Book Series · 7 Books

Tales from Deckawoo Drive Books

In order from Leroy Ninker Saddles Up to Mercy Watson Is Missing!. Part of Mercy Watson.

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up
Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon
Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?
Eugenia Lincoln and the Unexpected Package
Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up

By Kate DiCamillo, Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)

A man working at a drive-in theater dreams of being a cowboy and gets a horse

96 pages· 5,933 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: Leroy Ninker, a cowboy without a horse, finally meets Maybelline, a spaghetti-loving mare. Their bond is instant, but Leroy's happiness is threatened when he neglects a crucial care rule. Can he fix his mistake before losing Maybelline forever? Join Leroy, Maybelline, and the beloved pig Mercy for a heartwarming adventure on Deckawoo Drive, filled with humor and unexpected challenges.
In reading order

Tales from Deckawoo Drive Series

7 books · Published 2014–2023

#1
#1 in Series
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Leroy Ninker Saddles Up

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

A man working at a drive-in theater dreams of being a cowboy and gets a horse

Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

A highly decorated animal control officer must confront her fears and doubts after a traumatic event forces her to reevaluate her career and identity

Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

A young girl embarks on a journey to discover herself and find her place in the world

#4
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Eugenia Lincoln and the Unexpected Package

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

A practical and sensible person receives an unexpected package that changes her life

#5
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$674

Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

A young girl navigates the challenges of second grade with the help of her teacher and her own imagination.

#6
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$674

Franklin Endicott and the Third Key

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A young boy named Frank Endicott tries to overcome his many worries and fears with the help of his friends and neighbors.

Mercy Watson Is Missing!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

A beloved pig goes missing and a community comes together to find her

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Tales from Deckawoo Drive series?

There are 7 books in the Tales from Deckawoo Drive series. It began with Leroy Ninker Saddles Up in 2014, and the newest book, Mercy Watson Is Missing!, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Tales from Deckawoo Drive books in?

Start with Leroy Ninker Saddles Up and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the Tales from Deckawoo Drive books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Tales from Deckawoo Drive book is the longest?

Mercy Watson Is Missing! is the longest book in the series at 11,210 words (176 pages).

Which Tales from Deckawoo Drive book is the shortest?

Eugenia Lincoln and the Unexpected Package is the shortest at 5,789 words (112 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Tales from Deckawoo Drive to life.

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Kate DiCamillo

Author
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Chris Van Dusen

Illustrator

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