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ⓘ About Penny Warner
Penny Warner is one of the highly popular authors from The United States who has written several successful books based on the mystery, children’s books, thriller, and nonfiction genres. Her award winning writing career is comprised of more than 60 novels. Among the prestigious awards that author Warner has won in her writing career include multiple Macavity and Agatha Awards. She likes to write her books mostly on a wide range of subjects ranging from parenting guides for raising children to cooking as well as other interesting activities. The first novel series written by author Warner features the lead character Connor Westphal, who is depicted as a deaf reporter working in the Gold Country in California.
All Book Series by Penny Warner
The Mystery of the Pirate's Treasure / Secret Treasure of Pirate Cove
Book 3 of 12 · published 2013
The Search for the Missing Mascot
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2025
The Mystery of the Missing Mustangs
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2001
The Mystery of the Haunted Caves
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2001
The Secret of the Bitter Sweets
Book 7 of 40 · published 1986 Co-authored · Tom Warner
Smart Start for Your Baby / Smart Baby, Strong Baby
Book 26 of 40 · published 2001
Parent's and Kid's Complete Guide to Summer Camp Fun
Book 30 of 40 · published 2002
Toilet Training Without Tears or Trauma
Book 32 of 40 · published 2003 Co-authored · Paula Kelly
Baby's Favorite Rhymes to Sign
Latest in the series · book 40 of 40 · published 2010
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Penny Warner?
Penny Warner is one of the highly popular authors from The United States who has written several successful books based on the mystery, children's books, thriller, and nonfiction genres. Her award winning writing career is comprised of more than 60 novels. Among the prestigious awards that author Warner has won in her writing career include multiple Macavity and Agatha Awards.
Which Penny Warner series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Connor Westphal series, the earliest of Penny Warner's multi-book series: it opens with Dead Body Language (1997) and runs to 7 books across 1997–2012, ending with Dead Man's Hand (2012). Penny Warner's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Penny Warner written?
Penny Warner has 71 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1983 and 2025. 31 of them belong to 7 named series — the largest being the Code Busters Club series with 12 books — and 40 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Penny Warner's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Penny Warner's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Connor Westphal (1997–2012, 7 books), Troop 13 Mysteries (2001, 2 books) and Party-Planning Mysteries (2010–2012, 5 books), plus 4 more.
How are Penny Warner's books organised into series?
This guide splits Penny Warner's 71 books into 7 named series and 40 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Code Busters Club (12 books, 2011–2025); Connor Westphal (7 books, 1997–2012); Party-Planning Mysteries (5 books, 2010–2012); Food Festival Mystery (3 books, 2014–2016); Troop 13 Mysteries (2 books, 2001), plus 2 further series.