Book Series · 2 Books

The Terrible Trio Books

In order from The (Not So) Superheroes to The (Not So) Superheroes.

The Terrible Trio series is a set of 2 graphic novels by Swapna Haddow, published in 2025. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 190 pages.

The (Not So) Superheroes
The Day the Mac ’n’ Cheese Ran Out
The (Not So) Superheroes
The (Not So) Superheroes
The Day the Mac ’n’ Cheese Ran Out
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The (Not So) Superheroes
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The (Not So) Superheroes

By Swapna Haddow, Minky Stapleton (Illustrator)

Can the worst superpowers ever save the day?

192 pages· 4,717 words· Est. 53 min read
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Paperback
Summary: In a world of superpowered animals, Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin, and Barry the lemur are stuck with the most useless abilities. Zeb blends with crosswalks, Margarine makes macaroni, and Barry writes neatly. As they watch others save the world, they dream of their own heroic moment. Will these unlikely heroes find a way to shine?
In reading order

The Terrible Trio Series

2 books · Published 2025

#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674

The (Not So) Superheroes

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Can the worst superpowers ever save the day?

#2
The Day the Mac ’n’ Cheese Ran Out
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$759

The Day the Mac ’n’ Cheese Ran Out

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10

A disaster at the Superheroes Café threatens the trio's quirky powers. Can they save the day without them?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Terrible Trio series?

There are 2 books in the Terrible Trio series. It began with The (Not So) Superheroes in 2025, and the newest book, The (Not So) Superheroes, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Terrible Trio books in?

Start with The (Not So) Superheroes and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Terrible Trio books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Terrible Trio book is the longest?

The Day the Mac ’n’ Cheese Ran Out (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 4,896 words (192 pages).

Which Terrible Trio book is the shortest?

The (Not So) Superheroes (Book #1) is the shortest at 4,717 words (192 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Terrible Trio to life.

01

Swapna Haddow

Author
02

Minky Stapleton

Illustrator

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