John Steven Gurney

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are enjoying the beautiful, sunny weather in Florida when they decide to visit a popular and educational space memorabilia attraction. They are incredibly excited to look at cool, authentic astronaut gear and pieces of real rockets that traveled to space. But as they explore the detailed space exhibits, they start to notice that some of the expensive historical items might not actually be real. The smart kids quickly realize that someone is running a massive, illegal scam, tricking innocent space fans into spending their hard-earned money on fake, worthless artifacts. Blast off into this sunny vacation adventure and help the detectives gather the solid evidence they need to expose the criminals. You will have to examine the clues closely and use your smarts to bring these sneaky scammers back down to earth before they fool anyone else.

Pack your bags and get ready for the ultimate summer adventure! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are heading to a sleep-away camp where they get to learn real detective skills. They are practicing how to dust for fingerprints and crack secret codes. But their practice sessions suddenly turn into a real-life investigation. The young detectives stumble upon a major crime involving valuable stolen paintings. Now they have to use everything they just learned to catch the art thieves. Join the friends as they follow the tricky clues hidden around the campsite. You will even find a secret message hidden in the story to test your own detective skills along the way.

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are thrilled to spend their vacation exploring the fascinating swamps of a Louisiana bayou village. But their relaxing trip takes a spooky turn when they hear strange rumors spreading through the town. The villagers are whispering about a mysterious silver-haired creature wandering around at night and causing trouble. The three young detectives know that there is always a logical explanation behind scary stories. They decide to team up and investigate the eerie occurrences themselves. As they venture deeper into the foggy swampland, they must search for hidden clues and figure out who is really behind the sneaky tricks. Are the spooky tales actually true, or is someone just trying to scare the villagers away? Grab your flashlight and join the brave trio as they work to unearth the hidden secrets of the swamp.

The first-grade classroom is beautifully decorated with pink and red paper hearts for a fun, exciting Valentine's Day party. While passing out the sweet cards, Bradley finds a mysterious, unsigned valentine that tells the entire class to look inside the dark storage closet. When the kids bravely pull open the heavy door, they are completely shocked to discover a real, live rabbit waiting inside a wire cage. At first, finding a furry friend is exciting for the students, but then the poor little bunny becomes very sick and incredibly lonely. Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy know they have to act incredibly fast to save the sweet animal. Join the four friends as they follow the tricky holiday clues to figure out exactly who left the rabbit behind. You will have to work quickly to track down the secret owner and get the bunny the help it needs.

Dink Duncan is thrilled when his favorite mystery writer, Wallis Wallace, agrees to visit Green Lawn. The famous author even promises to come unless he is kidnapped! But when the big day finally arrives, Wallis Wallace is nowhere to be found. The police think the author just missed the flight, but Dink knows something is wrong. Now it is up to Dink and his two best friends, Josh and Ruth Rose, to follow the clues and solve the case. They must search the town, ask the right questions, and piece together the puzzle before time runs out. Can the three friends find the missing writer, or is this one mystery that will never be solved? Step into the investigation and help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose crack the very first case in this classic detective series.

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are thousands of miles from home and absolutely ready to explore the exciting, historic streets of London. They are having the best time riding the massive London Eye and visiting famous, ancient landmarks until shocking news suddenly hits the city. Someone has managed to steal Queen Elizabeth's priceless royal jewels right outside the heavily guarded Windsor Castle. The local police detectives are completely stumped, which means it is the perfect time for three clever kids from Green Lawn to step up and take charge. Pack your bags and join the young detectives as they rush to the royal castle to search for overlooked clues in the courtyards. You will get to piece together the scattered evidence and track down a brilliant royal thief in a foreign country. Keep your eyes wide open for hidden messages as you help solve this massive international puzzle.

Green Lawn is getting ready for St. Patrick's Day, and Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are excited to enter the town's special leprechaun statue contest. They carefully dress up their homemade statue and leave it out on the porch to dry, but the very next morning, it is completely gone. Soon, the four friends discover that theirs is not the only one missing from the neighborhood. Leprechaun statues are disappearing from porches all over the entire town. Someone is pulling a very sneaky St. Patrick's Day prank, and it is up to you to help the young detectives figure out exactly who is behind the mischief. Grab your magnifying glass and join the thrilling hunt to track down the tricky thief before the beloved holiday is ruined for everyone. You will need to look closely for hidden clues, solve tricky neighborhood puzzles, and maybe use just a little bit of lucky Irish magic to crack this fun, holiday-themed case.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but the kids in Green Lawn have more than just a big holiday feast on their minds! A mysterious new couple has just moved into the house right next door, and they are acting incredibly suspicious. Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are watching closely as the strange neighbors begin building a massive, towering wooden fence around their property. The bizarre behavior does not stop there. The neighbors are hauling in heavy crates full of strange metal parts, clearly building something massive in secret. They have even pitched a huge, shadowy tent right in the middle of their backyard, guarded perfectly by a very large and intimidating dog! The four friends are convinced that something highly unusual is going on right next to their own home. The young detectives grab their notebooks and start spying on the secret project. Follow along as they quietly gather clues and try to peek over the giant fence without getting caught by the scary guard dog. What in the world are the new neighbors hiding inside that tent? Dive into this thrilling autumn mystery and help uncover the truth!

Something very important has gone missing from Green Lawn Elementary School. Mr. Bones, the friendly skeleton that usually stands in the nurse's office, has completely vanished without a trace! The entire school is buzzing with excitement and confusion. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose know this is a case they need to solve immediately. They start searching the hallways, classrooms, and playground for any sign of the missing skeleton. Follow along as the three friends interview their teachers and classmates to gather clues. You will have a great time trying to solve this spooky school mystery and figure out exactly where Mr. Bones is hiding.

Fathers Day is coming up, and the kids have the perfect homemade gift in mind. Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are going to make a huge batch of delicious strawberry jam! They head out to the garden to gather the ripest, reddest berries they can find. Everything is going perfectly until they notice something very wrong in the patch. Someone, or something, has been sneaking into the garden and taking bites out of their precious strawberries! The kids cannot make their special jam if all the fruit gets ruined. They immediately set up an investigation to catch the sneaky garden thief. Polly the pony, Pal the dog, and even older brother Josh are all on the suspect list. The four friends must gather clues, look for tracks in the dirt, and keep a close watch on the garden to protect their crop. You can help them piece together the evidence and narrow down the list of suspects. Will they figure out who is munching on the berries before the garden is totally empty? Step outside and help solve this sticky summer mystery!

Pack your outdoor gear for an exciting trip to the wild! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are traveling up to the beautiful Maine wilderness to visit their friend Wallis. On their very first day exploring the rocky landscape, they spot an incredibly rare sight: a magnificent white wolf resting on a cliff with her tiny pups. The kids are amazed to see the beautiful animals in their natural home. The excitement quickly turns into a serious rescue mission. Shortly after the kids leave the cliff, the helpless little wolf pups are stolen right out of the wild! The friends are shocked that anyone would try to capture the baby animals. Even worse, the protective mother wolf might start suspecting the kids are the ones who took them! The three young detectives must jump into action and track down the culprits before it is too late. Follow along as they search the rugged terrain, look for hidden tracks in the dirt, and follow the trail of the sneaky wildlife thieves. Can they find the missing pups and return them safely to their mother? Join the wilderness investigation and help save the day!

A quiet winter night quickly turns into a thrilling backyard investigation! Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are hanging out at home when they notice strange things happening outside. Bright flashing lights and odd footprints in the snow lead them to a shocking conclusion. They are completely convinced that real space aliens have landed right in Green Lawn! The situation becomes even more alarming when they realize their older siblings have suddenly vanished. Even the family pets are nowhere to be found! The four friends are certain that hungry extraterrestrials have captured everyone. Armed with flashlights and their sharp detective skills, the kids brave the cold January night to rescue their families from the mysterious visitors. Join the brave young detectives as they follow the snowy trails and piece together the strange clues left behind. You will have to think outside the box to help them figure out what is really going on in the dark. Are aliens actually invading the neighborhood, or is someone playing a massive winter prank? Bundle up and dive into this chilly puzzle to find out!

You are standing on the edge of the magnificent Grand Canyon when you spot someone famous. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose can hardly believe their eyes when they see Parker Stone, a huge television star, enjoying the view! The kids rush over to get his autograph, but something terrible happens before they can reach him. Parker is kidnapped right in front of them! The only things the kidnappers leave behind are a few confusing clues and the star's very loud pet parrot. Now it is up to Dink and his friends to rescue the famous actor. Explore the massive canyon and listen closely to the parrot to help the young detectives crack this wild case.

The first day of school is usually full of excitement, but this year it is kicking off with a major crisis! Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy had the very important job of taking care of Goldi, the first grade class hamster, over the long summer break. When they go to bring her back to the classroom, Goldi has completely vanished! In place of the missing hamster, the sneaky thief left behind a very strange clue: a tiny keychain shaped like a bright green and orange sneaker. Suddenly, the kids start spotting life sized versions of those exact same colorful shoes walking all over Green Lawn! Even worse, Goldi is not the only thing that has gone missing. Other items are starting to disappear from around the neighborhood. The four friends must jump into action and follow the colorful footprints to track down the culprit. Join the young detectives as they search the school hallways and local streets for clues to crack the case. Can you help them catch the sneaker wearing thief and bring the beloved class pet back safely? Lace up your shoes and step right into the investigation!

Magic shows are always entertaining, but this one goes completely wrong! Twins Bradley and Brian take their mother to see a famous hypnotist for a special family outing. When they get back home, their mom starts acting incredibly strange. She spends hours splashing around in the bathtub, scatters corn kernels all over the floor, and even starts quacking loudly! The twins realize the hypnotist accidentally convinced their mom that she is a duck. Now Bradley and Brian need help from their friends Lucy and Nate to break the spell. Get ready to laugh out loud as the kids try every trick they can think of to turn their mom back into a human.

The Fourth of July Pet Parade is the biggest event of the summer in Green Lawn! Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy are determined to win the costume contest. The grand prize is getting to be the town mayor for an entire day! They have the perfect plan, dressing up Polly the pony as an important historical figure and getting Pal the dog ready for the spotlight. Just as the festivities are about to begin, disaster strikes the group. Polly gets stage fright and gallops away, with her silly costume still sitting right on her head! Even worse, Pal the dog vanishes into the crowd. The animals are nowhere to be found, and the big parade is starting very soon. The four friends must split up and search the entire town to bring their runaway pets back safely. Follow along as they track tiny footprints and ask neighbors for clues. Can the kids find Polly and Pal, calm them down, and make it to the starting line in time? Join the search and help save the holiday parade!