The Map of Marvelous Mayhem

Get ready to laugh, gasp, and cheer with this action-packed collection of almost 100 stories written just for curious, clever, and brave readers aged 9 to 12. From joke-filled schools and haunted amusement parks to lost jungles, space stations, and enchanted forests, every page bursts with imagination and fun. Whether it’s a mischievous parrot who solves crimes, a young inventor trying to stop a robot meltdown, or a group of friends uncovering a mystery beneath their school gym, these tales blend humor, heart, and heroism in unforgettable ways.

Each story stands on its own, perfect for quick reads or full-on reading binges. You’ll meet daring adventurers, ghost-hunting besties, forest-saving kids, and creatures you’ll wish were real. This collection celebrates friendship, bravery, curiosity, and the power of storytelling just the kind of reading escape young minds need.

Ideal for readers who love variety and nonstop surprises, this book invites kids into eight different genres from spine-tingling horror and hilarious school life to eco-adventures, sci-fi quests, and magical realms. It's a reading journey full of wonder, giggles, chills, and wide-eyed moments.

What strange door will you open first? And where will the next story take you?

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This book is part of The Wonderblast Chronicles, a larger collection packed with 100+ short stories that bring nonstop surprises, laughter, and imagination.

The Wonderblast Chronicles is the ultimate short story collection for curious kids aged 9–12. Packed with 100+ stories across adventure, comedy, mystery, fantasy, horror, animals, and more, each volume offers nonstop surprises and laugh-out-loud moments. From robot vacuum sidekicks to haunted homework, talking toilets to ninja recess battles, every page brings something new. With over 100,000 words of fast-paced, wildly imaginative fiction, this series is perfect for independent readers, reluctant readers, and anyone who loves short, funny, and unforgettable stories. Dive in and discover a hundred ways to laugh, explore, and imagine more one bite-sized story at a time.