Code Busters Club Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Secret of the Skeleton Key |
2011 |
Buy |
| The Haunted Lighthouse |
2012 |
Buy |
| The Mystery of the Pirate’s Treasure |
2013 |
N/A |
| The Mystery of the Pirate’s Treasure / Secret Treasure of Pirate Cove |
2013 |
Buy |
| The Mummy’s Curse |
2014 |
Buy |
| The Hunt for the Missing Spy |
2015 |
Buy |
| The Secret of the Puzzle Box |
2016 |
Buy |
| A Disappearance in Magicland |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Science Fair Scheme |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Haunting of Mystery Mansion |
2024 |
Buy |
| Clash of the Secret Code Clubs |
2024 |
Buy |
| Escape from Bigfoot |
2025 |
Buy |
| The Search for the Missing Mascot |
2025 |
Buy |
Code Busters Club Non-Fiction Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Secret of the Skeleton Key |
2011 |
N/A |
| Top Secret Code Busters Club Handbook |
2015 |
Buy |
| The Haunted Lighthouse |
2012 |
N/A |
| The Mystery of the Pirate’s Treasure |
2013 |
N/A |
| The Mummy’s Curse |
2014 |
N/A |
Connor Westphal Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Dead Body Language |
1997 |
Buy |
| Sign of Foul Play |
1997 |
Buy |
| Right to Remain Silent |
1998 |
Buy |
| A Quiet Undertaking |
2000 |
Buy |
| Blind Side |
2001 |
Buy |
| Silence is Golden |
2003 |
Buy |
| Dead Man’s Hand |
2012 |
Buy |
Food Festival Mystery Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Death of a Crabby Cook |
2014 |
Buy |
| Death of a Chocolate Cheater |
2015 |
Buy |
| Death of A Bad Apple |
2016 |
Buy |
Haunted Dead and Breakfast#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Murder at Blackwood Inn |
2025 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Healthy Snacks for Kids |
1983 |
Buy |
| Healthy Treats and Super Snacks for Kids |
1985 |
Buy |
| Super Toys |
1985 |
Buy |
| Super Snacks for Kids |
1985 |
Buy |
| A Deadly Game of Klew |
1986 |
Buy |
| Greetings from the Grave |
1986 |
Buy |
| The Secret of the Bitter Sweets |
1986 |
Buy |
| Penny Warner’s Party Book |
1987 |
Buy |
| The Best Party Book |
1992 |
Buy |
| Kids Party Games & Activities |
1993 |
Buy |
| Kids’ Holiday Fun |
1994 |
Buy |
| Birthday Parties for Kids! |
1995 |
Buy |
| Kids’ Party Cookbook |
1996 |
Buy |
| Splish Splash |
1996 |
Buy |
| Games People Play |
1998 |
Buy |
| Just for Fun Party Game Book |
1998 |
Buy |
| The Kids’ Pick-a-Party Book |
1998 |
Buy |
| Great Games for Kids on the Go |
1998 |
Buy |
| Baby Play and Learn |
1999 |
Buy |
| Kids Outdoor Parties |
1999 |
Buy |
| Baby Birthday Parties |
1999 |
Buy |
| Preschool Play and Learn |
2000 |
Buy |
| Slumber Parties |
2000 |
Buy |
| Storybook Parties |
2001 |
Buy |
| Learn to Sign the Fun Way! |
2001 |
Buy |
| Smart Start for Your Baby / Smart Baby, Strong Baby |
2001 |
Buy |
| 365 Baby Care Tips |
2002 |
Buy |
| The Big Book of Party and Holiday Fun |
2002 |
Buy |
| Summer Smarts for Cool Kids |
2002 |
Buy |
| Parent’s and Kid’s Complete Guide to Summer Camp Fun |
2002 |
Buy |
| Quality Time Anytime |
2002 |
Buy |
| Toilet Training Without Tears or Trauma |
2003 |
Buy |
| Travel Games for Two |
2003 |
Buy |
| 365 Toddler Tips |
2003 |
Buy |
| Happy Birthday Parties! |
2004 |
Buy |
| Signing Fun |
2006 |
Buy |
| The Official Nancy Drew Handbook |
2007 |
Buy |
| Ladies Night |
2008 |
Buy |
| Rock-a-Bye Baby |
2008 |
Buy |
| Baby’s Favorite Rhymes to Sign |
2010 |
Buy |
Party-Planning Mysteries Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| How to Host a Killer Party |
2010 |
Buy |
| How to Crash a Killer Bash |
2010 |
Buy |
| How to Survive a Killer Séance |
2011 |
Buy |
| How to Party with a Killer Vampire |
2011 |
Buy |
| How to Dine on Killer Wine |
2012 |
Buy |
Troop 13 Mysteries Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Mystery of the Haunted Caves |
2001 |
Buy |
| The Mystery of the Missing Mustangs |
2001 |
Buy |
Penny Warner has built a diverse catalog spanning mystery fiction, children’s books, and practical non-fiction. Her Connor Westphal series, starting with Dead Body Language (1997), follows a deaf newspaper reporter solving mysteries in a Gold Country town — a premise that brought accessibility representation to the cozy mystery genre. The Code Busters Club, launched in 2011, engages young readers with puzzles and codes woven into mystery stories.
Her non-fiction output is equally prolific, with over 40 books covering party planning, baby care, children’s activities, and parenting advice. From Kids Party Games & Activities (1993) through The Official Nancy Drew Handbook (2007), Warner has maintained parallel careers as a fiction writer and a practical guide author. The Party-Planning Mysteries cleverly bridge these two worlds, turning her event expertise into the framework for a cozy mystery series.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Penny Warner written?
Penny Warner has written 76 books across eight series.
What was Penny Warner's first book?
Penny Warner’s first book is Healthy Snacks for Kids, published in 1983.
What are Penny Warner's most popular series?
Penny Warner’s most popular fiction series include the Connor Westphal mysteries (7 books featuring a deaf newspaper reporter), the Code Busters Club (13 books for young readers involving codes and puzzles), and the Party-Planning Mysteries (5 books). She has also written over 40 non-fiction books on parenting, parties, and activities for children.