Wallace and Grace Books in Order
Part ofHeather Alexander Books in OrderFind the Wallace and Grace books by Heather Alexander in order, plus quick mystery summaries, series background, and the best place to start reading.
Last updated: July 4, 2026
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Wallace and Grace books in publication order
5 books
Wallace and Grace Take the Case
by Heather Alexander
2016
A rabbit thinks a ghost is haunting the garden, so owl detectives Wallace and Grace open the case. Their first mystery is spooky in the safest possible way, with clear clues and a sweet payoff.
Wallace and Grace and the Cupcake Caper
by Heather Alexander
2017
When Monty the chipmunk's cupcake disappears, owl detectives Wallace and Grace follow the clues to find the thief. It is a cozy early mystery with just enough suspense for new independent readers.
Wallace and Grace and the Lost Puppy
by Heather Alexander
2017
While on a scavenger hunt, Wallace and Grace meet a lost puppy named Jasper and try to help him get home. The case is gentle, clue-based, and full of teamwork.
Wallace and Grace and the Owl-o-ween Mystery
by Heather Alexander
2020
A spooky Halloween-themed puzzle puts Wallace and Grace on the case again. The mood is seasonal and playful, with just enough mystery to keep early readers guessing.
Wallace and Grace and the Gift Thief
by Heather Alexander
2024
A missing gift sends Wallace and Grace back into detective mode. This cozy mystery gives the owl duo another chance to follow clues, sort through suspects, and help a worried friend.
Wallace and Grace books in chronological order

Wallace and Grace Take the Case
by Heather Alexander
2016Wallace and Grace, Book 1
Wallace and Grace and the Cupcake Caper
by Heather Alexander
2017Wallace and Grace, Book 2
Wallace and Grace and the Lost Puppy
by Heather Alexander
2017Wallace and Grace, Book 3
Wallace and Grace and the Owl-o-ween Mystery
by Heather Alexander
2020Wallace and Grace, Book 4
Wallace and Grace and the Gift Thief
by Heather Alexander
2024Wallace and Grace, Book 5
Series background & context
Wallace and Grace are best friends, owls, and partners in the Night Owl Detective Agency. That setup tells you most of what you need to know: these are gentle early chapter mysteries where small problems feel big to the characters, and solving them depends on teamwork, patience, and paying attention.
The pair make a good detective team because they think differently. Wallace likes order and notes. Grace brings energy, curiosity, and bold guesses. Together they investigate spooky gardens, missing treats, lost pets, and other woodland mysteries without ever pushing the stories into anything too scary.
The tone is cozy.
That matters, because the series is built for readers just starting to move beyond very short books. The clues are clear enough for kids to follow, but there is still a real whodunit shape to each story. Readers get the pleasure of wondering what happened, spotting details, and seeing everything click into place.
The forest setting also helps. Rabbits, chipmunks, puppies, robins, and other animal neighbors keep the world warm and familiar, while each case gives Wallace and Grace a fresh problem to solve. If a child likes mysteries but still wants a soft landing, this series does the job beautifully.
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