Wishbone Mysteries books in order

The Wishbone Mysteries book series by Brad Strickland in reading order, 18 mystery novels featuring the literary dog.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Treasure of Skeleton Reef 1997 Brad Strickland Buy
2 The Haunted Clubhouse 1997 Brad Strickland Buy
3 Case of the Unsolved Case 1998 Brad Strickland Buy
4 Riddle of the Wayward Books 1998 Brad Strickland Buy
5 Drive-In of Doom 1998 Brad Strickland Buy
6 Case of the On-Line Alien 1998 Brad Strickland Buy
7 Lights! Camera! Action Dog! 1998 Brad Strickland Buy
8 Disoriented Express 1998 Brad Strickland Buy
9 Forgotten Heroes 1998 Brad Strickland Buy
10 Tale of the Missing Mascot 1998 Brad Strickland Buy
11 The Disappearing Dinosaurs 1998 Brad Strickland Buy
12 Key to the Golden Dog 1998 Brad Strickland Buy
13 The Maltese Dog 1998 Brad Strickland Buy
14 The Stolen Trophy 1998 Brad Strickland Buy
15 Stage Invader 1999 Brad Strickland Buy
16 The Sirian Conspiracy 1999 Brad Strickland Buy
17 Case of the Cyber-Hacker 2000 Brad Strickland Buy
18 Case of the Breaking Story 2000 Brad Strickland Buy

Wishbone Mysteries gives the PBS literary dog his own detective adventures across 18 books published between 1997 and 2000. Unlike the Adventures of Wishbone series (which retells classics), these books feature original mystery plots with Wishbone and his human friends solving cases.

Brad Strickland wrote the full series, creating mysteries ranging from The Treasure of Skeleton Reef and Case of the On-Line Alien to The Maltese Dog (a nod to The Maltese Falcon) and The Sirian Conspiracy. The titles blend kid-friendly mystery with the show’s love of literary references.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Wishbone Mysteries series?

There are eighteen books in the Wishbone Mysteries series, published between 1997 and 2000.

What is the first book in the Wishbone Mysteries series?

The first book in the Wishbone Mysteries series is The Treasure of Skeleton Reef, published in 1997.

How is Wishbone Mysteries different from Adventures of Wishbone?

Adventures of Wishbone retells classic literature with dog-themed puns, while Wishbone Mysteries features original mystery stories with Wishbone helping solve cases. The Mysteries series has 18 books with titles like The Treasure of Skeleton Reef, Drive-In of Doom, and The Maltese Dog, giving Wishbone his own detective adventures.

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