Book Series · 4 Books

The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut Books

In order from Bowling Alley Bandit to Hello, Arnie!.

The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut series is a set of 4 chapter books by Laurie Keller, published between 2013 and 2020. Written for ages 4–10, most books run about 140 pages.

Bowling Alley Bandit
Invasion of the Ufonuts: The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut
The Spinny Icky Showdown
Hello, Arnie!
Bowling Alley Bandit
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Bowling Alley Bandit
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

Bowling Alley Bandit

By Laurie Keller

A pet doughnut dog must solve the mystery of gutter balls at the bowling alley.

144 pages· 4,777 words· Est. 54 min read
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Summary: Arnie, the doughnut dog, is thrilled to join Mr. Bing's bowling adventures. But when gutter balls plague the team, Arnie and his quirky friends must unravel the mystery. Is it sabotage or something magical? With humor and charm, Arnie dives into a world of sleuthing, determined to uncover the truth behind the bowling alley chaos. Can this unlikely hero save the day and restore Mr. Bing's game?
In reading order

The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut Series

4 books · Published 2013–2020

#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$858

Bowling Alley Bandit

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

A pet doughnut dog must solve the mystery of gutter balls at the bowling alley.

#2

Invasion of the Ufonuts: The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

Alien doughnuts threaten Earth. Can Arnie save the day?

#3

The Spinny Icky Showdown

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

Arnie faces a wild game show challenge against The Pumpernator. Can he win?

#4

Hello, Arnie!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover which unique pastry you are in a delightful bakery adventure.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut series?

There are 4 books in the Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut series. It began with Bowling Alley Bandit in 2013, and the newest book, Hello, Arnie!, was published in 2020.

What order should you read the Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut books in?

Start with Bowling Alley Bandit and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut to life.

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Laurie Keller

Author & Illustrator

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