Debbie Dadey books in order

American children's writer

Born
1959
Country
United States
Books
95

Debbie Dadey has published 2 novels, 21 novellas, 4 short story collections, 66 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, 1) (1990). The latest is The Winter Princess (2020).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Debbie Dadey

Standalone novels in order

  1. Adventure of the Bailey School Kids (mega Pack) (1995)

  2. Triplet Trouble and the Runaway Reindeer (1995)

Novellas in order

  1. Genies Don't Ride Bicycles (1993)

    69 pages

  2. Witches Don't Do Backflips (1994)

    85 pages

  3. Cyclops Doesn't Roller-Skate (1996)

    65 pages

  4. Bigfoot Doesn't Square Dance (1997)

    68 pages

  5. Unicorns Don't Give Sleigh Rides (1997)

    69 pages

  6. Ghouls Don't Scoop Ice Cream (1998)

    66 pages

  7. Hercules Doesn't Pull Teeth (1998)

    70 pages

  8. Phantoms Don't Drive Sports Cars (1998)

    75 pages

  9. Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors (1998)

    70 pages★ 4.2 (5 ratings)

  10. Mrs. Jeepers in Outer Space (1999)

    124 pages

  11. Mrs. Jeepers' Monster Class Trip (2000)

    124 pages

  12. Playground Bully (2001)

    80 pages

  13. Puppy Trouble (2001)

    77 pages

  14. Ghost Class (2002)

    88 pages

  15. Mrs. Claus Doesn't Climb Telephone Poles (2002)

    96 pages

  16. Ghostville Elementary #3 (Ghostville Elementary) (2003)

    88 pages

  17. Stage Fright (Ghostville Elementary (Library)) (2003)

    82 pages

  18. Mrs. Jeepers' Scariest Halloween Ever (2005)

    108 pages

  19. Pirates Do Ride Scooters (2007)

    64 pages

  20. Narwhal Problem (2019)

    112 pages

  21. The Winter Princess (2020)

    112 pages

Short story collections in order

  1. The Lost Princess (Mermaid Tales, Book 5) (2013)

    128 pages

  2. Mermaid Tales (set) (2015)

  3. Mermaid Tales 3-Books-In-1! (2016)

  4. Twist and Shout (Mermaid Tales Book 14) (2016)

    99 pages

Children's books in order

  1. Frankenstein Doesn't Slam Hockey Pucks (1989)

    79 pages

  2. Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, 1) (1990)

    78 pages★ 4.2 (5 ratings)

  3. Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp (1991)

    94 pages

  4. Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias #6 (1993)

    57 pages

  5. Pirates Don't Wear Pink Sunglasses (1994)

    78 pages

  6. Cupid Does't Flip Hamburgers (1995)

    76 pages

  7. Dracula Doesn't Drink Lemonade (1995)

    74 pages

  8. Elves Don't Wear Hard Hats (1995)

    70 pages

  9. Gremlins Don't Chew Bubble Gum (1995)

    80 pages

  10. Monsters Don't Scuba Dive (1995)

    69 pages

  11. Zombies Don't Play Scoccer (1995)

    70 pages★ 3.8 (5 ratings)

  12. Dragons Don't Cook Pizza (1996)

    58 pages

  13. Martians Don't Take Temperatures (1996)

    67 pages

  14. Mrs. Jeepers Is Missing (1996)

    96 pages

  15. Mummies Don't Coach Softball (1996)

    74 pages

  16. My Mom the Frog (1996)

  17. Triplet Trouble and the Red Heart Race (1996)

    49 pages

  18. Wizards Don't Need Computers (1996)

    63 pages

  19. Bogeymen Don't Play Football (1997)

    70 pages

  20. Giants Don't Go Snowboarding (1997)

    80 pages

  21. Mermaids Don't Run Track (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #26) (1997)

    72 pages

  22. Mrs. Jeepers' Batty Vacation (1997)

    119 pages

  23. Aliens Don't Wear Braces (1998)

    74 pages

  24. Knights Don't Teach Piano (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #29) (1998)

    66 pages

  25. Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (1998)

    71 pages

  26. Mrs. Jeepers' Secret Cave (1998)

    115 pages

  27. Skeletons Don't Play Tubas (1998)

    80 pages

  28. Dracula Doesn't Rock and Roll (1999)

    66 pages

  29. Ninjas Don't Bake Pumpkin Pies (1999)

    70 pages

  30. Wolfmen Don't Hula Dance (1999)

    80 pages

  31. Cherokee Sister (2000)

    119 pages

  32. Ghosts Don't Ride Wild Horses (2000)

    69 pages

  33. Robots Don't Catch Chichen Pox (2000)

    73 pages

  34. Sea Monsters Don't Ride Motorcycles (2000)

    74 pages

  35. The Bride of Frankenstein Doesn't Bake Cookies (2000)

    76 pages

  36. Mrs. Jeepers on Vampire Island (2001)

    118 pages

  37. Swamp Monsters Don't Chase Wild Turkeys (2001)

    67 pages

  38. Top Dog (2001)

    74 pages

  39. Vikings Don't Wear Wrestling Belts (2001)

    75 pages

  40. Aliens Don't Carve Jack-O'- Lanterns (2002)

    88 pages

  41. Sea Serpents Don't Juggle Water Balloons (2002)

    74 pages

  42. Swamp Monster in Third Grade (2002)

    88 pages

  43. Wizards Don't Wear Graduation Gowns (2002)

    74 pages

  44. Frankenstein Doesn't Start Food Fights (Balley School Kids) (2003)

    64 pages

  45. Happy Haunting! (2003)

    89 pages

  46. Leprechauns Don't Play Fetch (2003)

    84 pages

  47. Ogres Don't Hunt Easter Eggs (2003)

    81 pages

  48. Hide-and-spook (2004)

    86 pages

  49. Werewolves Don't Run for President (2004)

    89 pages

  50. Class Trip to the Haunted House (2005)

    86 pages

  51. Worst Name In Third Grade (2005)

    73 pages

  52. Reindeer Do Wear Striped Underwear (2006)

    64 pages

  53. Mrs. Jeeper's Creepy Christmas (2007)

    106 pages

  54. Vampires Do Hunt Marshmellow Bunnies (2008)

    64 pages

  55. Keyholders #1 (2009)

    144 pages

  56. A Whale Of A Tale (2012)

  57. Battle Of The Best Friends (2012)

  58. Trouble at Trident Academy (2012)

    112 pages

  59. The Secret Sea Horse (2013)

    97 pages

  60. A Royal Tea (2014)

    103 pages

  61. A Tale of Two Sisters (2015)

    112 pages

  62. The Crook and the Crown (2015)

    117 pages

  63. The Polar Bear Express (2015)

    112 pages

  64. Wish Upon a Starfish (2015)

    112 pages

  65. Books Vs. Looks (2016)

    114 pages

  66. Ready, Set, Goal! (2017)

    104 pages

Other books in order

  1. Barkley's School for Dogs #4 (2001)

    74 pages

  2. Titanic Friendship (2022)

About Debbie Dadey

Debra S. Dadey is an American writer and co-writer of 162 books, including 74 total Bailey School Kids books co-written with Marcia Jones. These comprise 51 in the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series, 9 Bailey School Kids Jr. Chapter Books, and 14 Bailey School Kids - Special Editions.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Debbie Dadey FAQ

How many books has Debbie Dadey written?
Debbie Dadey has published 2 novels, 21 novellas, 4 short story collections, 66 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Debbie Dadey's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, 1).
What is Debbie Dadey's latest book?
The Winter Princess (2020).
What is Debbie Dadey's most famous book?
Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, 1) (1990) is Debbie Dadey's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.