Book Series · 4 Books

Detective Duck Books

In order from The Case of the Strange Splash to The Mystery of the Flash Flood.

The Detective Duck series is a set of 4 chapter books by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, published between 2023 and 2026. Written for ages 6–9, most books run about 80 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

The Case of the Strange Splash

By Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver, Dan Santat (Illustrator)

A clever duck tackles environmental mysteries threatening her pond.

80 pages

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Summary: Detective Duck, a sharp-witted young duck, faces a series of environmental mysteries at Dogwood Pond. With her trusty satchel and keen mind, she must solve these human-caused disruptions before they ruin her home. Can she uncover the truth behind the pollution and encroachment threatening her beloved habitat?

In reading order

Detective Duck Series

4 books · Published 2023–2026

#1 in Series

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$1398

The Case of the Strange Splash

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

A clever duck tackles environmental mysteries threatening her pond.

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$1398

The Case of the Missing Tadpole

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024

A tadpole vanishes, and a duck detective uncovers environmental mysteries threatening their pond.

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$1398

The Mystery at Emerald Pond

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025

A duck vanishes during pond games. Can the squad solve the mystery?

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$1398

The Mystery of the Flash Flood

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2026

A hole in the dam threatens Dogwood Pond. Can Detective Duck save the day?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Detective Duck series?

There are 4 books in the Detective Duck series. It began with The Case of the Strange Splash in 2023, and the newest book, The Mystery of the Flash Flood, was published in 2026.