Book Series · 6 Books
In order from The Worst Night 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.
A missing ferret leads to a high school party with a deadly secret.
6 books · Published 2015–2025
A missing ferret leads to a high school party with a deadly secret.
A goblin's quest to find a yeti reveals unexpected truths in the frozen tundra.
A goblin infiltrates Santa's workshop to outwork the elves. Can he succeed?
Middle schoolers' trip to D.C. spirals into chaos with a potential threat to the president.
A goblin's vacation turns chaotic when mermaids crash the party. Can peace be restored?
A goblin dodges cupids' arrows, questioning if love can be avoided.
There are 6 books in the Worst series. It began with The Worst Night Ever in 2016, and the newest book, Valentines Are the Worst!, was published in 2025.
Start with The Worst Night Ever and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.
The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The Worst Night Ever (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 45,797 words (256 pages).
Valentines Are the Worst! is the shortest at 254 words (40 pages).
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