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The Bailey City Monsters Books

In order from The Monsters Next Door to Happy Boo Day. Part of The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids.

The Bailey City Monsters series is a set of 10 chapter books by Debbie Dadey and Marcia Thornton Jones, published between 1997 and 2000. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 80 pages.

The Monsters Next Door
Howling at the Hauntlys'
Vampire Trouble
Kilmer's Pet Monster
The Hauntlys' Hairy Surprise
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Monsters Next Door
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

The Monsters Next Door

By Marcia Thornton Jones, Debbie Dadey, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator)

Kids uncover eerie secrets at a mysterious inn. Are the Hauntlys hiding something supernatural?

80 pages· 6,549 words· Est. 55 min read
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Summary: Annie, Ben, and Jane are drawn to the eerie Hauntly Manor Inn, where the owners and their peculiar son, Kilmer, raise suspicions. In a town filled with oddities, could the Hauntlys be more than they seem? As the kids delve deeper, they must confront the possibility of supernatural residents like Dracula or Frankenstein's monster. What secrets does the manor hold, and will their curiosity lead them to uncover the truth or something far more sinister?
The complete set

The Bailey City Monsters Series

10 books · Published 1997–2000

Series
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The Monsters Next Door

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

Kids uncover eerie secrets at a mysterious inn. Are the Hauntlys hiding something supernatural?

Howling at the Hauntlys'

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

Is the new guest at Hauntly Manor a real werewolf?

Vampire Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1998

A mysterious newcomer with fangs and odd habits unsettles Bailey City.

Kilmer's Pet Monster

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

A mysterious pet stirs excitement and suspicion at the Bailey City Best Pet Contest.

The Hauntlys' Hairy Surprise

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

A Monster Birthday Bash at Hauntly Manor promises frightful fun and surprises.

Double Trouble Monsters

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A secret project at Hauntly Manor spells double trouble for Bailey City.

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Spooky Spells

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A spell to win a spelling bee goes awry, causing chaos.

Vampire Baby

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A tiny vampire stirs up mischief at Hauntly Manor Inn.

Snow Monster Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A blizzard hits, and three friends suspect a supernatural cause.

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Happy Boo Day

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000

Is Kilmer's great-grandfather a Titanic ghost haunting the Hauntlys?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Bailey City Monsters series?

There are 10 books in the Bailey City Monsters series. It began with The Monsters Next Door in 1997, and the newest book, Happy Boo Day, was published in 2000.

What ages are the Bailey City Monsters books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Bailey City Monsters to life.

01

John Steven Gurney

Author & Illustrator
02

Marcia Thornton Jones

Author
03

Debbie Dadey

Author
04

Marcia T. Jones

Author

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