Best Selling Books by Debbie Dadey

Mermaids Shelly and Echo are excited to begin third grade at the prestigious Trident Academy, but snooty Pearl, jokester Rocky, brilliant Kiki, grumpy Mr. Fangtooth, and an argument over their first project challenge the best friends. Includes facts about marine plants and animals and words to the Mermaid Tales Song.

The first-ever picture book biography about Dr. Katalin Karikó, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Growing up in a small Hungarian town, Kati Karikó was curious about everything.That included her family’s farm animals—and the cells inside of them. As an adult, she channeled her curiosity into her work as a scientist. Kati wanted to find a way to use mRNA to help the body fight illnesses, but it wasn’t easy. An mRNA vaccine had never been made before, and she faced frequent criticism and was told by other scientists she would never succeed. But after many years of hard work and dedication, she figured out how to use mRNA to make a vaccine—and when a deadly virus called COVID-19 started infecting millions of people, Kati’s invention turned out to be exactly what the world needed. Never Give Up is the inspiring true story of a determined scientist who proved that a little bit of curiosity and a lot of hard work can save lives.

The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series #12.

Mrs. Jeepers may -- or may not -- be a vampire in this funny and spooky series from Graphix Chapters. Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6-8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers. The third graders at Bailey Elementary are so hard to handle that all of their teachers have quit. But their new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, is different -- to say the least. She''s just moved from Transylvania into a spooky old house in Bailey City. She wears a mysterious brooch that glows as green as her eyes. Could Mrs. Jeepers be a vampire? Featuring a beloved story by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey and fresh artwork by Academy Award winner Pearl Low, Vampires Don''t Wear Polka Dots is the first-ever graphic novel adaptation of Scholastic''s classic chapter book series.

Puzzles accompany the story of Mrs. Jeepers'' class traveling to Transylvania to meet her relatives.

Titles previously published individually in 2012 and 2013.

The kids must discover if the new bus driver is a living gargoyle off the old library.

Natalie learns that she might be a Keyholder like her classmates Penny and Luke; but first, she must form an alliance with a rat named Buttercup.

As the new kid in the third grade, Jake seems pretty weird to the other students, and Jake isn''t quite sure why he changed from a swamp monster to a kid--he just wants to be his scaly self again. Original.

There may -- or may not -- be a dragon in the pizzeria in this funny and spooky graphic novel from Graphix Chapters. Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6 - 8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers. When the Bailey School Kids visit Jewel''s Pizza Castle, they think they''re in for just a regular pizza party, despite the fun medieval decor. But when they see smoke and hear roars coming from the kitchen, they wonder what''s going on. Could Sir George be keeping a dragon there?

The Bailey School kids investigate to see if a mad scientist can turn a snow sculpture into a real dragon.

This Side of Magic is the first in a series of light fantasy chapter books set in Morgantown, a town on the border between the real world and the magical world, by the authors of the Publishers Weekly best selling BAILEY SCHOOL KIDS—a series of 50 books with more than 30 million copies sold! "You are my chosen apprentices," said Mr. Leery. Penny and Luke aren''t sure they want to be apprentice Keyholders. A Keyholder''s job, explains their neighbor, Mr. Leery, is to guard the border between the real world and the magical world. But when they meet their "links"—magical helpers from the other side of the border—they change their minds. Penny''s link is Kirin, a sarcastic unicorn. Luke forms a link with a clumsy baby dragon named Dracula. And just in time! For the evil Queen of the Boggarts is determined to invade their world—and only the Keyholders and their links can stop her. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

When chew toys start to disappear and doggie treats are missing from the schoolyard, the Barkley dogs are suspicious. Could it be Sweetcakes, the bully Doberman, playing her old tricks? Jack learns that the true culprit may have to do with an old legend of a ghost dog...

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges -- now in e-book! Eddie''s Great-aunt Mathilda is sick and he has to help take care of her. But when Eddie and his friends visit Mathilda''s house, strange things start to happen. Howie sees someone staring at him from the attic window and, when his back is turned, his garlic potato chips are used to spell the word ATTIC on the ground. During later visits the kids hear noises from the attic, but Great-aunt Mathilda swears there''s nothing up there. Could the ghost of Eddie''s Great-uncle Jasper, who died years ago, be haunting his aunt''s home? The Bailey School kids will find out!

Inside the Magic is the third in a series of light fantasy chapter books set in Morgantown, a town on the border between the real world and the magical world, by the authors of the Publishers Weekly best selling BAILEY SCHOOL KIDS—a series of 50 books with more than 30 million copies sold! Oh, no! Mr. Leery has been kidnapped by the evil Queen of the Boggarts. It''s up to the apprentice Keyholders Penny, Luke, and Natalie to rescue him. Together with their links, a unicorn named Kirin, a dragon named Dracula, and a rat named Buttercup, the three Keyholders cross the border to the land inside the magic—a place where anything can happen. Will they find Mr. Leery in time? At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges -- now in e-book! The new director at Camp Lone Wolf seems like a nice guy. But when the kids learn the legend of a local boy who disappeared and the wolf that prowls the campgrounds howling in the night, they start to wonder if Camp Lone Wolf is more than just a name. Mr. Jenkins is covered in hair, eats his meat almost raw, and has an obsession with wolves. But could he really be a werewolf?

Two poems by Jack Prelutsky.

The Wrong Side of Magic is the fourth in a series of light fantasy chapter books set in Morgantown, a town on the border between the real world and the magical world, by the authors of the Publishers Weekly best selling BAILEY SCHOOL KIDS—a series of 50 books with more than 30 million copies sold! When Penny, Luke, Natalie and their links return home after rescuing Mr. Leery from the clutches of the evil Queen of the Boggarts, they find a lot of changes in Morgantown. Mrs. Bender, the principal, has decided on longer school days with no recess. The cafeteria ladies are serving up some extremely yucky food (even more than usual). And their teacher, Mr. Crandle, is giving them twice as much homework. What is wrong with all the adults in town? Could it be another scheme from the Boggart Queen? It''s up to the apprentice Keyholders to find out. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges -- now in e-book! Ever since Eugene became their new neighbor, the third graders at Bailey Elementary School get everything they wish for. This all seems great . . . until their lives start to turn upside down.

Short stories include: Wally''s first Christmas, Jigsaw Jones: The case of the Santa Claus mystery; Midnight gets a star; Take a penny, leave a penny; The nutcracker retold; Holiday disaster; Christmas on the prairie; The rocking chair: a classroom play; A visit from St. Nicholas.

The Bailey School Kids may -- or may not -- have seen a hungry ghost in this funny and spooky series from Graphix Chapters. Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6 - 8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers. Eddie and Howie go to visit Eddie''s great-aunt Mathilda. But when Howie sees a shadowy face in the window -- and when his potato chips start to form mysterious trails -- the Bailey School kids are spooked. Could a ghost be living in the attic?

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges -- now in e-book! Melody is certain that her new basketball coach, Mr. O''Grady, is a leprechaun. Bailey School Elementary''s new gym teacher is short, and Irish, and carries a bag filled with special stones. Soon, Melody and the other children are keeping an eye on him. When they get lucky and catch a leprechaun?

Dr. Victor''s assistant at the science museum may -- or may not -- be Frankenstein''s monster in this funny and spooky series from Graphix Chapters. Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters! Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6 - 8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers. The Bailey School Kids take a field trip to a science museum, where they meet Dr. Victor and his hulking assistant, Frank. Secrets lurk behind every door in the spooky old museum. What''s Dr. Victor doing in his hidden lab? And could Frank be Frankenstein''s monster -- even though he loves to plant flowers?

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges -- now in e-book! The Bailey School Kids take a field trip to a science museum, where they meet Dr. Victor and his hulking assistant, Frank. Secrets lurk behind every door in the spooky old museum. What''s Dr. Victor doing in his hidden lab? And could Frank be Frankenstein''s monster -- even though he loves to plant flowers?

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges -- now in e-book! The Bailey School kids need to train for a boat race and Camp Lone Wolf is just the place to do it. Too bad rumor has it that the bankrupt camp may need to shut down soon. The visiting coach, Captain Teach, who bears a strange resemblance to a pirate, turns out to in possession of a map that leads the way to buried treasure. Can the kids find the treasure and save Camp Lone Wolf before Captain Teach makes off with the booty?

When a big storm hits the city, the dogs are snowed in at Barkley''s School. Jack is excited about his first snow-day sleepover. But snow can be troublesome, too. Especially when Bubba disappears in the blizzard!

Floyd is forced to ear a big plastic collar after getting stitches, and Sweetcakes teases him unmercifully. Floyd is terribly depressed! Jack just can''t stand by and let Floyd suffer, so he and his doggie sidekicks teach Sweetcakes a lesson.

Puzzles accompany the story of Mrs. Jeepers'' class on an exploration of Ruby Cave.

Mr. Jolly keeps the school magically clean and bitter cold, and he''s full of surprises, but can he make a miracle happen?

Could the short construction workers building a school playground really be elves working on a secret present?

Investigating a strange new counselor at Bailey School, the students attempt to discover why he avoids sunlight, lives in a basement, and has icy cold hands.

The kids at the Bailey School wonder if the new worker at Burger Doodle, who has pale skin and sad eyes, is a ghoul spying for a vampire family

The Bailey School Kids take a field trip to a science museum, where they meet the curator, Dr. Victor, and his hulking assistant, Frank. Secrets lurk behind every door in the spooky old museum. What''s Dr. Victor doing in his hidden lab? And could Frank be Frankenstein''s monster -- even though he loves to plant flowers? In graphic novel format.