The Notebook of Doom

Name: The Notebook of Doom
Author: Troy Cummings

Read with caution

Some content parents may want to preview or discuss.

Published: 2013
Ages: 6–9

About the book

A boy who moves to a new town discovers a notebook filled with drawings of monsters.

AI summary

A boy who moves to a new town discovers a notebook filled with drawings of monsters.

Why parents choose this book

What makes The Notebook of Doom worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

Age range: 6–9 (fits siblings across a range).
Reading maturity: Chapter book — short chapters and simple plots that build reading stamina.
Kids who tend to love it: Chapter Books.
Personality fit: kids ages 6–9 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

Written by Troy Cummings, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy The Notebook of Doom if they…

Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 6–9

This book helps develop

Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 6–9 age band.

Things parents should know

Violence: cartoonish or off-page action.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time

Varies by reader

Length

Length varies by edition

Difficulty

Chapter book

Works as read-aloud

Yes — pairs well with bedtime reading

Good for independent readers

Best read together at this age

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Why we recommend it

We recommend The Notebook of Doom for the 6–9 age band with a small heads-up on content — worth previewing or discussing. It leans into chapter books in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Troy Cummings's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.