Book Series · 9 Books

The Very Worst Ever Books

In order from First Day, Worst Day to Not Ready Player One.

The Very Worst Ever series is a set of 9 chapter books by Andy Nonamus, published between 2024 and 2025. Written for ages 5–9, most books run about 130 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$759

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

First Day, Worst Day

By Andy Nonamus, Amy Jindra (Illustrator)

A kid's first day at a new school spirals into chaos. Can new friends save the day?

128 pages

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Summary: On his first day at a new school, an unlucky kid hopes to keep his identity secret to avoid embarrassment. But when he misses the bus, gets lost, and takes a basketball to the face, his bad luck seems inescapable. As chaos unfolds, he wonders if new friendships might turn his worst day around. Will he find a way to survive the day without revealing his unlucky streak?

In reading order

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

An unlucky kid stumbles into a fierce race for Student of the Month.

#6 in Series

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$759

Go for the Gold

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

An unlucky kid fears he's swapped luck with his athletic friend.

#7 in Series

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$759

Backstage Fright

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025

A kid's stage fright threatens the school play's success.

Flushed Away Water Park: Field Trip Edition (8)

#8 in Series

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$1697

Flushed Away Water Park: Field Trip Edition (8)

Chapter Book · 2025

A field trip to a water park reveals murky pools and a mermaid-obsessed owner.

#9 in Series

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$759

Not Ready Player One

Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025

Trapped in a video game, a kid faces mini-bosses and a looming game over.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Very Worst Ever series?

There are 9 books in the Very Worst Ever series. It began with First Day, Worst Day in 2024, and the newest book, Not Ready Player One, was published in 2025.