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13 Books
2009 – 2014 Published
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How to Read the Calendar Mysteries Series

The best way to read the Calendar Mysteries is in chronological order, which also happens to match their publication order. Because the series is designed to follow a calendar year, reading them from January to December (plus the New Year's Eve special) makes the most sense. This allows young readers to follow the characters as they grow and experience the changing seasons and holidays in the town of Green Lawn, Connecticut.

Calendar Mysteries Books in Order

  1. January Joker (2009)
  2. February Friend (2009)
  3. March Mischief (2010)
  4. April Adventure (2010)
  5. May Magic (2011)
  6. June Jam (2011)
  7. July Jitters (2012)
  8. August Acrobat (2012)
  9. September Sneakers (2013)
  10. October Ogre (2013)
  11. November Night (2014)
  12. December Dog (2014)
  13. New Year's Eve Thieves (2014)

The Connection to A to Z Mysteries

Calendar Mysteries is a direct spin-off of Ron Roy's iconic A to Z Mysteries series. The detectives here are the younger siblings and relatives of the original trio:

  • Bradley and Brian Pinto are the younger twin brothers of Josh Pinto.
  • Nate Hathaway is the younger brother of Ruth Rose Hathaway.
  • Lucy Duncan is the cousin of Dink Duncan.

While A to Z Mysteries is aimed at slightly older kids (grades 2 to 4), Calendar Mysteries is specifically structured for emerging readers in grades 1 and 2 (ages 6 to 8). The books feature shorter chapters, larger fonts, and simpler sentences, but preserve the same engaging mystery-solving fun.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the recommended reading order for Calendar Mysteries?

You should read the series in chronological order, beginning with January Joker and ending with New Year's Eve Thieves, to follow the natural flow of the calendar year.

QHow do the characters relate to the A to Z Mysteries detectives?

The young detectives are related to the original A to Z characters: Lucy is Dink's cousin, Nate is Ruth Rose's younger brother, and Bradley and Brian are Josh's twin brothers.

QWhat is the target age group for Calendar Mysteries?

The series is written for early readers aged 6 to 8 years old (typically first and second graders) transitioning into chapter books.

QAre the Calendar Mysteries books standalone stories?

Yes, each monthly mystery is a standalone story that can be enjoyed on its own, but reading them in order lets kids watch the seasons change chronologically.

QHow many books are in the Calendar Mysteries series?

There are 13 books in total—one for each of the twelve months, plus a final thirteenth book set on New Year's Eve.