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The Adventures of Benny and Watch Books

In order from A Present for Grandfather to Meet the Boxcar Children.

The Adventures of Benny and Watch series is a set of 12 chapter books by Gertrude C. Warner, published between 1998 and 2004. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 30 pages.

A Present for Grandfather
Benny's New Friend
The Magic Show Mystery
Benny Goes Into Business
Watch Runs Away
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

A Present for Grandfather
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Book #2 · Picture Book · Ages 6–9

A Present for Grandfather

Benny struggles to find the perfect gift for his grandfather while managing his mischievous dog.

32 pages· 858 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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In reading order

The Adventures of Benny and Watch Series

12 books · Published 1998–2004

#3
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Benny's New Friend

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

Benny's new neighbor isn't what he expected. Can he handle the surprise?

#4
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The Magic Show Mystery

Chapter Book · Ages 6–6 · 1998

A young magician's props vanish before his big show. Can he solve the mystery in time?

#6
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$375

Watch Runs Away

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1999

Benny's dog vanishes through a mysterious hole. Where does he go?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Adventures of Benny and Watch series?

There are 12 books in the Adventures of Benny and Watch series. It began with A Present for Grandfather, and the newest book, Meet the Boxcar Children, was published in 1998.

What order should you read the Adventures of Benny and Watch books in?

Start with A Present for Grandfather and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #12.

What ages are the Adventures of Benny and Watch books best for?

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

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