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Debbie Dadey

1 series 31 books in order 1990–2006

Debbie Dadey is an American children's author born on May 18, 1959. She is best known for co-creating the long-running series The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids with Marcia Thornton Jones. Dadey has written over 160 works, focusing on humorous supernatural mysteries set in elementary school. Her books have attracted a dedicated audience of middle-grade readers in the United States. She has built a prolific career centered on entertaining young readers through engaging and imaginative stories.

Born
1959
Active years
1990–2006
Known for
The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids

Series by Debbie Dadey

The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids

48 books in order · 1990–2006 · Publication order

  1. Cover of Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, 1)

    Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, 1)

    1990 · Marcia Thornton Jones

    When the third-grade teacher disappears, the Bailey School welcomes a strange new substitute named Mrs. Jeepers, who wears a glowing brooch, dislikes…

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  2. Cover of Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp

    Werewolves Don't Go To Summer Camp

    1991 · Debbie Dadey

    The four friends head off to summer camp, where a hairy, growling counselor with an appetite for raw meat puts them on edge. As strange howls echo…

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  3. Cover of Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors

    Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors

    1991 · Marcia Thornton Jones

    A jolly new janitor named Mr. Wright arrives at Bailey Elementary just before the holidays, and he has a white beard, a hearty laugh, and an uncanny…

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  4. Cover of Leprechauns don't play basketball

    Leprechauns don't play basketball

    1992 · Debbie Dadey

    A short, red-haired coach with a thick accent and a love of green takes over the basketball program at the rec center. When odd things start…

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  5. Cover of Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips

    Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips

    1992 · Debbie Dadey

    While exploring an old, supposedly haunted house, the four friends meet a peculiar man who never seems to eat and floats through the place with ease.…

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  6. Cover of Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias

    Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias

    1993 · Marcia Thornton Jones

    A tall, lumbering new gardener with bolts on his neck and a stiff walk takes care of the grounds around Bailey School. As the friends watch him work…

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  7. Cover of Aliens don't wear braces

    Aliens don't wear braces

    1993 · Debbie Dadey

    A strange new teacher with an odd appearance, including braces and unusual habits, arrives at Bailey Elementary. The kids notice peculiar lights in…

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  8. Cover of Genies don't ride bicycles

    Genies don't ride bicycles

    1994 · Debbie Dadey

    The Bailey School Kids encounter a mysterious figure connected to an old lamp who seems able to grant wishes. As curious coincidences pile up, the…

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  9. Cover of Pirates Don't Wear Pink Sunglasses

    Pirates Don't Wear Pink Sunglasses

    1994 · Debbie Dadey

    A flashy character in pink sunglasses with a love of treasure and the sea turns up around town. Eddie, Melody, Howie, and Liza start to suspect this…

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  10. Cover of Witches Don't Do Backflips

    Witches Don't Do Backflips

    1994 · Debbie Dadey

    A new gymnastics teacher with a pointy hat-like style and uncanny abilities joins the scene. The kids notice she seems to have powers that ordinary…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Debbie Dadey written?

We list 31 books by Debbie Dadey across 1 series, published between 1990–2006 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Debbie Dadey's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, 1).” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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