The Bad Guys series is the gold standard for getting 'non-readers' to actually sit down and finish a book. It’s fast, it’s funny, and it doesn’t talk down to kids. Mission Unpluckable keeps the momentum going with a high-stakes chicken rescue that feels like Ocean's Eleven if the cast was mostly apex predators.

If you’re worried about the 'edgy' title or the fact that they’re villains, don’t be. The whole point is the struggle to do the right thing when everyone expects you to be the monster. It’s slapstick, high-energy, and a total win for the home library.