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Book #3 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992
Culpepper's Cannon
By Gary Paulsen
Two friends stumble into a time portal to 1862, facing a historic battle.
90 pages· 12,290 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Book Series · 29 Books
Culpepper Adventures Books
In order from Culpepper's Cannon to The Case of the Dirty Bird.
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.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Culpepper Adventures Series
29 books · Published 1992–1997
#3
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Culpepper's Cannon
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992
Two friends stumble into a time portal to 1862, facing a historic battle.
#4
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Dunc Gets Tweaked
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992
A stolen skateboard threatens a major competition.
#5
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Dunc's Halloween
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992
A Halloween candy quest turns hairy when Amos becomes a werepuppy.
#6
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Dunc Breaks the Record
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992
Two boys crash in the wilderness and face a wild man's captivity.
#7
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Dunc and the Flaming Ghost
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992
A ghost impersonator with fiery secrets haunts Rambridge house.
#8
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Amos Gets Famous
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992
Two friends uncover a burglary plot and race to stop it.
#9
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Dunc and Amos Hit the Big Top
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1993
Amos risks it all on the trapeze to win his dream girl's heart.
#10
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Dunc's Dump
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1993
Toxic waste threatens a school. Can two friends stop the polluters?
#11
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Dunc and the Scam Artists
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1993
A ski trip turns into an unexpected adventure.
#12
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Dunc and Amos and the Red Tattoos
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1993
Two campers uncover a threat and missing funds mystery.
#13
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Dunc's Undercover Christmas
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1993
Presents vanish, and Santa's reputation is at risk. Can three boys solve the mystery?
#14
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The Wild Culpepper Cruise
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1993
A Caribbean cruise turns into a sabotage mystery.
#15
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Dunc and the Haunted Castle
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1993
Two friends face eerie moans and moving eyes in a haunted Scottish castle.
#16
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Cowpokes and Desperadoes
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1993
Two young sleuths race to thwart a sinister plot on a cattle ranch.
#17
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Prince Amos
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994
A boy swaps places with a prince to expose a traitor.
#18
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Coach Amos
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994
Two friends coach a chaotic t-ball team facing unexpected challenges.
#19
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Amos and the Alien
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994
A hidden alien grants Amos unexpected powers. Can they get him home?
#20
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Dunc and Amos Meet the Slasher
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1993
A daring disguise leads to a risky investigation at school.
#21
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Dunc and the Greased Sticks of Doom
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1994
A skier's record attempt is threatened. Can Dunc save the day on icy slopes?
#22
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Amos's Killer Concert Caper
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994
A concert, a romance, and a saboteur threaten Amos's plans.
#23
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Amos Gets Married
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1995
Amos's sudden romance raises suspicions.
#24
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Amos Goes Bananas
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1995
Amos becomes the unlikely target of a gorilla's affection.
#25
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Dunc and Amos Go to the Dogs
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1996
Amos must rescue his dog from a dognapping scheme.
#26
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Amos and the Vampire
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1996
Can Amos and Dunc stop a vampire before he bites Amy?
#27
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Amos and the Chameleon Caper
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1996
Two sleuths pursue a master of disguise wanted in five states.
#28
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Amos Binder, Secret Agent
Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1996
Mistaken for a spy, Amos must complete a secret mission.
#29
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Dunc and Amos On Thin Ice
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997
Two friends help a skater defect, but her sudden hostility raises questions.
#30
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Super Amos
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1997
Can two kids uncover a retired superhero's secret to save their town?
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The Case of the Dirty Bird
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992
A multilingual parrot leads two friends into an unexpected adventure.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Culpepper Adventures series?
There are 29 books in the Culpepper Adventures series. It began with Culpepper's Cannon in 1992, and the newest book, The Case of the Dirty Bird, was published in 1992.
What order should you read the Culpepper Adventures books in?
Start with Culpepper's Cannon and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #29.
What ages are the Culpepper Adventures books best for?
The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
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