Book Series · 15 Books

Miss Mallard Mystery Books

In order from Express Train to Trouble to Road to Robbery.

The Miss Mallard Mystery series is a set of 15 chapter books by Robert Quackenbush, published between 1981 and 2024. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 80 pages.

Express Train to Trouble
Cable Car to Catastrophe
Dig to Disaster
Stairway to Doom
Gondola to Danger
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Express Train to Trouble
Sale price
$574
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1981

Express Train to Trouble

By Robert Quackenbush

A missing prankster on a train sparks a duck-tective's investigation.

80 pages
$5.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Miss Mallard, the world-famous duck-tective, faces a puzzling case aboard a train to Cairo. George Ruddy Duck, a notorious prankster, has vanished, leaving chaos in his wake. As tensions rise among the passengers, Miss Mallard must unravel the mystery before George's antics derail the journey. Can she solve the case and restore order, or will the prankster outwit her? Dive into this feathered mystery to find out.
The complete set

Miss Mallard Mystery Series

15 books · Published 1981–2024

Cable Car to Catastrophe
Series
Sale price
$574

Cable Car to Catastrophe

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1982

A duck-tective's ski trip turns into a hunt for a mysterious ski mask thief.

Dig to Disaster
Series
Sale price
$574

Dig to Disaster

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1982

A headless demon haunts an expedition. Can a duck-tective solve the mystery?

Stairway to Doom
Series
Sale price
$574

Stairway to Doom

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1983

A family reunion turns mysterious as guests vanish at Duckinbill Castle. Can Miss Mallard solve the mystery?

Gondola to Danger
Series
Sale price
$674

Gondola to Danger

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1983

A stolen masterpiece leads to a thrilling chase through Venice's canals.

Rickshaw to Horror
Series
Sale price
$574

Rickshaw to Horror

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1984

A duck-tective questions a psychic's disaster predictions in Hong Kong.

Taxi to Intrigue
Series
Sale price
$574

Taxi to Intrigue

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1984

A duck detective uncovers secret spy plans in London.

Stage Door to Terror
Series
Sale price
$574

Stage Door to Terror

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1985

A duck-tective in Paris faces a vanished star and a stolen jewel.

Bicycle to Treachery
Series
Sale price
$574

Bicycle to Treachery

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1985

A duck-tective stumbles upon a smuggling ring in Holland.

Texas Trail to Calamity
Series
Sale price
$574

Texas Trail to Calamity

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1986

A duck detective uncovers a plot to steal artifacts on a Texas ranch.

Surfboard to Peril
Series
Sale price
$574

Surfboard to Peril

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1986

A duck-tective's Hawaiian surf trip turns into a perilous mystery involving sacred land and high-stakes intrigue.

Dogsled to Dread
Series
Sale price
$574

Dogsled to Dread

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1987

A duck-tective races against time to solve a dognapping in snowy Alaska.

Flamenco to Mischief
Series
Sale price
$574

Flamenco to Mischief

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

A stolen painting in Spain leads a duck detective into a web of intrigue.

Road to Robbery
Series
Sale price
$574

Road to Robbery

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

A medical center is robbed. Can a duck-tective solve the mystery undercover?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Miss Mallard Mystery series?

There are 15 books in the Miss Mallard Mystery series. It began with Express Train to Trouble in 1981, and the newest book, Road to Robbery, was published in 2024.

What ages are the Miss Mallard Mystery books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Miss Mallard Mystery to life.

01

Robert Quackenbush

Author & Illustrator
RQ

Keep exploring

Similar Series