Meet the whole dog pack
Begin with Stick Dog and the friends' first elaborate attempt to get a meal.
Book Series · 12 Books
Stick Dog Books
In order from Stick Dog to Stick Dog Comes to Town.
Stick Dog and four stray-dog friends invent funny, overcomplicated plans to find hamburgers, pizza, tacos, candy, and other favorite foods.
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Reading order
How to Read the Stick Dog Books
The twelve food-centered adventures can be enjoyed separately, but publication order introduces the five dogs and their running jokes most naturally. Start with Stick Dog, then continue through Stick Dog Comes to Town.
These are prose chapter books with frequent loose, doodle-like illustrations rather than panel-based graphic novels.
Sources: HarperCollins' Stick Dog publisher page, HarperCollins illustrated-chapter-book guide.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The comedy includes bathroom humor, name-calling, sneaking, stealing or scheming for food, chaotic chases, and dogs making confidently bad plans. The stakes are low, the dogs cooperate, and the stories do not dwell on the hardships of being strays.
Short chapters, generous illustrations, repeated characters, and a conversational narrator can help children building stamina for longer chapter books.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2013
Stick Dog
By Tom Watson
A group of dogs embark on a mission to steal hamburgers from a family's picnic, using various distractions and plans to achieve their goal.
192 pages· 13,097 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Meet Stick Dog, a lovable canine on a mission to find the ultimate burger. With his quirky friends and stick-figure charm, Stick Dog's adventure is filled with laughter and unexpected twists. Will he satisfy his hunger, or will his quest lead to more chaos? Dive into this illustrated tale that promises giggles and a craving for more. Perfect for young readers who love humor and adventure.
In reading order
Stick Dog Series
12 books · Published 2013–2021
#1
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Stick Dog
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2013
A group of dogs embark on a mission to steal hamburgers from a family's picnic, using various distractions and plans to achieve their goal.
#2
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Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2013
A group of stray dogs try to steal frankfurters from a street vendor while avoiding a raccoon and other obstacles
#3
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Stick Dog Chases a Pizza
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014
A group of dogs try to get pizza from a pizza parlor.
#4
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Stick Dog Dreams of Ice Cream
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015
A group of dogs try to find a new source of water on a hot summer day, leading them to discover a mysterious ice cream truck
#5
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Stick Dog Tries to Take the Donuts
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016
A group of dogs embark on a mission to find food and discover a new source of sustenance in the form of donuts.
#6
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Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Stick Dog's quest for spaghetti leads to unexpected dangers and a mysterious scent.
#7
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Stick Dog Craves Candy
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Stick Dog's crew craves candy, facing spooky challenges on a Halloween quest.
#8
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Stick Dog Crashes a Party
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Stick Dog and friends crash a party for food. Can they succeed?
#9
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Stick Dog Gets the Tacos
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019
A group of stray dogs embark on a mission to investigate a mysterious picnic and uncover the secrets of a unicorn piñata
#10
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Stick Dog Meets His Match
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2020
Stick Dog must rescue a friend and chase a meat truck.
#11
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Stick Dog Takes Out Sushi
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2021
A group of dogs go on a quest to find the source of some tasty sticks they found.
#12
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Stick Dog Comes to Town
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Stick Dog and friends embark on a festive quest to uncover the mystery of Santa Claus.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Stick Dog series?
There are 12 books in the Stick Dog series. It began with Stick Dog in 2013, and the newest book, Stick Dog Comes to Town, was published in 2021.
What order should you read the Stick Dog books in?
Start with Stick Dog and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #12.
What ages are the Stick Dog books best for?
The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Stick Dog book is the longest?
Stick Dog Craves Candy (Book #7) is the longest book in the series at 18,009 words (224 pages).
Which Stick Dog book is the shortest?
Stick Dog (Book #1) is the shortest at 13,097 words (192 pages).
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