Author Profile
Troy Cummings
24 Books
Troy Cummings is an American author and illustrator best known for his engaging children's books, including the popular The Notebook of Doom and The Binder of Doom chapter book series. His humorous, monster-filled stories often blend light scares with comedy, captivating early readers and reluctant readers alike. In addition to his chapter books, Cummings has written and illustrated several entertaining picture books such as Giddy-Up, Daddy! and The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out!.
The Notebook of Doom
Chomp of the Meat-Eating Vegetables: Book 4
Troy Cummings
Adventure
Food
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The Notebook of Doom
Flurry of the Snombies: Book 7
Troy Cummings
Adventure
Humor
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Giddy-Up, Daddy!
Troy Cummings
Animals
Family
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The Binder of Doom
Hydrant-Hydra: Book 4
Troy Cummings
Action
Adventure
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The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out!: Big-Time!
Troy Cummings
Courage
Friendship
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I Found a Kitty!
Troy Cummings
Cats
Dogs
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The Notebook of Doom
Rise of the Balloon Goons: Book 1
Troy Cummings
Adventure
Humor
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The Notebook of Doom
Rumble of the Coaster Ghost: Book 9
Troy Cummings
Adventure
Ghosts
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Is This Your Class Pet?
Troy Cummings
Dogs
Humor
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The Notebook of Doom
Whack of the P-Rex: Book 5
Troy Cummings
Adventure
Dinosaurs
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The Notebook of Doom
Snap of the Super-Goop: Book 10
Troy Cummings
Adventure
Humor
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The Notebook of Doom
March of the Vanderpants: Book 12
Troy Cummings
Humor
Monsters
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The Notebook of Doom
Attack of the Shadow Smashers: Book 3
Troy Cummings
Adventure
Friendship
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Can I Be Your Dog?
Troy Cummings
Animals
Dogs
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The Notebook of Doom
Day of the Night Crawlers: Book 2
Troy Cummings
Adventure
Friendship
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The Notebook of Doom
Charge of the Lightning Bugs: Book 8
Troy Cummings
Adventure
Humor
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The Binder of Doom
Boa Constructor: Book 2
Troy Cummings
Adventure
Building
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The Notebook of Doom
Pop of the Bumpy Mummy: Book 6
Troy Cummings
Humor
Monsters
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The Notebook of Doom
Battle of the Boss-Monster: Book 13
Troy Cummings
Action
Adventure
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The Binder of Doom
Speedah-Cheetah: Book 3
Troy Cummings
Action
Adventure
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The Binder of Doom
Brute-Cake: Book 1
Troy Cummings
Adventure
Friendship
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The Notebook of Doom
Sneeze of the Octo-Schnozz: Book 11
Troy Cummings
Friendship
Humor
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Mighty Truck on the Farm
Chris Barton, Troy Cummings
Family
Farming
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More Bears!
Kenn Nesbitt, Troy Cummings
Animals
Creativity
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Alexander Bopp is always on the lookout for creepy creatures, but he never expected to find them on the school lunch menu. When the cafeteria suddenly stops serving healthy food and switches to daily ice cream and pie, the entire class is thrilled until the tears start flowing. Something is terribly wrong in the halls of his elementary school. When his best friend Rip mysteriously vanishes, Alexander realizes the town is facing a massive, leafy threat. Giant, meat-eating vegetables are on the loose, and they are hungry. Armed with his top-secret monster notebook, Alexander must figure out how to defeat these oversized greens before the whole town becomes a veggie dinner.
6-8 Years
96 Pages
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Summer camp in the Gloamy Mountains is supposed to be hot, sunny, and completely normal. But for Alexander, Rip, and Nikki, normal never lasts long. Right in the middle of a sweltering summer day, the temperature drops and a bizarre snowstorm blankets the camp. With the freezing weather comes a chilling new threat: snombies. These icy snow monsters have the terrifying ability to build massive armies out of the snowdrifts. The Super Secret Monster Patrol must gear up to face their coldest, most relentless enemies yet. They will need quick thinking and serious teamwork to melt this frozen monster invasion before summer is ruined forever.
6-8 Years
96 Pages
N/A
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Sometimes the wildest adventures happen right in your own living room. When a playful dad gets down on all fours to give his kids a horsey ride, the fun quickly spirals into an unforgettable journey of imagination and laughter. This hilarious and heartwarming story captures the boundless energy of playtime and the special bond between a father and his children. With clever humor and a fast-paced spirit, it is a delightful ride that will have young readers giggling from start to finish. Hold on tight for a galloping good time.
6-8 Years
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The streets of Stermont are heating up, and the Super Secret Monster Patrol is ready to cool things down. Armed with a massive supply of water balloons, Alexander and his friends are prepared to face their hottest enemy yet. But when mysterious puddles begin appearing all over town and the streets start to flood, they realize their plan might be all wet. A bizarre, clean-freak water monster is splashing through the neighborhood, causing chaos wherever it goes. The team must dive into an epic water battle to stop the creature before the entire town washes away. It will take quick reflexes and a lot of courage to pull the plug on this soggy situation.
6-8 Years
102 Pages
N/A
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Everyone knows the story of the brave little spider who climbed the waterspout, but nobody talks about what happened after the rain washed her out. Eensy Weensy is completely terrified. After taking a massive tumble, she has lost all her climbing courage and refuses to go near the gutter ever again. Luckily, her best friend Polly the ladybug is there to help her get back on her feet. With a little encouragement, Eensy starts tackling small challenges, slowly working her way up to taller and taller objects. Soon, her newfound bravery will take her higher than she ever imagined, leading to a spectacular view that is truly out of this world.
6-8 Years
42 Pages
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Arfy the dog is thrilled to have a warm, loving home, so when he discovers a lonely kitten named Scamper, he knows exactly what to do. He wants Scamper to move in right away. There is just one big problem: Arfy's person is terribly allergic to cats. Determined to help his new feline friend, Arfy puts his letter-writing skills to the test. He sends persuasive notes to all sorts of prospective owners, hoping to find the perfect match. But finding a quiet, cozy home filled with laps, purrs, and yarn balls is harder than it looks. Arfy will have to think outside the box to find Scamper the forever family he deserves.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
N/A
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Moving to a new town is always tough, but for Alexander Bopp, it is downright terrifying. Stermont is crawling with creepy secrets, and Alexander is about to uncover them all. It starts when he discovers a mysterious old notebook with the word DOOM stamped across the cover. Inside the notebook is top-secret information about bizarre creatures, and Alexander soon realizes the monsters are real. His first challenge? A gang of spooky, arm-waving balloon goons that are twisting their way through town. With his new notebook in hand, Alexander must find the courage to pop these inflatable pests before they take over his new home.
6-8 Years
96 Pages
N/A
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A class field trip to an amusement park sounds like the perfect day out, until Alexander realizes they are going to the incredibly boring SAFETY Land. The students are expecting a day of slow teacup rides and gentle carousels, but a strange magician warns them about a haunted roller coaster hidden in the park. When Alexander starts noticing bizarre scratch marks everywhere, he realizes the magician might not be joking. Something spooky is lurking behind the scenes, and the Super Secret Monster Patrol is on the case. They must brave the twists, turns, and terrifying drops to uncover the truth behind the coaster ghost.
6-8 Years
96 Pages
N/A
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Arfy the dog loves his job as a reading buddy, visiting schools to help kids practice their skills. But after a long day of listening to stories, Arfy discovers a surprising stowaway in his vest pocket: a tiny green turtle. Knowing the little terrapin belongs in a classroom terrarium, Arfy springs into action. He uses his excellent letter-writing skills to contact teachers and even the school principal to solve the mystery of the missing pet. Arfy is determined to follow the clues and safely return this slow-moving friend to her rightful home before the school bell rings.
6-8 Years
22 Pages
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Alexander Bopp has faced plenty of strange creatures in Stermont, but nothing could prepare him for a monster of prehistoric proportions. When he stumbles across a massive, mysterious footprint, he knows the Super Secret Monster Patrol has a big problem on their hands. To make matters weirder, his best friend Rip keeps finding random pieces of candy scattered all over the street. The team must figure out the connection between the giant tracks and the sweet treats before the towering P-Rex stomps through their town. Alexander, Rip, and Nikki have to act fast to stop this colossal candy-loving beast.
6-8 Years
96 Pages
N/A
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Things in Stermont are getting stranger than ever. Alexander keeps spotting terrifying monsters around town, but there is a major catch: these are monsters the Super Secret Monster Patrol has already defeated. His friends Rip and Nikki think his imagination is working overtime, but Alexander knows what he saw. Are zombie monsters rising from the past, or is there a new, shape-shifting creature on the loose? Alexander must trust his instincts and protect his top-secret notebook from this unpredictable threat. The team will have to stay sharp to outsmart a monster that can turn into absolutely anything.
6-8 Years
96 Pages
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The Super Secret Monster Patrol is on their most important mission yet: tracking down the ultimate boss-monster and recovering their stolen notebook. Alexander, Rip, and Nikki are searching everywhere for clues, but the trail seems cold until they notice something very suspicious at school. Principal Vanderpants is acting incredibly strange. When Alexander spots her carrying a bucket of spaghetti through a mysterious locked door on the thirteenth floor, the pieces start to fall into place. Could the strict school principal actually be the mastermind behind the monster attacks? The team must investigate the hidden floor to uncover the truth.
6-8 Years
96 Pages
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Watch out for the dark! Alexander Bopp and the Super Secret Monster Patrol are facing a brand-new threat, and this time, the monsters are hiding in plain sight. Creepy creatures called shadow smashers are leaping from shadow to shadow, causing chaos and wrecking things all over Stermont. Alexander knows he has to stop them before the town is completely destroyed. But the monster hunters have an even bigger problem to solve: one of their very own club members might actually be a monster in disguise! Packed with spooky surprises, fast-paced action, and fun illustrations on every single page, this thrilling mystery will keep you guessing. Grab your flashlight and join the patrol to find out who is really lurking in the shadows!
6-8 Years
96 Pages
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Meet Arfy, a lovable, homeless mutt who lives in a cardboard box in a lonely alley. More than anything in the world, Arfy wants a forever home. So, he decides to take matters into his own paws! Arfy writes heartfelt letters to every single person on Butternut Street, explaining exactly why he would make the perfect pet. He is already housebroken, he comes with his very own squeaky bone, and he even promises to get along with cats! But as the rejection letters pile up, Arfy starts to wonder if anyone will ever open their heart to a lonesome dog. Told entirely through charming, funny, and deeply sincere letters, this touching story will make you fall in love with the sweetest dog in town.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
N/A
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Alexander and his new friend Rip are determined to uncover the secrets of the mysterious monster notebook. Their investigation leads them to a trail of bizarre clues left behind by giant, squirming worms known as night crawlers. But the worms are just the beginning of their problems. Stermont has been invaded by massive tunnel fish that are swimming right through the dirt, along with a terrifying fish-kabob monster. Alexander and Rip must team up, use their wits, and dive into the action to reel in these underground beasts before the town is completely swallowed up.
6-8 Years
96 Pages
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Alexander is trying to survive his brand-new school, but the building seems to have a mind of its own. The lights are constantly flickering, the escalators are zooming at super speeds, and students are getting zapped by mysterious electric shocks in the hallways. When the sky above Stermont fills with eerie green lightning, Alexander, Rip, and Nikki know exactly what is going on. Monsters are to blame. The Super Secret Monster Patrol must track down these high-voltage pests and pull the plug on their shocking behavior before the entire school short-circuits.
6-8 Years
96 Pages
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Stermont is falling apart, literally. Construction equipment and heavy machine parts are vanishing into thin air all over town. When an entire playground disappears without a trace, the Super Secret Monster Patrol knows this is not a normal robbery. A massive, crafty snake monster is slithering through the streets, putting the squeeze on the town's building supplies. Alexander, Rip, and Nikki must track down the scaly thief and stop its destructive plans. They will need to work fast and use all their monster-hunting skills before the whole neighborhood is completely dismantled.
6-8 Years
104 Pages
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A class field trip to the history museum takes a terrifying turn when Alexander learns about the ancient legend of the bumpy mummy. The spooky story becomes a lot more real when he spots a bandaged figure creeping through the museum exhibits. To make matters worse, the priceless Ruby Scorpion is stolen, and bizarre popping noises are echoing through the halls. The Super Secret Monster Patrol must unravel the mystery, catch the thief, and wrap up this mummy monster before it escapes into the streets of Stermont. It is a race against time to save the town's history.
6-8 Years
96 Pages
N/A
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The Super Secret Monster Patrol has bravely defended Stermont from every bizarre creature that has crossed their path. But nothing could prepare Alexander, Rip, and Nikki for their biggest challenge yet. They are finally coming face-to-face with the mastermind behind it all: the boss-monster. To get their stolen notebook back, the team must locate the villain's secret hideout. But the boss-monster is not alone. She has assembled an entire army of terrifying creatures to stop them. The friends must rely on their courage, teamwork, and monster knowledge to survive the ultimate showdown and save their town once and for all.
6-8 Years
96 Pages
N/A
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The Stermont Derby is the biggest event of the year, and Alexander, Nikki, and Rip are thrilled to build their own race cars. The whole town is revving their engines for the competition, but a speedy, incredibly hungry monster decides to crash the party. Following a trail of deep skid marks, sharp claw prints, and a terrible rotten-egg smell, the Super Secret Monster Patrol tracks the beast to its secret hideout. Now, they must figure out how to outsmart and outrun this high-speed menace. It will take the ultimate race to beat this monster to the finish line and save the derby.
6-8 Years
102 Pages
N/A
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Alexander Bopp is ready for action, but there is one big problem: Stermont has been completely monster-free for months! As the leader of the Super Secret Monster Patrol, Alexander misses fighting creepy creatures alongside his best friends, Rip and Nikki. Just when he thinks his monster-hunting days are over, strange things start happening around town. Weird old-timey objects, mysterious cake crumbs, and creepy monster cards are popping up everywhere. Could a brand-new monster be on the loose? Alexander will have to get the Super Secret Monster Patrol back together to crack the case! Packed with fast-paced adventure and fun illustrations on every page, this exciting mystery is perfect for newly independent readers who love a good thrill.
6-8 Years
104 Pages
N/A
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Something smells seriously rotten in Stermont, and it is not just the school cafeteria! Alexander, Rip, and Nikki are facing their stinkiest challenge yet. To make matters worse, the three best friends are no longer in the same class, and their trusty monster notebook has completely vanished. When a giant, honking monster starts sliming the town and smelly objects go missing everywhere, the Super Secret Monster Patrol knows they have a major mystery on their hands. Can the team stick together and sniff out this slimy creature before the whole town gets covered in goo? Filled with hilarious illustrations and fast-paced action, this exciting chapter book will keep you turning the pages to see how the monster hunters save the day!
6-8 Years
96 Pages
N/A
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Clarence might look like a regular muddy pickup truck, but he hides a zooming secret. Whenever water splashes his hood, he transforms into the heroic Mighty Truck. After spending his days saving the city of Axleburg, Clarence is exhausted and ready for a break. When his parents invite him to visit the family farm, Clarence cannot wait to relax, play with the pigs, and take a long nap. But farm life is full of hard work, and his parents need his help with a massive list of chores. Clarence must figure out how to finish his jobs and still have fun, proving that even superheroes have to pitch in at home.
6-8 Years
35 Pages
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Writing a story should be a quiet, peaceful process, but this author is about to get a very loud interruption. Just as he sits down to write, a demanding voice calls out for something wilder: more bears. Despite the author's attempts to stick to his original plan, the requests keep coming, and soon the pages are absolutely crawling with bears of all shapes and sizes. This hilarious, fast-paced tale celebrates the chaotic fun of imagination and the unpredictable nature of storytelling. It is a wildly entertaining read that proves sometimes, you just have to give the audience what they want.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
N/A
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