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Bill Wallace Reading Order

4 series Β· 39 books

Bill Wallace is an American author who brought humor and adventure to children's literature through his work as a former teacher. His prolific output includes four series featuring memorable characters like Bub Moose and Upchuck, blending action-packed storytelling with the kind of wit that captivates young readers. Over nearly three decades of publishing, Wallace created nearly forty books that demonstrate his talent for understanding what makes children laugh and turn pages.

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Bub Moose Series

Complete

2 books (2001–2002)

This complete action-adventure series by Bill Wallace comprises two books published between 2001 and 2002. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Bub Moose followed by Bub, Snow, and the Burly Bear Scare. The series offers young adult readers a pair of connected adventures to enjoy sequentially.

Start with Bub Moose and read in order.

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Cover of Bub, Snow, and the Burly Bear Scare
Bub, Snow, and the Burly Bear Scare

Children's Series

Complete

31 books (1980–2009)

Bill Wallace's Children's series spans 31 complete books published between 1980 and 2009, featuring standalone young adult adventures filled with action and humor. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Dog Called Kitty and progressing through titles like Trapped in Death Cave, Red Dog, and Danger in Quicksand Swamp. Each book offers self-contained stories that appeal to readers seeking entertaining tales of adventure, animals, and youthful protagonists overcoming challenges.

Start with A Dog Called Kitty, the first of 31 books in the Children's series.

Start this series with A Dog Called Kitty

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Cover of Trapped in Death Cave
Trapped in Death Cave
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Cover of Ferret in the Bedroom, Lizards in the Fridge
Ferret in the Bedroom, Lizards in the Fridge
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Danger on Panther Peak
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10
Danger in Quicksand Swamp
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13
Cover of The Biggest Klutz in Fifth Grade
The Biggest Klutz in Fifth Grade
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Cover of Watchdog and the Coyotes
Watchdog and the Coyotes
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Cover of The Backward Bird Dog
The Backward Bird Dog
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22
Cover of Eye of the Great Bear
Eye of the Great Bear
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24
25
Cover of Skinny-Dipping at Monster Lake
Skinny-Dipping at Monster Lake
26
Cover of The Meanest Hound Around(With: Carol Wallace)
The Meanest Hound Around(With: Carol Wallace)
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29
Cover of The Legend of Thunderfoot
The Legend of Thunderfoot
30
Cover of The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa
The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa
31
Cover of That Doggone Calf(With: Carol Wallace)
That Doggone Calf(With: Carol Wallace)

Gray Cat Series

Complete

3 books (1999–2001)

Bill Wallace's Gray Cat series consists of three complete books published between 1999 and 2001, following the adventures of interconnected animal characters. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with That Furball Puppy and Me, followed by The Flying Flea and Callie and Me, and concluding with Chomps, Flea, and Gray Cat. This young adult action and adventure series offers standalone-style entries that build upon each other when read sequentially.

Start with That Furball Puppy and Me and read in order.

Start this series with That Furball Puppy and Me

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That Furball Puppy and Me
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Cover of The Flying Flea, Callie and Me
The Flying Flea, Callie and Me
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Cover of Chomps, Flea, and Gray Cat
Chomps, Flea, and Gray Cat

Upchuck and the Rotten Willy Series

Complete

3 books (1998–2000)

The Upchuck and the Rotten Willy series by Bill Wallace consists of three complete young adult adventure novels published between 1998 and 2000. Readers should follow the publication order beginning with The Great Escape, followed by Upchuck and the Rotten Willy, and concluding with Running Wild. This action-packed series is best experienced sequentially as the story progresses across all three books.

Start with The Great Escape and read in order.

Start this series with The Great Escape

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Upchuck and the Rotten Willy
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Bill Wallace written?
Bill Wallace has written 39 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2009.
What is the first book in each Bill Wallace series?
Here are the first books in Bill Wallace's series: Bub Moose: Bub Moose; Children's: A Dog Called Kitty; Gray Cat: That Furball Puppy and Me; Upchuck and the Rotten Willy: The Great Escape.
What order should I read Bill Wallace's books?
We recommend reading Bill Wallace's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Bill Wallace's series complete?
Bill Wallace has 4 completed series.

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