Who This Author Is

Brad Strickland ; Barbara Strickland has enough depth here to be more than a raw catalog rollup. This page pulls together 5 catalog-linked books across 1995 to 1999, which makes it easier to separate the strongest starting points from the noisier editions. The clearest lane here leans toward Mystery & Thriller.

Best for readers who want pace, suspense, and a shelf that rewards straightforward starting points. If you want the easiest first click, start with The Tale of the Phantom School Bus and branch outward from there. UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1995 to 1999; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Simon & Schuster and Gareth Stevens Pub.

Best Place To Start

The Tale of the Phantom School Bus

Simon & Schuster • 1996 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Mystery & Thriller entry points • common used copies from Simon & Schuster and Gareth Stevens Pub

Genres and themes: Mystery & Thriller

Who this author is best for: readers who want pace, suspense, and a shelf that rewards straightforward starting points

UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1995 to 1999; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Simon & Schuster and Gareth Stevens Pub.

Top Books To Start With

  1. The Tale of the Phantom School Bus

    Simon & Schuster • 1996 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1996 • 144 pages.

  2. The TALE OF THE SECRET MIRROR (ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK 5): THE TALE OF THE SECRET MIRROR (ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK)

    Simon & Schuster • 1995 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1995 • 128 pages.

  3. Gullifur's travels

    Gareth Stevens Pub • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 139 pages.

  4. Crisis on Vulcan : Star Trek Starfleet Academy #1

    Pocket Books • 1996 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 128 pages.

  5. Nova Comannd

    Simon & Schuster Merchandise & • 1995 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 128 pages.

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