Bowser and Birdie books in order

The Bowser and Birdie series by Spencer Quinn brings the dog-narrator mystery concept to younger readers across three middle grade novels.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Woof 2015 Peter Abrahams / Spencer Quinn Buy
2 Arf 2016 Peter Abrahams / Spencer Quinn Buy
3 Bow Wow 2017 Peter Abrahams / Spencer Quinn Buy

Bowser and Birdie brings the Spencer Quinn dog-narrator formula to middle grade readers. Woof (2015), Arf (2016), and Bow Wow (2017) follow a dog named Bowser who partners with a young girl named Birdie to solve mysteries in their community.

The series captures the same canine perspective that makes the Chet and Bernie books work, adapted for younger readers with age-appropriate stakes and simpler mysteries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Bowser and Birdie series?

There are three books in the Bowser and Birdie series, published between 2015 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Bowser and Birdie series?

The first book in the Bowser and Birdie series is Woof, published in 2015.

How does Bowser and Birdie relate to Chet and Bernie?

Bowser and Birdie uses the same dog-narrator concept for a younger audience. The three books, Woof (2015), Arf (2016), and Bow Wow (2017), follow a dog and a young girl solving mysteries together.

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