Book Series · 8 Books

The Chicken Squad Books

In order from The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken to A Backyard Pet.

The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken
The Chicken Squad
Into the Wild
Dark Shadows
Gimme Shelter
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken
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Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken

By Doreen Cronin, Kevin Cornell (Illustrator)

A quirky squad of chickens tackles the bizarre mystery of a kidnapped house.

128 pages· 4,197 words· Est. 35 min read
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Summary: The Chicken Squad is back, and this time Dirt, Sugar, Sweetie, and Poppy face their most peculiar case yet—a kidnapped house! When a frantic blue bird reports the bizarre crime, the squad must unravel the mystery. But something about this case is truly nuts, and the key to solving it might be more surprising than they expect. Can these feathered detectives crack the case before it's too late? Join the hilarious adventure and find out!
In reading order

The Chicken Squad Series

8 books · Published 2014–2022

#2
#2 in Series
Sale price
$759

The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

A quirky squad of chickens tackles the bizarre mystery of a kidnapped house.

The Chicken Squad

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

A group of chickens and a squirrel team up to solve a mystery in their backyard

#3

Into the Wild

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

Chickens face a mystery box in the yard. Can they solve it before the rain hits?

#4

Dark Shadows

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

A family of chickens visits their farm relatives and gets caught up in a mystery involving a missing shoe and a suspicious character named Befrizzle

#5

Gimme Shelter

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

A storm shelter project uncovers mysterious surprises. Can the Chicken Squad handle it?

#6

Bear Country

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

A headless bear roams, and Barbara is missing. Can the Chicken Squad solve the mystery?

The Chicken House

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2021

Chickens invade a dog's house, sparking a new misadventure.

A Backyard Pet

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022

A chicken seeks the perfect backyard pet amidst quirky choices.

From the same world

In-Universe Books

2 books · Published 2021–2022

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$1697

The Chicken House

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2021

Chickens invade a dog's house, sparking a new misadventure.

Sale price
$1697

A Backyard Pet

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022

A chicken seeks the perfect backyard pet amidst quirky choices.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Chicken Squad series?

There are 8 books in the Chicken Squad series. It began with The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken in 2014, and the newest book, A Backyard Pet, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the Chicken Squad books in?

Start with The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.

What ages are the Chicken Squad books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Chicken Squad to life.

01

Doreen Cronin

Author
02

Kevin Cornell

Illustrator
03

Stephen Gilpin

Illustrator

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