Author & Illustrator Profile
Troy Cummings
4 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!.
Books in "The Binder of Doom"
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
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
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
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
