The Case of the Dirty Bird
A multilingual parrot leads two friends into an unexpected adventure.
Book Series · 29 Books
In order from The Case of the Dirty Bird to Super Amos.
The Culpepper Adventures series is a set of 29 chapter books by Gary Paulsen, published between 1992 and 1997. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 80 pages.
A multilingual parrot leads two friends into an unexpected adventure.
29 books · Published 1992–1997
A multilingual parrot leads two friends into an unexpected adventure.
Two friends stumble into a time portal to 1862, facing a historic battle.
A Halloween candy quest turns hairy when Amos becomes a werepuppy.
Two boys crash in the wilderness and face a wild man's captivity.
A ghost impersonator with fiery secrets haunts Rambridge house.
A stolen skateboard threatens a major competition.
Two friends uncover a burglary plot and race to stop it.
Amos risks it all on the trapeze to win his dream girl's heart.
A Caribbean cruise turns into a sabotage mystery.
Toxic waste threatens a school. Can two friends stop the polluters?
A ski trip turns into an unexpected adventure.
Two campers uncover a threat and missing funds mystery.
Presents vanish, and Santa's reputation is at risk. Can three boys solve the mystery?
Two friends face eerie moans and moving eyes in a haunted Scottish castle.
Two young sleuths race to thwart a sinister plot on a cattle ranch.
A daring disguise leads to a risky investigation at school.
A skier's record attempt is threatened. Can Dunc save the day on icy slopes?
A boy swaps places with a prince to expose a traitor.
Two friends coach a chaotic t-ball team facing unexpected challenges.
A hidden alien grants Amos unexpected powers. Can they get him home?
A concert, a romance, and a saboteur threaten Amos's plans.
Amos's sudden romance raises suspicions.
Amos becomes the unlikely target of a gorilla's affection.
Amos must rescue his dog from a dognapping scheme.
Two sleuths pursue a master of disguise wanted in five states.
Can Amos and Dunc stop a vampire before he bites Amy?
Mistaken for a spy, Amos must complete a secret mission.
Two friends help a skater defect, but her sudden hostility raises questions.
Can two kids uncover a retired superhero's secret to save their town?
There are 29 books in the Culpepper Adventures series. It began with The Case of the Dirty Bird in 1992, and the newest book, Super Amos, was published in 1997.
The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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