The Chicken Squad

The Chicken Squad
Author: Doreen Cronin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2014-04-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442496762

Dirt, Sweetie, Poppy and Sugar, the chicks of the Chicken Squad, must figure out what Tail the squirrel is so afraid of.

Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter
Author: Doreen Cronin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2017-12-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534405739

Now an animated series on Disney Junior! The Chicken Squad is back for their fifth (mis)adventure in this “lip-bitingly funny” (School Library Journal) chapter book from the bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo and The Trouble with Chickens. The Chicken Squad prides themselves on being ready for anything. Marshmallow life preservers? Check. Copious bags of jellybeans for a car ride? Check. Storm shelter? Storm shelter! They need a storm shelter in case there is ever a storm. So Sugar takes it upon himself to build one in the yard. But it turns out it’s not big enough for everyone. And the big dig has unearthed some mysterious surprises.

Into the Wild

Into the Wild
Author: Doreen Cronin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2016-05-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481450468

The fluffy, fearless Chicken Squad detectives are determined to find out who the new addition is in their yard, so, equipped with the latest surveillance gear, they venture into the wild to get answers.

The Chicken Squad Misadventures

The Chicken Squad Misadventures
Author: Doreen Cronin
Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-11-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781534410275

Join the Chicken Squad for their many (mis)adventures with the first four chapter books in the hilarious series that has been called “lip-bitingly funny” (School Library Journal) by the bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo and Diary of a Worm. Dirt, Sweetie, Poppy, and Sugar might be chicks, but they sure aren’t chicken. They’re the Chicken Squad, the barnyard’s best crime fighters. And these chicks are not your typical barnyard puffs of fluff, oh no! They’ve taken on UFOs, led the search for a kidnapped house, traveled deep into the wild, and confronted a mysterious, shoe-napping shadow. Fueled by bravery and jelly beans, no mystery is too big or too small for the Chicken Squad (at least THEY don’t think so).

The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken

The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken
Author: Doreen Cronin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2014-09-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442496819

Now an animated series on Disney Junior! The Chicken Squad is back for their second (mis)adventure, and this time they’re solving the mystery of a kidnapped…HOUSE? A hilarious, “easy to read” (Booklist) chapter book from the bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo and The Trouble with Chickens. Dirt, Sugar, Sweetie, and Poppy are the four members of The Chicken Squad, and business is booming. A weird blue bird has just flown into Chicken Squad headquarters squawking on about a house-napper (yes, house-napper), and it is once again up to the squad to uncover who is up to no good. But there is something NUTS about this story that the squad can’t quite put their feather on…and oh, brother, is it key to solving the case!

Bear Country

Bear Country
Author: Doreen Cronin
Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2019-08-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534405755

Now an animated series on Disney Junior! The Chicken Squad is back for their sixth (mis)adventure, and this time there’s a headless bear on the loose and the Chicken Squad’s beloved Barbara has gone missing! A “lip-bitingly funny” (School Library Journal) chapter book from the bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo and Cyclone. It’s fall in the backyard, and though the weather is cooling down, the crime solving business is still hot. When the Chicken Squad’s neighbor Anna McClanahanahan comes looking for her missing hamster one morning, it’s an easy case to solve (Ziggy always takes a stroll from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m.). The Chicken Squad is now ready to settle in for a relaxing day of knitting—that is, until Ziggy points out that Barbara, the Chicken Squad’s caretaker—the one who FEEDS THEM!!—is missing! And not only that, but there have been sightings of a headless bear in the neighborhood! Will the Chicken Squad be able to save their beloved Barbara and get some breakfast? Or will this case be too much to bear?

Dark Shadows

Dark Shadows
Author: Doreen Cronin
Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481450506

Now an animated series on Disney Junior! The Chicken Squad is back for their fourth (mis)adventure, and this time they’re facing their darkest mystery yet: shadows! A “lip-bitingly funny” (School Library Journal) chapter book from the bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo and Cyclone. There’s a big, SHADOWY mystery lurking about on what was supposed to be a nice chicken-family vacation to a farm. Sugar is certain that she is being watched, and when Poppy’s beloved shoe (the shoe that keeps her safe and snug) goes missing, Sugar is sure that this shadow is the culprit. But how does the Chicken Squad tackle a shadow? And do it without ruining the family reunion…which includes meeting eighty-five cousins whose names all begin with the letter B, a lesson on figuring out perimeters (no, Sugar, the perimeter of a car is not one mile), and deciding how many bags of jelly beans one should pack for a road trip?

The Legend of Diamond Lil

The Legend of Diamond Lil
Author: Doreen Cronin
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2012-02-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062099337

The Legend of Diamond Lil, second book in the illustrated J.J. Tully mystery series, is perfect for elementary-school kids who love adventure and animals. New York Times bestselling author Doreen Cronin brings the same wonderful humor to the JJ. Tully whodunits that she did to her beloved picture book bestsellers like Diary of a Worm. In this sequel to the chapter book The Trouble with Chickens, all search-and-rescue dog J.J. Tully wants is to enjoy his retirement. But mama chick Moosh and chicks Dirt and Sugar are acting strange. A possum keeps finding its way into the chicken coop. And J.J. has questions about Diamond Lil, the fancy new dog next door. He’ll have to track down the clues and sniff out the evidence to save the day.

On the Road to Mr. Mineo's

On the Road to Mr. Mineo's
Author: Barbara O'Connor
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374356564

Summer days drift by slowly in Meadville, South Carolina--that is, until Sherman the one-legged pigeon flies into town and causes a ruckus. First Stella, who's been begging for a dog, spots him on top of a garage roof and decides she wants him for a pet. Then there's Ethel and Amos, an old couple who sees the pigeon in their barn keeping company with a little brown dog that barks all night. The pigeon lands smack in the middle of Mutt Raynard's head, but he's the town liar, so no one believes him. And when Stella's brother Levi and his scabby-kneed, germ-infested friends notice the pigeon, they join the chase, too. Meanwhile, across town, Mr. Mineo has one less homing pigeon than he used to... Barbara O'Connor has delivered another ingeniously crafted story full of southern charm, kid-sized adventures, and quirky, unforgettable characters. This title has Common Core connections.

The Penderwicks

The Penderwicks
Author: Jeanne Birdsall
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2009-01-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307541347

With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures. The icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Which, of course, they will—won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.