Book Series · 4 Books

Clue Jr. Books

In order from The Case of the Secret Message to The Case of the Barking Dog.

The Clue Jr. series is a set of 4 chapter books by Parker C. Hinter, published between 1994 and 1997. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 85 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$399

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994

The Case of the Secret Message

By Parker C. Hinter

Kid detectives take on a string of short cases, and readers can solve them too.

84 pages

Paperback

Summary: The members of a kids' detective club take on a set of short mysteries, and each case leaves clues in the text and pictures for readers to piece together before turning to the solution. Based on the Clue Jr. board game, this first book in the series invites readers to play detective alongside the club.

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Clue Jr. Series

4 books · Published 1994–1997

#1 in Series

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$399

The Case of the Secret Message

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994

Kid detectives take on a string of short cases, and readers can solve them too.

#6 in Series

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$399

The Case of the Runaway Turtle

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1996

Solve eight mysteries with the Clue Club.

#10

#10 in Series

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$399

The Case of the Secret Password

Chapter Book · 1996

A mask transforms a man's life with chaotic consequences.

#11

#11 in Series

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$399

The Case of the Barking Dog

Chapter Book · 1997

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Clue Jr. series?

There are 4 books in the Clue Jr. series. It began with The Case of the Secret Message in 1994, and the newest book, The Case of the Barking Dog, was published in 1997.