A to Z mysteries Books in Order
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The A to Z Mysteries series follows Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose as they solve local puzzles and crimes in their town of Green Lawn. Each story centers on a missing item or unusual event that the trio investigates using their keen observation and teamwork. The mysteries often involve community landmarks, cultural artifacts, or local traditions, with the children working to restore order and uncover the truth.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1997 · Ron Roy
Third-grader Dink and his detective friends hope to earn a big reward by finding the person whose video recorder captured footage of the local bank…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Ron Roy
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose receive an urgent call from Mrs. Davis after her canary goes missing without a trace. Two other pets have also vanished,…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Ron Roy
Dink's favorite mystery writer, Wallis Wallace, invites Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose for a sleepover in a haunted castle. As soon as the young…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Ron Roy
While picnicking on Squaw Island, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose find a hundred dollar bill. When they return to explore further, they discover an entire…
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Buy on Amazon1999 · Ron Roy
A ghostly guest has checked into the Shangri-la Hotel just before Halloween, with reports of strange sounds and stranger sights coming from Green…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Ron Roy
Someone has kidnapped the king and queen of Socotra, and for safety their son stays with Dink until they are found. Then the prince is kidnapped too,…
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Buy on Amazon2000 · Ron Roy
Dink and his friends apply their detective skills after a giant emerald goes missing from a statue delivered to Uncle Warren's museum in New York…
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Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose spend a week at a dude ranch, where Josh finds a huge gold nugget. Just as they decide what to do with their newfound…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Ron Roy
It's Mummy Monday at the museum, and Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are excited about the new Egyptian exhibit featuring a child mummy in an actual tomb.…
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Buy on AmazonThe Orange Outlaw (A to Z Mysteries)
2001 · Ron Roy
While visiting Dink's uncle in New York City, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose help uncover who is responsible for stealing a very valuable painting.
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Ron Roy
One of the most popular series in the Stepping Stones line gets a facelift with eye-catching, mysterious, kid-friendly new cover art by Stephen…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Ron Roy
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are excited to see Uncle Warren's new racehorse, Whirlaway, in action. The night before the big race, the horse disappears,…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Ron Roy
In this A to Z Mysteries book, the town of Green Lawn is troubled by ducks crossing River Road. After residents raise money to build a special duck…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Ron Roy
Tyrone the Tyrannosaurus, a traveling T. rex exhibit, comes to Green Lawn, brought by the kids' old friend Jud Wheat, who is raising funds for a…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Ron Roy
Someone has stolen the skeleton from Dink's school nurse's office, and the principal offers free aquarium tickets to whoever can track it down. As…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Ron Roy
The whole town turns out to watch the Green Lawn women challenge the men in baseball, and to see Mr. Pocket's prized baseball collection. During the…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Ron Roy
While visiting their friend Wallis and her adopted daughter on Mount Desert Island, Maine, Josh, Dink, and Ruth Rose investigate the theft of three…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Ron Roy
Ruth Rose, Josh, and Dink attend a concert during which someone steals the star's diamond pendant, and they are soon on the trail of the thief.
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Ron Roy
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose assist in recovering stolen gold from the parents of Sammi, the king and queen of Costra. The mystery centers on the theft…
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Buy on AmazonThe Absent Author (A to Z Mysteries, 1)
2009 · Ron Roy
Dink writes to his favorite mystery writer, Wallis Wallace, inviting him to visit Green Lawn, and is amazed when Wallace agrees. But when the day…
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Buy on AmazonThe Goose's Gold (A to Z Mysteries)
2009 · Ron Roy
While vacationing in Florida, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose learn that an old ship full of gold has been found off the coast. Two divers are collecting…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Ron Roy
When Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose follow a pale, dark-haired stranger into Ellie's Diner, he vanishes, but Ellie is left with a cut on her neck that…
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Buy on AmazonA to Z Mysteries Super Edition 2: Mayflower Treasure Hunt
2009
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose spend Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where they explore local sights and anticipate a Pilgrim-style dinner. They…
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Buy on AmazonA to Z Mysteries: The X'ed-Out X-Ray
2009
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are enjoying the Penelope Gwinn concert when Dink injures his arm during intermission and the singer's diamond necklace is…
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Buy on AmazonA to Z Mysteries: The Zombie Zone
2009
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose travel to a small village in the Louisiana bayou for a vacation, where they encounter local tales of voodoo and a giant…
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Buy on AmazonA to Z Mysteries Super Edition #6: The Castle Crime
2014
In the sixth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose go to London! The kids see Big Ben, ride the London Eye, and tour Madame…
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Buy on AmazonA to Z Mysteries Super Edition #8: Secret Admirer
2015
It's Valentine's Day in Green Lawn! But Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose just aren't feeling the love this year. Valentine's Day was so much more fun when…
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Buy on AmazonA to Z Mysteries Super Edition #12: Space Shuttle Scam
2020
Mystery takes off in 3. . . 2. . . 1! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are in Florida, visiting a space museum, Alice's Space Shuttle. There, they get to…
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Buy on AmazonA to Z Mysteries Super Edition #13: Crime in the Crypt
2021
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are headed to the Big Apple! They plan to spend time with Ruth Rose's grandmother in Brooklyn. But their plans are foiled…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the A to Z mysteries books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The bald bandit”.
How many books are in the A to Z mysteries series?
We list 34 books by Ron Roy , published between 1997–2021.
Where can I buy the A to Z mysteries books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.