A Cat Called Buster (Rainbow Street Shelter), Snoop Troop It Came from Beneath the Playground, The Seals That Wouldnt Swim, Field Trip Mysteries, The Legend of Diamond Lil: A J.J. Tully Mystery (J. J. Tully Mysteries), Thea Stiltons The Secret of Whale Island, The Whodunit Detective Agency The Diamond Mystery, Me, Frida, and the Secret is the Peacock Ring, The Case That Time Forgot (Sherlock Files Series), Warrenthe13th andTheAll-Seeing Eye: A Novel, Eddie Red Undercover Mystery in Mayan Mexico, What Parents Need to Know About Kids Reading Ebooks, Logic 3D Four-in-a-Row Game: Stratos Spheres, Picture Books to Teach Sequencing & Beginning, Middle, and End, Writing Contests for Kids (and Other Ways To Get Published). Its one of my favorite books ever! Explorer: The Mystery Boxes is a creative, clever collection of stories about boxes of mysterious origin, but the stories could not be more different both in written content and artistic style. Yes please! Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose are three friends who solve mysteries in this much loved collection. She considers herself less a solver of mysteries and more an agent of secrets: she helps her clients with warm & friendly approach and by digging into whats going on beneath the surface. In addition, you can see the most watched/liked stuff amongst your friends. , Lulu is shocked and appalled to find out that her parents are going on vacationwithout her! Low. Back in action in chapter book form, Nancy solves mysteries in a pink trench coat and a bedazzled magnifying glass. She soon discovers that there are clues to her fathers mysterious disappearance and she may be the only one who can crack them. This picture book is the perfect companion to the classic kids song. Mac Undercover (Kid Spy #1)by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Mike Lowery This funny adventure is about a kid who the queen of England uses to solve an important mysteryYoull need to withhold disbelief, or at least I did, but its super cute and popular with many younger readers. The Frame-Up by Wendy McLeod MacKnight, illustrated by Ian SchoenherrCelebrating artwork, this magical mystery chapter book reveals that paintings are alive. folks, are some words I can relate to. Theenjoyable action and intrigue will keep your attention throughout and youll wonder why you didnt guesstheending before Ted. LeeThis third book in the stellar Mary Quinn mystery series is a delightful story. The Secret Starling by Judith Eagle, illustrated by Jo RiouxReaders, dont miss this heartwarming mystery about a lonely orphan girl whose unfeeling uncle abandons her. What her father doesnt know is theres been a man following Jada and she has actually seen her mom. Its an interesting mystery series. The series features 26 books, one for each letter of the alphabet. The 5th adventure of the three friends Titus, Simon, and Finn, now preparing for the winter - but not without an exciting adventure. I would have been all over these books as a kid, both because how can you. Theyve moved to a mysterious plant shop where something very creepy is happening! Fun fact: A.J. Enola Holmes Mysteries chronicles the tales of Enola Holmes, the younger sister of the famous detective ofBaker StreetSherlock Holmes. In this popular middle school prequel to the series, Nicholas discovers theres a treasure somewhere in the orphanage. AttysSproutVintage. In Lulus Mysterious Mission, Lulu is shocked and appalled to find out that her parents are going on vacationwithout her! a super fun caper set in the New Orleans French Quarter aboutyou guessed it! This list may not reflect recent changes. In. Thea Stiltons The Secret of Whale Island by Geronimo StiltonMykids love these entertaining mysteries with colorful fonts and exciting adventures. Jamila wants to be part of Bones crime-solving and together, they investigate a stolen gecko at the swimming pool, finding that misunderstanding and jealousy can turn into understanding and friendship. Middle Grade Historical Fiction (Ages 9 12), Missing! the first in this series, Lily Lew is excited to learn that her Great Auntie Tiger Lil, a famous movie star, is coming to visit her family in San Francisco. The list spans everything from cake theft capers in picture books to art heist novels for middle grade readers. The setting is the late 1800s in France. I presume youll now accept that Im no liar! They have after all rescued a neighborhood dog, saved a small child from drowning but these kids have their sights set on solving some serious crime. It all starts one day when an ID card falls out of Mamas purse. Neil Flambe and the Marco Polo Murders by Kevin SylvesterArrogant yet endearing, 14-year-old chef Neil Flambe is known for his keen powers of smell especially by the police detectives who need Neils help with a series of mysterious murders of chefs in the area. It reads like a crime noir comic, the story of a plumed private investigator whos come out of retirement to pursue a birdnapping case. Told you. Each book includes an afterword with facts about the book's subject; Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery, for example, includes easy-to-understand tidbits about oak trees and acorns. This year is no different for imposters but this year, Minerva has two friends her own age. In thisfirst bookin this goofball detective series, kids can follow along as a potted flytrap (ahem thatsInspectorFlytrap!) Input your search keywords and press Enter. The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure (Secret Lake Mystery Adventures) Book 1 of 2: Secret Lake Mystery Adventures. They dont expect to find themselves involved in an even large mystery having to do with priceless works of art. This boxed set is the ultimate gift and complete collection for any A to Z Mysteries fan. This site uses third party cookies for analytics and advertising. Young Adult Junior MYSTERY books vintage lot of 7 from 50's and 60's Brains Benton Tom Swift Ted Scott Flying Stories Ken Holt Sci-Fi AuntSistersPicks (4,584) $25.50 FREE shipping The Ghost of Windy Hill by Clyde Robert Bulla, illustrated by David Wensel, Vintage 1968 Children's Spooky Mystery Books LaceTrimmedLife (387) $14.76 $16.40 (10% off) And its up to the kids to figure it out. The Magic Tree House by Mary Pope OsborneA MUST-READ mystery and historical fiction series for all kids! Basil of Baker Street by Eve Titus, illustrated by Paul GaldoneLiving with the famous Sherlock Holmes is howBasil learns to be a skilled detective. Unable to resist the urge to sniff out the mystery, off they go to the barn. Thing is, Obaasan miiiight not be wrong. Well, this picture book certainly isnt helping my theory that all pigeons are tiny cooing spies. If your child loves this, check out the next book, Farm Crimes! He follows clues, asks questions, makes a list of suspectsyou know, all the stuff great detectives do. The two put their heads together to figure out what happened in this charming story about art, teamwork and a very sneaky caterpillar. This is a well-written adventure with good pacing and enjoyable characters. : The Moo-serious Disappearance of Cow, The 39 Clues: The Cahill Files, Book #1: Operation Trinity. The final clue leads them to the real culprit a raccoon. In the first book, The Boxcar Children, the kids learn that they have a grandfather but initially run from him, believing him to be a cruel and scary old man. So fun! This series is funny, action-packed, and dripping with brainy girl power. Although the trio has different hobbies, they all share a love for solving mysteries. This all came to a head when recently in the land of Twitter, I came across this moment started by writer. Nick and Teslas High-Voltage Danger Lab by Science Bob Pflugfleder and Steve Hockensmith Siblings Nick and Tesla are shipped off to live with their mad-scientist Uncle Newt for the summer while their parents are . Each book in the series is interactive and contains ten stories for readers to follow along and solve. When she and her friends realize this new home is about to be acquired by a nefarious man, they are determined to solve the mystery of the heir, the key, and the house. Adam Jimenez is a Mexican American author who grew up in California and later moved to Singapore where he met wife Felicia Low. (I found the fonts distracting personally.) Check out this month's activity calendar and download it here, Farm Crimes! A children's book series is a set of fiction books, with a connected story line, written for children. Langley's attempt at building the first plane, and the Wright Brother's Flyer. In The Case of the Stolen Sixpence, the first of eight in the series, she finally gets her big break. Stilton embarks on all sorts of wild adventures with his sister Thea, cousin Trap, and nephew Benjamin, keeping a diary of his travels as inspiration for his books. Can the young Mike and Kaye find who pinched the bat before their favorite team loses the game? I love this fast-paced mystery! Im pulling this blurb straight from my shelf talker at the bookstore where I work. ShawI enjoyed this book very much! If you have a special . Its set in Singapore, our sleuth Samuel Tan Cher Lock (aka Sherlock Sam) is a 10 year old foodie, and his sidekick is a robot named Watson. This series combines mystery, history, magic, and adventure as siblings Jack and Annie adventure through time. She and her friendDontellook for clues and try to put them together to solve the crime. Parents everywhere can revel in nostalgia with this update to the classic series about four orphans who enter a world of freedom, adventure and self-reliance after discovering and moving into an abandoned boxcar. Sofia sees the words Resident Alien on it and wonders: does this mean Mama is an alien?! If you like exciting, heartwarming mysteries, youll love this story. Of course, theres a mystery afoot andRollie and Cecily are determined to get to the bottom of it. Smashie is a well-written, relatable book on the easier side of middle-grade chapter books. With the help of hisbest friendand partner in crime, Alison, he investigates suspects, clues and more to solve 10 tough crimes. Thats our list of kidsmystery seriesbooks! Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are these cute and quirky animal sleuths who do cute and quirky detective things. Your kid will laugh along to this sillygraphic novelas they piece together clues and out-sleuththis hapless goat detective. Luckily, the Lady Spies come to the rescue! Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes(A Stepping Stone Book)byJudith Conaway,Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, illustrated by Lyle MillerYoull find that this is a perfect introduction to some of the most famous mysteries of Sherlock Holmes and written at a just-right reading level for kids in elementary school. Estimated price range for a first edition: $66 to $275. Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers by Shauna M. HolyoakKazuko is a likable, smart, and determined main character who loves investigating mysteries despite her mothers rules. Twelve-year-old Jin is studying at her grandparents Harlem bodega when a classmate named Alex walks in. At first, Simon isnt happy about Andy adopting Baxter at his second home. Ive gone ahead and included those since they do at minimum work for fifth graders. Its an excellent, page-turning mystery with important themes about family, forgiveness, and friendship. Its up to the three amigos to find out where he went. But who did it? She doesnt say a word and leaves just as quickly as she came. Could it be a ghost? First editions of Angels & Demons. Nancy, Bess and George are sure that theres another explanation for the strange occurance. This delightful series feels a little like a bookish, Remember when I told you that a lot of kids mystery books are a re-imagining of the Sherlock Holmes stories? The Haunted Library by Dori Hillestad ButlerMy 9-year-old daughter and I loved this entertaining new series about a boy ghost, Kaz, who is blown away from his family and into a new haunt a library. Its a great lesson on the importance of honesty, sharing, and the joys of a yummy slice of cake. You can view movies and shows in one place and filter by streaming provider, genre, release year, runtime, and rating (Rotten Tomatoes, Imdb, and/or Metacritic). In one story, a young girl hears a tapping noise under her bed and discovers a box with a cryptic note; inside she finds a wax doll who seems sweet at first butAnother story follows a Japanese girl whose grandmother is convinced that spirits are stealing butter from the kitchen. When they arrive on the scene, they find the store owner unconscious; whats more, his prized Claymore diamond is missing too! She meets the famous woman reporter, Maude Collier, and two new friends who all are important to solving the case. Here are few more of our favorite kidsmystery seriesbooks off our platform, all available onAmazon. We first meet Enola in. Warren has inherited his familys hotel but since hes still a child, his no-good uncle is in charge. Or, at the very least, readers will think about the clues they missed and how they fit together to solve the puzzle. Unsubscribe at any time. Will Private I put two and two together and solve the problemor is 6 next in line to be subtracted? See? Youll see meet a LOT of fairy tale characters in this magical town. series is comprised of three volumes to date, all edited by Kazu Kibuishi. children's mystery books 2000swhat is the indirect effect of temperature on orcas. These books are clever and funny and theres plenty to love: this series for beginning readers is 26 books long! Baby Monkey is just the cutest little gumshoe, sitting in his giant office waiting for cases to solve. Mystery books for kids are great because they foster logical thinking and deductive reasoning. But soon J.J. starts to like Diamond Lil just as much as the chicks. Newly accepted into the prestigious Explorer Academy for science and exploration, Cruz realizes that someone is trying to kill him; someone who doesnt want him finding out about his mothers mysterious research and untimely death. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thank-you for all your suggestions! King and Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor by Dori Hillestad Butler . While shes at it, shes also supposed to discover what is behind all of Anastasias problems. Free shipping for many products! Well, except for the fact that her teacher was out sick and Smashies class was stuck with the worst substitute in the world. In this collection of three stories, their capers include catching shoplifters, pearl thieves and even more shockingly: pie thieves. You knowthe one you started singing as soon as you read the title, and dont you deny it! Theyre also a fast-paced, page-turnery blend of mystery and adventure. Bones is observant and smart and while Jamila plays basketball, kids come to Bones with their mysteries. A mystery bookstore. Set in Hyde Park, this art mystery opens with a mysterious letter sent to three unknown recipients from an anonymous sender. My daughters book club loved this story. $7.99 $ 7. The police think theyve solved the case, but they dont have all the facts straight. If your children or students havent yet read the mystery genre, these are fun reads because theyre so immersive and engaging. But Mona Dunn doesnt always follow the rules and she befriends the curators son named, Sargent who is visiting his estranged father for the summer. The problem is Aunt Alice has gone missing, but she has left behind a trail of clues that lead Meg & company to the library. There are five sub-series that make up one big series and each sub-series contains multiple volumes. She meets new friends who guide her around the underground tunnels of Paris. Nothing to see at all. (2,492) $25.00. Secrets of the Manor: Claires Story, 1910 by Adele WhitbyI lovedthis book itsacaptivating story about an orphan girl who moves to France to live with friends of her family. Low. Reporting on what you care about. Rider Woofson: The Case of the Missing Tigers Eye by Walker Styles, illustrated by Ben Whitehouse (series) Filled with lots of punny doggie words, this is a clever and funeasy chapter book about a group of detective dogs! Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. When she discovers that the family guppy is missing from the fish bowl, shes determined to discover what happened. Dying to Meet You 43 Cemetary Road by Kate Klise, illustrated by M. Sarah KliseThe 43 Old Cemetery Road early chapter book series is afunnyand punny mystery adventure with a kid, a cat, a grumpy ghost with a cool format comprised of letters, emails, newspaper clippings, jokes, and more. Olive finds a dusty pair of glasses in some abandoned drawer and makes a startling discovery. Harriet is an astute and spunky little girl who goes around scribbling thoughts and observations in a notebook. Josh and his family search for Buster everywhere. This is the start of a clever, wacky series starring the mastersleuthand his assistant, Nina the Goat, as he cracks unsolved cases in his community. There was an error submitting your subscription. Ali Cross by James PattersonIf you want an enthralling adventure & mystery that you cant put down, read this one next. There are so many fantastic mystery series and standalone works out there by a diverse mix of authors and illustrators. She searches for clues and interviews suspects. All of this plus mathits woven in throughout to make for a fun and educational treat for bookworms. to find the real culprit. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow HMH Books 2. I liked the diversity of students and thought the story was well-paced and interesting. Snoop Troop It Came from Beneath the Playground by Kirk ScroggsComic-book style illustrations with lots of interactivity in this interesting story totally impressed me. In thisfirst bookin this action-packed, interactiveseries, twins Zach and Evie and their friend Vishal start the GeminiDetective Agency. These mysteries are both fun and informative for young readers, introducing them to the wonders of science with the help of some cute little critters. The Curious Cat Spy Club by Linda Joy Singleton What a fantastic new book series my daughter and I devoured this first book. The Case of the Stolen Sixpence by Holly Webb Set in Victorian England, our heroine solves a mystery and helps a friend. My frequent trips down memory lane often leave me thinking about all the books I read in my youth and how they impacted my formative years. Soon the contents (some hurtful, though true) make their way to her friendsawkward! So I definitely grabbed this book off a library shelf because young Lulu looks like a teeny tiny Edna Mode. A. Aesop's Fables (Pinkney book) Albidaro and the Mischievous Dream; The Amber Spyglass; The Art of Keeping Cool; The Austere Academy; Awful End; B. My kids read them all more than once we highly recommend this series about a group of crime-solving friends. Thank you for signing up! But as Van Hoof questions the animals and collects clues, the solutions seems obvious to everyone except the bumbling inspector. They decide theyre going to nab themselves a bank robber but get in the way of the police. He and his assistant Nelson take a trip to the art museum where they find something missing from a very famous painting. Do you want to find more excitingbook recommendationsfor kids of all ages? Its Christmas Eve and Alis friend Gabe is missing, his FBI agent dad is falsely accused of murdering an old man, and someone broke into their house while they were at church and stole his dads service weapon. I couldnt compile a list of mystery books for kids without this classic. where Geronimo and Thea find a mysterious map that leads the pair on a hunt for treasure. They soon make a startling discovery: someone has buried a box of bones behind their clubhouse! Secret and societies and kid espionagewhats not to love? Includes Everything. Missing! Teddy and Summer think so. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. Ready to dive into a who-done-it, edge-of-your-seat, detective book? The main characters have passion and curiosity and the plot races along with twists and turns. Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1-4. This fun book is part of an exciting series about the adventures of Scooby, Fred, Velma, Daphne and Shaggy as they travel around solving (not so scary) mysteries to help their friends. The books in The 39 Clues series are a adventure/mystery mashup series. Jackaby by William Ritter This YA mystery chapter book features an independent teen girl and an unusual Sherlock Holmes-type boy who solve crimes in historical New England in 1892. The trio tags along with the twins crime reporter mom and rack up clues to solve the robbery. By: Katherine Applegate (2012) See full review Read or buy BOOK This content contains affiliate links. Including the FBI when theres an art heist at the museum his mother works at. Because of all the random facts, figures and trivia stored in his pretty remarkable memory. This bilingual story is a funny, lighthearted lesson on immigration and how words sometimes mean more than one thing. Digging Up Danger by Jaqueline West, illustrated by Hatem Aly Read the mystery story that also teaches you specific writing techniques about writing a mystery story. Wolfgang is the only suspect in the destruction of the Little Pigs house. We have two more from the series on our platform! The books in The 39 Clues series are a adventure/mystery mashup series. Fast-paced and interesting. Join other teachers, parents, and librarians who receive FREE book reviews and learning resources. This wonderfulchildrensmysterybookchronicles the story of three friends:DinkDuncan, Ruth Rose Hathaway, and Josh Pinto of Green Lawn, Connecticut. Their adventures are funny and exciting, this is a well-writtenchapter book in a new series. When two orphan siblings named Amy and Dan are told in their grandmas will that they belong to the very famous and powerful Cahill family which has several different branches, its revealed that they and the otherdecedents will either get 1 million dollars or a clue. Theyre also just plain fun. Together they collect evidence and make deductions and a play. GRADE S. 3 - 7. The book is full of humor and mystery with a satisfying ending, making it an engaging read for young kids. rolls around town on a skateboard solving a series of BIG DEAL mysteries. The rest of the books in the series arent mysteries, but this one finds Ike putting on a detective hat to solve a string of canary burglaries in the neighborhood. ago Children's book from 1990-1994 about two morticians 2 3 r/tipofmytongue Join 10 mo. Delightful! Ive been reading mysteries (and trying to live inside a swanky museum, sssh) ever since., The day Patches was stolen from Smashie McPerters class started out like any other day. Every year, her guardian puts an ad in the papers to find her real parents. But when Andys class pet goes missing, the two team up to find the beloved animal. Vampires on the Run: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery by C. M. SurrisiIntriguing, suspenseful, and tons of fun! Filled with sight gags and lovable characters, this is a fun, hilarious intro to the rest of the series. Nothing to see at all. the foursome hear about the burglary of a local jewelry store. Hes so good that his own dad picks his brain every night to solve tricky cases, and hes the head of their towns police department! Each book includes an afterword with facts about the books subject; for example, includes easy-to-understand tidbits about oak trees and acorns. Love this new, grown-up Nancy. doing something with soybeans in Uzbekistan. I want to be Miss Marple when I grow up and, Ive broken this list up into two broad sections, picture books and chapter books, with the chapter books listed in a mostly ascending order based on grade level. Lizzy and Fairday discover an old diary, a picture, and other clues that lead them to discover an alternative universe where the house hasnt aged. Then both her roommate and stepdad go missing and she receives clues about mythological monsters, one of whom might be a murderer. Beatrix Lee is going through some stuff. Each book in the series is interactive and contains ten stories for readers to follow along and solve. Obsessed with travel? He looks every bit the detective as one can as a pigeonhes got a fedora on so you know he means business. When she misplaces that notebook, it ends up in the wrong hands. But the facts just dont add up. Cousins Mike Walsh and Kate Hopkins manage to get their hands on tickets to the Red Sox game and All-Access passes to Fenway Park. Olivia Sharp isnt new to mysteryshes Nate the Greats cousin, after all! Let youryoung readerdive into adventure with Violet and her aquatic friends as they solve the mystery of the disappearing playground. Its a peaceful day on the farm until a blood-curdling scream rings from the barn Hens egg has been stolen! While you read, youre prompted to flip to the back to learn about writing a spooky setting, using figurative language, creating a culprit, creating clues, and much more. Warren needs allies and ideas about where to search so he can discover the treasure first and save his familys hotel. The Rainbow Fish by. Right now, the Black Rot is killing the haunted house ghosts. She thinks. and a Few for Boys. I really dig the witty subversiveness of this seriess secrecy: the titles, the plot descriptions, and even the authors name are all cloaked in an air of mystery thats perfect for young mystery readers and fans of a good riddle. Children's detective/mystery type series featuring group of kids - read in the UK early 80s 1 5 r/whatsthatbook Join 9 mo. The Meg Mackintosh books are interactive solve it yourself mysteriesthey invite readers to analyze visual and written clues throughout the unraveling of the mystery. Your email address will not be published. In this beautifully illustrated picture bookseriously, the detail in these drawings is stunningHorace the elephant throws himself an extravagant costume party to celebrate his eleventh birthday. There. The book was based on telling the wacky stories about the origin of flight TUESDAY. Though, for Harold every day was the perfect day for solving mysteries and eating cheese. And those, folks, are some words I can relate to. It reads like a crime noir comic, the story of a plumed private investigator whos come out of retirement to pursue a birdnapping case. This one is for the really little humans so its sort of in a league of its own! And except for the fact that Patches himself had become Smashies new archenemy. Patches, naturally, is her classs best hamster, and Smashie is rather, distraught about his disappearance. Sherlock Academy by F.C. Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans in Fort Canning by A.J. In the first book, , the kids learn that they have a grandfather but initially run from him, believing him to be a cruel and scary old man. Check out these kidsmystery seriesbooks, both on and off our platform! Jada Sly, Artist & Spy by Sherri WinstonI really liked this well-plotted mystery and think your readers will, too the writing is great and the story is engaging. Kindle. When one of her customers is accused of murder, Isabel decides to investigate and prove the womans innocence. Good for readers ages 10 and up. The problem is Aunt Alice has gone missing, but she has left behind a trail of clues that lead Meg & company to the library. Only they dont speak Spanish all that well, and theres more to this mystery than just a stolen mask. Nate throws on a very Sam Spadeish trench coat and gets right on it.