Book Series · 7 Books

Middle School: Dog Diaries Books

In order from Happy Howlidays to Big Top Bonanza. Part of Middle School.

Happy Howlidays
Mission ImPAWsible
Ruffing It
Dinosaur Disaster
Big Top Bonanza
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Happy Howlidays
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$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2019

Happy Howlidays

By James Patterson, Steven Butler

A dog named Junior navigates the holiday season with his human family.

240 pages· 10,647 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Junior, a playful dog, turns Thanksgiving into chaos, risking his place in the family. As Christmas approaches, he embarks on a festive adventure to fix his blunder. Can he keep his secret safe and make things right before the Mom-Lady discovers his turkey trouble? Join Junior for a hilarious journey through holiday traditions, mysterious visitors, and unexpected surprises. Will this be the best holiday ever, or will Junior's antics lead to more mischief? Discover the pawsome tale of friendship and festive fun in this delightful story perfect for young readers.
The complete set

Middle School: Dog Diaries Series

7 books · Published 2019–2023

Happy Howlidays

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2019

A dog named Junior navigates the holiday season with his human family.

Mission ImPAWsible
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$958

Mission ImPAWsible

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2020

A dog named Junior discovers that his family is sending him to a dog retreat while they go on vacation to Hollywood, but Junior has other plans and decides to escape with the help of his new friends

Ruffing It

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2020

A dog named Junior goes on a family vacation to a campground and gets into various adventures with his friends and family.

Dinosaur Disaster

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2022

A dog leads a daring heist to steal dinosaur bones from a museum.

Big Top Bonanza

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2023

A dog joins the circus, causing chaos and reuniting with an escapee.

Dog Diaries

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9

A dog named Junior shares his daily life with his human family and friends in a series of diary entries.

Curse of the Mystery Mutt
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$958

Curse of the Mystery Mutt

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12

A dog investigates a series of mysterious nighttime crimes in his village, only to discover the culprit is closer than he thought.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Middle School: Dog Diaries series?

There are 7 books in the Middle School: Dog Diaries series. It began with Happy Howlidays in 2019, and the newest book, Big Top Bonanza, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Middle School: Dog Diaries books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Middle School: Dog Diaries book is the longest?

Dog Diaries is the longest book in the series at 11,491 words (208 pages).

Which Middle School: Dog Diaries book is the shortest?

Mission ImPAWsible is the shortest at 9,305 words (208 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Middle School: Dog Diaries to life.

01

James Patterson

Author
02

Steven Butler

Author
03

Richard Watson

Illustrator

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