Book Series · 8 Books

Zigzag Kids Books

In order from Big Whopper to Zigzag Zoom.

Big Whopper
Number One Kid
Flying Feet
Star Time
Bears Beware
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Big Whopper
Sale price
$474
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Big Whopper

By Patricia Reilly Giff, Alasdair Bright (Illustrator)

Destiny's fib spirals during Discovery Week. Can she find a way out?

80 pages· 6,174 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: At the Zigzag Afternoon Center's Discovery Week, Destiny Washington struggles to find something new to share. In a moment of panic, she tells a big lie. With Gina, the discovery expert, onto her, Destiny must navigate her way out of the mess. As she faces the consequences, Destiny stumbles upon an unexpected truth that changes everything. Join this lively group of kids as they explore friendship, honesty, and the surprises of after-school adventures.
The complete set

Zigzag Kids Series

8 books · Published 2010–2013

Big Whopper
Series
Sale price
$474

Big Whopper

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Destiny's fib spirals during Discovery Week. Can she find a way out?

Number One Kid
Series
Sale price
$474

Number One Kid

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Mitchell fears missing out on Prize Day at the after-school center.

Flying Feet
Series
Sale price
$474

Flying Feet

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

A young inventor tries to save the day with his latest creation.

Star Time
Series
Sale price
$474

Star Time

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

Two friends compete for the spotlight in a school play.

Bears Beware
Series
Sale price
$474

Bears Beware

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

Mitchell faces his fears on a camping trip with bears lurking nearby.

Super Surprise
Series
Sale price
$474

Super Surprise

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

Destiny's creative attempts fail until poetry reveals her hidden talent.

Sky High
Series
Sale price
$474

Sky High

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

Banned from inventing, a young creator races against time for the invention fair.

Zigzag Zoom
Series
Sale price
$474

Zigzag Zoom

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Can the Zigzag Zebras outrun the Timpanzi Tigers in a high-stakes race?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Zigzag Kids series?

There are 8 books in the Zigzag Kids series. It began with Big Whopper in 2010, and the newest book, Zigzag Zoom, was published in 2013.

What ages are the Zigzag Kids books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Zigzag Kids book is the longest?

Number One Kid is the longest book in the series at 6,775 words (80 pages).

Which Zigzag Kids book is the shortest?

Zigzag Zoom is the shortest at 2,540 words (80 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Zigzag Kids to life.

01

Patricia Reilly Giff

Author
02

Alasdair Bright

Illustrator

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