Debbie Dadey

186 books • 20 series

Debbie Dadey grew up in Kentucky and now lives in a log cabin in Tennessee with her husband and a greyhound rescue. Her children live along the East Coast and continue to inspire her. A former first grade teacher and school librarian, she is the author and coauthor of 176 traditionally published books. Her first children's book, Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots, coauthored with Marcia Thornton Jones, became The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series, with sales of over 43 million. Her newest series, Mermaid Tales, is a multicultural series from Simon and Schuster. An upcoming spin-off series is Mermaid Mini Tales. She also coauthored Writing for Kids: The Ultimate Guide, with Marcia Thornton Jones.
Nov 26, 2024
Cover of Bogeyman Don't Play Football

Bogeyman Don't Play Football

Oct 1, 2024
Cover of The Princess Promise

The Princess Promise (Mini Mermaid Tales, #3)

Apr 2, 2024
Cover of Dragons Don't Cook Pizza: A Graphix Chapters Book (the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #4)

Dragons Don't Cook Pizza: A Graphix Chapters Book (the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #4) (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids)

Feb 6, 2024
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The Dolphin Dream (QUIX)

Sep 5, 2023
Cover of Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips: A Graphix Chapters Book (the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #3)

Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips: A Graphix Chapters Book (the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #3) (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids)

May 2, 2023
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The Friendship Wish (QUIX)

Mar 7, 2023
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Never Give Up

Sep 20, 2022
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Les Mystères de Ville-Cartier: La Bande Dessinée: Les Vampires Ne Portent Pas de Robe À Pois (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, #1)

Aug 2, 2022
Cover of Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias: A Graphix Chapters Book (the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #2)

Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias: A Graphix Chapters Book (the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #2) (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, #2)

Jun 21, 2022
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A Titanic Friendship (Mermaid Tales, #22)

Jun 21, 2022
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A Titanic Friendship (Mermaid Tales)

Aug 3, 2021
Cover of Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots: A Graphix Chapters Book (the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #1)

Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots: A Graphix Chapters Book (the Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #1) (Adventures of the Bailey School Kids)

Jun 15, 2021
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Sleepover at the Haunted Museum (Mermaid Tales, #21)

Jun 15, 2021
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Sleepover at the Haunted Museum (Mermaid Tales)

Jul 7, 2020
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The Winter Princess (Mermaid Tales, #20)

Nov 19, 2019
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Mermaid Tales Sea-tacular Collection Books 1-10 (Boxed Set) (Mermaid Tales)

Jun 18, 2019
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The Narwhal Problem (Mermaid Tales, #19)

Aug 14, 2018
Cover of Trouble at Trident Academy/Battle of the Best Friends

Trouble at Trident Academy/Battle of the Best Friends (Mermaid Tales)

Jun 5, 2018
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Fairy Chase (Mermaid Tales, #18)

Sep 5, 2017
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Ready, Set, Goal! (Mermaid Tales, #17)

Sep 5, 2017
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Ready, Set, Goal! (Mermaid Tales, #17)

Jan 3, 2017
Cover of Flower Girl Dreams

Flower Girl Dreams (Mermaid Tales, #16)

Jan 3, 2017
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Flower Girl Dreams (Mermaid Tales, #16)

Sep 6, 2016
Cover of Books vs. Looks

Books vs. Looks (Mermaid Tales, #15)