Book Series · 9 Books

The Time Warp Trio Books

In order from The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy to Marco? Polo!.

The Time Warp Trio series is a set of 9 chapter books by Jon Scieszka, published between 1992 and 2006. Written for ages 7–9, most books run about 80 pages.

The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy
Your Mother Was a Neanderthal
It's All Greek to Me #8
Viking It and Liking It
Hey Kid, Want to Buy a Bridge? #11
Me Oh Maya #13
Da Wild, Da Crazy, Da Vinci #14
Oh Say, I Can't See #15
Marco? Polo!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy
Sale price
$574
Book #3 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1992

The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy

By Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith (Illustrator)

Time-travelers face new adventures with a fresh twist.

80 pages· 9,343 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Summary: Join a trio of time-travelers as they embark on fresh adventures with a twist. With each leap through time, they encounter new challenges and surprises. Will they navigate the chaos and return home unscathed? Discover the humor and excitement in their unpredictable journey.
In reading order

The Time Warp Trio Series

9 books · Published 1992–2006

#3
The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy
#3 in Series
Sale price
$574

The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1992

Time-travelers face new adventures with a fresh twist.

#13
Me Oh Maya #13
#13 in Series
Sale price
$574

Me Oh Maya #13

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2003

Trapped in ancient Mexico, three friends must win a deadly game to escape.

#16
Marco? Polo!
#16 in Series
Sale price
$674

Marco? Polo!

Chapter Book · 2006

A time-warping book leads to thirteenth-century China and unexpected adventures.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Time Warp Trio series?

There are 9 books in the Time Warp Trio series. It began with The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy in 1992, and the newest book, Marco? Polo!, was published in 2006.

What order should you read the Time Warp Trio books in?

Start with The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #9.

What ages are the Time Warp Trio books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Time Warp Trio to life.

01

Jon Scieszka

Author
02

Lane Smith

Illustrator
03

Adam McCauley

Illustrator

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