Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerald, Amber and Jet | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 2 | Ginger, Nutmeg and Clove | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 3 | Daisy, Buttercup, And Weed | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 4 | The Return Of Ginger, Nutmeg And Clove | 2001 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 5 | The Return of Daisy, Buttercup and Weed | 2001 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 6 | The Return of Emerald, Amber and Jet | 2001 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
The Nine Lives series, written under the Ben M. Baglio pen name, follows groups of three cats through six books published between 1999 and 2001. Each book is named after a trio of cats: the first three titles introduce Emerald, Amber and Jet; Ginger, Nutmeg and Clove; and Daisy, Buttercup and Weed. The cats are named after gemstones, spices, and flowers, giving each group a distinct personality.
The second half of the series returns to the same cat trios for new stories. The Return of Ginger, Nutmeg and Clove, The Return of Daisy, Buttercup and Weed, and The Return of Emerald, Amber and Jet pick up where the earlier books left off. The format of grouping cats in threes and then bringing them back for sequels gives the series a tidy structure that young readers can easily follow.