Children's book Author & Illustrator

John StevenGurney

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Baseballoween
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · July 18, 2023

Baseballoween

A Halloween baseball game pits the Fernwood Fuzzies against spooky opponents. Can they face their fears?

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$674

The Absent Author

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

A famous mystery writer goes missing after being invited to a book signing event in a small town.

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$759

Detective Camp

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006

Three friends attend a detective camp and solve a mystery involving a stolen ring and a treasure hunt.

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$674

The Bald Bandit

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

Three friends try to solve a bank robbery by finding a video that shows the thief's face

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$674

The Falcon's Feathers

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

A falcon's nest is empty. Can three friends uncover the mystery before it's too late?

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$759

September Sneakers

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

A missing hamster and mysterious sneakers lead four friends on a puzzling quest.

At a glance

Book Stats

7

Authored

103

Illustrated

11

Collaborators

Picture books

3

Graphic novels

6

Chapter books

100

Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

Complete bibliography

All John Steven Gurney Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

Baseballoween
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Baseballoween

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2023

A Halloween baseball game pits the Fernwood Fuzzies against spooky opponents. Can they face their fears?

Fuzzy Baseball
Graphic Nov.
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$1398

Fuzzy Baseball

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2022

Can the Fuzzies outplay ninjas and robots on the baseball field?

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$674

Crime in the Crypt

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

A stolen vase implicates a grandmother. Can three friends uncover the truth?

Di-No Hitters
#4 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248

Di-No Hitters

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2021

Dinosaurs challenge the Ferntown Fuzzies in a prehistoric baseball showdown.

R.B.I. Robots
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$759

R.B.I. Robots

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2020

Fuzzies face off against robot Clankees in an epic baseball showdown.

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$674

Grand Canyon Grab

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2019

A TV star vanishes at the Grand Canyon. Can three kids solve the mystery before it's too late?

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$759

Colossal Fossil

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

A sleepover at a museum turns mysterious after a loud crash. What happened to the Spinosaurus?

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$674

April Fools' Fiasco

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

A bookstore prank turns into a real robbery. Can the kids solve the mystery?

Fuzzy Baseball
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$799

Fuzzy Baseball

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2016

Two rival teams face off in an epic showdown. Who will claim victory?

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$759

Secret Admirer

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

Secret admirer sends clues. Can they solve the Valentine mystery?

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$759

September Sneakers

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

A missing hamster and mysterious sneakers lead four friends on a puzzling quest.

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$759

October Ogre

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

Four friends try to solve the mystery of a haunted house on Halloween night

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$574

July Jitters

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Pets vanish before a Fourth of July parade. Can the kids find them in time?

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$674

August Acrobat

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

A group of kids try to help a struggling circus by finding a mysterious acrobat.

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$574

December Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

A lost puppy on Christmas Eve leads to a mystery. Can the kids find its owner?

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$674

The Castle Crime

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Three kids race to solve the mystery of stolen royal jewels in London.

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$759

November Night

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Four kids try to uncover the mystery of their new neighbors' secret project in their backyard

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$574

New Year's Eve Thieves

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Four friends try to solve a mystery involving a stolen laptop and a suspicious couple in their town.

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$499

On With the Show!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

A mini pony guides a mischievous cat at a pet hotel. Can he keep her out of trouble?

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$474

A Nose for Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013

A retired police beagle uncovers trouble at a bustling pet hotel. Can two kids solve the mystery?

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$674

June Jam

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

A group of kids work together to solve the mystery of a garden monster that is eating their strawberries

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$674

May Magic

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2011

A family's life is turned upside down when the mother is hypnotized and starts acting like a duck.

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$674

March Mischief

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

A group of kids try to solve the mystery of stolen leprechaun statues in their town.

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$674

April Adventure

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

Four kids search for hidden Easter eggs and solve a mystery involving a family of swans.

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$674

January Joker

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

A group of kids try to figure out what is happening when their friends and pets start disappearing.

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$574

February Friend

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2009

A group of friends try to find the owner of a mysterious rabbit that was left in their classroom closet.

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$379

Happy's Big Plan

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A young pony faces challenges and unfriendly animals at a new stable.

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$379

Happy Go Lucky

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

A young pony faces new adventures at a riding school.

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$759

Detective Camp

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006

Three friends attend a detective camp and solve a mystery involving a stolen ring and a treasure hunt.

Sale price
$674

The Yellow Yacht

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005

A robbery disrupts paradise. Can three kids uncover the yacht's secret?

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$674

The X'ed-Out X-Ray

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005

A concert, a stolen necklace, and an X-ray. Can three kids connect the dots?

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$674

The Unwilling Umpire

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004

A baseball game fundraiser turns into a mystery when a valuable collection of autographed baseballs goes missing

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$674

The White Wolf

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

Three friends help a girl named Abbi solve a mystery involving stolen wolf pups.

The Meanest Hound Around
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$674

The Meanest Hound Around

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003

A dumped dog and a gentle watchdog escape to find a new home. Can they trust humans again?

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$674

The School Skeleton

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

A school skeleton goes missing and a group of students try to solve the mystery.

Books A-D [Collection #1]
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$958

Books A-D [Collection #1]

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

Three friends tackle kidnappings, robberies, and hauntings in their town.

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$674

The Runaway Racehorse

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

Three friends visit their friend Forest Evans to watch his horse Whirlaway run in a race in Saratoga Springs, but when they arrive, they discover that Whirlaway has gone missing

Dinosaur Train
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$1697

Dinosaur Train

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Embark on a thrilling journey aboard the Dinosaur Train.

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$674

The Talking T. Rex

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002

Three friends help a man who has a life-sized robotic T. rex to raise money for a museum and then try to solve the mystery of the stolen money.

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$674

The Quicksand Question

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

Three friends try to solve the mystery of a stolen duck bank filled with money meant for a duck bridge.

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$674

The Panda Puzzle

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

A baby panda is kidnapped from a petting zoo and the main characters must solve the mystery before it's too late.

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$674

The Missing Mummy

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

Three friends solve a mystery involving a stolen mummy and a treasure heist at a museum.

Sale price
$674

The Lucky Lottery

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000

Three friends try to solve a mystery involving a stolen lottery ticket worth seven million dollars.

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$674

The Jaguar's Jewel

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000

A priceless emerald is stolen from a museum, and three young friends must solve the mystery to clear the name of one of their relatives.

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$379

Vampire Baby

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A tiny vampire stirs up mischief at Hauntly Manor Inn.

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$674

The Invisible Island

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999

Three friends try to solve a mystery involving counterfeit money on a small island.

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$379

Double Trouble Monsters

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A secret project at Hauntly Manor spells double trouble for Bailey City.

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$379

Spooky Spells

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

A spell to win a spelling bee goes awry, causing chaos.

Sale price
$674

The Falcon's Feathers

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

A falcon's nest is empty. Can three friends uncover the mystery before it's too late?

Sale price
$674

The Canary Caper

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

Three friends try to solve the mystery of a missing cat and a canary, which leads them to uncover a string of burglaries in their town.

Sale price
$674

The Deadly Dungeon

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

Three friends visit a famous mystery writer in her castle in Maine and become embroiled in a mystery involving a secret tunnel and a hidden treasure of rare parrots

Sale price
$674

The Empty Envelope

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

A young boy receives a series of mysterious letters in the mail that lead him and his friends on a treasure hunt to uncover the truth behind a valuable stamp.

Sale price
$379

Vampire Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1998

A mysterious newcomer with fangs and odd habits unsettles Bailey City.

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$379

Kilmer's Pet Monster

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

A mysterious pet stirs excitement and suspicion at the Bailey City Best Pet Contest.

Sale price
$674

The Absent Author

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

A famous mystery writer goes missing after being invited to a book signing event in a small town.

Sale price
$674

The Bald Bandit

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997

Three friends try to solve a bank robbery by finding a video that shows the thief's face

Dragons Don't Cook Pizza

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1997

A group of students visit a pizza castle and discover a mysterious dragon that is being held captive by a knight, leading them to embark on a quest to free the dragon and uncover the truth about the castle and its inhabitants.

Sale price
$379

The Monsters Next Door

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

Kids uncover eerie secrets at a mysterious inn. Are the Hauntlys hiding something supernatural?

Sale price
$379

Aliens Don't Wear Braces

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1993

A new art teacher drains color from Bailey City. Can the kids stop her?

Sale price
$474

Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1990

A group of students try to uncover the truth about their mysterious new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, who seems to have supernatural powers and a strange past.