Book Series · 36 Books

Jigsaw Jones Mysteries Books

In order from The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster to The Case of the Hat Burglar.

The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster
The Case of the Christmas Snowman
The Case of the Secret Valentine
The Case of the Stolen Baseball Cards
The Case of the Mummy Mystery
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster
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$474
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster

By James Preller

A detective duo hunts for a missing hamster.

80 pages· 6,761 words· Est. 57 min read
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Summary: Jigsaw Jones, a young detective with a knack for puzzles, teams up with his partner Mila to solve the mystery of Hermie, the missing classroom hamster. Can they crack the case?
In reading order

Jigsaw Jones Mysteries Series

36 books · Published 1998–2019

#1

The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

A detective duo hunts for a missing hamster.

#2

The Case of the Christmas Snowman

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998

A lost rare coin leads to a holiday mystery with a tough suspect.

#3

The Case of the Secret Valentine

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A second-grade detective tackles a puzzling Valentine's Day mystery.

#5

The Case of the Stolen Baseball Cards

Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

Baseball cards vanish. Can Jigsaw and Mila crack the case?

#6

The Case of the Mummy Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2001

A missing worm, a mummy suspect, and a Halloween mystery await Jigsaw Jones.

#4

The Case of the Spooky Sleepover

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001

Jigsaw Jones tackles eerie noises haunting Ralphie's nights.

#7
The Case of the Runaway Dog
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The Case of the Runaway Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001

A missing dog leads to a puzzling mystery for two young detectives.

#8

The Case of the Great Sled Race

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001

A sled vanishes before a big race. Can Jigsaw solve the mystery?

#9

The Case of the Stinky Science Project

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001

A stinky science project leads to a puzzling mystery for young detectives.

#10
The Case of the Ghostwriter
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The Case of the Ghostwriter

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

A rare coin is missing, and a mystery author remains unknown.

#11

The Case of the Marshmallow Monster

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001

A camping trip turns mysterious as marshmallows vanish. Is a monster to blame?

#12
The Case of the Class Clown
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$474

The Case of the Class Clown

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001

Young detectives unravel schoolyard mysteries.

#13

The Case of the Detective in Disguise

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

A young detective tackles brownie theft and a missing football mystery.

#14

The Case of the Bicycle Bandit

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2001

A beloved, beat-up bike vanishes. Can young detectives solve the mystery?

#15

The Case of the Haunted Scarecrow

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2001

A missing necklace leads to a moving scarecrow mystery.

The Case of the Buried Treasure

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002

A cryptic note hints at treasure. Can Jigsaw solve the mystery?

#17
The Case of the Disappearing Dinosaur
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The Case of the Disappearing Dinosaur

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2002

A toy dinosaur vanishes during a magic show. Can Jigsaw solve the mystery?

#18
The Case of the Bear Scare
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$958

The Case of the Bear Scare

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2002

A young detective duo faces a mysterious growl in the woods.

#19
The Case of the Golden Key
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$958

The Case of the Golden Key

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2002

A mysterious key and secret codes challenge young sleuths to uncover hidden truths.

The Case of the Million-Dollar Mystery
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$958

The Case of the Million-Dollar Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2002

A stolen invention, a suspect principal, and a young detective on the case.

#20
The Case of the Race Against Time
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$1401

The Case of the Race Against Time

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003

A detective must solve the mystery of his own missing pocket watch.

#21

The Case of the Rainy Day Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

A detective duo uncovers secrets in the rain. What's Bigs hiding?

#22
The Case of the Best Pet Ever
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$759

The Case of the Best Pet Ever

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2003

A missing prize medal, a pet show, and a mystery to solve.

#23

The Case of the Perfect Prank

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

Can young detectives solve a puzzling mystery before it's too late?

#24
The Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost
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The Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004

Footprints and a ghost haunt the school. Can Jigsaw solve the mystery?

#25
The Case of the Vanishing Painting
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The Case of the Vanishing Painting

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2004

A missing painting threatens Parents' Night. Can Jigsaw solve the mystery in time?

#26

The Case of the Double Trouble Detectives

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005

Two detectives clash in a town too small for both. Who will outsmart the other?

#27

The Case of the Frog-Jumping Contest

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005

A champion frog vanishes at the carnival. Can young detectives solve the mystery before the contest begins?

#28
The Case of the Food Fight
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$474

The Case of the Food Fight

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005

Can Jigsaw clear Joey's name before he's banned from the cafeteria?

#29
The Case of the Snowboarding Superstar
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$474

The Case of the Snowboarding Superstar

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005

A young detective faces a snowy mystery without his partner.

#30

The Case of the Kidnapped Candy

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007

A Valentine's candy heist challenges young detectives to uncover the sweet-toothed culprit.

#31
The Case of the Spoiled Rotten Spy
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$379

The Case of the Spoiled Rotten Spy

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

A TV show's prop vanishes. Can a young detective solve the mystery before filming resumes?

#32

The Case of the Groaning Ghost

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007

Ghosts haunt classmates, and a rival detective steals clients. Can Jigsaw uncover the truth?

#33
The Case from Outer Space
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$674

The Case from Outer Space

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

Clues hint at an alien visit to school. Can Jigsaw solve the mystery?

#34
The Case of the Smelly Sneaker
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$958

The Case of the Smelly Sneaker

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

A missing sneaker threatens the big game. Can Jigsaw solve the mystery?

#35

The Case of the Hat Burglar

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019

A thief targets hats, eluding young detectives. Can they crack the case?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Jigsaw Jones Mysteries series?

There are 36 books in the Jigsaw Jones Mysteries series. It began with The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster in 1998, and the newest book, The Case of the Hat Burglar, was published in 2019.

What order should you read the Jigsaw Jones Mysteries books in?

Start with The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #36.

What ages are the Jigsaw Jones Mysteries books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Jigsaw Jones Mysteries to life.

01

James Preller

Author
02

R.W. Alley

Illustrator
03

John Speirs

Illustrator
04

Jamie Smith

Illustrator

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