Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled heist adventure with this action-packed, fully illustrated media tie-in novel based on the smash-hit DreamWorks animated Netflix television show. Written by experienced children’s author Maria S. Barbo, this highly entertaining origin story takes young fans right back to the beginning of the world’s most notorious criminal syndicate before they decided to reform. Mr. Wolf has finally managed to recruit what he believes is the absolute perfect crew of misfit masterminds: Mr. Snake the master safe-cracker, Ms. Tarantula the brilliant tech wizard, Mr. Shark the dynamic getaway driver, and Mr. Piranha the wild muscle and master of disguise. Together, this formidable team possesses every single skill required to pull off the grandest robberies in history. However, establishing themselves as the ultimate underworld team turns out to be a highly competitive and complicated endeavor. To truly make a name for themselves, the crew must successfully execute a series of complex, high-stakes heists to land a coveted spot on the famous Best of the Worst criminals list. Packed with rapid-fire comedic dialogue, fast-paced action sequences, and engaging black-and-white illustrations scattered throughout, this volume is masterfully designed to capture the hearts of reluctant readers, build fundamental vocabulary, and provide hours of screen-free entertainment celebrating teamwork and creative problem-solving.