The Big Bad

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The Big Bad (Book 5)

The town is in danger from a big, bad... well, you'll need to see it to believe it. Help us to keep the town safe. You must use everything you have learned in your training as our apprentice.

Rally Your Allies and Defend the Town from the Big Bad!

The town is decorated for a festival, the feast is nearly ready — and then a cloud of dust appears on the horizon. Is it a Plague of Rats? A Big Bad Wolf? A Swarm of Pixies, a Shadow Giant, a Ghost, or Pirate Raiders? Only the dice know, and only YOU can stop it. Race to the Magical Menagerie to uncover your enemy's weakness, then secure every entrance to town before the Big Bad breaks through. Every challenge you complete along the way earns you an ally — and the more friends you have, the better your chances when the final confrontation arrives. The ultimate test of everything learned across the whole series!

Why Kids & Parents Love This Book:

  • Teamwork & Alliance Building – Help friends and strangers along the way; the allies you earn are the key to surviving the final showdown.
  • Strategic Planning – Research the Big Bad's weakness, prioritise town defences, and decide where your limited time is best spent.
  • Leadership & Communication – Coordinate with allies, rally the town, and make the big calls under pressure.
  • Resilience & Problem-Solving – Face a different threat every time, demanding flexible thinking rather than a rehearsed plan.
  • TTRPG Mastery – Brings together every skill from Books 1–4 in the most challenging and rewarding adventure in the series.

How It Works:

  • One person is The Reader, bringing the adventure to life with voices and storytelling.
  • One or more Apprentices use dice rolls and their imagination to navigate the quest.
  • Rolling a high number is usually best, but creative thinking can turn any situation around!
  • Are you ready to prove yourself and embark on an unforgettable journey? The adventure awaits!

Books in the series

Image of The Mysterious Egg

The Mysterious Egg (Book 1)

Winner of the Imagination Gaming award for best literacy game 2025.

Not everyone can grow up to be a great adventurer, but you are apprenticed to one of the best in the land – me! Today, I've trusted you with an important quest. Delivering the mysterious egg will REALLY test if you have what it takes to join me on future adventures.

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The Itchy Dragon (Book 2)

The baby dragon that I am training to protect the town is very ill. Even though you are still an apprentice, I know YOU have the skills to find a cure for your little friend. Hurry apprentice, before it's too late!

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The Unicorn Heist (Book 3)

A daring heist has left the farmer's two prized unicorns missing and their helpless foal all alone. Can YOU uncover the thief and track down the stolen unicorns before it's too late? Question the villagers, follow the clues, and use every skill you have to crack the case!

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The Wobbly Dummy (Book 4)

The Wobbly Dummy may look silly, but don't be fooled. You will need wisdom, strength and magic to come out on top. Choose your equipment wisely and show me that you and your friends are ready to take the next step in your training to becoming great adventurers... like me!

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Image of The Big Bad

The Big Bad (Book 5)

The town is in danger from a big, bad... well, you'll need to see it to believe it. Help us to keep the town safe. You must use everything you have learned in your training as our apprentice.

Read more

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