Wright & Wong Books in Order
Part ofMelinda Metz Books in OrderFind the Wright & Wong books by Melinda Metz and Laura J. Burns in order, with summaries, series background, and where to begin.
Last updated: July 9, 2026
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Wright & Wong books in publication order
4 books
The Case of the Nana-Napper
by Melinda Metz
2005
When a beloved grandmother vanishes, Agatha and Orville have to work through family tension, odd behavior, and misleading clues. It is the kind of case that looks simple until it really isn't.
The Case of the Prank that Stank
by Melinda Metz
2005
Seventh-graders Agatha Wong and Orville Wright help plan a prank that ends with a burned-down rival field house. Now they have to prove the fire was not really their fault before everyone decides the case is closed.
The Case of the Slippery Soap Star
by Melinda Metz
2005
A soap star, a slick set of clues, and a situation that is not what it first seems pull Agatha and Orville into a fresh investigation. Their very different ways of thinking make them a strong pair again.
The Case of the Trail Mix-Up
by Melinda Metz
2005
What starts as an outdoor mix-up turns into another mystery for Agatha and Orville. To sort it out, they have to follow the trail through lies, confusion, and more than one false lead.
Wright & Wong books in chronological order
The Case of the Prank that Stank
by Melinda Metz
2005Wright & Wong, Book 1
The Case of the Nana-Napper
by Melinda Metz
2005Wright & Wong, Book 2
The Case of the Trail Mix-Up
by Melinda Metz
2005Wright & Wong, Book 3
The Case of the Slippery Soap Star
by Melinda Metz
2005Wright & Wong, Book 4
Series background & context
The Wright & Wong books are middle grade mysteries with a classic detective-pair setup and a modern school-life feel. The series follows Agatha Wong and Orville Wright, two seventh-graders who make an unexpectedly strong team. Agatha is social and observant. Orville is brilliant, literal, and detail-focused. Together, they see more than most people around them, which is useful, because trouble keeps finding them.
The first mystery starts with a prank gone very wrong.
That tells you a lot about the series. These are not drawing-room puzzles. They are cases born out of school rivalries, embarrassing mistakes, neighborhood oddballs, and the kind of chaos that can wreck a kid's reputation overnight. Fires, disappearances, mix-ups, and public messes all feel bigger when adults are already convinced they know who is to blame.
One reason the books stand out is the way the partnership works. Orville's Asperger's syndrome is part of how he moves through the world, but it is not treated as a gimmick. The stories are more interested in how differently the two kids think, and how that difference helps them solve things. Agatha picks up on social cues and motives. Orville notices patterns, mechanics, and facts other people miss. Put them together, and they are hard to fool.
The tone is funny, quick, and reader-friendly, but the mysteries still have stakes. The cases matter to the kids involved, and the series understands how intense middle school can feel when one disaster turns everyone against you.
That balance is the appeal. Wright & Wong gives you solid kid detective stories, a memorable duo, and just enough school drama to keep everything lively without drowning the puzzle.
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