Book Series · 4 Books

Pigeon Private Detectives Books

In order from The Case of the Missing Tarts to The Case of the Buried Treasure.

The Pigeon Private Detectives series is a set of 4 graphic novels by Christee Curran-Bauer, published between 2023 and 2026. Written for ages 6–9, most books run about 80 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1348

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

The Case of the Missing Tarts

By Christee Curran-Bauer

Pigeon detectives race to find stolen tarts before they go stale.

80 pages

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Hardcover

Summary: When Mama Pigeon's tarts vanish, detectives Martin, Felix, and Ralph embark on a feathered quest. With suspects aplenty and time ticking, can they catch the thief before the treats are gone forever? Join the Pigeon Private Detectives in a whimsical mystery filled with humor and suspense.

Ages 7–10Junior Chapter Book Club

Love Pigeon Private Detectives? Keep them reading.

Two hardcover chapter books a month for readers ready for longer stories, with coordinated spines for a beautiful shelf.

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Books from the Junior Chapter Book Club in a Bookroo box

In reading order

Pigeon Private Detectives Series

4 books · Published 2023–2026

#1 in Series

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1348

The Case of the Missing Tarts

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

Pigeon detectives race to find stolen tarts before they go stale.

#2 in Series

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1348

The Case of the Poached Painting

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024

A priceless painting is stolen. Can quirky detectives catch the master of disguise?

#3 in Series

Sale price

$674

The Case of the Heartbreak Heist

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025

Props vanish at a baking contest. Can pigeon detectives solve the mystery?

#4 in Series

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1597

The Case of the Buried Treasure

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2026

A beach getaway turns into a stakeout when a tall tale of buried treasure surfaces.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Pigeon Private Detectives series?

There are 4 books in the Pigeon Private Detectives series. It began with The Case of the Missing Tarts in 2023, and the newest book, The Case of the Buried Treasure, was published in 2026.