Signed first editions of Angels & Demons. of mystery books for kids like to riff off the Sherlock thing. While traveling down the river on a houseboat, they notice a strange car at every dock an suspect theyre being watched. 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 Boxcar Children books were first published back in 1942 and are pretty much considered classic mystery books for kids. In. ago Warren has inherited his familys hotel but since hes still a child, his no-good uncle is in charge. Basil of Baker Street by Eve Titus, illustrated by Paul GaldoneLiving with the famous Sherlock Holmes is howBasil learns to be a skilled detective. Max Finder Mystery Vol. 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. Big Jabe. Sign up to The Kids Are All Right to receive news and recommendations from the world of kid lit and middle grade books. Shes lost something important and needs Nates help to find it. This bilingual story is a funny, lighthearted lesson on immigration and how words sometimes mean more than one thing. Well, this picture book certainly isnt helping my theory that all pigeons are tiny cooing spies. Well, except for the fact that her teacher was out sick and Smashies class was stuck with the worst substitute in the world. And he doesnt have an alibi. and reread a book from my precious youth. Sheswell, fancy! Ive read hundreds so that I can help you find the best, most exciting mystery book for your reader. Its one of my favorite books ever! Alas, I bring you this spot-on, punny piece of plot-summary perfection from the authors website: Word on the street is that 7 ate 9. TheSecret Files of Fairday Morrow by Jessica Haight Fairdays parents move from the city to the country to amysterious Victorian house and the only reason she hasnt died of boredom is shes found a mystery for her and her best friend, Lizzy, who are in their own detective club. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thank-you for all your suggestions! When the Monroe family finds a peculiar little bunny at a screening of. Of course, theres a mystery afoot andRollie and Cecily are determined to get to the bottom of it. I consulted various sources to come up with the best estimates: Scholastics handy Book Wizard tool; the Renaissance Accelerated Reader Bookfinder; conversations with local librarians and, of course, input from parents. The list spans everything from cake theft capers in picture books to art heist novels for middle grade readers. Start with. The police think theyve solved the case, but they dont have all the facts straight. Nancy puts on her detective cap to help a classmate find a stolen item of priceless value. Low. 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 follows is a journey that introduces the brothers to enthusiastic liars and mysterious politicians. Keep an eye on your inbox. The kids go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened to succeed. The author imagines a friendship between Ada Byron, the genius daughter of Lord Byron and the worlds first computer programmer, and Mary Shelley, the worlds first science-fiction author who almost could have been friends in real life but for about a decade of years. Shes traveling to London to track down her missing mother, but shes pulled into a kidnapping and murder case when she arrives. The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure (Secret Lake Mystery Adventures) Book 1 of 2: Secret Lake Mystery Adventures. Here are some of the most nostalgic replies: 1. Kids love to read about Kinajous! They decide theyre going to nab themselves a bank robber but get in the way of the police. Stargirl by. Thea Stiltons The Secret of Whale Island by Geronimo StiltonMykids love these entertaining mysteries with colorful fonts and exciting adventures. Start with The Sly Spy and go from there. Harold steps in to save the party and the day by putting the pieces together to find the culprit of this cake caper. You might take a look at that title and think, Is this about Vanessa in her twenties when Mr. Tweezer went rogue and defiled her face? But no, this picture book is about cat detective Inspector Brunswick. Some good mystery books are about amateur sleuths, some are about secrets, others are historical mysteries, but no matter what crimes are waiting to be solved, all of these stories will grab and keep your attention. Im pulling this blurb straight from my shelf talker at the bookstore where I work. In this adorable Read-To-Me book, Violet the mermaid and Wally the narwhal must follow a series of clues to find out why a new playground in Aquamarina seems to have mysteriously fallen apart. Butterfly Gone Guppy Case #1 by Karen Kilpatrick, illustrated by German BlancoP.I Butterfly loves butterflies and mysteries. Little ones may recognize our stylish little sleuth from the Fancy Nancy picture books. She's a mother, teacher, author, and freelance writer. One without a cure. This picture book is the perfect companion to the classic kids song. The story isnt very complex but might be fun reading for kids who like princesses and animals. Olive finds a dusty pair of glasses in some abandoned drawer and makes a startling discovery. But which mystery books are the best for kids? This post was created by a member of the BuzzFeed Community.You can join and make your own posts and quizzes. The Meg Mackintosh books are interactive solve it yourself mysteriesthey invite readers to analyze visual and written clues throughout the unraveling of the mystery. 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. Theyve built a clubhouse in Ziggys backyard to serve as their headquarters and decide to call themselves the Black Dinosaursbecause whats cooler than dinosaurs? Yes please! In. Soon the contents (some hurtful, though true) make their way to her friendsawkward! Whether your child is in elementary school, middle school, or high school, in this list youll find many good mystery stories for kids ages 5 to 18m to read. The books are about globetrotting mouse Geronimo Stilton, a best-selling author, investigative reporter and editor for the Rodent Gazette in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. Good, right? Low Set in Singapore, Sherlock Sam and his friends use their brains to solve mysteries. Peril awaits as she tries to unravel the mystery shes unwittingly stepped into. Basil E. Frankweiler, Smashie McPerter and the Mystery of Room 11, The Bestselling Fantasy Books of All Time, The Nobel Prize In Literature Winners You Need to Read, Should You Buy That? What begins as mostly an excuse to meet up for pizza and go-karting, turns into bonafide crime-solving operation as they track down a priceless diamond necklace. Thats our list of kidsmystery seriesbooks! They suspect a monster or other supernatural force could be the culprit, and set off to get to the bottom of it. Nate the Greatis a book series consisting of more than two dozen childrens detective stories. Search, watch, and cook every single Tasty recipe and video ever - all in one place! She meets new friends who guide her around the underground tunnels of Paris. But did you know that theres a newer series out for middle grade readers? Shes conflicted about lying to this boy and her new friend because they are her first real friends and when she faces failure to complete the mission, she decides to tell them the truth. In thisfirst bookin this goofball detective series, kids can follow along as a potted flytrap (ahem thatsInspectorFlytrap!) Fun and adventurous! The Rainbow Fish by. Ick and Crud are caninebest friendswho spend most of their days playing in the sun. Sign me up! Nancy puts on her detective cap to help a classmate find a stolen item of priceless value. It hooks you from the first page. Best Sellers in Children's Mystery & Detectives Books Top 100 Paid Top 100 Free #1 The Screaming Staircase (Lockwood & Co. Book 1) Jonathan Stroud 1,549 Kindle Edition 1 offer from $7.99 #2 Lockwood & Co.: The Whispering Skull Jonathan Stroud 1,015 Kindle Edition 1 offer from $6.99 #3 Lockwood & Co.: The Hollow Boy Jonathan Stroud 883 There, they help a boy solve the clues to find his familys missing fortune before a bad guy gets it. Every year, her guardian puts an ad in the papers to find her real parents. I have a mystery loving girl so I have some investigating on my own to do to find her some great reads and you have helped me with some leads! Then it moves forward to young Grace Cahills efforts to save the precious artwork from the Nazis during WWII. This isnt exactly your typical mysterytheres no crime to be solved, no whodunnit to unravel. There are five sub-series that make up one big series and each sub-series contains multiple volumes. I love, love, love that he never begins a case before stopping for a snack and how laborious an effort it is for him to put on pants. Its up to the three amigos to find out where he went. Written by: Liam ODonnell and Craig Battle. Isnt that cool? Fun fact: A.J. Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. In. Sofia sees the words Resident Alien on it and wonders: does this mean Mama is an alien?! This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. When theyfind themselves in some hot water, theyll need to use their super sleuthing and spy skills to save themselves! 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! Dont let the format fool youwhile it looks like a chapter book from the outside, the easy, sparse language reads like a picture book. This heartwarming story is one of several in the hilarious Dear Beast series available onEpic. Mr. Gary thinks its a puppy named Thor but Kaya and her friend Jillian arent so sure. 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. We first meet Enola in The Case of the Missing Marquess. She must try to solve this case while also figuring out whats become of her mother. Listen up, parental figures: these books are the best of both worlds. Cant get enough of Sammy? 39 Cluesby various authors (series)This series has about a billion books, so if your kids like it, theyll have plenty to read. Follow along as he confronts each of his animal friends to see which one of them nabbed those cookies! You should read these books because there are three talking cats in the series. love the name Smashie McPerter and because the plot is just so Ramona-esquely relatable. Then one day he meets Claire, a young girl who can actually see him! Also, you can track what you've seen, want to see, like, or dislike, as well as track individual seasons or episodes of shows. Dont miss this humorous fairy-tale mystery mash-up with more adventures in the series. Pamela Cervantes is eleven years old when she and her mother travel to Mexico City, the birthplace of Pamelas deceased father. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (J.K. Rowling), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Roald Dahl), The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (C.S.Lewis). Gladiator School Book 1 Blood Oath by Dan ScottThis is already a six-book series, but just came to my attention. The Whodunit Detective Agency The Diamond Mystery by Martin Widmark, illustrated by Helena WillisFriends and kid detectives, Jerry and Maya, go undercover in a jewelry store to figure out which of the three employees is stealing diamonds from the owner. Or, at the very least, readers will think about the clues they missed and how they fit together to solve the puzzle. The series features 26 books, one for each letter of the alphabet. This series combines mystery, history, magic, and adventure as siblings Jack and Annie adventure through time. Im a fan of Richard Scarry books in general, but this is one of my favorites. Reading mystery books challenges kids to think because kids use deductive reasoning, observation, and inference to try to figure out the solution before the end of the books story. 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. Great illustrations and an interesting story. The plot is really cool, about a ghost-loving girl named Eliza whose mom is a strange plant expert. Note: I dont think this book is usually classified as a mystery. Each one is a really fun, keep-you-guessing detective story AND a math lesson! The Meg Mackintosh books are interactive solve it yourself mysteriesthey invite readers to analyze visual and written clues throughout the unraveling of the mystery. 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. I presume youll now accept that Im no liar! Thismystery seriesshowcases SirArthur Conan Doyles bestsellingSherlock Holmesseries in a thrillinggraphic novelformat. Crime Biters: My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog by Tommy GreenwaldThis is a funny beginning chapter book about a boy who is convinced (rightly so?!) The story includes lots of illustrations, fabulous vocabulary words explained and repeated that perfectly fit the story such as regicide, and a kid-powered plot. Adam Jimenez is a Mexican American author who grew up in California and later moved to Singapore where he met wife Felicia Low. So, funny storya lot of mystery books for kids like to riff off the Sherlock thing. This wonderfulchildrensmysterybookchronicles the story of three friends:DinkDuncan, Ruth Rose Hathaway, and Josh Pinto of Green Lawn, Connecticut. Vintage Series Books for Girls. In The Shadows, eleven-year-old Olive and her parents move into a crumbling mansion filled with all sorts of weird and interesting paintings. Skunk discovers the aforementioned cookie jar and dang it, hes going to find the thief. The cards contain a code that when entered online will reveal that books clue. As the friends explore, more than one sinister plot is uncovered and all the family secrets are revealed. We are thrilled to announce that Epic and Lumio, March is Women's History Month! So I definitely grabbed this book off a library shelf because young Lulu looks like a teeny tiny Edna Mode. Teddy and Summer think so. 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. In The Case of the Claymore Diamond, the foursome hear about the burglary of a local jewelry store. Their sleepover turns into a mystery when famous valuable goggles disappear. By: Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo (2016) See full review Read or buy BOOK The One and Only Ivan age 8+ Heartwarming story of a heroic, artistic, captive gorilla. Why is he known as Encyclopedia Brown? 1. 2000 children's books (94 P) 2001 children's books (94 P) 2002 children's books (90 P) 2003 children's books (105 P) 2004 children's books (118 P) 2005 children's books (137 P) 2006 children's books (143 P) Lucky for him, Private I is on the case. A mysterious ad in a local newspaper reads: Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities? Many children respond but only four are chosen after numerous rounds of vigorous testing. But the Cahills have finally opened their vault to reveal the story of the most coveted work of art in the world, and the many attempts through the centuries to steal it. But when the lucky bat of the star slugger goes missing, the duo must first crack the case before the game begins. shes got a lot going onshes managed to make an enemy of the meanest mean girl at school, shes been expelled, and shes living with her grandma in a seniors-only building because her mom is off trying to make it as a movie star. Jimenez plus Felicia Low = A.J. Can the young Mike and Kaye find who pinched the bat before their favorite team loses the game? But as Van Hoof questions the animals and collects clues, the solutions seems obvious to everyone except the bumbling inspector. The main characters have passion and curiosity and the plot races along with twists and turns. Told you. Luckily, the Lady Spies come to the rescue! Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer by Gillian GoerzPerfect for anyone who loves a good mystery story. and go from therethere are 25+ books in this series, plenty of leads to pursue! This story follows Billy and the gang as they work through various scenarios, introducing kids to deductive logic and basic problem solving along the way. Yep. He proves to be every bit as helpful. Reporting on what you care about. Theres no way I was going to forget to include this series in a list of mystery books for kids. US residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. Take a look at our picks for the best kidsmystery seriesbooks below! Children 2000s Books Showing 1-50 of 1,203 Welcome to the School by the Sea (Maggie Adair, #1) by Jenny Colgan (shelved 1 time as children-2000s) avg rating 3.66 5,580 ratings published 2008 Want to Read Rate this book 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost (The Boxcar Children, #98) Constable & Toopby Gareth P. Jones In this ghost world, some ghosts work for the Ghost Bureau a predictably stuffy governing agency that does nothing. Free event; snacks provided. The letter asks each of them to solve a crime that has wronged one of the worlds greatest painters. We first meet Enola in. Meanwhile, she and the other paintings wonder if the creepy art restorer is an art forger because something is suspicious. He and Percy visit the fancy Hotel Splendide. Soon a town full of beasts are on the case. Thing is, Obaasan miiiight not be wrong. Its a sweet story of animal love and family closeness. Let your kid enjoy this audiobook and more by checking out theentire collection on Epic. 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. The Case of the Claymore Diamond Math Inspectors by Daniel Kenney and Emily BoeverViva math! I love that this mystery story is filled with information about Kahlo (my favorite artist) and has so much Mexican cultural richness from mariachis to paletas. Tons of cool tech, amazing friendships, plot twists, plus an intriguing premise make this entire series a must-read hit. Its a great lesson on the importance of honesty, sharing, and the joys of a yummy slice of cake. Nancy, Bess and George are sure that theres another explanation for the strange occurance. The day Patches was stolen from Smashie McPerters class started out like any other day. If your child loves this, check out the next book, Farm Crimes! Framed! She soon discovers that there are clues to her fathers mysterious disappearance and she may be the only one who can crack them. The kids pick the clue and race around the world, trying to discover all the clues to reveal the familys biggest secret of all the source of their power. When we first meet Sammy in Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief, shes got a lot going onshes managed to make an enemy of the meanest mean girl at school, shes been expelled, and shes living with her grandma in a seniors-only building because her mom is off trying to make it as a movie star. You should read these books because there are three talking cats in the series. Theres also a rumor that the photographer was cursed by his former partner. He finds the thieving culprits for everything from an opera singers missing jewels to an astronauts misplaced spaceship using some serious detective work. Things go from bad to worse when she witnesses a burglary at the hotel across the street, and now the thief is after her. . that he never begins a case before stopping for a snack and how laborious an effort it is for him to put on pants. Encyclopedia Brown tells of the adventures of Leroy Brown, aboy detectivewho is nicknamed Encyclopedia for his wide breadth of knowledge. The kids are Dink Duncan, Josh Pinto, and Ruth Rose Hathaway.