Book Series · 6 Books

The Worst Books

In order from The Worst Class Trip Ever to Valentines Are the Worst!.

The Worst series is a set of 6 picture books by Alex Willan, published between 2015 and 2025. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 40 pages.

The Worst Class Trip Ever
The Worst Night Ever
Yetis Are the Worst!
Elves Are the Worst!
Mermaids Are the Worst!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Worst Class Trip Ever
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$1348
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The Worst Class Trip Ever

By Dave Barry

Middle schoolers' trip to D.C. spirals into chaos with a potential threat to the president.

224 pages· 40,710 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
$13.99Save 4%
Hardcover
Summary: Eighth-grader Wyatt Palmer's class trip to Washington, D.C. takes a wild turn when his friend Matt steals suspicious luggage from two mysterious men. As they navigate the chaos, Wyatt and his friends, including the daring Suzana, find themselves entangled in a potential threat to the president. With teachers losing patience and danger lurking, can they unravel the mystery before it's too late? This fast-paced adventure blends humor and suspense as the kids race against time in the nation's capital.
The complete set

The Worst Series

6 books · Published 2015–2025

Series
Sale price
$1348

The Worst Class Trip Ever

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Middle schoolers' trip to D.C. spirals into chaos with a potential threat to the president.

The Worst Night Ever

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

A missing ferret leads to a high school party with a deadly secret.

Yetis Are the Worst!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A goblin's quest to find a yeti reveals unexpected truths in the frozen tundra.

Elves Are the Worst!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

A goblin infiltrates Santa's workshop to outwork the elves. Can he succeed?

Mermaids Are the Worst!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A goblin's vacation turns chaotic when mermaids crash the party. Can peace be restored?

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$1899

Valentines Are the Worst!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

A goblin dodges cupids' arrows, questioning if love can be avoided.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Worst series?

There are 6 books in the Worst series. It began with The Worst Class Trip Ever in 2015, and the newest book, Valentines Are the Worst!, was published in 2025.

What ages are the Worst books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Worst to life.

01

Alex Willan

Author & Illustrator
02

Dave Barry

Author
03

Jon Cannell

Illustrator

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