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Tales from Deckawoo Drive Books

In order from Leroy Ninker Saddles Up to Mercy Watson Is Missing!. Part of Mercy Watson.

The Tales from Deckawoo Drive series is a set of 7 chapter books by Kate DiCamillo, published between 2014 and 2023. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 110 pages.

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up
Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon
Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?
Eugenia Lincoln and the Unexpected Package
Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up

A man working at a drive-in theater dreams of being a cowboy and gets a horse

96 pages· 5,933 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Summary: Leroy Ninker, a cowboy without a horse, finally meets Maybelline, a spaghetti-loving mare. Their bond is instant, but Leroy's happiness is threatened when he neglects a crucial care rule. Can he fix his mistake before losing Maybelline forever? Join Leroy, Maybelline, and the beloved pig Mercy for a heartwarming adventure on Deckawoo Drive, filled with humor and unexpected challenges.
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Tales from Deckawoo Drive Series

7 books · Published 2014–2023

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How many books are in the Tales from Deckawoo Drive series?

There are 7 books in the Tales from Deckawoo Drive series. It began with Leroy Ninker Saddles Up in 2014, and the newest book, Mercy Watson Is Missing!, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Tales from Deckawoo Drive books in?

Start with Leroy Ninker Saddles Up and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the Tales from Deckawoo Drive books best for?

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

Which Tales from Deckawoo Drive book is the longest?

Mercy Watson Is Missing! (Book #7) is the longest book in the series at 11,210 words (176 pages).

Which Tales from Deckawoo Drive book is the shortest?

Eugenia Lincoln and the Unexpected Package (Book #4) is the shortest at 5,789 words (112 pages).

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