This is the first of two original novels based on the television series "The Addams Family". The book is a series of stories interwoven into moments from the family's lives. Such as, the family moving into their home, meeting Thing for the first time, whom was left in the house when they bought it. And various other moments in their lives, such as Gomez opening a business to help monsters deal with their problems. The book ends a short segment, with Morticia spending money to get their family put on television, {the television show}. This book originally sold for 50 cents.

Books in this series:

• The Addams Family, by Jack Sharkey {R-1229}
• The Addams Family Strike Back, by W. F. Miksch {R-1257}