Book Series · 6 Books

Doyle and Fossey, Science Detectives Books

In order from The Case of the Gasping Garbage to The Case of the Terrible T. Rex.

The Case of the Gasping Garbage
The Case of the Mossy Lake Monster
The Case of the Graveyard Ghost
The Case of the Barfy Birthday
The Case of the Crooked Carnival
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Case of the Gasping Garbage
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2001

The Case of the Gasping Garbage

By Michele Torrey, Barbara Johansen Newman (Illustrator)

Can young detectives solve the mystery of a monster in a garbage can before it's too late?

96 pages· 6,792 words· Est. 46 min read
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Summary: Fourth-graders Drake Doyle and Nell Fossey face a monstrous mystery when a bloodsucking creature lurks in their friend Gabby's garbage can. As they unravel this and other puzzling cases, including endangered frogs and a mysterious love letter, their detective skills and scientific knowledge are put to the test. Will they uncover the truth before it's too late? Dive into their world of intrigue and discovery, where each case offers a new challenge and a chance to learn something extraordinary.
The complete set

Doyle and Fossey, Science Detectives Series

6 books · Published 2001–2010

Series
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$674

The Case of the Gasping Garbage

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2001

Can young detectives solve the mystery of a monster in a garbage can before it's too late?

The Case of the Mossy Lake Monster

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2002

Can young detectives solve the mysteries of Mossy Lake using science?

The Case of the Graveyard Ghost

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2002

Can young detectives solve a ghostly mystery and other puzzling cases?

The Case of the Barfy Birthday

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2003

Can young detectives solve a poisoning, a haunted treehouse, and a pig rescue?

The Case of the Crooked Carnival

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

Can young detectives solve eerie mysteries and uncover scientific truths?

The Case of the Terrible T. Rex

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

Young detectives tackle werewolves, a T. rex mystery, and more science-fueled adventures.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Doyle and Fossey, Science Detectives series?

There are 6 books in the Doyle and Fossey, Science Detectives series. It began with The Case of the Gasping Garbage in 2001, and the newest book, The Case of the Terrible T. Rex, was published in 2010.

What ages are the Doyle and Fossey, Science Detectives books best for?

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

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Doyle and Fossey, Science Detectives to life.

01

Michele Torrey

Author
02

Barbara Johansen Newman

Illustrator

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