Book Series · 24 Books

The Cul-de-Sac Kids Books

In order from The Double Dabble Surprise to The Midnight Mystery.

The Double Dabble Surprise
The Mudhole Mystery
The Crazy Christmas Angel Mystery
The Mystery of Case D. Luc
No Grown-ups Allowed
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Double Dabble Surprise
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$379
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1993

The Double Dabble Surprise

By Beverly Lewis, Barbara Birch (Illustrator)

A plane lands without expected passengers. Where are the missing sisters?

80 pages· 6,427 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: Abby and Carly eagerly await their new Korean sisters at the airport, gifts in hand. But when the plane lands, the girls are nowhere to be found. As the mystery deepens, Abby and her friends on Blossom Hill Lane face an unexpected twist that could change everything. What happened to the sisters, and what surprise awaits them all?
The complete set

The Cul-de-Sac Kids Series

24 books · Published 1993–2001

Series
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$379

The Double Dabble Surprise

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1993

A plane lands without expected passengers. Where are the missing sisters?

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$379

The Mudhole Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1995

A buried time capsule holds secrets. Who hid it and why?

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$379

The Crazy Christmas Angel Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1995

A mysterious neighbor, flickering lights, and living angels. Can Eric uncover the truth before Christmas?

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$379

The Mystery of Case D. Luc

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1995

A stolen basketball, cryptic codes, and a mysterious thief. Can Dunkum solve the puzzle?

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$379

No Grown-ups Allowed

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1995

A boy's weekend plans with Grandma lead to unexpected chaos.

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$379

Frog Power

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1995

Can she overcome her frog phobia before the Easter parade?

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$379

The Stinky Sneakers Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

Jason's science project vanishes, and stinky cheese appears. Who's behind the chaos?

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$379

Mailbox Mania

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

A mailbox contest turns chaotic with mysterious gifts. Who's behind it?

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$379

The Crabby Cat Caper

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1997

A runaway cat vanishes before the carnival. Can Dee Dee find him?

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$379

Fiddlesticks

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1997

Can Shawn overcome teasing and make the soccer team before time runs out?

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$379

Green Gravy

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1997

A wish sparks a sibling clash over green traditions.

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$379

Backyard Bandit Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1997

Treasures vanish before a yard sale. Who's the thief?

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$379

Tarantula Toes

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1997

A boy's secretive pet tarantula may lead to unexpected tricks and surprises.

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$379

Tree House Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1998

A treehouse sparks trouble when 'No Boys Allowed' signs threaten a club's unity.

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$399

The Great TV Turn-Off

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1998

Can kids convince adults to ditch TV for a week?

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$379

The Creepy Sleep-Over

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1998

A sleepover turns spooky when shadows and noises haunt Dunkum. Can he face his fears?

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$379

Piggy Party

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1999

A guinea pig's weather prediction sparks a pet-filled adventure. Will chaos ensue?

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$379

The Granny Game

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1999

Two grandmas clash while babysitting, leading to unexpected lessons for everyone.

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$379

Mystery Mutt

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2000

A mysterious package challenges a group to embrace virtues, but one resists. Can unity prevail?

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$379

Big Bad Beans

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2000

Jason's secret savings plan for a bike hits a snag with a veggie mishap.

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$379

The Upside-Down Day

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2000

Can the Cul-de-sac Kids uncover Leslie's secret before time runs out?

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$379

The Midnight Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2001

A guide-dog vanishes at midnight, sparking a thrilling search. Can the kids solve the mystery before it's too late?

The Chicken Pox Panic

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9

Can Abby keep her birthday cake surprise under wraps?

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$1287

Pickle Pizza

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9

Eric's pickle pizza surprise faces unexpected challenges.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Cul-de-Sac Kids series?

There are 24 books in the Cul-de-Sac Kids series. It began with The Double Dabble Surprise in 1993, and the newest book, The Midnight Mystery, was published in 2001.

What ages are the Cul-de-Sac Kids 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 The Cul-de-Sac Kids to life.

01

Beverly Lewis

Author
02

Barbara Birch

Illustrator
03

Janet Huntington

Illustrator
04

Janet Hammond

Illustrator

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