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Ron Roy is the author of A to Z Animal Mysteries #6: Find That Ferret! (2025), A to Z Animal Mysteries #3: Cougar Clues (2024), A to Z Animal Mysteries #2: Bats in the Castle (2023), A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas (2023), A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #12: Space Shuttle Scam (2020).

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A to Z Animal Mysteries #6: Find That Ferret!

release date: Nov 18, 2025
A to Z Animal Mysteries #6: Find That Ferret!
Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve the mystery of a missing ferret! F IS FOR FERRET . . . Follow that ferret! Abbi and her friends and family are pet-sitting at a petting zoo and animal sanctuary. The kids are in charge of the ferret, Marcie. There's just one problem: Marcie is acting very strange. She seems upset! Then she runs off, escaping her crate, and sending Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel on a hunt for the missing ferret! Little do they know that finding Marcie will lead to an even bigger mystery. . . . Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series: #1: The Absent Alpacas #2: Bats in the Castle #3: Cougar Clues #4: Dolphin Detectives #5: The Emerald Egg Ready for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

A to Z Animal Mysteries #3: Cougar Clues

release date: Mar 26, 2024
A to Z Animal Mysteries #3: Cougar Clues
Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Join Abbi and her friends on the hunt for proof of a cougar in the woods! Inspired by Ron Roy''s A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. No one has seen cougars in Maine for more than a hundred years. Then, a TV crew starts filiming in the woods near Abbi''s home, looking for cougars! Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are curious: could this sly animal have returned to Maine? All clues point to YES! -- but something doesn''t quite add up. . . . Don''t miss the first books: A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas A to Z Animal Mysteries #2: Bats in the Castle Ready for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy where kids Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in their hometown and beyond!

A to Z Animal Mysteries #2: Bats in the Castle

release date: Sep 19, 2023
A to Z Animal Mysteries #2: Bats in the Castle
Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, Abbi and her friends are determined to rescue a lost bat! Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel love to watch bats flying around their neighborhood after sunset. Nature is so cool! But then they hear an unnatural sound in Abbi's home. Is it a ghost? Or something scarier? With help from her trusty dog Barkley, Abbi and her friends will shine a light on the truth! Don't miss the first book in this series: A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas. Did you know there's an original A to Z Mysteries series that has been beloved by kids for generations? Check out all 40 books in the A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy where kids Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in their hometown and beyond!

A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas

release date: Jul 04, 2023
A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas
Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Young clue hunters Abbi, Daniel, and Lydia sniff out the mystery behind a group of missing alpacas. Inspired by Ron Roy's beloved A to Z Mysteries series, this spin-off is perfect for budding young chapter-book readers--and future detectives! A is for ALPACAS . . . It's time for the alpaca costume contest, and Abigail "Abbi" Wallace is excited to see it at the Maine State Fair. But there’s only one alpaca left—the rest are missing! What sent the alpacas packing? Abbi; her dog, Barkley; and her friends Lydia and Daniel are ready to sniff out this mystery! DON'T MISS the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy, starting with The Absent Author!

A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #12: Space Shuttle Scam

by: Ron Roy
release date: Mar 03, 2020
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #12: Space Shuttle Scam
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose tackle an out-of-this-world mystery--in the twelfth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition! 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 check out cool NASA gear! But someone is sneaking around Alice's house, and not because they want a tour. They want Alice's property! Why? Only Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose can solve this Jupiter-size mystery! Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! From The Absent Author to The Zombie Zone, there's a mystery for every letter of the alphabet, plus super editions with even more A to Z fun. And don't miss Ron Roy's series for younger readers, Calendar Mysteries!

A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #10: Colossal Fossil

by: Ron Roy
release date: Feb 27, 2018
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #10: Colossal Fossil
In the tenth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose have a sleepover . . . with a Spinosaurus! It's sleepover night at a science museum in Boston. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose can't wait to settle their sleeping bags near the museum's colossal fossil--a giant Spinosaurus skeleton--and tour the exhibits long after closing time. But after they fall asleep, they wake to a terrible crash! Is the dinosaur fossil damaged? Or is there another big problem at the science museum? Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! From The Absent Author to The Zombie Zone, there's a mystery for every letter of the alphabet, plus ten super editions with even more A to Z fun. And don't miss Ron Roy's series for younger readers, Calendar Mysteries!

A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #9: April Fools' Fiasco

by: Ron Roy
release date: Feb 28, 2017
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #9: April Fools' Fiasco
Celebrate 20 years of A to Z Mysteries! No foolin’! It’s the first of April in Green Lawn! Mr. Paskey, owner of the Book Nook, plays an April Fools’ Day prank on Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. They hatch a plan to get back at him, but then the bookstore is robbed—no joke! Can the kids track down the crook? Or will this April Fools’ be an April fail? The alphabet may be over, but the mysteries continue in this ninth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, featuring a 26-letter secret message hidden in the illustrations.

A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #8: Secret Admirer

by: Ron Roy
release date: Dec 22, 2015
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #8: Secret Admirer
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 they were little. Then they each start getting messages and clues from a secret admirer! Can the kids figure out who wants to be their Valentine? The alphabet may be over, but the mysteries continue in this eighth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, featuring a 26-letter secret message hidden in the illustrations.

The Absent Author

by: Ron Roy
release date: Jan 01, 2015
The Absent Author
Absent author: Dink Duncan and his two friends investigate the apparent kidnapping of famous mystery author Wallis Wallace.

Calendar Mysteries #13: New Year's Eve Thieves

by: Ron Roy
release date: Sep 23, 2014
Calendar Mysteries #13: New Year's Eve Thieves
It’s a mystery every month from A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy! Who knew there were thirteen months in a year? It’s an extra thirteenth book of the Calendar Mysteries! Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are looking forward to a New Year’s Eve party. But someone is leaving clues that there might be more to this celebration than confetti and noisemakers. The year ends with a surprise in this exciting conclusion to the Calendar Mysteries series.

Calendar Mysteries #11: November Night

by: Ron Roy
release date: Aug 26, 2014
Calendar Mysteries #11: November Night
Solve a new November mystery with the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries kids! November is for Night... It''s November, and there''s a new mystery to solve. ''The twins'' new neighbors are up to something! It''s Thanksgiving, and a mysterious couple has moved in next door. Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy mustwork out the clues: The neighbors have built a tall wooden fence. They''ve bought some strange parts formaking . . . something. They''ve even put up a suspicious tent in their backyard, with a big, scary dog to guard it. What could they possibly be hiding?

Calendar Mysteries #7: July Jitters

by: Ron Roy
release date: Jun 26, 2012
Calendar Mysteries #7: July Jitters
It's a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy! With the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries kids! July is for Jitters... In the seventh book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early chapter book mystery series - the mayor is having a special Fourth of July contest; the person whose pet has the best Independence Day costume gets to be mayor for a day! Bradly, Brian, Nate, and Lucy transform Polly the pony into Thomas Jefferson and Pal the dog into the Declaration of Independence. But when the pet parade rolls around, the animals are nowhere to be found! Maybe they have stage fright. Can the kids find their dressed-up pets and calm them down betfore the Fourth of July fun begins? Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are pefect for emerging readers and any kid who loves mysteries!

Calendar Mysteries #8: August Acrobat

by: Ron Roy
release date: Jun 26, 2012
Calendar Mysteries #8: August Acrobat
It's a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy! With the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries kids! August is for Acrobat... In the eigth book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early chapter book mystery series - something special is coming to Green Lawn - a traveling circus! But when the performers arrive, they need help. Their show is a mess, and Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are happy to chip in. They fix up the equipment and find dazzling new acts, but what the show needs most is an acrobat. No one in town is brave enough to go up on the high trapeze, except for one mysterious masked person. If the kids could find out who it is, this might be the best circus ever - but it seems as if this acrobat doesn't want to be found! Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who loves mysteries!

A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #5: The New Year Dragon Dilemma

by: Ron Roy
release date: Nov 22, 2011
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #5: The New Year Dragon Dilemma
Z was just the beginning! With A to Z Mysteries® Super Editions, chapter book readers keep on collecting clues and solving mysteries with Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. Now with over 8 million copies in print, this classic kid-favorite series is back with a bright new look! Fireworks and dragons and . . . a missing girl? Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are in San Francisco, home of the biggest Chinatown outside Asia. They plan to watch the famous Chinese New Year parade and see Miss Chinatown ride by in a giant float. But during the parade, Miss Chinatown disappears, and so does her crown! Can the kids crack the case? Look for hidden messages inside A to Z Mysteries® Super Editions!

Calendar Mysteries #5: May Magic

by: Ron Roy
release date: Mar 22, 2011
Calendar Mysteries #5: May Magic
From the author of the popular A to Z Mysteries comes a story of magical mayhem featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries kids! May is for Magic... In the fifth book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early chapter book mystery series - twins Bradly and Brian are celebrating Mother''s Day by treating their mom to a hypnotist''s show. But when the Pinto family gets home from the show, the twins'' mom starts acting strange. She splashes in the bathtub for hours, she leaves corn kernels all over - she even quacks! Bradley thinks his mom has been hypnotized into believing she''s a duck! Can Bradley and Brian, with help from their friends Lucy and Nate, turn their mom back into their mom? Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who loves mysteries!

Calendar Mysteries #6: June Jam

by: Ron Roy
release date: Mar 22, 2011
Calendar Mysteries #6: June Jam
It''s a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy! With the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries kids! June is for Jam... In the sixth book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early chapter book mystery series - Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy want to make homemade strawberry jam for Father''s Day. Unfortunately, it''s not as simple as it first seems. Some sneaky creature is taking bites of their strawberries. Polly the pony, Pal the dog, and Josh the older brother are all suspects. If the kids can''t protect the strawberry patch from the mystery chomper, they might be in a real jam! Parents, teachers, and Librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who loves mysteries!

Calendar Mysteries #1: January Joker

by: Ron Roy
release date: Oct 20, 2010
Calendar Mysteries #1: January Joker
It’s a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy! With the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries kids! January is for Joker... In the first book of the Calendar Mysteries—an early chapter book mystery series—Green Lawn has a problem! When Bradley Pinto wakes up in the night to strange lights in his backyard, he wonders if there are aliens in town. When he sees three-toed tracks in the snow, he's sure of it. His twin, Brian, and friends Lucy and Nate aren't so certain. But then Lucy's cousin Dink, the twins' brother Josh, and Nate's sister Ruth Rose all disappear. Are there really aliens in Green Lawn? And where could they be taking Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose? Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries!

A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #4: Sleepy Hollow Sleepover

by: Ron Roy
release date: Jul 27, 2010
A to Z Mysteries Super Edition #4: Sleepy Hollow Sleepover
Z was just the beginning! With A to Z Mysteries® Super Editions, chapter book readers keep on collecting clues and solving mysteries with Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. Now with over 8 million copies in print, this classic kid-favorite series is back with a bright new look! Is there a real Headless Horseman haunting Sleepy Hollow? Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose will sleep in a cabin, take a haunted hayride, and go to a party near an old graveyard. But strange things start happening that don’t seem to be part of the spooky fun. Has the famous ghost story come to life? Look for hidden messages inside A to Z Mysteries® Super Editions!

Calendar Mysteries #4: April Adventure

by: Ron Roy
release date: Feb 09, 2010
Calendar Mysteries #4: April Adventure
From the author of A to Z Mysteries comes a springtime egg hunt mystery featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries kids! It''s a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy! With the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries kids! April is for Adventure... In the fourth book of the Calendar Mysteries—an early chapter book mystery series—it''s springtime in Green Lawn, and Bradley, Brian, Lucy, and Nate are on an Easter egg hunt. They search high and law and find lots of eggs. But soon it''s clear that some of the eggs aren''t just well hidden. They''re gone! Who would steal Easter eggs? It''s up to the four kids to crack this eggs-cellent case. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who loves mysteries!

Calendar Mysteries #2: February Friend

by: Ron Roy
release date: Dec 22, 2009
Calendar Mysteries #2: February Friend
It’s a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy! With the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries kids! February is for Friend... In the second book of the Calendar Mysteries—an early chapter book mystery series —it's a Valentine's Day party! Bradley is passing out his class's valentines, but one of them has no name on it. Inside, the card tells the class to look in the closet. When they open the closet door, the kids find a rabbit named Douglas in a cage! What mysterious "friend" left him there? And why? Then the bunny gets sick. It's up to Bradley, Brian, Lucy, and Nate to track down his owner and figure out what is wrong with poor little Douglas. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries!

Capital Mysteries #3: The Skeleton in the Smithsonian

by: Ron Roy
release date: Oct 07, 2009
Capital Mysteries #3: The Skeleton in the Smithsonian
From popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy comes a red, white, and blue mystery perfect for the election season! In the third book of the Capital Mysteries—an early chapter book mystery series featuring fun facts and famous sites from Washington, D.C.— KC and her friend Marshall explore the Smithsonian, the most famous museum in the world. The money to build it was given to Washington, D.C., over a hundred years ago, but now one man is claiming that money should be his. KC and Marshall think they can prove Mr. Fisher is a big liar. But if they are wrong, the Smithsonian will belong to him! Each book highlights one of the famous museums, buildings, or monuments from the Washington area and includes a map and a two-page fun fact spread with photographs. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries!

A to Z Mysteries: The Haunted Hotel

by: Ron Roy
release date: Sep 30, 2009
A to Z Mysteries: The Haunted Hotel
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! There’s a ghost in Green Lawn! Strange sounds and even stranger sights are terrifying guests at the Shangri-la Hotel. More and more people are being scared away. Will Green Lawn turn into a ghost town? Or can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose stop this spook? Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look!

A to Z Mysteries: The Goose's Gold

by: Ron Roy
release date: Sep 16, 2009
A to Z Mysteries: The Goose's Gold
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! G is for Gold . . . There’s sunken treasure off the Florida coast! On the day after they arrive for vacation, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose meet two men who are diving for gold from their boat, the Golden Goose. They promise to share with anyone who backs their plan. Is it too good to be true?

A to Z Mysteries: The Canary Caper

by: Ron Roy
release date: Sep 09, 2009
A to Z Mysteries: The Canary Caper
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! C is for Canary . . . Green Lawn has a pet problem! Dink’s neighbor can’t find her canary. Ruth Rose’s cat, Tiger, has also disappeared. Then the kids hear about two more missing critters. Is there a pet-napper in town? Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on the case!

A to Z Mysteries: The White Wolf

by: Ron Roy
release date: Sep 09, 2009
A to Z Mysteries: The White Wolf
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! W is for Wolf . . . Where could those wolves be? When the kids visit the Maine wilderness, they spot a white mother wolf and her babies on a cliff. But soon after that, the pups are stolen! Can Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose sniff out the culprits?

A to Z Mysteries: The Bald Bandit

by: Ron Roy
release date: Sep 09, 2009
A to Z Mysteries: The Bald Bandit
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! B is for Bandit . . . There’s a bank robber in Green Lawn! A red-haired kid took a video of the crime, but nobody can find him. Without the video, will the robber go free? Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose must track down that kid—before the bandit does!

Capital Mysteries #4: A Spy in the White House

by: Ron Roy
release date: Sep 09, 2009
Capital Mysteries #4: A Spy in the White House
From popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy comes a red, white, and blue mystery perfect for the election season! In the fourth book of the Capital Mysteries—an early chapter book mystery series featuring fun facts and famous sites from Washington, D.C.—KC''s mom is getting married...to the President of the United States! KC wants the day to be perfect, but someone keeps leaking wedding secrets. They newspapers have even printed where the president and his bride are going on their honeymoon. To save the wedding, KC and Marshall have to track down the spy in the White House! Each book highlights one of the famous museums, buildings, or monuments from the Washington area and includes a map and a two-page fun fact spread with photographs. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries!

A to Z Mysteries: The Ninth Nugget

by: Ron Roy
release date: Sep 09, 2009
A to Z Mysteries: The Ninth Nugget
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! N is for Nugget . . . Howdy from Montana, pardners! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are spending a week at a dude ranch. When they pan for gold, Josh finds a huge nugget. But gold fever has struck, and soon the nugget is stolen. It’s up to the kids to round up the thief.

A to Z Mysteries: The Yellow Yacht

by: Ron Roy
release date: Sep 02, 2009
A to Z Mysteries: The Yellow Yacht
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! Y is for Yacht . . . There’s trouble in paradise! The kids are having a great time swimming, snorkeling, and soaking up the sun in Costra. But the fun is cut short when there’s a robbery on the island. Is the heist connected to a mysterious yacht docked nearby? It’s up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to find out.

A to Z Mysteries: The X'ed-Out X-Ray

by: Ron Roy
release date: Sep 02, 2009
A to Z Mysteries: The X'ed-Out X-Ray
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! X is for X-Ray . . . X marks the spot! When the kids go to a concert, Dink injures his arm. At the same time, the singer’s diamond necklace is stolen. Are the two mishaps connected? And could Dink’s X-ray have the answers? It’s up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to examine the evidence!
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