Marcia Jones has published 1 novel, 27 novellas, 1 short story collection, 59 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 Leprechaun on the Loose (2008).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Marcia Jones
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Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, 1)
Marcia Jones's most-read book.
Newest
Leprechaun on the Loose
Published 2008.
Standalone novels in order
Leprechaun on the Loose (2008)
Novellas in order
Genies Don't Ride Bicycles (1993)
Witches Don't Do Backflips (1994)
Cyclops Doesn't Roller-Skate (1996)
Bigfoot Doesn't Square Dance (1997)
Happy Boo Day (1997)
Unicorns Don't Give Sleigh Rides (1997)
Ghouls Don't Scoop Ice Cream (1998)
Hercules Doesn't Pull Teeth (1998)
Phantoms Don't Drive Sports Cars (1998)
Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors (1998)
Vampire Trouble (1998)
Double Trouble Monsters (1999)
Mrs. Jeepers in Outer Space (1999)
Spooky Spells (1999)
Vampire Baby (1999)
Mrs. Jeepers' Monster Class Trip (2000)
Playground Bully (2001)
Puppy Trouble (2001)
Ghost Class (2002)
Mrs. Claus Doesn't Climb Telephone Poles (2002)
Puppy Love (2002)
Ghost Game (2003)
Ghostville Elementary #3 (Ghostville Elementary) (2003)
Stage Fright (Ghostville Elementary (Library)) (2003)
Mrs. Jeepers' Scariest Halloween Ever (2005)
A Very Haunted Holiday (2006)
Pirates Do Ride Scooters (2007)
Short story collections in order
Guys and Ghouls (2006)
Children's books in order
Frankenstein Doesn't Slam Hockey Pucks (1989)
Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, 1) (1990)
Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp (1991)
Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias #6 (1993)
Pirates Don't Wear Pink Sunglasses (1994)
Cupid Does't Flip Hamburgers (1995)
Dracula Doesn't Drink Lemonade (1995)
Elves Don't Wear Hard Hats (1995)
Gremlins Don't Chew Bubble Gum (1995)
Zombies Don't Play Scoccer (1995)
Mrs. Jeepers Is Missing (1996)
Wizards Don't Need Computers (1996)
Bogeymen Don't Play Football (1997)
Godzilla Ate My Homework (1997)
Mrs. Jeepers' Batty Vacation (1997)
The Monsters Next Door (1997)
Aliens Don't Wear Braces (1998)
Howling at the Hauntlys' (1998)
Kilmer's Pet Monster (Little Apple) (1998)
Knights Don't Teach Piano (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #29) (1998)
Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (1998)
Mrs. Jeepers' Secret Cave (1998)
Skeletons Don't Play Tubas (1998)
The Hauntlys' Hairy Surprise (The Bailey City Monsters, 1) (1998)
Goblins Don't Play Video Games (1999)
Snow Monster Mystery (1999)
Wolfmen Don't Hula Dance (1999)
Ghosts Don't Ride Wild Horses (2000)
Robots Don't Catch Chichen Pox (2000)
The Bride of Frankenstein Doesn't Bake Cookies (2000)
Mrs. Jeepers on Vampire Island (2001)
Swamp Monsters Don't Chase Wild Turkeys (2001)
Top Dog (2001)
Vikings Don't Wear Wrestling Belts (2001)
Aliens Don't Carve Jack-O'- Lanterns (2002)
Barkley's School for Dogs #8 (2002)
Santa Dog (2002)
Sea Serpents Don't Juggle Water Balloons (2002)
Frankenstein Doesn't Start Food Fights (Balley School Kids) (2003)
Happy Haunting! (2003)
Leprechauns Don't Play Fetch (2003)
Ogres Don't Hunt Easter Eggs (2003)
Beware of the Blabbermouth! (2004)
Happy Boo-Day to You! (2004)
Hide-and-spook (2004)
Class Trip to the Haunted House (2005)
Frights! Camera! Action! (2005)
The Treasure Haunt (2005)
Ghosts Do Splash in Puddles (2006)
Reindeer Do Wear Striped Underwear (2006)
Champ (2007)
Dragons Do Eat Homework (2007)
Red, White, and Boo! (2007)
The Bailey City Monsters (2007)
Wizards Do Roast Turkeys (2007)
Cavemen Do Drive School Buses (2008)
Vampires Do Hunt Marshmellow Bunnies (2008)
Keyholders #1 (2009)
Snow Monsters Do Drink Hot Chocolate (2009)
Other books in order
Ghost Dog (Barkley's School for Dogs) (2001)
Frighting Like Cats and Dogs (2006)
About Marcia Jones
Marcia Thornton Jones is an American writer of children's books, the author or co-author of more than 135 elementary chapter books, picture books, and mid-grade novels, including The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series, among other works co-written with Debbie Dadey.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Marcia Jones FAQ
- How many books has Marcia Jones written?
- Marcia Jones has published 1 novel, 27 novellas, 1 short story collection, 59 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Marcia Jones'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 Marcia Jones's latest book?
- Leprechaun on the Loose (2008).
- What is Marcia Jones's most famous book?
- Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, 1) (1990) is Marcia Jones'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.