf has assembled a team of unlikely criminals: a safe-cracker, a tech genius, a getaway driver, and a master of disguise. Their mission? To pull off the heist that will cement their reputation as the best of the worst. But with fame comes challenges, and the path to infamy is fraught with unexpected twists. Can this ragtag group of misfits outwit their rivals and make their mark on the criminal world? Dive into the origin story of the Bad Guys and discover if they have what it takes to succeed.
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The Bad Guys: Breaking In Series

4 books · Published 2026–2027

#1
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Best of the Worst

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2026

A crew of misfits aims to become the ultimate heist legends. Can they outsmart the odds?

#3
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$759

Crime After Crime

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2026

A crew of animal crooks chases bigger heists to become the most infamous criminals.

#4
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Museum Mayhem

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2027

Can a crew of crooks go one whole day without committing a crime?

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How many books are in the Bad Guys: Breaking In series?

There are 4 books in the Bad Guys: Breaking In series. It began with Best of the Worst in 2026, and the newest book, Museum Mayhem, was published in 2027.

What order should you read the Bad Guys: Breaking In books in?

Start with Best of the Worst and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Bad Guys: Breaking In books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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