Book Series · 3 Books

Platypus Police Squad Books

In order from The Frog Who Croaked to Never Say Narwhal.

The Platypus Police Squad series is a set of 3 chapter books by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, published between 2013 and 2016. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 260 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

The Frog Who Croaked

By Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Platypus detectives tackle a mystery of missing teachers and illegal fish.

240 pages· 29,941 words· Est. 4 hour read

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Hardcover

Summary: Detectives Rick Zengo and Corey O’Malley face a puzzling case at the docks: a missing teacher and a bag of illegal fish. As clues lead to the influential Frank Pandini Jr., the duo must overcome their differences to solve the mystery. Can they crack the case before it's too late?

In reading order

Platypus Police Squad Series

3 books · Published 2013–2016

#1 in Series

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$1348

The Frog Who Croaked

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Platypus detectives tackle a mystery of missing teachers and illegal fish.

#3 in Series

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$1348

Last Panda Standing

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Platypus detectives face a mysterious threat in a heated mayoral race. Can they solve it alone?

#4 in Series

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Never Say Narwhal

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

A mysterious shadow threatens Kalamazoo City. Can the platypus detectives solve the case in time?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Platypus Police Squad series?

There are 3 books in the Platypus Police Squad series. It began with The Frog Who Croaked in 2013, and the newest book, Never Say Narwhal, was published in 2016.