Book Series · 10 Books

FunJungle Books

In order from Belly Up to All Ears.

Belly Up
Poached
Big Game
Panda-monium
Lion Down
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Belly Up
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$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Belly Up

By Stuart Gibbs

A hippo's suspicious death at FunJungle leads Teddy into a dangerous investigation.

294 pages· 64,074 words· Est. 9 hour read
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Teddy Fitzroy suspects foul play when Henry the hippo dies at FunJungle. With his daring friend Summer, he dives into a mystery filled with suspicious zoo officials and greedy owners. As they uncover secrets, Teddy faces threats that could make him the next target. Can they solve the case before more animals—or themselves—are in danger? The truth about hippo homicide might be more than they bargained for.
In reading order

FunJungle Series

10 books · Published 2010–2025

#1
Belly Up
#1 in Series
Sale price
$858

Belly Up

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

A hippo's suspicious death at FunJungle leads Teddy into a dangerous investigation.

#2
Poached
#2 in Series
Sale price
$858

Poached

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A missing koala, a framed boy, and a race to uncover the truth.

#3
Big Game
#3 in Series
Sale price
$858

Big Game

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

A twelve-year-old boy investigates the attempted assassination of a pregnant rhinoceros at a Texas theme park.

#4
Panda-monium
#4 in Series
Sale price
$858

Panda-monium

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

A giant panda vanishes, and a young sleuth must solve the mystery to protect his girlfriend.

#5
Lion Down
#5 in Series
Sale price
$858

Lion Down

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A lion is framed for a dog's death. Can Teddy uncover the truth?

#6
Tyrannosaurus Wrecks
#6 in Series
Sale price
$858

Tyrannosaurus Wrecks

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

A dinosaur skull vanishes without a trace. Can Teddy solve the mystery?

#7
Bear Bottom
#7 in Series
Sale price
$858

Bear Bottom

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Endangered bison vanish and a necklace disappears. Can Teddy solve the mystery before chaos reigns?

#8
Whale Done
#8 in Series
Sale price
$1697

Whale Done

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

A blown-up whale and stolen sand lead to unexpected mysteries on Malibu's beaches.

#9
All Ears
#9 in Series
Sale price
$1697

All Ears

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A missing elephant and a vandalism charge—can Teddy solve both mysteries before it's too late?

Ape Escape
Series
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$1697

Ape Escape

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

A young detective races to save a kidnapped gorilla across perilous lands.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the FunJungle series?

There are 10 books in the FunJungle series. It began with Belly Up in 2010, and the newest book, All Ears, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the FunJungle books in?

Start with Belly Up and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #10.

What ages are the FunJungle books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring FunJungle to life.

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Stuart Gibbs

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