Book Series · 10 Books

Bones Books

In order from Bones and the Dog Gone Mystery to Bones and the Apple Pie Mystery.

The Bones series is a set of 10 chapter books by David A. Adler, published between 2004 and 2013. Written for ages 6–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Bones and the Dog Gone Mystery
Bones and the Big Yellow Mystery
Bones and the Dinosaur Mystery
Bones and the Cupcake Mystery
Bones and the Birthday Mystery
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Bones and the Dog Gone Mystery
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2004

Bones and the Dog Gone Mystery

By David A. Adler, Barbara Johansen Newman (Illustrator)

A detective loses everything at the park. Can he find it all again?

32 pages· 1,426 words· Est. 16 min read
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Summary: Detective Jeffrey Bones faces an unexpected challenge when he loses his magnifying glass, dog, and detective bag at the park. With his detective skills put to the test, can he unravel the mystery of his missing belongings and restore order to his day? Follow Bones on a whimsical adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns as he searches for clues and tries to solve the puzzle of his own lost items. Will his detective instincts lead him to success, or will he need a little help along the way?
The complete set

Bones Series

10 books · Published 2004–2013

Series
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$474

Bones and the Dog Gone Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2004

A detective loses everything at the park. Can he find it all again?

Bones and the Big Yellow Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2004

A detective must find a missing school bus. Can he crack the case?

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$474

Bones and the Dinosaur Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2005

A detective's prized T-rex vanishes at a museum. Can he crack the case?

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$474

Bones and the Cupcake Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2005

A cupcake vanishes at school. Can a young detective crack the case?

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$499

Bones and the Birthday Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2007

A birthday gift vanishes. Can young detective solve the mystery?

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$499

Bones and the Math Test Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008

A missing math test challenges a young detective's skills.

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$379

Bones and the Roller Coaster Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2009

Amusement park tickets vanish. Can the detective solve the mystery?

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$1580

Bones and the Football Mystery

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2012

A detective must find a missing hat in a crowded stadium. Can he solve the mystery?

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$499

Bones and the Apple Pie Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013

Pies vanish before the contest. Can Detective Bones solve the mystery?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Bones series?

There are 10 books in the Bones series. It began with Bones and the Dog Gone Mystery in 2004, and the newest book, Bones and the Apple Pie Mystery, was published in 2013.

What ages are the Bones books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Bones to life.

01

David A. Adler

Author
02

Barbara Johansen Newman

Illustrator
03

Barbara Newman

Illustrator

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