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Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Series

Explore our collection of over 180 books organized by series
Bigfoot Doesn’t Square Dance

Bigfoot Doesn’t Square Dance

Visiting Ruby Mountain during a class trip, Eddie spots enormous tracks on the dirt trail and becomes convinced that the prints belong to the square-dancing teacher, a large, hairy man who resembles Bigfoot.

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Mermaids Don’t Run Track

Mermaids Don’t Run Track

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. Mr. Jenkins, the director at Camp Lone Wolf, has decided to hold a track meet. He's even...

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Bogeymen Don’t Play Football

Bogeymen Don’t Play Football

The students at Bailey School try to overcome their fears and their imaginations when they meet the new football coach and student teacher, Mr. Bogey, whom everyone begins to think may be the Bogeyman.

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Unicorns Don’t Give Sleigh Rides

Unicorns Don’t Give Sleigh Rides

The 17th book from the hugely popular early chapter book series to re-emerge with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. Liza is on her way to the local stables when she slips on the snow and...

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Knights Don’t Teach Piano

Knights Don’t Teach Piano

When several students begin to take piano lessons from a man who lives in a creepy old castle, the Bailey School kids begin to suspect that he may have a mysterious past.

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Hercules Doesn’t Pull Teeth

Hercules Doesn’t Pull Teeth

The Bailey School kids wonder if the new dentist in town, Dr. Herb, who has huge, bulging muscles and wears a shirt that reads, "Champion of the World," is really the Greek god, Hercules.

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Ghouls Don’t Scoop Ice Cream

Ghouls Don’t Scoop Ice Cream

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. It's just a normal day for the Bailey School kids. That's until they head to their favorite...

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Phantoms Don’t Drive Sports Cars

Phantoms Don’t Drive Sports Cars

When the class takes a field trip to the opera, they meet a strange man playing violin in the orchestra whom they believe could be the phantom who haunts the Bailey City Opera House.

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Giants Don’t Go Snowboarding

Giants Don’t Go Snowboarding

The Bailey School kids meet the tallest man they have ever seen in the snowboarding teacher at the Golden Egg Ski Lodge, and Liza, remembering the tale of the giant from Jack and the Beanstalk, searches for clues.

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Frankenstein Doesn’t Slam Hockey Pucks

Frankenstein Doesn’t Slam Hockey Pucks

The Bailey School Kids begin to worry when they meet the coach of the new junior hockey team, the creepy assistant from the science museum, who bears a startling resemblance to Frankenstein's monster.

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Trolls Don’t Ride Roller Coasters

Trolls Don’t Ride Roller Coasters

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges with a new look! Brand-new eye-catching cover art brings a modern feel to this classic monster series for young readers. It's springtime and the carnival is making its annual visit to Bailey City. Amidst the...

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Wolfmen Don’t Hula Dance

Wolfmen Don’t Hula Dance

Enjoying a special luau at Camp Lone Wolf, the kids are convinced that one of the hula dancers, Harry Groto, is the legendary wolfman.  

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Questions

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How to buy my books:

The best way is to go to your local bookstore and buy them. If they don’t have them in stock, ask them to order some. If you don’t have a local bookstore, you can order them through your favorite online bookstore or through the link on each book page. Here’s a link to my Amazon book page. Make sure to ask for your parent’s help.

Are there activities to go with my books?

Many of my books have activities to go with them. You can find them on each individual book page.

How to contact Debbie

Adults can contact Debbie directly here. PLEASE SEND SNAIL MAIL TO:  SIMON AND SCHUSTER 1230 AVE. OF THE AMERICAS NY, NY 10012 OR SCHOLASTIC 557 BROADWAY NY, NY 10012.
For major media inquiries about The Bailey School books, contact Marie Lamba at The Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency at [email protected] or 31 East 32nd Street Suite 300  New York, NY 10016  http://www.jdlit.com

Can I request a school visit or reading?

Yes, contact Debbie here to enquire about a school visit. You can find out more here (link to school visit information). Debbie also does free readings several times a year, especially for WRAD. You can sign up for her newsletter here for up-do-date information on upcoming free readings and contact her here.

Is there a newsletter?

Yes, Debbie has a newsletter that comes directly to you six times a year. You can sign up here. Debbie does not share you personal information with any parties.

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