Book Series · 5 Books

The Great Pet Heist Books

In order from The Great Pet Heist to The Great Puppypalooza.

The Great Pet Heist series is a set of 5 chapter books by Emily Ecton, published between 2020 and 2025. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 260 pages.

The Great Pet Heist
The Great Ghost Hoax
The Great Vandal Scandal
The Great Catnapping
The Great Puppypalooza
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Great Pet Heist
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

The Great Pet Heist

By Emily Ecton, David Mottram (Illustrator)

Pets plan a daring heist to avoid the pound. Can they succeed?

256 pages· 42,588 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Hardcover
Summary: Butterbean, a mischievous wiener dog, and her quirky pet friends face a crisis when their owner, Mrs. Food, has an accident. To avoid the pound, they concoct a bold heist targeting a mysterious man with hidden loot. Oscar the mynah bird leads with brains, Walt the cat brings slyness, and Marco and Polo, the rats, handle reconnaissance. Can this unlikely crew pull off the heist of the century and secure their future? Dive into a world of humor and adventure as these pets embark on a mission that could change everything.
In reading order

The Great Pet Heist Series

5 books · Published 2020–2025

#1
#1 in Series
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The Great Pet Heist

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Pets plan a daring heist to avoid the pound. Can they succeed?

#2

The Great Ghost Hoax

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Pets investigate a ghostly mystery to save their neighbor from scammers.

#3
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The Great Vandal Scandal

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Pets must outsmart raccoons to save their home and clear a friend's name.

#4
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The Great Catnapping

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Pets embark on a daring rescue when two cats are catnapped during a chaotic supermarket event.

#5
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The Great Puppypalooza

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Pets must secretly rehome street puppies before their owner discovers them.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Great Pet Heist series?

There are 5 books in the Great Pet Heist series. It began with The Great Pet Heist in 2020, and the newest book, The Great Puppypalooza, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Great Pet Heist books in?

Start with The Great Pet Heist and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Great Pet Heist books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Great Pet Heist to life.

01

Emily Ecton

Author
02

David Mottram

Illustrator

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