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Authorby James Patterson
2 Entries
Quick Answer

Start Dog Diaries Series (Middle Grade) by James Patterson with "Big Top Bonanza", then follow the publication sequence. This order preserves the intended narrative twists and world-building progression.

A humorous look at life told from the perspective of Junior, a mischievous, but loyal, talking dog.

Where to start

Start with "Big Top Bonanza" and follow the publication order below.

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Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Reading Order2 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.
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Big Top Bonanza

Pub: 2023Optional

This laugh-out-loud funny illustrated book in James Patterson's New York Times bestselling series finds our favorite dog Junior on a high-flying circus adventure! Imagine my WAG-NIFICENT excitement when I found out the circus was coming to town! I'd do anything to join those muscly mastiffs, tumbling toy poodles, and clowning corgis. Read my latest diary to discover: How my pack-pals and I caused carnival chaos! The way I reunited with the most-wanted escapee from pooch prison. My show-stealing PAW-formance. It's going to be a RE-BARK-ABLE show! With my whole pooch pack alongside me--and, of course, my favorite pet human, RUFF!--what could possibly go wrong?

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Dog Diaries 7

Pub: 2015Optional

Plot details hidden until you finish "Big Top Bonanza".

A scrappy stray becomes one of the greatest dogs in military history!   Stubby the war dog narrates the story of his life--from his days as a stray to his time on the battlefields of France! Adopted by Private John Robert Conroy in 1917 when the dog wandered into training camp, Stubby soon became the mascot for the 26th Yankee division--even learning how to salute! When the men were shipped out for France, Conroy smuggled Stubby on-board . . . and the rest is the kind of incredible true story that dog-crazy middle graders sit up and beg for! By the end of the war, Stubby had served in 17 battles, been injured by mustard gass and grenade; found and captured a German spy; shaken hands with Woodrow Willson; and become the first dog given rank in the United States Armed Forces!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read Dog Diaries Series (Middle Grade) in?

Start with "Big Top Bonanza" (2023) and follow the publication order listed on this page.

How many books are in Dog Diaries Series (Middle Grade)?

2 main books, published 2015–2023.