Start with The Sly Spy and go from there. Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library by Chris GrabensteinKyle and a few classmates win a sleepover at the towns newly created library by game-creator Mr. Lemoncello. Minerva and her friends not only run off the imposters but discover answers about Minervas past. When Eddies dad becomes the primary suspect in the theft of a stolen Mayan mask so, Eddie and Jonah decide to solve the mystery themselves. Its up to them to discover the person behind it. This historical mystery chapter book grabbed my attention from the first page with memorable characters and an interesting plot. The 5th adventure of the three friends Titus, Simon, and Finn, now preparing for the winter - but not without an exciting adventure. 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. Here are few more of our favorite kidsmystery seriesbooks off our platform, all available onAmazon. 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. Thisfirst bookin the extraordinarychildrens bookseries chronicles the very first attempt in the 1600s. Using a combination of these resources, Ive listed a grade level for each of these 50 selections, but these are by no means a universal one-size-fits-all guide. 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. 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. And except for the mysterious business with the glue. Theyve built a clubhouse in Ziggys backyard to serve as their headquarters and decide to call themselves the Black Dinosaursbecause whats cooler than dinosaurs? 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? But soon J.J. starts to like Diamond Lil just as much as the chicks. 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. Youlllove the Spanish words throughout, the well-paced action, and the characters. When Tiger Lil invites Lily to be in Chinatowns New Years Parade, she of course jumps at the chance. that he never begins a case before stopping for a snack and how laborious an effort it is for him to put on pants. The Beaverbrook Gallery paintings have strict rules to prevent humans from discovering this truth. Encyclopedia Brown By: Donald J. Sobol Its one of my favorite books ever! Warren needs allies and ideas about where to search so he can discover the treasure first and save his familys hotel. 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). As such he has observed the genius of the crime-solving mad man upstairs and has picked up a thing or two in the art of sleuthing. But they neglect to tell her that their dad is in jail for the theft! A MUST-READ mystery and historical fiction series for all kids! The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency The Case of the Missing Moonstoneby Jordan Stratford, illustrated by Kelly Murphy I LOVE this fantastically developed historical fiction story for several reasons the girl-centric history is really interesting (and empowering), the characters are very well-developed, and the plot is a grand adventure! The series features 26 books, one for each letter of the alphabet. Bonus: readers can get their hands on collectors cards that correspond to each book. 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. Framed! Winterbone Home for Vengence and Valor by Ally Carter April is a foster kid invited to live at a fancy mansion with other orphans. 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. She sets out to try and figure out who her secret pen pal might be and finds her way back to herself in the process. Connect the Dots by Keith CalabreseMiddle school is even weirder when a girl named Matilda arrives. 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. When Aggy the iguana goes missing, the rest of the class pets accuse Malcolm of the crime. Real Pigeons Fight Crime by Ben WoodIn the first of three silly stories, Rock Pigeon is a crime-fighting pigeon who helps Grandpouter and the other park pigeons solve the problem of the vanishing breadcrumbs. She picks a new name, Valkyrie, and becomes invaluable to Skulduggery as they both fight to save the world from evil. Low is actually a husband and wife duo! The Great Mouse Detective. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow HMH Books 2. The other two books in the series are Lucky Breaks (2009) and Lucky for Good (2011). And he doesnt have an alibi. Children 2000s Books - Goodreads ago Children's book from 1990-1994 about two morticians 2 3 r/tipofmytongue Join 10 mo. Its a great lesson on the importance of honesty, sharing, and the joys of a yummy slice of cake. This is the second book in the Dear Mrs. Larue series about a dog named Ike Larue with a knack for mad-cap hijinx. 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. Good, right? Gladiator School Book 1 Blood Oath by Dan ScottThis is already a six-book series, but just came to my attention. Warren has inherited his familys hotel but since hes still a child, his no-good uncle is in charge. I loved this story and the characters and highly recommend it. If you kid loves this, check out the other four books in the series onEpic. 60+ Mystery Books for Kids - Imagination Soup Back in action in chapter book form, Nancy solves mysteries in a pink trench coat and a bedazzled magnifying glass. Shes a neglected 5th child who sends herself to boarding school where she actually (and surprisingly to her) makes friends and solves mysteries. Let youryoung readerdive into adventure with Violet and her aquatic friends as they solve the mystery of the disappearing playground. 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. Reporting on what you care about. The mystery here is whether Sofias mom is who she says she islike from planet Earth! Im a fan of Richard Scarry books in general, but this is one of my favorites. Enola Holmes Mysteries chronicles the tales of Enola Holmes, the younger sister of the famous detective ofBaker StreetSherlock Holmes. Pants are hard! 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. Nate the Greatis a book series consisting of more than two dozen childrens detective stories. The Seals That Wouldnt Swim, Field Trip Mysteries by Steve Brezenoff, illustrated by Marcos CaloThe Field Trip Mysteries are the field trips of Cat and her classmates. 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. This means that Warren is the bellhop, valet, groundskeeper, and errand boy for very few hotel guests in the once-popular hotel. 33 of the Best Mystery Books for Kids - Beyond the Bookends The pair become friends and solve ghostly mysteries while they search for Kazs family. Right now, the Black Rot is killing the haunted house ghosts. When they arrive on the scene, they find the store owner unconscious; whats more, his prized Claymore diamond is missing too! Copyright Epic Creations Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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! I'm a mom, writer, & former elementary teacher & literacy trainer. Required fields are marked *. Yes please! 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. and reread a book from my precious youth. The Best Mystery Series for Kids - Scholastic Pamela agrees to help, but it seems like Lizzie and Gaels motives may not be as pure as they seem. doing something with soybeans in Uzbekistan. Something big is happening and all their animal friends, from the cows to the chickens, are stirring up a fuss. Or, at the very least, readers will think about the clues they missed and how they fit together to solve the puzzle. 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. about a couple of eleven-year-olds chasing a missing magician. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. 39 Cluesby various authors (series)This series has about a billion books, so if your kids like it, theyll have plenty to read. See? 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? 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. Then, when a possum tries to steal the chicks, it seems that Diamond Lil is involved. Middle Grade Historical Fiction (Ages 9 12), Missing! She is a spy. Yep. Jin decides she has to know more about this mysterious girl and pairs up with her for a class project. Then one day, shes shocked to discover that someone has started writing back. Bones is observant and smart and while Jamila plays basketball, kids come to Bones with their mysteries. Basil is a mouse, but not just any mouse: hes the mouse who lives in the cellar of Sherlock Holmess house on Baker Street. Filled with sight gags and lovable characters, this is a fun, hilarious intro to the rest of the series. Baby Monkey is just the cutest little gumshoe, sitting in his giant office waiting for cases to solve. I want to be Miss Marple when I grow up and Flavia de Luce is absolutely my best friend in my head. Delightful! Sofia sees the words Resident Alien on it and wonders: does this mean Mama is an alien?! This cannot be undone. 90's and 2000's Toys, Nostalgia, McDonalds Happy Meal items, Party Favors, and More! And when their done, they can find several more from this series onEpic. Though, for Harold every day was the perfect day for solving mysteries and eating cheese. And. Today is the perfect day for solving mysteries and eating cheese, thinks Harold, tucked up warm in bed. By: Katherine Applegate (2012) See full review Read or buy BOOK Will he end up at the Rainbow Street Animal Shelter? Meet Dot & Jabber, a pair of teeny mouse detectives who solve a different mystery in each of the books from this adorable series. uses math, science and deductive reasoning to solve a mystery surrounding a stolen heirloom. The line drawing illustrations are lovely and helpful in understanding the developing plot. I love the series to hook readers on one a highly recommended mystery books because it keeps readers reading. What are your favorite mystery books for kids? Sherlock Academy by F.C. A collaboration of authors have written these stories, including Rick Riordan, Patrick Carman, Linda Sue Park and Sarwat Chadda. Well, except for the fact that her teacher was out sick and Smashies class was stuck with the worst substitute in the world. 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. I love me a good mystery. King and Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor by Dori Hillestad Butler . I probably read this twenty times when I was a kid. While traveling down the river on a houseboat, they notice a strange car at every dock an suspect theyre being watched. . Langley's attempt at building the first plane, and the Wright Brother's Flyer. Theyre also a fast-paced, page-turnery blend of mystery and adventure. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thank-you for all your suggestions! The Sisters Grimm chapter book series is suspenseful with lotsof secrets, magic, mystery, and adventure. Your kid will laugh along to this sillygraphic novelas they piece together clues and out-sleuththis hapless goat detective. 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. Ali knows he has to try to fix things, starting by finding his friend Gabe. Kids will enjoy thisnew easy chapter book series with friends who find news and share it in video news reports. Written by: SirArthur Conan Doyle, Vincent Goodwin. This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total. Great Auntie Tiger Lil decides its up to her to find the thieves and invites young Lily along for the ride. Its about a library-lurking ghost named Kaz who gets separated from his family and fears hell never see them again. There are so many fantastic mystery series and standalone works out there by a diverse mix of authors and illustrators. There was an error submitting your subscription. , the first of eight in the series, she finally gets her big break. Why is he known as Encyclopedia Brown? The kids are Dink Duncan, Josh Pinto, and Ruth Rose Hathaway. Please try again. This book is Free on February 28, 2023. Written by: Liam ODonnell and Craig Battle. The Meg Mackintosh books are interactive solve it yourself mysteriesthey invite readers to analyze visual and written clues throughout the unraveling of the mystery. Well there is! In the mystery books below, youll find stories with puzzles or crimes where amateur or professional detectives must overcome obstacles, notice clues, follow leads, ignore red herrings, and solve the crime or mystery. AttysSproutVintage. Note: this book is one in a series, but this is the only one Id classify as a mystery. In. The youngsleuthhelps his father, the local police chief, solve mysteries while outwitting mean bullies. She writes Imagination Soup and freelances for publications online and in print, including Brightly for Penguin Random House, USA Today Health, Colorado Parent, and Parenting. And did I mention that there are talking cats?? Scooby and Shaggy are playing with their friend Billy when his tooth mysteriously goes missing! Theyre also just plain fun. He proves to be every bit as helpful. My personal favorite is The Mystery Bookstore, a super fun caper set in the New Orleans French Quarter aboutyou guessed it! This installment ofThe Hardy BoysAdventures series takes detective brothers Frank and Joe deep into the Florida Keys. In this popular middle school prequel to the series, Nicholas discovers theres a treasure somewhere in the orphanage. Strange things start to happen around Bunnicula, convincing Chester that this fluffy bunny guy is a vampire. Thing is, Obaasan miiiight not be wrong. Lockwood and Co. by Jonathan StroudDangerous ghosts and spirits are appearing everywhere in London but only certain kids can see them and thus, eradicate them. Keep an eye on your inbox. In this book, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden now have a home with their grandfather. Three best friends, one of whom just happens to be Sherlock Holmes. Vintage 1970s Childrens Book, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Series The Three Investigators Hc SOLD SEPERATELY, Mystery Chapter Book. Youll fall in love with the spunky, Irene Adler, our author, and junior detective, as she and her best friends seek to solve the small beach towns greatest mystery. Jimenez plus Felicia Low = A.J. To do this, they must go undercover to penetrate a shady org called the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened. Each book in the series is interactive and contains ten stories for readers to follow along and solve. She searches for clues and interviews suspects. Nancy puts on her detective cap to help a classmate find a stolen item of priceless value. This series is funny, action-packed, and dripping with brainy girl power. Start with. . I love me a good mystery. 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. Intended as a guide for parents and teachers in choosing books for children at specific age levels, this book provides an annotated list of over 2,000 children's books by 1,200 authors. Sam and Dudley are often hilariously clueless and love to dress themselves in some pretty ridiculous disguises. Ali Cross by James PattersonIf you want an enthralling adventure & mystery that you cant put down, read this one next. . She thinks. With the help of a new friend on the island, Percy and Digby catch the thieves. It seems she can travel inside the paintings to a creepily silent place called Elsewhere! When Kyle Keeley discovers that the worlds most famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello has made a new library in town, Kyle does everything he can to get in. Jada has recently moved from France back to New York City after her Mamas plane crashed 6 months before. TheLondon Eye Mystery by Siobhan DowdA puzzling mystery that only the boy named Ted who seems to be on the spectrum (his brain is different but not explained) can solve. It hooks you from the first page. The Multiplying Mysteries of Mount Ten by Krista Van DolzerNot only did I love this fun-filled adventure, but I also enjoyed that it showed the fun of problem-solving math puzzles. She meets the famous woman reporter, Maude Collier, and two new friends who all are important to solving the case. 1970s Children Mystery Books - Etsy 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. But when the lucky bat of the star slugger goes missing, the duo must first crack the case before the game begins. This firstmysteryis about a jewelry store robbery. 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. Well, this picture book certainly isnt helping my theory that all pigeons are tiny cooing spies. Easy to read with a relatable mystery. Eddie Red Undercover Mystery in Mayan Mexico by Marcia WellsEddie, his best friend Jonah, and his parents areon vacationin Mexico. Isabel Feeney, Star Reporter by Beth FantasyIn Chicago, 10-year-old Isabel sells the newspaper she wants to be a writer during the days of speak-easies and the Mob. This delightful series feels a little like a bookish Casper the Friendly Ghost. 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. Follow her adventures in the 17 other books in this series. Maisie is our reimagined Holmes and her sidekick Eddie is her Watson; Eddie just so happens to be a dog, but hey! Thesefriendslove math and are proud of it in fact, theyre sure they can use their math skills to solve crimes. Well, this picture book certainly isnt helping my theory that all pigeons are tiny cooing spies. The Sweet Valley High series by Francine Pascal Random House 2. When dogs in her neighborhood are going missing, Kazu and her best friend, March plus two morekidsteam up to find clues and follow leads. All of this plus mathits woven in throughout to make for a fun and educational treat for bookworms. Ziggy and his friends Rico, Rashawn and Jerome decide to form a club. Start with The Absent Author where Dinks favorite author is a no-show at a book signing. 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. Only in this story, hes a young boy. 1 Alice in Wonderland 2 Ballet Shoes (Noel Streatfeild) 3 Goblet of Fire 4 Half Blood Prince ADVERTISEMENT 5 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 6 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (J.K. Rowling) 7 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 9 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 10