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Find That Ferret!
The Emerald Egg
Dolphin Detectives
Cougar Clues
Bats in the Castle
Bats in the Castle
The Absent Alpacas
Leopard on the Loose
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Find That Ferret!
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · November 18, 2025

Find That Ferret!

By Ron Roy · With Kayla Whaley, Chloe Burgett

A missing ferret leads to a bigger mystery at the petting zoo.

96 pages
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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.

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.

The Haunted Hotel

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999

Three friends investigate a ghost haunting a hotel.

The Invisible Island
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The Invisible Island

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999

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

The Bald Bandit
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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

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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Find That Ferret!
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$674

Find That Ferret!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

A missing ferret leads to a bigger mystery at the petting zoo.

The Emerald Egg
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$674

The Emerald Egg

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025

An emu egg is missing. Can young detectives crack the case?

Dolphin Detectives
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$674

Dolphin Detectives

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Kids uncover a dolphin mystery at sea. Is it play or danger?

Cougar Clues
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Cougar Clues

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024

A cougar mystery in Maine challenges young sleuths. Is it real or a clever ruse?

Bats in the Castle
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Bats in the Castle

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

A mysterious sound leads Abbi and friends on a quest to uncover the truth.

Bats in the Castle
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Bats in the Castle

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

A mysterious sound leads young sleuths to uncover the truth behind a lost bat.

The Absent Alpacas
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The Absent Alpacas

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

Alpacas vanish before a fair contest. Can young detectives solve the mystery?

Leopard on the Loose
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Leopard on the Loose

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

A rare leopard vanishes at the zoo. Can young detectives crack the case before it's too late?

Crime in the Crypt
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Crime in the Crypt

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

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

Space Shuttle Scam
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Space Shuttle Scam

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

A space museum visit turns mysterious as someone targets Alice's property.

Grand Canyon Grab
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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?

Colossal Fossil
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Colossal Fossil

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

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

April Fools' Fiasco
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April Fools' Fiasco

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

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

Secret Admirer
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Secret Admirer

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

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

Operation Orca
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Operation Orca

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

A baby orca vanishes. Can three kids solve the mystery?

August Acrobat
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August Acrobat

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

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

July Jitters
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July Jitters

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

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

October Ogre

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

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

September Sneakers
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September Sneakers

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

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

December Dog
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December Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

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

The Castle Crime
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The Castle Crime

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

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

New Year's Eve Thieves
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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.

November Night
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November Night

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

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

Turkey Trouble on the National Mall
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Turkey Trouble on the National Mall

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Who stole 117 turkeys before Thanksgiving? KC and Marshall must solve the mystery.

June Jam
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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

May Magic
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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.

The New Year Dragon Dilemma
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The New Year Dragon Dilemma

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

A girl vanishes during a parade. Can young detectives solve the mystery?

Trapped on the D.C. Train!
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Trapped on the D.C. Train!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

A group of kidnappers target the vice president of the United States and her stepdaughter on a train ride to Pennsylvania

Sleepy Hollow Sleepover

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2010

Is the Headless Horseman real? Strange events unfold in Sleepy Hollow.

March Mischief
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March Mischief

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

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

The Ghost at Camp David
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The Ghost at Camp David

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2010

A ghostly legend at Camp David leads to eerie mysteries. Is it really a dead president's spirit?

April Adventure
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April Adventure

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010

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

January Joker
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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.

The Secret at Jefferson's Mansion
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The Secret at Jefferson's Mansion

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

A hidden treasure is stolen from Monticello. Can KC and Marshall solve the mystery?

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.

The Election-Day Disaster
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The Election-Day Disaster

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

Can two kids save the president's election after a Halloween scandal?

White House White-out
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White House White-out

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

Three friends try to solve the mystery of a missing dog and a kidnapping plot.

Mystery at the Washington Monument
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Mystery at the Washington Monument

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

A young girl and her friend solve a mystery involving a monkey and a historic monument.

Mayflower Treasure Hunt
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Mayflower Treasure Hunt

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2007

A lost sapphire necklace from the Mayflower sparks a thrilling treasure hunt.

A Thief at the National Zoo

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2007

A precious jewel vanishes from a locked room. Can KC and Marshall solve the mystery?

Detective Camp
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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.

Fireworks at the FBI
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$574

Fireworks at the FBI

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

A group of friends try to solve a mystery involving rockets, fireworks, and a witness protection program.

Trouble at the Treasury
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Trouble at the Treasury

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005

A bundle of cash vanishes from the Treasury. Can KC solve the mystery?

The Zombie Zone
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The Zombie Zone

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005

Three kids on vacation in New Orleans stumble upon a mysterious grave robbery in a small village

The X'ed-Out X-Ray
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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?

The Yellow Yacht
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The Yellow Yacht

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005

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

Who Broke Lincoln's Thumb?
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Who Broke Lincoln's Thumb?

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005

A missing thumb from Lincoln's statue threatens a presidential celebration. Can two kids solve the mystery in time?

The White Wolf
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The White Wolf

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

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

The Unwilling Umpire
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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

The Vampire's Vacation
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The Vampire's Vacation

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004

Three friends try to solve the mystery of a man in black who seems to be a vampire.

A Spy in the White House
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$574

A Spy in the White House

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004

A young girl and her friend try to solve a mystery involving a spy in the White House

The School Skeleton
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The School Skeleton

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

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

The Skeleton in the Smithsonian
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The Skeleton in the Smithsonian

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

Two kids help the President of the United States solve a mystery involving a claim to a large fortune.

Books A-D [Collection #1]

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2003

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

The Runaway Racehorse
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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

The Talking T. Rex
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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.

The Quicksand Question
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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.

Kidnapped at the Capital
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Kidnapped at the Capital

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002

A young girl's mother and the President of the United States are kidnapped, and she must navigate a complex web of clues to rescue them.

The Panda Puzzle
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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.

The Ninth Nugget
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The Ninth Nugget

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001

A stolen gold nugget at a dude ranch leads to a thrilling mystery.

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.

The Orange Outlaw
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The Orange Outlaw

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

A group of kids try to solve the mystery of a stolen painting.

Who Cloned the President?
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Who Cloned the President?

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

Two fourth-grade friends discover that the President of the United States has been cloned and embark on a mission to rescue the real president

The Lucky Lottery
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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.

The Jaguar's Jewel
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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.

The Kidnapped King
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$674

The Kidnapped King

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000

A young prince is kidnapped and must be rescued by his new friends.

The Haunted Hotel
Sale price
$674

The Haunted Hotel

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999

Three friends investigate a ghost haunting a hotel.

The Invisible Island
Sale price
$674

The Invisible Island

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999

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

The Goose's Gold
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$674

The Goose's Gold

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998

Three kids investigate a possible robbery on a Florida island

The Falcon's Feathers
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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?

The Canary Caper
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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.

The Empty Envelope
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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.

The Deadly Dungeon
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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

The Absent Author
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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.

The Bald Bandit
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

A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #8: Secret Admirer
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$1299

A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #8: Secret Admirer

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Ron Roy's books.

01

John Steven Gurney

Illustrator / 54 shared books

02

Timothy Bush

Illustrator / 12 shared books

03

Chloe Burgett

Illustrator / 7 shared books

04

Kayla Whaley

Author / 7 shared books

05

Liza Woodruff

Illustrator / 2 shared books

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