Carlos planned to spend the afternoon trying to win a new BMX bike. Instead, he's stuck in the backyard with his kid brother, a weed whacker, and one very bad beehive.

Thirteen-year-old Carlos is stuck watching his kid brother and doing yard work when the weed whacker stirs up a hidden bee's nest. Getting inside the house should be simple - except his kid brother locked the door. Now, the backyard has become one giant escape puzzle.

Carlos is an expert at making split-second moves on a BMX bike, which is lucky - because it's hard to think when a buzzing brigade is dive-bombing your head.

A dash for cover. A hiding place that won't hold. A plan that almost works. When one idea fails, Carlos and his brother have to dream up another. Soon they're turning duct tape, an old trailer, and even a kiddie pool into the strangest survival tools they've ever imagined.

Packed with backyard action, quick moves, and clever escape plans, I Escaped the Killer Bees is a kid-powered survival adventure for readers who like teamwork, wild ideas, and turning ordinary stuff into ingenious solutions.

Plus, discover fascinating facts about bees and enjoy black-and-white illustrations throughout the adventure.

"A suspenseful survival series based on famous historical events." - School Library Journal

Trusted by teachers and loved by young readers, this award-winning series keeps the fun first while giving families and classrooms plenty to build on. Short chapters, an age-friendly pace, and a free study guide make it an easy pick for ages 9-12.

Buzz into the 14th adventure in the bestselling I Escaped Series - now with 20 thrilling books to choose from.