Description

A silly and spooky highly illustrated series that’s perfect for fans of Eerie Elementary and Notebooks of Doom, featuring art on every page and fun activities at the end of each book!

Cousins Malia, Dante, and Ivan must face off against the evil queen of 13th Street. But she has lots of monsters on her side, including birds that can freeze you with a look! Can the cousins defeat her and shut down 13th Street once and for all? 

Each story in this hilarious and safely spooky series from award-winning author David Bowles is designed to set independent readers up for success.

HarperChapters build confident readers one chapter at a time! With short, fast-paced books, art on every page, and milestone markers at the end of every chapter, they're the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read!


  • Portal Fantasy for Kids: Three cousins—Ivan, Malia, and Dante—must enter the spooky dimension of 13th Street to rescue captured kids and face down a wicked queen.
  • Funny Scary Books for Kids: Get ready for a safely spooky story packed with strange monsters, cackling cougars, and terrifying birds with freeze-ray eyes!
  • Mythology for Kids: Discover a world inspired by Aztec legends, where the Underworld is a real place and the fate of two powerful sisters hangs in the balance.
  • Illustrated Chapter Book: Perfect for newly independent readers, with engaging art on every single page and short, fast-paced chapters to build reading confidence.

About the author(s)

David Bowles is the award-winning Mexican American author of They Call Me Guero and other titles for young readers. Because of his family’s roots in Mexico, he’s traveled all over that country studying creepy legends, exploring ancient ruins, and avoiding monsters (so far). He lives in Donna, Texas.

Largely self taught, Shane has been a professional illustrator since 2005. Initially working in comics and storyboards, Shane has transitioned to his real passion—children’s books—even self-publishing several of his own. Shane currently lives in Florida with his wonderful wife and their two tots. When not illustrating, he can usually be found by his in-laws' pool. 

Reviews

Praise for 13th Street #1: Battle of the Bad-Breath Bats: "An exciting series opener that should whet readers’ appetites for more." - Kirkus Reviews

"This book speaks to kids who enjoy a scare. From the enticing cover to the cliff-hanger chapter endings, this series is meant to encourage reading and boost confidence and skills.”  - School Library Journal

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