Ellen Miles Books in Order
Explore Ellen Miles's books in order, with book summaries, series background, and guidance on where to start her puppy, kitten, and mystery stories.
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Ellen Miles books in publication order
96 books
Mega Man 2
by Ellen Miles
1990
Mega Man faces Dr. Wily and eight powerful robots in this adaptation of the video game. A laboratory mishap leaves him confronting that mission as a human.
Wizards & Warriors
by Ellen Miles
1990
Matthew joins the knight Kuros on a quest against the wizard Malkil. Their adventure adapts the video game and includes hints for players.
Before Shadowgate
by Ellen Miles
1991
Jairen must learn the skills he needs to confront the evil ruler of Castle Shadowgate. This prequel to the video game follows his training and dangerous journey.
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
by Ellen Miles
2000
Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble take Wilma and Betty to Rock Vegas in pursuit of romance and fortune. Their prehistoric getaway follows the beginnings of the couples' relationships, with Wilma's wealthy mother disapproving of Fred.
Stage Fright
by Ellen Miles
2002
The Hidden Fortune
by Ellen Miles
2002
An elderly townsman dies, leaving clues to a hidden inheritance that any local child may claim. The seven Parker sisters join the hunt, hoping to solve the puzzle before someone else finds the missing fortune.
The Secret in the Attic
by Ellen Miles
2002
Ophelia Parker takes a babysitting job in a house rumored to be haunted. Strange attic noises and threatening notes draw her six sisters into an investigation of whoever wants the building's past to remain hidden.
The Wind in the Willows
by Ellen Miles
2002
This adaptation introduces beginning chapter-book readers to Kenneth Grahame’s animal friends. Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad share adventures around the riverbank and the Wild Wood.
Trouble in Paradise
by Ellen Miles
2002
Paradise Island is a cherished home away from home for Ophelia Parker and her sisters. When someone tries to burn it down, the seven sisters investigate the fires and search for the culprit threatening their retreat.
Shanghai Knights Novelization
by Ellen Miles
2003
Chon Wang and Roy O'Bannon travel to Victorian London to pursue the killer of Chon's father. Finding Chon's sister imprisoned, they uncover connected plots against China's government and Britain's royal family that demand their intervention.
Dr. Doolittle
by Ellen Miles
2004
Doctor Dolittle can communicate with animals and fills his home with animal friends. When monkeys fall ill, he sets out to help them in this adaptation of Hugh Lofting’s story.
The Pied Piper
by Ellen Miles
2004
The people of Hamelin seek help when rats overrun their town. A mysterious piper offers to remove the rats, but the townspeople must decide whether to honor their bargain.
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
by Ellen Miles
2004
Princess Jessamine and her sisters secretly descend into an enchanted kingdom to dance each night. Their father offers a reward to anyone who can discover where they go.
Goldie
by Ellen Miles
2006
Charles and Lizzie Peterson desperately want a puppy, but their mother doubts they are ready. Fostering Goldie, a young golden retriever who needs training and a home, gives the siblings a chance to prove their abilities.
Snowball
by Ellen Miles
2006
Snowball is found abandoned at a gas station in an old box, hungry and unwell. Charles and Lizzie Peterson take responsibility for the little puppy, hoping to find a family that can give him lasting care.
The Cowgirl's Luck
by Ellen Miles
2006
Molly chooses five objects hoping her teacher will tell a fairy tale. Instead, Mr. Taylor weaves a Western adventure about a girl determined to show that she can compete with the cowboys on equal terms.
The Dog's Secret
by Ellen Miles
2006
Mr. Taylor uses objects chosen by his students to tell a story about lonely Maisie and her dog Jack. When Maisie teaches Jack to speak, their unusual friendship becomes the center of the classroom adventure.
The Pirate's Plot
by Ellen Miles
2006
A pirate ship, a brass key, and other student-chosen objects inspire Mr. Taylor's latest story. His classroom tale follows a boy who stows away on a ship and finds himself caught in a high-seas adventure.
Buddy
by Ellen Miles
2007
Shelter dog Skipper surprises Lizzie Peterson with three newborn puppies, and the family agrees to foster them all. Finding homes for four dogs becomes a challenge, especially as the youngsters test Mrs. Peterson's resistance to adoption.
Flash
by Ellen Miles
2007
While visiting their cousins in the country, Charles and Lizzie encounter an abandoned border collie. Flash's love of running and chasing means they must look carefully for a permanent home suited to his considerable energy.
Patches
by Ellen Miles
2007
Charles and Sammy hear a puppy crying in a garage and discover Patches tied up alone. His owners care about him but lack the knowledge he needs, so the Peterson siblings try to teach proper care.
Rascal
by Ellen Miles
2007
Rascal is a small Jack Russell terrier whose mischievous behavior creates a big challenge for his foster family. Lizzie and Charles Peterson must help him behave while seeking an owner prepared for his troublesome energy.
Scout
by Ellen Miles
2007
Charles and Lizzie foster Scout, a gentle German shepherd with a talent for helping people. Matching him with a permanent owner means finding someone who will appreciate the special abilities that set this puppy apart.
Shadow
by Ellen Miles
2007
Shadow, an unusually intelligent black Labrador puppy, comes into the Petersons' care. Charles and Lizzie know he has much to offer, but finding a permanent home requires choosing an owner who is right for him.
The Penguin's Peril
by Ellen Miles
2007
Jason tries to stump his storytelling teacher by choosing animals from incompatible habitats, including a polar bear and a penguin. Mr. Taylor must turn the unlikely selection into a single adventure that holds his class's attention.
Maggie and Max
by Ellen Miles
2008
Charles and Lizzie meet a Saint Bernard puppy whose closest companion is a helpless kitten. Finding a home becomes a special challenge because the two animals need an owner willing to adopt them together.
Noodle
by Ellen Miles
2008
Lizzie rescues Noodle from danger, but the Petersons cannot locate the puppy's owners afterward. Determined to reunite him with his family, she investigates their absence while wondering whether they actually want their dog back.
Princess
by Ellen Miles
2008
A trip for haircuts introduces Charles to Princess, a spoiled Yorkie whose owner cannot keep her. Fostering the demanding puppy strains the Petersons' patience as Charles searches for a family willing to meet her needs.
Pugsley
by Ellen Miles
2008
While helping at her aunt's doggie day care, Lizzie meets Pugsley, an affectionate pug with troublesome manners. When his owners give him up, she must work on his behavior before finding him a lasting home.
Bear
by Ellen Miles
2009
On a Vermont winter vacation, Lizzie meets Bear, a husky rejected by his sled-dog team as lazy. A snowstorm puts the puppy in danger while she searches for someone who will recognize his worth.
Cody
by Ellen Miles
2009
An energetic Dalmatian puppy is left on the Petersons' porch, and Lizzie volunteers to help. When Cody chews up her Halloween costume, she worries that his destructive habits will prevent him from finding an adoptive family.
Honey
by Ellen Miles
2009
Charles fosters Honey, a yellow Labrador left behind when her family moves. His mother unexpectedly grows attached, complicating the search for a home as the puppy's potential to become a service dog suggests another possibility.
Baxter
by Ellen Miles
2010
Lizzie and Charles foster Baxter, a Portuguese water dog struggling after separation from his former owner. Finding him a permanent home requires understanding his distress and helping him cope with life away from familiar companionship.
Chewy and Chica
by Ellen Miles
2010
Charles and Lizzie each foster a Chihuahua and turn training into a competition. As Chewy and Chica receive their separate lessons, the siblings' rivalry puts the Peterson household through an unusually lively double-puppy challenge.
Jack
by Ellen Miles
2010
Aunt Amanda brings Lizzie a boxer puppy who chews everything, including her favorite book. Lizzie must overcome her frustration and help Jack find a suitable owner before his appetite for household belongings causes more damage.
Lucky
by Ellen Miles
2010
A storm interrupts Charles's backyard campout with his shy friend David. Discovering an injured stray puppy afterward, the boys gain his trust and seek veterinary help, uncertain whether the badly unwell dog can survive.
Muttley
by Ellen Miles
2010
Lizzie feels little excitement when she meets Muttley at Caring Paws because the puppy seems interested only in sleeping. Fostering the quiet mixed-breed dog challenges her expectations about personality and what a puppy can offer.
Sweetie
by Ellen Miles
2010
A failed Valentine's Day gift leaves the Petersons fostering Sweetie, a miniature poodle quick to learn tricks. Charles must find her a permanent home while managing Buddy's jealousy of the attention the newcomer receives.
Bella
by Ellen Miles
2011
Bella is an orphaned newborn cocker spaniel, too weak to manage without constant care. Lizzie and her family bottle-feed the tiny puppy around the clock, hoping she will grow strong enough for a permanent home.
Callie
by Ellen Miles
2011
Mia finds an injured calico kitten searching for food and wants to bring her home. Her parents doubt that she and Michael are ready for a pet, leaving Callie's future dependent on changing their minds.
Duchess
by Ellen Miles
2011
When Duchess's owner plans to move, Mia offers to help find the white Persian cat a home. Accustomed to constant pampering, Duchess needs an adopter willing to provide the attention and comforts she expects.
Moose
by Ellen Miles
2011
Moose is a huge Great Dane puppy frightened by noises, other dogs, and his own shadow. Charles works with Aunt Amanda to help him gradually face the sounds and movements that make everyday life terrifying.
Otis
by Ellen Miles
2011
Mia and Michael volunteer to help Otis, a tabby abandoned at the community center. His fear of strangers and loud noises makes settling in difficult, and Michael must find an owner who understands his anxiety.
Ziggy
by Ellen Miles
2011
Charles fosters Ziggy, a curious dachshund given up by an overwhelmed owner at a dog show. When the puppy digs beneath the backyard fence and disappears, the Petersons must find their missing foster dog.
Bandit
by Ellen Miles
2012
Lizzie discovers Bandit, a Shih Tzu abandoned because his owners cannot afford an operation. Her family takes him in, while she and Maria launch rival dog-walking businesses to raise the money needed for his treatment.
Cocoa
by Ellen Miles
2012
Cocoa's elderly owner can no longer manage the chocolate Labrador puppy after being knocked over. Charles persuades his parents to foster her, then works to channel her exuberance so they can find a suitable permanent home.
Domino
by Ellen Miles
2012
Michael finds a frightened tuxedo kitten alone in the snow on a winter night. Domino wears a collar without a tag, leaving Michael to care for him while searching for the home he has lost.
Lucy
by Ellen Miles
2012
The Petersons foster Lucy, a basset mix with long ears, a mournful howl, and a habit of burying things. Charles and Lizzie must understand her unusual ways while looking for someone who will give her a home.
Rocky
by Ellen Miles
2012
Lizzie answers an advertisement for a puppy whose owner wants him gone. Rocky, a bulldog intended to guard a store, prefers napping, leaving her to find a home that suits his stubbornly relaxed personality.
Kitty Corner: Guide to Kittens
by Ellen Miles
2013
This nonfiction companion to Kitty Corner helps children prepare for a new kitten and establish a daily care routine. Feeding, grooming, housebreaking, and teaching tricks are explained with help from familiar characters from the series.
Mocha
by Ellen Miles
2013
During a visit to relatives in the country, Charles's family receives a puppy found running loose on the highway. With no leash or identifying tags, adventurous Bernese mountain dog Mocha needs help finding a suitable home.
Molly
by Ellen Miles
2013
Charles agrees to foster Molly, believing she's a gentle, sweet puppy. Learning that she is a Rottweiler makes him nervous, and he must confront his fear before he can help her find a permanent home.
Oscar
by Ellen Miles
2013
Aunt Amanda asks Lizzie to help Oscar, a schnauzer puppy who doesn't get along with other dogs. Finding him a home means looking beyond his difficult social behavior and understanding what kind of companion he needs.
Teddy
by Ellen Miles
2013
Lizzie recognizes special abilities in Teddy, a Pomeranian whose constant barking frustrates the rest of her family. She works to train the alert puppy while considering how his talents might suit someone with hearing loss.
The Puppy Place: Guide to Puppies
by Ellen Miles
2013
This guide introduces young readers to caring for a new puppy. It covers daily routines, feeding, grooming, training, and preparing a puppy for life at home.
Cooper
by Ellen Miles
2014
While rehearsing for a play, Charles meets Cooper, a corgi whose personality makes him a natural performer. The puppy helps Charles feel comfortable onstage, but still needs someone who can give him a permanent home.
Gizmo
by Ellen Miles
2014
The Petersons take in Gizmo, an energetic Sheltie who needs an outlet for his enthusiasm. As his destructive behavior causes problems at home, Charles and Lizzie must find a better way to keep him occupied.
Liberty
by Ellen Miles
2014
During a Fourth of July beach vacation, Lizzie's family encounters Liberty, a golden retriever puppy frightened by fireworks. Separated from her owners, the dog needs the Petersons' help to find her way back home.
Zipper
by Ellen Miles
2014
On a winter visit to Vermont, Lizzie meets Zipper, a sweet and athletic hound mix with plenty of energy. Helping this lively puppy means finding a permanent home that can suit his active personality.
Boomer
by Ellen Miles
2015
Lizzie's mother plans a weekend visit with three close friends, just as the family is asked to foster Boomer. Caring for the large mixed-breed puppy threatens to complicate the household's carefully arranged plans.
Daisy
by Ellen Miles
2015
Charles enjoys fostering Daisy, a friendly Boston terrier who likes people and other dogs. But she chews things when left alone, and he must address the problem before finding her a suitable permanent home.
Gus
by Ellen Miles
2015
The Petersons fall for Gus, an energetic Labradoodle whose exploits attract attention after their mother writes a newspaper article. Finding interested adopters looks easy, but convincing Mom that anyone is good enough proves harder.
Stella
by Ellen Miles
2015
Charles meets Stella, a little Maltese puppy who won't respond to spoken commands. Discovering that she is deaf changes his approach, as he learns how to help her and looks for a suitable home.
Bonita
by Ellen Miles
2016
Aunt Amanda returns from Puerto Rico with Bonita, an injured street puppy whose leg needs treatment. Lizzie and her friends organize a fundraising effort, hoping to pay for the operation that could help the dog.
Champ
by Ellen Miles
2016
At his father's annual softball game, Charles unexpectedly meets Champ, a German shepherd puppy who needs fostering. Convinced this talented dog deserves help, he takes on the challenge of finding him a suitable permanent home.
Nala
by Ellen Miles
2016
Charles spots Nala, a frightened stray collie, on his way to school. Winning her trust takes patience, and the Petersons must help the skittish puppy feel secure while looking for someone who can care for her.
Sugar, Gummi, and Lollipop
by Ellen Miles
2016
Lizzie's family hopes to relax at her friend Maria's cabin, but three puggle puppies are waiting in a box. Caring for Sugar, Gummi, and Lollipop turns the visit into hard work and a search for homes.
Angel
by Ellen Miles
2017
While hiking with her environmental club, Lizzie discovers a dog stranded in the woods. After the rescue, her family fosters Angel, a playful Havanese puppy who needs a caring owner following her frightening experience.
Bubbles and Boo
by Ellen Miles
2017
Bubbles, a lonely poodle puppy, and Boo, a rabbit, unexpectedly become close friends while being fostered at Lizzie's house. Their bond creates a new challenge: finding a permanent home that can welcome both animals together.
Jake
by Ellen Miles
2017
At horse camp with her friend Maria, Lizzie meets Jake, a curious German shorthaired pointer puppy. His enthusiasm for the farm and its horses gives her another fostering challenge as she searches for his ideal home.
Lola
by Ellen Miles
2017
Charles and his friends discover Lola, a French bulldog, locked outside before a rainstorm. Knowing she already has an owner makes helping her complicated, and they must decide how best to keep the puppy safe.
Bitsy
by Ellen Miles
2018
Bitsy, a Maltese-Yorkshire terrier mix, may be the smallest puppy Charles has ever seen, but she acts like a much bigger dog. The Petersons must find a home that suits her confident, spirited personality.
Edward
by Ellen Miles
2018
Lizzie faces a difficult training project with Edward, a pug who ignores instructions, clings to his toy sheep, and gets carsick. Helping this energetic puppy become a manageable companion puts her dog-care skills to the test.
Louie
by Ellen Miles
2018
Charles and his Cub Scout friends learn that a Newfoundland puppy has been abandoned at Loon Lake Park. Caring for Louie brings an important question: who can provide a permanent home with enough room for him?
Spirit
by Ellen Miles
2018
Lizzie encounters Spirit, a white German shepherd puppy, during a snowstorm. His siblings have already found homes, but he is still waiting, leaving her to search for someone who can welcome this helpful young dog.
Bentley
by Ellen Miles
2019
Charles arrives at Misty Valley for a weekend outdoors and discovers Bentley, a lonely Weimaraner needing a home. With only three days before his family leaves, he must make the most of their short stay.
Cuddles
by Ellen Miles
2019
An after-school dog-walking job introduces Lizzie to Cuddles, an adorable puppy who spends too much time alone. Concerned about the dog's loneliness, Lizzie looks for a way to provide the attention and companionship she needs.
Roxy
by Ellen Miles
2019
Charles needs a science-project idea when his family fosters Roxy, a spaniel-Chihuahua mix with an injured leg. He considers using the scientific method to train the puppy while helping her find a permanent home.
Rusty
by Ellen Miles
2019
At animal camp at Caring Paws Shelter, Lizzie expects to choose her own Pet Pal. Instead, she receives Rusty, an energetic Irish setter, and must teach him new skills before her week at camp ends.
Barney
by Ellen Miles
2020
Lizzie watches her friend Maria's equestrian competition when Barney, a dachshund puppy, runs into the ring. His overwhelmed family needs help rehoming him, but finding owners suited to this noisy, lively dog may prove difficult.
FluffyFreckles
by Ellen Miles
2020
During a Vermont trip with his father, Charles encounters Freckles, a shy stray puppy on a snowy trail. Fostering him and Fluffy, a newborn lamb, creates an unusual friendship and plenty of work for Charles.
Kodiak
by Ellen Miles
2020
On a trip to a woodland cabin, Lizzie and her friends rescue Kodiak, an energetic stray Malamute. His independent nature and love of running complicate their efforts to care for him and find a permanent home.
Miki
by Ellen Miles
2020
Charles is surprised when his mother collects him from cooking class with Miki, a Bichon Frise puppy. Discovering her dancing talent inspires the children to organize a musical act that might help find her a home.
Biggie
by Ellen Miles
2021
Lizzie expects another spoiled puppy when her family agrees to foster a Yorkshire terrier. Instead, tiny Biggie proves energetic and determined, giving her the task of matching his spirited personality with the right permanent owner.
Donut
by Ellen Miles
2021
At Aunt Amanda's doggy camp, Lizzie learns new training techniques just as Donut, a Labrador-shepherd mix, arrives. She must demonstrate the puppy's good behavior to help her family consider taking Donut along when they move.
Lily
by Ellen Miles
2021
On a beach vacation at the Fair Harbor Inn, Charles meets Lily, an untrained English cream golden retriever. Helping the rambunctious puppy requires support and patience as he searches for someone who can give her a home.
Sparky
by Ellen Miles
2021
Lizzie feels challenged by Harper, a new shelter volunteer who knows plenty about dogs. When injured Chihuahua mix Sparky arrives, the two girls must work together to help him and find a suitable permanent home.
Bingo
by Ellen Miles
2022
Charles wants to devote his time to Bingo, a blind Chinese crested puppy, but has promised to help a neighbor with an older dog. Balancing those responsibilities brings the two animals into each other's lives.
ZigZag
by Ellen Miles
2022
Charles meets Zigzag's owner at a dog show and agrees to foster the dachshund because she already has too many dogs. When the puppy runs away, Charles must find him before his record of keeping every foster dog safe is broken.
Barkley
by Ellen Miles
2023
Lizzie fosters Barkley, an energetic Great Pyrenees whose size makes apartment life unsuitable. Teaching him manners is only part of the challenge; she must also find a home where his protective nature and need for space can thrive.
Scruffy
by Ellen Miles
2023
Charles and Lizzie rescue a puppy caught in a fence near an old house. A viral video brings Scruffy more attention than the family knows how to handle.
Trixie
by Ellen Miles
2024
Foster puppy Trixie loves dressing up. Lizzie decides to organize a Halloween costume contest for the shelter dogs.
Waffles
by Ellen Miles
2024
Lizzie fosters a playful and clever puppy named Waffles. Keeping this escape artist safe becomes a challenge as the family looks for a suitable home.
Ozzie
by Ellen Miles
2025
Lizzie takes in Ozzie, an energetic Australian Shepherd puppy. She must find a home where his need for activity and a job can be met.
Pepper
by Ellen Miles
2025
Charles meets Pepper, a Cavapoo puppy living in a New York City building that does not allow dogs. He sets out to find the puppy a home where he can stay.
Milo
by Ellen Miles
2026
The Peterson family fosters Milo, a mixed-breed puppy abandoned on a country road. Charles and Lizzie work to find him a permanent home.
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Good effort, but Ellen Miles wrote *many* books previous to what's listed here, and has written several books since---the Puppy series is ongoing. She was the primary ghostwriter for The Baby-Sitters Club series and its various spin-offs, including 31 of the 36 Babysitter Mysteries. Peter Lerangis ghostwrote dozens of books for Ann M. Martin, but even his output didn't match that of Ellen Miles. She also adapted Wind in the Willows for early readers under her own name, and probably other books I haven't noticed.
I don't mean to imply Ann M. Martin wrote nothing. She's a real person and some books attributed to her were actually written by her, but mostly she oversaw a cadre of ghostwriters cranking out formulaic stories for Scholastic under her name on a subscription-dictated schedule.
Thanks for pointing out the gaps, Karl! We have added Puppy Place volumes 67 through 72, Guide to Puppies, four Scholastic Junior Classics adaptations and three Worlds of Power books she wrote, and restored the full title of the already listed Guide to Kittens.