Book Series · 7 Books

A to Z Animal Mysteries Books

In order from The Absent Alpacas to The Gecko Escape Room. Part of A to Z Mysteries.

The A to Z Animal Mysteries series is a set of 7 chapter books by Kayla Whaley and Ron Roy, published between 2023 and 2026. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 95 pages.

The Absent Alpacas
Bats in the Castle
Cougar Clues
Dolphin Detectives
The Emerald Egg
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Absent Alpacas
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

The Absent Alpacas

By Kayla Whaley, Ron Roy, Chloe Burgett (Illustrator)

Alpacas vanish before a fair contest. Can young detectives solve the mystery?

96 pages· 5,841 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: At the Maine State Fair, Abbi Wallace is thrilled for the alpaca costume contest, but all but one alpaca have disappeared! With her trusty dog Barkley and friends Lydia and Daniel, Abbi must unravel the mystery. What could have caused the alpacas to vanish? Join this adventurous trio as they follow clues and uncover secrets in a race against time. Will they solve the case before the contest is ruined? Dive into this exciting spin-off inspired by the A to Z Mysteries series and discover the truth behind the missing alpacas!
In reading order

A to Z Animal Mysteries Series

7 books · Published 2023–2026

#1
The Absent Alpacas
#1 in Series
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$674

The Absent Alpacas

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

Alpacas vanish before a fair contest. Can young detectives solve the mystery?

#2
Bats in the Castle
#2 in Series
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$674

Bats in the Castle

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

A mysterious sound leads Abbi and friends on a quest to uncover the truth.

#3
Cougar Clues
#3 in Series
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$674

Cougar Clues

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024

A cougar mystery in Maine challenges young sleuths. Is it real or a clever ruse?

#4
Dolphin Detectives
#4 in Series
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$674

Dolphin Detectives

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Kids uncover a dolphin mystery at sea. Is it play or danger?

#5
The Emerald Egg
#5 in Series
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$674

The Emerald Egg

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025

An emu egg is missing. Can young detectives crack the case?

#6
Find That Ferret!
#6 in Series
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$674

Find That Ferret!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A missing ferret leads to a bigger mystery at the petting zoo.

#7
The Gecko Escape Room
#7 in Series
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$674

The Gecko Escape Room

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2026

Kids unravel a gecko-themed escape room mystery. Are they truly safe?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series?

There are 7 books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series. It began with The Absent Alpacas in 2023, and the newest book, The Gecko Escape Room, was published in 2026.

What order should you read the A to Z Animal Mysteries books in?

Start with The Absent Alpacas and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the A to Z Animal Mysteries books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring A to Z Animal Mysteries to life.

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Kayla Whaley

Author
02

Ron Roy

Author
03

Chloe Burgett

Illustrator

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