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Sugar Creek Gang Books

In order from The Swamp Robber to The Case of the Missing Calf.

The Sugar Creek Gang series is a set of 36 chapter books by Paul Hutchens, published between 1940 and 1970. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 130 pages.

The Swamp Robber
The Killer Bear
The Winter Rescue
The Lost Campers
The Chicago Adventure
The Secret Hideout
The Mystery Cave
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Swamp Robber
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1940

The Swamp Robber

A hidden disguise and map lead kids to a bank robber in the swamp.

128 pages· 30,352 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Summary: Join Bill Collins and his friends as they stumble upon a mysterious disguise and a hidden map in an old tree. Could these clues lead them to a notorious bank robber lurking in the swamp? As the Sugar Creek Gang races against time, they face unexpected challenges, including a dangerous spider bite and the arrival of Bill's new baby sister. Will their faith and courage be enough to solve the mystery and save the day? Dive into this adventure where every discovery brings them closer to the truth.
In reading order

Sugar Creek Gang Series

36 books · Published 1940–1970

#1
The Swamp Robber
#1 in Series
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The Swamp Robber

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1940

A hidden disguise and map lead kids to a bank robber in the swamp.

#2
The Killer Bear
#2 in Series
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The Killer Bear

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1940

Boys face danger and faith tests in a wild strawberry patch.

#4
The Lost Campers
#4 in Series
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The Lost Campers

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1941

Boys face danger and mystery on a camping trip, testing their faith.

#5
The Chicago Adventure
#5 in Series
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The Chicago Adventure

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1941

A gang's Chicago adventure tests their faith amidst storms, mysteries, and danger.

#6
The Secret Hideout
#6 in Series
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The Secret Hideout

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1942

A cave near the cemetery hides secrets that test the gang's courage and faith.

#7
The Mystery Cave
#7 in Series
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The Mystery Cave

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1943

A late-night hunting trip leads a group of boys to a surprising discovery.

#11
Teacher Trouble
#11 in Series
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Teacher Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1947

A snowman prank spirals into chaos as the Sugar Creek Gang faces unexpected trouble.

#14
The Treasure Hunt
#14 in Series
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The Treasure Hunt

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1948

An invisible message sends young friends searching for treasure and hidden danger.

#16
The Haunted House
#16 in Series
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The Haunted House

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1949

A nighttime hunt leads young friends toward secrets inside a supposedly haunted house.

#17
Lost in the Blizzard
#17 in Series
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Lost in the Blizzard

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1950

A new friend’s choices leave a group struggling through a fierce winter storm.

#20
The Bull Fighter
#20 in Series
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The Bull Fighter

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1952

A visiting cousin and his dog bring wild encounters and mysterious nighttime callers.

#21
The Timber Wolf
#21 in Series
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The Timber Wolf

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1957

Wildlife encounters and a blizzard turn a winter lodge vacation into danger.

#22
Western Adventure
#22 in Series
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Western Adventure

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1957

A pretend western adventure becomes real danger amid fire, storms, and conflict.

#23
The Killer Cat
#23 in Series
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The Killer Cat

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1958

A dangerous wildcat threatens the animals and children of a rural community.

#25
The Ghost Dog
#25 in Series
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The Ghost Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1968

Howling in the woods and lights overhead send young friends searching for answers.

#26
The White Boat Rescue
#26 in Series
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The White Boat Rescue

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1969

A missionary’s motorboat brings excitement that turns into life-or-death danger for young friends.

#27
The Brown Box Mystery
#27 in Series
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The Brown Box Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1970

Two mysterious boxes and motorcycle riders pull young friends into a dangerous mystery.

#29
The Trapline Thief
#29 in Series
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The Trapline Thief

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1953

Missing muskrats send young friends after a thief amid pranks and unexpected danger.

#30
The Blue Cow
#30 in Series
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The Blue Cow

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1953

A runaway cow brings feuding boys together when its life is threatened.

#31
The Tree House Mystery
#31 in Series
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The Tree House Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1957

An unexpected tree-house visitor and destructive vandals bring a new mystery to young friends.

#35
The Runaway Rescue
#35 in Series
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The Runaway Rescue

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1960

Red shoes in the mud lead young friends toward a runaway who needs help.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Sugar Creek Gang series?

There are 36 books in the Sugar Creek Gang series. It began with The Swamp Robber in 1940, and the newest book, The Case of the Missing Calf, was published in 1964.

What order should you read the Sugar Creek Gang books in?

Start with The Swamp Robber and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #36.

What ages are the Sugar Creek Gang books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Sugar Creek Gang to life.

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Paul Hutchens

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