When they, I went back and forth as to whether this originally Italian series should be labeled as mystery or adventure and I think its a little bit of both! 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. 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. Its a peaceful day on the farm until a blood-curdling scream rings from the barn Hens egg has been stolen! 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. 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. Then, see if you can figure out the answers. A fun, feminist branch-off with six books in the series. Reporting on what you care about. With the help of a new friend on the island, Percy and Digby catch the thieves. Flavia de Luce is absolutely my best friend in my head, Sherlock Holmes in the Hound of the Baskervilles, Detective Larue: Letters from the Investigation, Inspector Brunswick: The Case of the Missing Eyebrow, The Great Pie Robbery and other Mysteries, Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong, Meg Mackintosh and the Mystery in the Locked Library, Me, Frida and the Secret of the Peacock Ring, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. . Ready to dive into a who-done-it, edge-of-your-seat, detective book? Unsubscribe at any time. And except for the fact that Patches himself had become Smashies new archenemy. Patches, naturally, is her classs best hamster, and Smashie is ratherdistraught about his disappearance. LeeThis third book in the stellar Mary Quinn mystery series is a delightful story. They soon make a startling discovery: someone has buried a box of bones behind their clubhouse! Nothing to see at all. Three kids from seemingly differentsocial circles band together to rescue kittens they found in a dumpster and solve the mystery of who would try to kill the kittens. How many have you read? Each book in the series is interactive and contains ten stories for readers to follow along and solve. Kids will love these suspenseful beginning reader mysteries narrated byBasils friend, Dr. Dawson. The series can be a great way to encourage readers to problem-solve with the kid detective and use logical thinking to crack the greatest mysteries! The Great Mouse Detective. Harriet is an astute and spunky little girl who goes around scribbling thoughts and observations in a notebook. I liked the diversity of students and thought the story was well-paced and interesting. Then both her roommate and stepdad go missing and she receives clues about mythological monsters, one of whom might be a murderer. Adam Jimenez is a Mexican American author who grew up in California and later moved to Singapore where he met wife Felicia Low. Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are these cute and quirky animal sleuths who do cute and quirky detective things. Nate the Great is enjoying his morning pancakes when he gets a call from his friend Annie. 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. 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. A.J. 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. What is going on? A MUST-READ mystery and historical fiction series for all kids! Though, for Harold every day was the perfect day for solving mysteries and eating cheese. And. Theres no way I was going to forget to include this series in a list of mystery books for kids. You can join and make your own posts and quizzes. Set in Hyde Park, this art mystery opens with a mysterious letter sent to three unknown recipients from an anonymous sender. The boys set off to solve this strange and scary mystery and find themselves on an adventure beyond their wildest imaginations. But he didnt do it either so he partners with the cheerful 4th Little Pig, Ferkel, (who knew!?) But which mystery books are the best for kids? , Lulu is shocked and appalled to find out that her parents are going on vacationwithout her! This all came to a head when recently in the land of Twitter, I came across this moment started by writer. Little Claudia Kincaid decides she wants to run away, but not just anywhere: shes going to run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and find a way to live there. Manhunt by Kate Messner At midnight all over the world, works of art vanish from houses and museums. Including the FBI when theres an art heist at the museum his mother works at. Boy, did I want to find that magic treehouse. Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret by Trudi TrueitThis is National Geographics first fictional book series with full-color illustrations thathits the spot with an exciting mix of science, technology, adventure, and mystery. Pamela agrees to help, but it seems like Lizzie and Gaels motives may not be as pure as they seem. Missing! A Cat Called Buster (Rainbow Street Shelter) by Wendy OrrJosh always sees the orange cat, Buster, sitting on the porch with his owner, Mr. Larsen. Harold the fox attends a costume birthday party for his friend Donkey. As a reader, you get to play a part in solving the crime by looking for clues in the pictures, drawing the culprit based on the description, and so on. Children's detective/mystery type series featuring group of kids - read in the UK early 80s 1 5 r/whatsthatbook Join 9 mo. Check out this month's activity calendar and download it here, Farm Crimes! But their mission changes after the doctor goes missing from their research vessel. Mary goes undercover in Queen Victorias palace while facing other issues one of a love interest and one that her long-lost father isnt so long lost after all. In The Case of the Goblin Pearls, 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. A Kindle Scribe Review. Includes Everything. When left to fend for themselves, they discover something very suspicious happening at the old mansion down the street, more than just losing their rocket in that yard. I would have been all over these books as a kid, both because how can you not love the name Smashie McPerter and because the plot is just so Ramona-esquely relatable. This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. An ostracized girl narrator befriends a winged boy, as Myers uses both words and pictures to demonstrate that one person, appreciating another's true qualities, makes life complete. middle grade mystery-comedy about a fanged rabbit who, be a vampire. See, he chose to hide the fact that hes not so much a mouse as a rat, and rats are not to be trustedor are they? 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! 7by Craig Battle and Ramon Perez, created by Liam ODonnell Mystery fans and young detectives, youre in for some fun with this book! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Lot of 11 Vintage Older Children's Books 1970s 80s History Adventure Mystery at the best online prices at eBay! In thisfirst bookin this goofball detective series, kids can follow along as a potted flytrap (ahem thatsInspectorFlytrap!) Facts About The Kinkajou by Lisa Strattin: Best-Selling Children's Author, Lisa Strattin, offers a book in her Picture Books for Kids Series as a free download today on Amazon. This series features three smart kids who solve crimes and mysteries. If you have a special . While out delivering food to a womans shelter, the girls meet Elvin, a homeless boy whose grandfather was attacked in a community garden. Written by: Liam ODonnell and Craig Battle. I think your kids will enjoy these fun-to-read, action, and mystery books with fantastic characters and storylines as much as I did. In this series, Enola is Sherlocks sister and is trying to carve out her own place in the world. This installment ofThe Hardy BoysAdventures series takes detective brothers Frank and Joe deep into the Florida Keys. 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! Sign me up! Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery is a middle grade mystery-comedy about a fanged rabbit who might be a vampire. 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. The series follows the four orphaned Aiden children who decide to live in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow HMH Books 2. ago Children's book from 1990-1994 about two morticians 2 3 r/tipofmytongue Join 10 mo. Its not him! 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. Theyve built a clubhouse in Ziggys backyard to serve as their headquarters and decide to call themselves the Black Dinosaursbecause whats cooler than dinosaurs? You see it too, right?! 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. Harold steps in to save the party and the day by putting the pieces together to find the culprit of this cake caper. Note: this book is one in a series, but this is the only one Id classify as a mystery. Theyve built a clubhouse in Ziggys backyard to serve as their headquarters and decide to call themselves the Black Dinosaursbecause whats cooler than dinosaurs? ago 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. Isnt that cool? Shes a neglected 5th child who sends herself to boarding school where she actually (and surprisingly to her) makes friends and solves mysteries. In. Charming characters and gentle storylines. Then, they discover a ballet show that leads them to uncover the true story of Claras mom, a rising ballet star who died mysteriously. Josh and his family search for Buster everywhere. 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? 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. (Next in the series: Mr. Lemoncellos Library Olympics.). Winterhouse by Ben Guterson, illustrated by Chloe Bristol Elizabeth, an orphan, is unexpectedly sent to a large, stately hotel with a kind, grandfatherly proprietor for Christmas vacation. ChloesVintageToys. The two end up stumbling upon a headline-making mystery in the process. She enacts all sorts of elaborate schemes to get rid of babysitter Sonia Solinsky, but Ms. Solinsky has a secret that may just make Lulu see the error in her ways. But the seal show is canceled and the kids discover that two of the seals have been drugged. 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) Fast-paced and interesting. The Case of the Stolen Sixpence by Holly Webb Set in Victorian England, our heroine solves a mystery and helps a friend. Digby ODay and the Great Diamond Robbery by Shirley Hughes and Clara VulliamyCharming illustrations in red and yellow colors help readers enjoy this story about Digbys memorable vacation. Although the trio has different hobbies, they all share a love for solving mysteries. If your kid loves this, check out Books 2-9 onEpic. This delightful series feels a little like a bookish Casper the Friendly Ghost. Thriller History Antiquarian & Collectible Books, Mystery, Thriller Leather Antiquarian & Collectible Books, Mystery, Thriller Antiquarian & Collectible Books in Spanish . But for the two buddies, today is no normal day. During the parade, someone steals the priceless Goblin Pearls right from under Lilys face. Low. But theres someone in the society who is feeding information to the art thieves. Filled with sight gags and lovable characters, this is a fun, hilarious intro to the rest of the series. The story is interesting enough to keep reading with fascinating Amelia Earhart trivia. Middle Grade Historical Fiction (Ages 9 12), Missing! The Amelia Six by Kristin L. GraySix standout girls are invited to the historic childhood home of Amelia Earhart to spend the night. GRADE S. 3 - 7. Signed first editions of Angels & Demons. In the school, the young geniuses explore the hidden underground tunnels filled with mind-bending tests. Once at the Countesss home, she must use her detective skills to figure out what is going on with the disappearing kids and scary Countess. I love me a good mystery. Max Finder, a self-proclaimed fact collector, is a brainy 12-year-oldwho loves nothing more than using his talent for trivia to solve mysteries. Each book includes an afterword with facts about the books subject; Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery, for example, includes easy-to-understand tidbits about oak trees and acorns. Nancy, Bess and George are sure that theres another explanation for the strange occurance. And except for the mysterious business with the glue. doing something with soybeans in Uzbekistan. Readers can join Sherlock and his sidekick John Watson as they help the Prime Minister of England and secretary of foreign affairs solve a seemingly unsolvable case. Nate the Greatis a book series consisting of more than two dozen childrens detective stories. Youll learn a lot of Roman history which is pretty interesting. Harold the fox attends a costume birthday party for his friend Donkey. John Watson and his mom move to Harlem. Reading The Giving Tree was a universal experience for us all. As you may have guessed, the book titles in this series follow the alphabet: The Absent Author, The Bald Bandit, The Canary Caper, etc. Youve surely heard of the original Nancy Drew series from the 1930syeah, you read that right. The problem is that Ikes been accusedwrongly, of course!of a crime himself, and is trapped in doggy jail! Things get dangerous when the police dont believe them and they discover the warehouse where the dogs are being taken. She bamboozles her little brother into going along for the ride and pulls off her master plan. Big Jabe. A collaboration of authors have written these stories, including Rick Riordan, Patrick Carman, Linda Sue Park and Sarwat Chadda. Jada has recently moved from France back to New York City after her Mamas plane crashed 6 months before. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! AttysSproutVintage. $17.50 + $5.05 shipping. Together they collect evidence and make deductions and a play. Warren has inherited his familys hotel but since hes still a child, his no-good uncle is in charge. Well, except for the fact that her teacher was out sick and Smashies class was stuck with the worst substitute in the world. The Curious Cat Spy Club by Linda Joy Singleton What a fantastic new book series my daughter and I devoured this first book. But long before Agatha Christie and Alan Bradley filled my bookshelves, I was a kid enraptured by spies named Harriet and kids living in boxcars. Check out our posts: BestMystery Booksfor Kids on Epic., Epic!s digital library includes many of the best kids books, popular ebooks, and videos such as Fancy Nancy, Big Nate, Warriors, and National Geographic Kids. There he meets a unique girl named Shelby Holmes who reluctantly allows him to tag along with her as she solves her latest crime the mystery of who took a posh, show-dog from a classmates secure house. This content contains affiliate links. Free event; snacks provided. Each volume is a collection of seven graphic stories from seven different comics creators around a central theme. The Sweet Valley High series by Francine Pascal Random House 2. If you kid loves this, check out the other four books in the series onEpic. My personal favorite is. Dont miss the second book in the seires, Like Father, Like Son. is a search-and-rescue dog who doesnt like that his charges, a chicken and her chicks, want to spend time with the neighbors new dog, Diamond Lil. . Sheswell, fancy! Not only do the girls spy on him, but they sneak into his house, find the cheetah, and get caught!! In this collection of three stories, their capers include catching shoplifters, pearl thieves and even more shockingly: pie thieves. Yes please! It reads like a crime noir comic, the story of a plumed private investigator whos come out of retirement to pursue a birdnapping case. I loved how the journey for clues develops simultaneously as Truly finds friends and her place in the town! Olivia Sharp isnt new to mysteryshes Nate the Greats cousin, after all! Basil is a mouse, but not just any mouse: hes the mouse who lives in the cellar of Sherlock Holmess house on Baker Street. 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. A T.O.A.S.T. The youngsleuthhelps his father, the local police chief, solve mysteries while outwitting mean bullies. There. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! There, they help a boy solve the clues to find his familys missing fortune before a bad guy gets it. rolls around town on a skateboard solving a series of BIG DEAL mysteries. The trio tags along with the twins crime reporter mom and rack up clues to solve the robbery. They dont expect to find themselves involved in an even large mystery having to do with priceless works of art. She starts hanging out with Oliver and his friend, soon noticing that explains that suspicious men in SUVs are following Oliver everywhere. that his rescue dog is a crime-solving, vampire, genius! What follows is a journey that introduces the brothers to enthusiastic liars and mysterious politicians. Want more? Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1-4. A children's book series is a set of fiction books, with a connected story line, written for children. Who is the pug? The book is filled with action-packed stories and features world-class illustrations that grab the attention ofmiddle-grademysterybookfans. Pamela Cervantes is eleven years old when she and her mother travel to Mexico City, the birthplace of Pamelas deceased father. When you turn the page, the clues and answers are explained. Its a reimagined 1826 where Ada Lovelace and Mary Shelley are BFFs and have come together to form a secret detective agency in London. During the parade, someone steals the priceless Goblin Pearls right from under Lilys face. Nic and his ghost friend Simon are bored so they dress up and pretend to be detectives. When they arrive on the scene, they find the store owner unconscious; whats more, his prized Claymore diamond is missing too! But Jada still thinks her moms alive, which makes her father think that Jada is not accepting reality. Your kids will want to read it again and again! The three form an unlikely friendship as they join forces to find his attacker. 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. Join Rider and her friends as they crack this lunchroom case once and for all. The Case of the Claymore Diamond Math Inspectors by Daniel Kenney and Emily BoeverViva math! Something big is happening and all their animal friends, from the cows to the chickens, are stirring up a fuss. She picks a new name, Valkyrie, and becomes invaluable to Skulduggery as they both fight to save the world from evil. by Mo Willems Disney Publishing Worldwide Advertisement 3. Eddie Red Undercover Mystery in Mayan Mexico by Marcia WellsEddie, his best friend Jonah, and his parents areon vacationin Mexico. Now check your email to confirm and I'll send you your free downloads. There are at least eight books in the series, my favorite of which is Meg Mackintosh and the Mystery in the Locked Library. One without a cure. There are five sub-series that make up one big series and each sub-series contains multiple volumes. Nothing to see at all.