Marcia Thornton Jones Books In Order
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Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Werewolves Don't Go to Summer Camp | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Aliens Don't Wear Braces | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Genies Don't Ride Bicycles | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pirates Don't Wear Pink Sunglasses | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Witches Don't Do Backflips | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Skeletons Don't Play Tubas | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cupid Doesn't Flip Hamburgers | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gremlins Don't Chew Bubble Gum | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Monsters Don't Scuba Dive | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Zombies Don't Play Soccer | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dracula Doesn't Drink Lemonade | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Elves Don't Wear Hard Hats | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Martians Don't Take Temperatures | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gargoyles Don't Drive School Buses | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wizards Don't Need Computers | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Angels Don't Know Karate | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mummies Don't Coach Softball | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cyclops Doesn't Roller-Skate | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons Don't Cook Pizza | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bigfoot Doesn't Square Dance | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mermaids Don't Run Track | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bogeymen Don't Play Football | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Unicorns Don't Give Sleigh Rides | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Phantoms Don't Drive Sports Cars | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Giants Don't Go Snowboarding | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Knights Don't Teach Piano | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hercules Doesn't Pull Teeth | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ghouls Don't Scoop Ice Cream | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Frankenstein Doesn't Slam Hockey Pucks | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trolls Don't Ride Roller Coasters | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wolfmen Don't Hula Dance | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Goblins Don't Play Video Games | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ninjas Don't Bake Pumpkin Pies | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dracula Doesn't Rock N' Roll | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sea Monsters Don't Ride Motorcycles | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bride of Frankenstein Doesn't Bake Cookies | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Robots Don't Catch Chicken Pox | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Vikings Don't Wear Wrestling Belts | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ghosts Don't Ride Wild Horses | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sea Serpents Don't Juggle Water Balloons | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wizards Don't Wear Graduation Gowns | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Frankenstein Doesn't Start Food Fights | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dracula Doesn't Play Kickball | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Werewolves Don't Run for President | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Abominable Snowman Doesn't Roast Marshmallows | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons Don't Throw Snowballs | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Leprechaun on the Loose | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Special Books
The Bailey School Kids Joke Book | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Swamp Monsters Don't Chase Wild Turkeys | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Aliens Don't Carve Jack-O'-Lanterns | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mrs. Claus Doesn't Climb Telephone Poles | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Leprechauns Don't Play Fetch | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ogres Don't Hunt Easter Eggs | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Super Special Books
Mrs. Jeepers Is Missing! | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mrs. Jeepers' Batty Vacation | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mrs. Jeepers' Secret Cave | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mrs. Jeepers in Outer Space | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mrs. Jeepers' Monster Class Trip | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mrs. Jeepers on Vampire Island | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mrs. Jeepers' Scariest Halloween Ever | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mrs. Jeeper's Creepy Christmas | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Bailey City Monsters Books
The Monsters Next Door | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Vampire Trouble | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Kilmer's Pet Monster | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Howling at the Hauntlys' | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Double Trouble Monsters | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Spooky Spells | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Vampire Baby | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Snow Monster Mystery | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Happy Boo Day | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Bailey City Monsters Super Special Books
Publication Order of The Bailey School Kids Jr. Chapter Books Books
Reindeer Do Wear Striped Underwear | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ghosts Do Splash in Puddles | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pirates Do Ride Scooters | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wizards Do Roast Turkeys | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dragons Do Eat Homework | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cupid Does Eat Chocolate Colored Snails | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cavemen Do Drive School Buses | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Snow Monsters Do Drink Hot Chocolate | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Barkley's School for Dogs Books
Playground Bully | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Puppy Trouble | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Top Dog | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ghost Dog | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Snow Day | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Blue-Ribbon Blues | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Santa Dog | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sticks and Stones and Doggie Bones | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Buried Treasure | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tattle Tails | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Puppy Love | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Puppies on Parade | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Bobby And The... Books
Bobby and the Great, Green Booger | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bobby and the Big, Blue Bulldog | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Ghostville Elementary Books
Ghost Class | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ghost Game | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
New Ghoul in School | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Happy Haunting | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stage Fright | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Happy Boo-Day to You! | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hide-and-Spook | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ghosts Be Gone! | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Beware of the Blabbermouth! | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Class Trip to the Haunted House | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Treasure Haunt | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Frights, Camera, Action! | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Very Haunted Holiday | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Guys and Ghouls | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Frighting Like Cats and Dogs | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Red, White, and Boo! | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
No Haunting Zone | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Keyholders Books
The Wrong Side Of Magic | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Other Side Of Magic | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
This Side Of Magic | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Inside The Magic | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Marty Books
Marty the Maniac | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Marty the Mudwrestler | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Marty the Millionaire | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Mermaid Tales Books
Trouble at Trident Academy | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Battle of the Best Friends | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Whale of a Tale | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Danger in the Deep Blue Sea | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lost Princess | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret Sea Horse | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dream of the Blue Turtle | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Treasure in Trident City | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Royal Tea | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Tale of Two Sisters | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Polar Bear Express | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wish upon a Starfish | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Crook and the Crown | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Twist and Shout | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Books vs. Looks | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Flower Girl Dreams | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ready, Set, Goal! | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fairy Chase | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Narwhal Problem | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Winter Princess | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sleepover at the Haunted Museum | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Titanic Friendship | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Slime Wars Books
Publication Order of Swamp Monster in the Third Grade Books
Swamp Monster In The Third Grade | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lizards In The Lunch Line | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Great Green Gator Graduation | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Triplet Trouble Books
Triplet Trouble and the Runaway Reindeer | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Triplet Trouble and the Red Heart Race | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Triplet Trouble and the Cookie Contest | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Triplet Trouble and the Pizza Party | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Triplet Trouble and the Talent Show Mess | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Triplet Trouble and the Class Trip | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Triplet Trouble and the Bicycle Race | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Triplet Trouble and the Field Day Disaster | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
My Mom the Frog | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Godzilla Ate My Homework | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
King Of The Kooties | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cherokee Sister | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Whistler's Hollow | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Champ | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Worst Name in Third Grade | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ratfink | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Woodford Brave | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Shooting Star: Annie Oakley, the Legend | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Will Rogers: Larger Than Life | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Story Sparkers | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Writing for Kids | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Picture Books
Author Marcia Thornton Jones was born on July 15 in the year 1968 in the town of Joliet, Illinois. She has written children’s books, and co-written over 130 elementary chapter books and picture books. Jones has even written a non-fiction book about writing. She has taught first and third grades, reading, writing, computer lab, and gifted and talented as a teacher in elementary schools. Jones has also worked at clothing stores and a book store, these she worked at while she was in both high school and in college. Since the year 1990, she has been a writer full-time. She has been to other schools in other states, and some other countries (this traveling to other schools has seen her visit Belgium and Germany).
She lives in the state of Kentucky (Lexington) with her husband (named Stephen, who designs her site for her) and their cats Calli and Coco (who are the couple’s only children). Besides writing stories, she likes beading crafts, going on hikes, reading a good book, and traveling.
Her and another woman named Debbie Dadey came up with their character, Mrs. Jeepers (who is in the “Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots”, the first novel in the “Bailey School Kids” series) when Jones’s students would not behave for both of them. Debbie was the librarian and Jones was the teacher of the third grade brats. They felt that if they both had horns and fangs that no kid would dare misbehave. Originally, they used to sit down and talk about the writing of the stories while they were together. Due to the fact that the pair live in different states, they have to communicate through technology.
“Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots” is the first novel in the “Adventures of the Bailey School Kids” series and was released in the year 1991. Every teacher that has taught the third grade at Bailey Elementary School has quit, because the kids are so difficult. Mrs. Jeepers, the new teacher, is different; actually, she is very different from the other teachers that have come before her. She comes from the Transylvanian Alps, that she has just moved from, and seems to have odd powers that give her the ability to deal with these trouble makers. These methods of hers may be a little weird, but then again, it may be just the thing to get these kids on the right track.
Fans of the novel found that they loved the books and enjoyed sharing them with another generation (who also enjoyed reading them). Some found that this was a great way to get their kids hooked on reading, since it was a good long series for them to read through.
“Werewolves Don’t Go to Summer Camp” is the second novel in the “Adventures of the Bailey School Kids” series and was released in the year 1991. Camp Lone Wolf’s new director seems to be a pretty nice guy. That being said, when the children learn about a boy from the town that went missing and the wolf (who prowls the grounds during the night time and is heard howling), they start to think that the name of the camp is more than just a name. Mr. Jenkins, the new director, is all covered in hair, likes to eat meat near raw, and is obsessed with werewolves. But he cannot really be a wolf, can he?
Fans of the novel found that this series was their favorite as kids; as they are lots of fun, easy reads, and short. Things are easy to understand in the book, so it is easy for kids to keep track of all of the characters in the book.
“Santa Claus Doesn’t Mop Floors” is the third novel in the “Adventures of the Bailey School Kids” series and was released in the year 1991. Some of the grown ups in Bailey City are kinda odd, but the custodian that was just hired at the Elementary Schol really takes the cake and is one of a kind. He appears just before Christmas comes to help out the school. Mr. Jolly’s longing for colder temperatures, his white hair, and his beard bring to everyone’s mind St. Nick, who has long been just a fable. He surely cannot be the real Santa Claus. Or can he? Bailey School Kids go on a path to find out exactly that.
Fans of the novel found that they were glad that their kids really enjoyed reading the books, as they keep kids reading. Parents found that it is fun to read the books with their kids and try out different voices for certain characters, adding to the experience and bonding while they read the books.
“Leprechauns Don’t Play Basketball” is the fourth novel in the “Adventures of the Bailey School Kids” series and was released in the year 1992. A short basketball coach comes to visit Bailey Elementary School. He even has a treasure. This coach can do many more tricks than the other kids at the school. Does all of this mean he is a leprechaun?
Fans of the novel found that even if their kid does not usually like to read, they will like this here book. These make great gifts to give to young readers that are in elementary school, and make for great bonding time for parents and kids.
“Ghosts Don’t Eat Potato Chips” is the fifth novel in the “Adventures of the Bailey School Kids” series and was released in the year 1992. Eddie’s Great-Aunt Mathilda is ill and it is his job to help care for her. Eddie and his friends visit her, and strange things begin happening. Howie’s garlic chips, when he has his back turned, are placed in such a way to spell the word ATTIC on the floor. Howie also sees someone looking out of the attic window looking at him. At the time of other visits, kids hear more noises coming from the attic. Great-Aunt Mathilda swears up and down that there is nothing up in the attic. Could it be Jasper (who is Eddie’s Great-Uncle), who died years ago haunting Mathilda’s home?
Fans of the novel found that their kids do not like to read, but finish these in a short amount of time. Some cannot get enough of these books, and with well over thirty books, that is not something that is hard to do.
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