The Dire Deeds of Doctor Gargo
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The Dire Deeds of Doctor Gargo

Written by Steve Behling · Illustrated by Robb Mommaerts

Book #2 in the Mummy Man and Waffles series

A road trip west turns into a chase after escaped movie monsters.

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288 pages· ~700L· AR ~4.5
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Bookroo's summary

Waffles, his mummy sidekick and their turtle Frank hit the road from Shriekport, Maine, to Hollywood, picking up new friends such as Medusa along the way. They are chasing the villain Doctor Gargo, who has unleashed reanimated monsters from Grandpa's basement across the country, from the Hoboken Werewolf to a giant Space Blob. When they learn what Gargo really wants, Waffles faces a hard choice. The second Mummy Man and Waffles book.

From the publisher

"Mummy Man and Waffles is a nonstop thrill, chill, and slimy spill ride full of creepy crawlers and ludicrous laughs!" --John Patrick Green, New York Times bestselling author of the InvestiGators series"Broad comedy, full of monsters and lighthearted fun!" --Kirkus ReviewsIn this spooky, goofy middle grade series, Mummy Man and Waffles are back in their action-packed sequel! So, what does a kid named Waffles, his mummy sidekick, and their trusty turtle Frank do for the summer? They hit the road, of course!Traveling from Shriekport, Maine, the gang heads to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, California, picking up some hair-raising new friends along the way. Get in, Medusa!! The friends set off to confront the evil villain, Doctor Gargo, who has unleashed reanimated monsters from Grandpa's basement throughout the country. Along their journey, they encounter a terrifying series of monsters, including the Hoboken Werewolf, a tornado with a face, and even a giant Space Blob! When they ultimately discover what Doctor Gargo is really after, it's up to Waffles to make a difficult decision that could change everything.WARNING: this book will make you realize your summer vacations seriously need some supernatural upgrades!Now available in a lower-priced hardcover edition!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
288
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~700L
AR book level
~4.5
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Reading levels
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Publication
Published
August 5, 2025
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063254879

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