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Magic Bone Books

In order from Never Box with a Kangaroo to Two Tales, One Dog.

The Magic Bone series is a set of 12 chapter books by Nancy Krulik, published between 1999 and 2016. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 130 pages.

Never Box with a Kangaroo
Be Careful What You Sniff For
Catch That Wave
Follow That Furball
Nice Snowing You!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Never Box with a Kangaroo
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$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1999

Never Box with a Kangaroo

By Nancy Krulik, Sebastien Braun (Illustrator)

A magic bone transports Sparky to Australia to help a lost puppy find a new family.

128 pages· 8,104 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Summary: Sparky's magic bone whisks him to Kangaroo Island, where he meets Mick, a fox terrier puppy in search of a family. Together, they embark on a heartwarming quest, asking bats, penguins, kangaroos, and even bees for help. Will Sparky's plan succeed, or will Mick remain without a home? Join their adventure to discover if friendship and determination can overcome the odds.
The complete set

Magic Bone Series

12 books · Published 1999–2016

Series
Sale price
$674

Never Box with a Kangaroo

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1999

A magic bone transports Sparky to Australia to help a lost puppy find a new family.

Be Careful What You Sniff For

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2013

A puppy digs up a magic bone and is whisked away to London.

Catch That Wave

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Sparky's magic bone takes him to Hawaii. Can he save a friend and return home?

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$599

Follow That Furball

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

A puppy chases cats through Rome to reclaim his stolen bone.

Sale price
$599

Nice Snowing You!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

A magic bone transports Sparky to snowy Switzerland, where a rescue mission awaits.

Go Fetch!

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

A magic bone transports Sparky to Washington, DC. Can he explore without getting caught?

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$674

Don't Mess with the Ninja Puppy!

Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

A magic bone sends Sparky to Tokyo, where he must reunite a lost queen with her Ninja Dog pack to return home.

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$674

Dogs Don't Have Webbed Feet

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

A magic bone transports Sparky to the Amazon, where he must save the jungle to find his way home.

Sale price
$574

Rootin' Tootin' Cow Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

Sparky seeks a job at the Texas rodeo. Will he succeed?

Pup Art

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

Sparky's Paris adventure leads to a colorful mess. Can he fix it?

Broadway Doggie

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

A magic bone takes Sparky to NYC. Will he help Barney shine on Broadway?

Sale price
$759

Two Tales, One Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

A magic bone sends Sparky on wild adventures in Tanzania and India.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Magic Bone series?

There are 12 books in the Magic Bone series. It began with Never Box with a Kangaroo in 1999, and the newest book, Two Tales, One Dog, was published in 2016.

What ages are the Magic Bone books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Magic Bone to life.

01

Nancy Krulik

Author
02

Nancy E. Krulik

Author
03

Sebastien Braun

Illustrator

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