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Bad Guys Read-Alikes

Here's a list of quick-read books with hilarious characters.

Cover of Cat on the Run in Cat of D
Aaron
Blabey
2023

When she's accused of a crime she didn't commit, going from meme megastar to public enemy, Princess Beautiful, the most famous feline on the planet, shows everyone what she's made of as she fights to clear her name.

Cover of Two-Headed Chicken
Tom
Angleberger
2022

In this fourth wall-breaking graphic novel, our double-headed chicken hero is chased through dozens of bizarre universes, from an ocean planet with a disturbing mermoose (that you can never unsee) to a world where chickens drive cars, and even to a land covered with...pizza sauce? With each BZOOP! of the universe-hopping Astrocap, the only thing to expect is the unexpected.

Cover of The Evil Secret Society of
Pandania
2022

They may seem cute and cuddly, but these kitties are up to no good! Under the direction of the purple-caped Feline Commander, the Evil Secret Society of Cats schemes against humanity in a series of humorous stories as adorable as they are diabolical. After all, the complex nature of cats is part of their charm. A hilarious, full-color manga about scheming cats from the creator of Yokai Cats and Monster Cats!

Cover of The Cosmic Adventures of A
Sabrina
Moyle
Eunice Moyle
2022

These best friends are ready to fire up the turbo pumps and blast off into the stratosphere! In their first adventure, they will discover the cute-and-cuddly planet Caturn and beach-covered planet Bloop. At each stop, they'll meet new pals, solve friendship conundrums, and stop one evil tyrant -- with lots of dance breaks and snack attacks along the way.

Cover of The First Cat in Space Ate
Mac
Barnett
Shawn Harris
2022

Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the MOON! There's only ONE hero for the job, a bold and fearsome beast bioengineered in a secret lab to be the moon's savior and Earth's last hope! And that hero is... a cat. 

Cover of Bird & Squirrel All or Not
James
Burks
2020

Bird and Squirrel are put to the ultimate test of endurance and sportsmanship in the dangerous Horned Toad 500 cross-country race.

Cover of Max Meow: Cat Crusader
John
Gallagher
2020

After taking a bite of a radioactive space meatball, Max, a regular cat living in Kittyopolis, gains superpowers and begins to fight crime alongside his scientist friend Mindy.

Cover of BOTS: The Most Annoying Ro
Russ
Bolts
Jay Cooper
2019

When cameras sent from Earth finally arrive at the end of the universe, they discover big-hearted best friends Joe Bot and Rob Ot, as well as their nemesis, Tinny.

Cover of Cat Kid Comic Club
Dav
Pilkey
2020

Li'l Petey, Molly, and Flippy help baby frog students express themselves through comics. The adventures in class and on paper unwind with mishaps and hilarity as the creative baby frogs experience the mistakes and progress that come with practice and persistence.

Cover of Catstronauts: Digital Disa
Drew
Brockington
2020

The CatStronauts, the elite group of cat astronauts, have been invited to the first-ever space hotel, but it's anything but relaxing.

Cover of InvestiGators
John Patrick
Green
2020

With their Very Exciting Spy Technology and their tried-and-true, toilet-based travel techniques, the InvestiGators are undercover and on the case! 

Cover of Hot Dog!
Anh
Do
Dan McGuiness
2020

Hotdog and his friends are going on a mad adventure to help a baby bird find his missing mom! They'll climb to crazy heights to find her! But can they handle dirty diapers and karate-chopping roosters along the way.

Cover of Press Start!: Game Over, S
Thomas
Flintham
2017

When King Viking and his evil robot army attack Animal Town, and kidnap Singing Dog, it is up to Super Rabbit Boy, with some help from Sunny and his video game console, to save the day.

Cover of Real Pigeons Fight Crime
Andrew
McDonald
Ben Wood
2018

With the master of disguise Rock Pigeon, bendy Tumbler, strong Frillback and super-finder Homey, the Real Pigeons will solve any mystery and fight any bad guy to keep the city safe!

Cover of Yeti Files: Meet the Bigfe
Kevin
Sherry
2014

Blizz Richards is a great guy, a caring boss, a loyal friend and a yeti! Cousin Brian is missing and Blizz and his devoted team are on the case. Can they find their furry friend before their secret gets out for good?