Ellen Miles Books in Order

Where to Begin: The Ideal Starting Point

For young readers diving into the wholesome world of Ellen Miles, the best place to start is the very beginning: Goldie (2006), the first book in the massively popular Puppy Place series. This book establishes the core setup of the series, introducing Lizzie and Charles Peterson, a sibling duo who desperately want a dog of their own but end up finding their calling as pet foster parents.

However, because the vast majority of Ellen Miles's books are designed as self-contained episodic adventures, readers do not need to follow a strict chronological timeline. Each book focuses on a specific animal with a distinct personality, background, and set of needs. If a reader has a favorite dog or cat breed, they can easily jump in with that specific title without feeling lost. The characters' ages and overarching situations remain relatively stable throughout the series run.

Understanding the Puppy Place and Kitty Corner Universes

The Puppy Place Series

Launched in 2006, The Puppy Place is the flagship series of Ellen Miles's career. It follows Charles and Lizzie Peterson as they take in various puppies, rehabilitate them, teach them basic skills, and work to find the perfect "forever home" for each dog. The books are appreciated by parents and teachers alike for combining engaging storytelling with practical, real-world tips on animal care, behavior, and the responsibilities of pet ownership. Some books, such as Zipper (2014), are directly inspired by Ellen Miles's own pets, adding a layer of personal warmth to the stories.

Kitty Corner

In 2011, Miles expanded her animal-fostering universe to cat lovers with the Kitty Corner series. Sharing a similar structure to its canine counterpart, this spinoff features siblings Mia and Michael Battelli as they welcome, care for, and foster different kittens. The series runs for four primary story-driven books, concluding with a helpful companion guide titled Kitty Corner: Guide to Kittens (listed simply as Kitty Corner in database records) in 2013, which provides young readers with factual advice on cat care.

Other Series by Ellen Miles

Beyond her iconic pet-fostering books, Ellen Miles has written in several other genres for young readers:

• 7 Sister Mysteries (2002): An early venture into mystery writing, this four-book series follows the adventures of the Parker sisters as they solve local secrets, beginning with The Secret in the Attic.
• Taylor-Made Tales (2006–2007): This creative series follows a class of students and their teacher, Mr. Taylor, who makes up elaborate, imaginative stories based on random objects chosen by the kids.
• Film Novelizations (2000–2003): Miles has also penned official novelizations for major family movies, including The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000) and Shanghai Knights (2003).

Complete Publication Order of Ellen Miles's Books

The Puppy Place Books

1. Goldie (2006)
2. Snowball (2006)
3. Shadow (2007)
4. Rascal (2007)
5. Buddy (2007)
6. Flash (2007)
7. Scout (2007)
8. Patches (2007)
9. Pugsley (2008)
10. Maggie and Max (2008)
11. Noodle (2008)
12. Princess (2008)
13. Cody (2009)
14. Bear (2009)
15. Honey (2009)
16. Lucky (2010)
17. Jack (2010)
18. Sweetie (2010)
19. Baxter (2010)
20. Muttley (2010)
21. Ziggy (2011)
22. Bella (2011)
23. Moose (2011)
24. Bandit (2012)
25. Cocoa (2012)
26. Rocky (2012)
27. Lucy (2012)
28. Teddy (2013)
29. Mocha (2013)
30. Oscar (2013)
31. Molly (2013)
32. Liberty (2014)
33. Gizmo (2014)
34. Zipper (2014)
35. Cooper (2014)
36. Stella (2015)
37. Boomer (2015)
38. Daisy (2015)
39. Gus (2015)
40. Sugar, Gummi, and Lollipop (2016)
41. Nala (2016)
42. Bonita (2016)
43. Champ (2016)
44. Bubbles and Boo (2017)
45. Lola (2017)
46. Angel (2017)
47. Jake (2017)
48. Bitsy (2018)
49. Edward (2018)
50. Spirit (2018)
51. Louie (2018)
52. Cuddles (2019)
53. Bentley (2019)
54. Rusty (2019)
55. Roxy (2019)
56. Kodiak (2020)
57. Barney (2020)
58. FluffyFreckles (2020)
59. Miki (2020)
60. Biggie (2021)
61. Lily (2021)
62. Sparky (2021)
63. Donut (2021)
64. ZigZag (2022)
65. Bingo (2022)
66. Barkley (2023)

Puppy Place Special Editions

1. Chewy and Chica (2010)

Kitty Corner Books

1. Callie (2011)
2. Otis (2011)
3. Duchess (2011)
4. Domino (2012)
5. Kitty Corner (2013) (Released as Kitty Corner: Guide to Kittens)

Taylor-Made Tales Books

1. The Dog's Secret (2006)
2. The Pirate's Plot (2006)
3. The Cowgirl's Luck (2006)
4. The Penguin's Peril (2007)

7 Sister Mysteries Books

1. The Secret in the Attic (2002)
2. The Hidden Fortune (2002)
3. Stage Fright (2002)
4. Trouble in Paradise (2002)

Standalone Novelizations

1. The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000)
2. Shanghai Knights Novelization (2003)