Book Series · 3 Books

Big Chapter Books Books

In order from The Berenstain Bears in Maniac Mansion to The Berenstain Bears and the Big Date.

The Big Chapter Books series is a set of 3 chapter books by Jan Berenstain and Stan Berenstain, published between 1996 and 1998. Written for ages 6–12, most books run about 100 pages.

The Berenstain Bears and Queenie's Crazy Crush

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1199

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1996

The Berenstain Bears in Maniac Mansion

By Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

Antiques vanish, replaced by fakes. Can the Bear Detectives solve the mystery?

104 pages· 10,988 words· Est. 1 hour read

Hardcover

Summary: When Papa Bear finds the Grizzly mansion's antiques swapped with fakes, the Bear Detectives leap into action. Is the butler truly behind this cunning heist, or is there a deeper mystery? As they unravel clues, the stakes rise, challenging their sleuthing skills. Can they crack the case before the real treasures are lost forever? Join the Bear Detectives on a thrilling chase through secrets and surprises.

The complete set

Big Chapter Books Series

3 books · Published 1996–1998

Series

Sale price

$1199

The Berenstain Bears in Maniac Mansion

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1996

Antiques vanish, replaced by fakes. Can the Bear Detectives solve the mystery?

Series

Sale price

$1199

The Berenstain Bears and Queenie's Crazy Crush

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1997

A bully's girlfriend has a secret crush. Chaos ensues.

Series

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$399

The Berenstain Bears and the Big Date

Chapter Book · Ages 6–12 · 1998

A rich cub's pursuit of love sparks jealousy and potential disaster.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Big Chapter Books series?

There are 3 books in the Big Chapter Books series. It began with The Berenstain Bears in Maniac Mansion in 1996, and the newest book, The Berenstain Bears and the Big Date, was published in 1998.