Because of all the random facts, figures and trivia stored in his pretty remarkable memory. So I definitely grabbed this book off a library shelf because young Lulu looks like a teeny tiny Edna Mode. Copyright Epic Creations Inc. All rights reserved. Ziggy and his friends Rico, Rashawn and Jerome decide to form a club. 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. This is a delightful mystery with some valuable lessons on acceptance and inclusion. Can the young Mike and Kaye find who pinched the bat before their favorite team loses the game? But did you know that theres a newer series out for middle grade readers? GRADE S. 3 - 7. Its up to the three amigos to find out where he went. Ive compiled a list of 50 mystery books for kids, both new and tried & true. 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. They decide theyre going to nab themselves a bank robber but get in the way of the police. Obsessed with travel? She's a mother, teacher, author, and freelance writer. We are thrilled to announce that Epic and Lumio, March is Women's History Month! With the help of hisbest friendand partner in crime, Alison, he investigates suspects, clues and more to solve 10 tough crimes. Youlllove the Spanish words throughout, the well-paced action, and the characters. It hooks you from the first page. In book one. Check out these kidsmystery seriesbooks, both on and off our platform! First editions have stated "First Pocket Books hardcover printing May 2000" with a full number line on the copyright page. The setting is the late 1800s in France. Butterfly Gone Guppy Case #1 by Karen Kilpatrick, illustrated by German BlancoP.I Butterfly loves butterflies and mysteries. This is an engrossing mystery book tangled with compelling characters and emotional resonance. How many of these books do you remember from your childhood? Nancy, Bess and George are sure that theres another explanation for the strange occurance. This heartwarming story is one of several in the hilarious Dear Beast series available onEpic. . She searches for clues and interviews suspects. They help her find Nell and uncover the truth about her parents and their connection to the moldy bread. Kids love to read about Kinajous! Nooks and Crannies by Jessica LawsonNooks and Cranniesis an intriguing story abouta young girl with horrible parents. And except for the mysterious business with the glue. Shes traveling to London to track down her missing mother, but shes pulled into a kidnapping and murder case when she arrives. Check out this month's activity calendar and download it here, Farm Crimes! Peril awaits as she tries to unravel the mystery shes unwittingly stepped into. This picture book is the perfect companion to the classic kids song. 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. The book was based on telling the wacky stories about the origin of flight While traveling down the river on a houseboat, they notice a strange car at every dock an suspect theyre being watched. The two put their heads together to figure out what happened in this charming story about art, teamwork and a very sneaky caterpillar. Nate the Greatis a book series consisting of more than two dozen childrens detective stories. 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! Basil of Baker Street by Eve Titus, illustrated by Paul GaldoneLiving with the famous Sherlock Holmes is howBasil learns to be a skilled detective. Subcategories. Minerva Mint The Order of the Owlsby Elisa Puricelli Guerra Minerva lives in a huge but run-down mansion (that she owns) with her guardian, a quirky artist who found her abandoned at a train station (with the house deed.) (Parents, its a mild YA romance, but her friend gets drunk and shares a brief story about having sex.). Will the kids work together, or will it be every child for himself? If you kid loves this, check out the other four books in the series onEpic. 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. 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. 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. Who is the pug? Reading The Giving Tree was a universal experience for us all. 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. Luckily, the Lady Spies come to the rescue! How great for critical thinking, right!? Start with. This installment ofThe Hardy BoysAdventures series takes detective brothers Frank and Joe deep into the Florida Keys. Sign me up! Things go from bad to worse when she witnesses a burglary at the hotel across the street, and now the thief is after her. But it isnt long before the curious boy realizes that the tricky part isnt entering the enormous buildingits getting out. In Basil of Baker Street, Basil must try and solve his toughest case yet: a mousenapping (hehe) with seemingly zero clues to go on! 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. Then one day he meets Claire, a young girl who can actually see him! Includes Everything. Today is the perfect day for solving mysteries and eating cheese, thinks Harold, tucked up warm in bed. While there, the singer Peaches Meows, diamonds are stolen! 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. See? The concept of this series is just so, so brilliant. Then one day, shes shocked to discover that someone has started writing back. In The Case of the Claymore Diamond, the foursome hear about the burglary of a local jewelry store. Are you sure you want to delete your score and checked items on this list? 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! Follow her adventures in the 17 other books in this series. Great Auntie Tiger Lil decides its up to her to find the thieves and invites young Lily along for the ride. He and his new friend Claire decide to investigate the secret of the ghost. When one of her customers is accused of murder, Isabel decides to investigate and prove the womans innocence. Nancy puts on her detective cap to help a classmate find a stolen item of priceless value. 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 it, Meg, her brother and her grandfather pay a visit to Megs Aunt Alice, the head librarian at a local library. I'd like to receive the free email course. Recommended Historical Fiction Books for Kids. Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth by Jane OConnorFancy Nancy is now Nancy Clancy and ready for chapter books. Even better: he finds out that the rest of the classroom pets are part of a secret society called The Academy whose charge is to keep the students of the school safe. Things go from bad to worse when she witnesses a burglary at the hotel across the street, and now the thief is after her. With hilarious disguises, charming illustrations, quirky characters, and funny mysteries, this is an entertaining romp that is sure to entice even the most reluctant of readers. The concept of this series is just so, so brilliant. Secret Spy Society The Case of the Missing Cheetah by Veronica MangThree friends out that their teacher is a spyand meet her spy friends. Now's the perfect time to learn about some of the amazing women who shaped history, National Reading Month has begun! Vintage Series Books for Girls. Love this new, grown-up Nancy. The Philly Fake Ballpark Mysteries by David A. Kelly, illustrated by Mark MeyersNot only is this a well-written mystery, but I also loved how the author included so much history within the story. Cant get enough of Sammy? The festivities are soured when the birthday burros cake is stolen during a game of monster tag. Youll see meet a LOT of fairy tale characters in this magical town. Nancys adventures include finding her missing City Girls doll at a sleepover and tracking down the thief that stole a special basket of treats from a doggy fashion show. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Lucky for him, Private I is on the case. In. doing something with soybeans in Uzbekistan. The book is filled with action-packed stories and features world-class illustrations that grab the attention ofmiddle-grademysterybookfans. Theyre also just plain fun. Lawn Mower Clinic, 4:30-6 p.m. Open to youth in grades 4-6 who want to learn about lawn mowing and the business of lawn care. King and Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor by Dori Hillestad Butler, illustrated by Nancy MeyersKaylas dog King narrates this mystery story about a problem with Mr. Garys messed-up trash cans. And he doesnt have an alibi. Ready to dive into a who-done-it, edge-of-your-seat, detective book? Soon a town full of beasts are on the case. 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? You knowthe one you started singing as soon as you read the title, and dont you deny it! The plot is really cool, about a ghost-loving girl named Eliza whose mom is a strange plant expert. Ok, I cant write up a better blurb for this book than whats already been done. 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. Jimenez plus Felicia Low = A.J. This content contains affiliate links. 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. Again, use your own discretion. He finds the thieving culprits for everything from an opera singers missing jewels to an astronauts misplaced spaceship using some serious detective work. Fun and adventurous! Smashie McPerter and the Mystery of Room 11 by N. Griffin, illustrated by Kate HindleyFalsely accused of stealing the class 11 hamster, who she admittedly doesnt like, third-grader Smashie decides to find the real thief and clear her name. His uncles new wife and her witch sisters are up to something. The Boxcar Children books were first published back in 1942 and are pretty much considered classic mystery books for kids. The Rainbow Fish by. You see it too, right?! So I definitely grabbed this book off a library shelf because young Lulu looks like a teeny tiny Edna Mode. Well, this picture book certainly isnt helping my theory that all pigeons are tiny cooing spies. As they solve the clues, they learn more words with Indian roots many are from Hindi, like bangle and bungalow, and others are from Sanskrit, like the words jackal and jungle. 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 Eddies dad becomes the primary suspect in the theft of a stolen Mayan mask so, Eddie and Jonah decide to solve the mystery themselves. You should read these books because there are three talking cats in the series. The Name of this Book is Secret is the first of five books in The Secret Series and is most certainly not about a couple of eleven-year-olds chasing a missing magician. Theres also a rumor that the photographer was cursed by his former partner. Tons of cool tech, amazing friendships, plot twists, plus an intriguing premise make this entire series a must-read hit. Thank you for signing up! Nate throws on a very Sam Spadeish trench coat and gets right on it. by John Steven Gurney. Celebrate the joy of reading this month with our special collection filled with f, March is here! 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. We first meet Enola in The Case of the Missing Marquess. Each book in the series is interactive and contains ten stories for readers to follow along and solve. 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. The boys set off to solve this strange and scary mystery and find themselves on an adventure beyond their wildest imaginations. 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. 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. Its a delightful, aromatic mystery read! The series features 26 books, one for each letter of the alphabet. In this collection of three stories, their capers include catching shoplifters, pearl thieves and even more shockingly: pie thieves. Your kid will be hooked from start to finish as they crack codes, decipher riddles and hone their crime-solving skills. Their adventures are funny and exciting, this is a well-writtenchapter book in a new series. Each book includes an afterword with facts about the books subject; for example, includes easy-to-understand tidbits about oak trees and acorns. Well, this picture book certainly isnt helping my theory that all pigeons are tiny cooing spies. Soon the contents (some hurtful, though true) make their way to her friendsawkward! Input your search keywords and press Enter. Will he end up at the Rainbow Street Animal Shelter? When she misplaces that notebook, it ends up in the wrong hands. And except for the mysterious business with the glue. In The Shadows, eleven-year-old Olive and her parents move into a crumbling mansion filled with all sorts of weird and interesting paintings. Your email address will not be published. Their sleepover turns into a mystery when famous valuable goggles disappear. that he never begins a case before stopping for a snack and how laborious an effort it is for him to put on pants. 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). (This is part of a mystery chapter book series, but you can read it out of order.). Other ghosts haunt houses and cant escape. Adam Jimenez is a Mexican American author who grew up in California and later moved to Singapore where he met wife Felicia Low. The list of books starts with beginning chapter books for children ages 6, 7, and 8, then continues to middle-grade books for readers ages 9, 10, 11, and 12, and finishes with YA books for teen readers ages 13 and up. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! First editions of The Higher Power of Lucky. 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. 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. That lock is a love of reading. 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. The friends realize that theres something suspicious with Olivers moms new job and boyfriend and that the bad guys are searching for a reclusive antisocial genius, Preston Oglethorpe, who went to high school with Olivers mom. The 30s! Its up to them to discover the person behind it. It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume Bradbury Press 3. 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! 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. Delightful! Each one is a really fun, keep-you-guessing detective story AND a math lesson! 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. Theyve built a clubhouse in Ziggys backyard to serve as their headquarters and decide to call themselves the Black Dinosaursbecause whats cooler than dinosaurs? When Tiger Lil invites Lily to be in Chinatowns New Years Parade, she of course jumps at the chance. A fun, feminist branch-off with six books in the series. Describe yourself with the four most on-brand/clearly formative YA books that you were obsessed with as a tween. 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? Absolutely Truly Pumpkin Falls Mystery by Heather Vogel Frederick Truly and her family now live in her fathers small hometown after her father, a soldier, returns from Afghanistan a changed man. So its up to a bumbling ghost named Mr. Lapsewood to find out how to stop it. Follow her adventures in the 17 other books in this series. Kindle. Each one is a really fun, keep-you-guessing detective story AND a math lesson! 90's and 2000's Toys, Nostalgia, McDonalds Happy Meal items, Party Favors, and More! 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. See also [ edit] Children's literature List of children's classic books List of children's literature authors References [ edit] ^ "The Judy Bolton Mystery Stories by Margaret Sutton". Sofia sees the words Resident Alien on it and wonders: does this mean Mama is an alien?! There. 7by Craig Battle and Ramon Perez, created by Liam ODonnell Mystery fans and young detectives, youre in for some fun with this book! 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 . Harold steps in to save the party and the day by putting the pieces together to find the culprit of this cake caper. Pamela agrees to help, but it seems like Lizzie and Gaels motives may not be as pure as they seem. Now check your email to confirm and I'll send you your free downloads. Today is the perfect day for solving mysteries and eating cheese, thinks Harold, tucked up warm in bed. (the Theory of All Small Things) to notice things that others have missed. In Lulus Mysterious Mission, Lulu is shocked and appalled to find out that her parents are going on vacationwithout her! The Boxcar Children books were first published back in 1942 and are pretty much considered classic mystery books for kids. 39 Cluesby various authors (series)This series has about a billion books, so if your kids like it, theyll have plenty to read. We won't send you spam. 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. Basil is a mouse, but not just any mouse: hes the mouse who lives in the cellar of Sherlock Holmess house on Baker Street. Good for readers ages 10 and up. King and Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor by Dori Hillestad Butler . When the three of them are forced to move into a shelter, Early starts asking questions. 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 delightful series feels a little like a bookish Casper the Friendly Ghost. And did I mention that there are talking cats?? 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 Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. Unsubscribe at any time. He finds the thieving culprits for everything from an opera singers missing jewels to an astronauts misplaced spaceship using some. I can not wait for the next book!! Unlikely friends, Jamily and Shirley (Bones) join forces so theyll be able to do what they want over the summer. In. In this remix of the classic tale, Detective Doggedly is trying to catch the huffing, puffing, house-blowing wolf before he eats the three little pigs for dinner. Thriller History Antiquarian & Collectible Books, Mystery, Thriller Leather Antiquarian & Collectible Books, Mystery, Thriller Antiquarian & Collectible Books in Spanish . Do you want to find more excitingbook recommendationsfor kids of all ages? (Next in the series: Mr. Lemoncellos Library Olympics.). Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs Was the FunJungles hippo murdered? eleven-year-old Olive and her parents move into a crumbling mansion filled with all sorts of weird and interesting paintings. They live in a small town in Connecticut, called Green Lawn. Not only do the girls spy on him, but they sneak into his house, find the cheetah, and get caught!! This is a well-written adventure with good pacing and enjoyable characters. This post was created by a member of the BuzzFeed Community.You can join and make your own posts and quizzes. Basil is a mouse, but not just any mouse: hes the mouse who lives in the cellar of Sherlock Holmess house on Baker Street. Nate the Great is enjoying his morning pancakes when he gets a call from his friend Annie. This one is for the really little humans so its sort of in a league of its own! Then disaster strikes amidst the festivities: someone has eaten the lavish birthday feast! It is just so good! Minerva and her friends not only run off the imposters but discover answers about Minervas past. 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 Jin decides she has to know more about this mysterious girl and pairs up with her for a class project. 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. This site uses third party cookies for analytics and advertising. As the friends explore, more than one sinister plot is uncovered and all the family secrets are revealed. Constable & Toopby Gareth P. Jones In this ghost world, some ghosts work for the Ghost Bureau a predictably stuffy governing agency that does nothing. 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). Join other teachers, parents, and librarians who receive FREE book reviews and learning resources. In. But which mystery books are the best for kids? She just knows shed be good at it, she only needs a case to prove it! The problem is that Ikes been accusedwrongly, of course!of a crime himself, and is trapped in doggy jail! Ive gone ahead and included those since they do at minimum work for fifth graders. In the Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series, Maisie is a twelve-year-old working in her grandmothers boarding house with dreams of being a big, bad, lady detective.