Book Series · 4 Books

Detective Duck Books

In order from Detective Duck to The Mystery at Emerald Pond.

The Detective Duck series is a set of 4 chapter books by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, published between 2023 and 2025. Written for ages 6–9, most books run about 80 pages.

Detective Duck
Case of the Strange Splash
The Case of the Missing Tadpole
The Mystery at Emerald Pond
Detective Duck
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Detective Duck
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

Detective Duck

By Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver, Dan Santat (Illustrator)

A clever duck tackles environmental mysteries threatening her pond.

80 pages
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Summary: Detective Duck, a sharp-witted young duck, faces a series of environmental mysteries at Dogwood Pond. With her trusty satchel and keen mind, she must solve these human-caused disruptions before they ruin her home. Can she uncover the truth behind the pollution and encroachment threatening her beloved habitat?
The complete set

Detective Duck Series

4 books · Published 2023–2025

Series
Sale price
$1398

Detective Duck

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

A clever duck tackles environmental mysteries threatening her pond.

Case of the Strange Splash

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

A clever duck tackles environmental mysteries threatening her pond.

The Case of the Missing Tadpole

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024

A tadpole vanishes, and a duck detective uncovers environmental mysteries threatening their pond.

The Mystery at Emerald Pond

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025

A duck vanishes during pond games. Can the squad solve the mystery?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Detective Duck series?

There are 4 books in the Detective Duck series. It began with Detective Duck in 2023, and the newest book, The Mystery at Emerald Pond, was published in 2025.

What ages are the Detective Duck books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Detective Duck to life.

01

Henry Winkler

Author
02

Lin Oliver

Author
03

Dan Santat

Illustrator

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