Series by Debbie Dadey
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Buy on AmazonVampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, 1)
1990 · Marcia Thornton Jones
When the third-grade teacher disappears, the Bailey School welcomes a strange new substitute named Mrs. Jeepers, who wears a glowing brooch, dislikes…
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Buy on AmazonWerewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp
1991 · Debbie Dadey
The four friends head off to summer camp, where a hairy, growling counselor with an appetite for raw meat puts them on edge. As strange howls echo…
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Buy on AmazonSanta Claus Doesn't Mop Floors
1991 · Marcia Thornton Jones
A jolly new janitor named Mr. Wright arrives at Bailey Elementary just before the holidays, and he has a white beard, a hearty laugh, and an uncanny…
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Buy on AmazonLeprechauns don't play basketball
1992 · Debbie Dadey
A short, red-haired coach with a thick accent and a love of green takes over the basketball program at the rec center. When odd things start…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Debbie Dadey
While exploring an old, supposedly haunted house, the four friends meet a peculiar man who never seems to eat and floats through the place with ease.…
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Buy on AmazonFrankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias
1993 · Marcia Thornton Jones
A tall, lumbering new gardener with bolts on his neck and a stiff walk takes care of the grounds around Bailey School. As the friends watch him work…
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Buy on Amazon1993 · Debbie Dadey
A strange new teacher with an odd appearance, including braces and unusual habits, arrives at Bailey Elementary. The kids notice peculiar lights in…
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Buy on Amazon1993 · Debbie Dadey
The Bailey School Kids encounter a mysterious figure connected to an old lamp who seems able to grant wishes. As curious coincidences pile up, the…
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Buy on AmazonPirates Don't Wear Pink Sunglasses
1994 · Debbie Dadey
A flashy character in pink sunglasses with a love of treasure and the sea turns up around town. Eddie, Melody, Howie, and Liza start to suspect this…
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Debbie Dadey
A new gymnastics teacher with a pointy hat-like style and uncanny abilities joins the scene. The kids notice she seems to have powers that ordinary…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Debbie Dadey written?
We list 31 books by Debbie Dadey across 1 series, published between 1990–2005 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Debbie Dadey's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, 1).” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Debbie Dadey's books?
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