Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

When Blaze and Scoop learn that something mysterious is likely hidden inside a vacant old house, they decide to investigate. To help them with their search, they bring along Blaze's friend Cranky, a robot Blaze's grandfather built when he was young. After Cranky receives...

A loose brick. A hidden map. A secret tunnel under the school.When Maya and her friends discover an old map inside the Riverside Middle School library wall, they think they've found a forgotten piece of school history. Then they uncover a basement door that...

Meet Tonka-a determined mini schnauzer with a powerful nose and an even bigger dream: to earn enough money for the adventure of a lifetime.So she opens Tonka's Detective Services, where no mystery is too tricky and no thief can hide for long.When a famous...

In the fourteenth book in Stuart Gibbs's New York Times bestselling Spy School series, superspy middle schooler Ben Ripley journeys to China to save the Hale family! When the seasoned adult spies of the Hale family mysteriously disappear on a mission to China, Ben...

Poppy and Sam are back to help a friend whose house has mysteriously disappeared It's an extremely windy day in the garden, but a breeze doesn't stop Poppy and Sam from going for a stroll. After passing by some flying ants, the strawberry-sized pals...

Some legends never die... they wait for you in the woods.Ava and Carol are thrilled to spend the weekend at Pinecrest Camp, where they've been invited as special guests to teach a local Girl Scout troop the secrets of detective work and help them...

A young girl must unmask a murderer at a penguin research ranch in Antarctica to prove her mother's innocence in this thrilling mystery from the author of The Amelia Six. Twelve-year-old Nova Hoffman is going on the trip of a lifetime to Antarctica! Her...

Twelve-year-old Jake is busy with school. In his spare time, he loves learning about computers and robots. His dad has other interests. He enjoys hunting for cryptids. This time, he's looking for the creepy doglike creature called chupacabra. Soon, Jake and his dad are...

June loves solving mysteries around town. She's saving the money from her detective work. She wants to make her thirteenth birthday party the best ever! Then she gets a message from her cousin Alfie, who lives in Scotland. Anyone who finds the Loch Ness...

Eleven-year-old Sam likes putting puzzles together, eating sweets, and spending time with his abuela. When Sam's parents ask him to go on a hiking trip in Washington, he wants to stay with Abuela instead. But then he sees a Bigfoot magazine on the bus....

A New York Times bestseller! When a hurricane uncovers new information in a cold case, the Sherlock Society investigates a decades-old heist in this "engrossing" (Kirkus Reviews) second book in the hilarious, New York Times bestselling Sherlock Society middle grade series from Edgar Award-winning...

"Many twists await in this fast-moving and optimistic story by one of today's most inventive writers for readers ages 8-12." --The Wall Street JournalFrom the Newbery Medalist and national-bestselling author Rebecca Stead, here is a bold story that will appeal to fans of A...

Perfect for fans of The Alien Next Door, this second illustrated chapter book in the Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club series is an out-of-this-world adventure! With their trip to Kroon behind them, Mateo, Tina, Booker, and Jennica are back on Earth, Elvis the dog...

Blast off into space and come along for an intergalactic mystery--with plenty of pizza--in this first book of the illustrated chapter book series, Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club! It's another ordinary Friday night in the suburbs for the Garcia-Jackson family: Mateo and Valentina's favorite...

Some surprising news sends Timmy Failure on a hilarious caper as the New York Times best-selling series continues. Behold! You are all about to be witnesses to greatness. In this fourth volume of Timmy Failure's memoirs, Timmy is forced to hit the road in...

A sound-inspired scavenger hunt and fast-paced mystery about family and friendships lost and found. "A harmonious blend of STEM intrigue and heartfelt emotion that emphasizes listening closely to what really matters." --Kirkus Felix used to love summer vacation, when his family would trade the...

A brand-new cozy gothic series that's The Inheritance Games for middle grade readers--filled with family curses, talking cats, and clever clues! "Mix Mr. Lemoncello with Wednesday Addams, and you'll end up with the dark fun of The Grimlore Game!"--Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times...

A middle grade horror novel about disappearing kids and a monstrous beast lurking in the woods, from the author of The Curse of Eelgrass Bog. As the daughter of private detectives, Pira is used to moving around a lot. So when her mothers' newest...

Twelve-year-old Mizzy wants to prove to the world that she can solve mysteries just like Sherlock Holmes, despite a reputation for tall tales. A charming mystery series for middle-grade readers, starring a girl with Down syndrome -- now in paperback! Twelve-year-old Mizzy dreams of...

James, A rideshare driver and a customer who is an exotic dancer hit it off right away, he introduces her to his world and he is soon introduced to hers. Their life will sure make your heart race.Author: James ThomasISBN-13: 9798271749186Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Mystery of the Ambush in India, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by...

After a long week of investigating crimes, the world's greatest cat detective, Inspector Brunswick, and his loyal assistant, Nelson, are visiting the art museum. They've barely arrived when Brunswick's whiskers tingle with curiosity. The art museum's prized portrait of the Admiral somehow looks different!...

The Aldens travel to Sumatra to learn about saving the rain forest and its animals. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are off to the rain forests of Sumatra, where a protected piece of land is home to endangered animals such as orangutans, elephants, and...

From award winning author Lucy Strange, The Island at the Edge of Night is a dark, suspenseful mystery set on an island where science and magic blur and danger and secrets unfold.Faye Fitzgerald does not remember what she's done to land herself at the...

Author: Marla L. DallmanISBN-13: 9798985639506Publisher: St BrigidLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/18/2026Pages: 178Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.41d

Author: Gregory ParrottISBN-13: 9798233624568Publisher: MR ParrottLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/28/2026Pages: 424Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.92lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.94d

Author: Kate MessnerISBN-10: 1547621907ISBN-13: 9781547621903Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/23/2027Pages: 272Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.25h x 5.51w x 1.00d

Author: Kate MessnerISBN-10: 1547619643ISBN-13: 9781547619641Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/23/2027Pages: 272Format: Hardcover

Author: Alexsandra PumphreyISBN-13: 9798999757937Publisher: Pumphrey House MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/10/2026Pages: 30Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Author: Joanna GarceaISBN-10: 0985684577ISBN-13: 9780985684570Publisher: DBA Lamb PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/04/2026Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 8.25h x 8.25w x 0.15dLarge Print

This is a heartwarming story of a simple boy named Aarav who lives in a small village but dreams of a big future. Life is not easy for him. He helps his family, studies hard, and faces many challenges along the way. Sometimes he...

When Danny's mittens go missing, it becomes a case of the utmost importance.Enter Mr. MacGillicutty - a small, impeccably neat detective who takes every case, no matter how small, with complete and unwavering seriousness.From careful note-taking to stakeouts that last well into the evening,...

Madison Steele is excited to watch her aunt's border collie, Chance, compete in the upcoming Vancouver Canine Fanciers Dog Show. But before the competition even begins, someone releases hundreds of dogs from their kennels to run freely through the venue, and Aunt Dee pleads...

From the author of the Through the Rug series and the award-winning ThePath You Choose series comes a new series featuring child detectivessolving mysteries in a most peculiar way.Persephone Franklin is a ten-year-old deaf girl, and her best friend RowenCarter is in a wheelchair....

Looking for suspense and mystery for children? Look no further. This is the first of a two book series about a hare called Robert who solves crimes in his wood aided by a very able Detective Otis Owl. This book contains four cases. The...

Boogers Happen. Mysteries Happen. And sometimes, ordinary kids do extraordinary things.William "Booger Billy" Henderson is used to being laughed at. After a Picture Day moment earns him a nickname he can't shake, Billy relies on humor, heart, and the Mystery Team to make it...

Twelve-year-old Jake is busy with school. In his spare time, he loves learning about computers and robots. His dad has other interests. He enjoys hunting for cryptids. This time, he's looking for the creepy doglike creature called chupacabra. Soon, Jake and his dad are...

June loves solving mysteries around town. She's saving the money from her detective work. She wants to make her thirteenth birthday party the best ever! Then she gets a message from her cousin Alfie, who lives in Scotland. Anyone who finds the Loch Ness...

Eleven-year-old Sam likes putting puzzles together, eating sweets, and spending time with his abuela. When Sam's parents ask him to go on a hiking trip in Washington, he wants to stay with Abuela instead. But then he sees a Bigfoot magazine on the bus....

The Adventure Five strikes again in their most ambitious mystery yet!When five friends spend Christmas in coastal North Carolina, they stumble upon suspicious "ghost ship" sightings and questionable archaeological discoveries. What begins as holiday curiosity transforms into a complex investigation exposing maritime fraud, systematic...

The Adventure Five face their most thrilling mystery yet at a haunted seaside amusement park!When Alex, Emma, Ben, Sophie, and Jack arrive in Moonrise Beach for summer holidays, they discover the beloved Funland amusement park has been mysteriously closed. Local families whisper about a...

Queen of Mysteries Riley Dare has her first real-life case to solve! Riley Dare is a master of solving puzzles. After all, she helps run her aunt's beloved escape room, Level Up, and makes it extra special thanks to the flicker of magic she's...

Create special family memories with your child by teaching them how to cloud gaze and find images in the sky with this beautifully illustrated picture book! While on a quest to find her imagination, Julia quickly becomes captivated by the interesting shapes she sees...

An Invitation to Mystery is about a well-meaning, though somewhat absent-minded, hedgehog named Hedwig. Hedwig and his friends live in Maplewood Hollow, a beautiful wooded valley full of hills and trees with a river winding through it.Hedwig, while trying to give his friend Mr....

After the traumatic events at Nausett Academy and discovering that evidence went missing after it reached the Sheriff's Department, Logan and Devin have decided to go on an extended Spring Break. What's the point in having your own boat if you can't just take...

The thrilling Prequel to the best-selling 7Series book, Lost Cause "Wilson successfully creates a series of layered mysteries each more compelling than the last...The Missing Skull is a great, fast-paced read...Recommended."―CM Magazine Five years before the settings of Lost Cause and Broken Arrow, the...

The hugely popular early chapter book series re-emerges--now in audio! Eddie's great aunt Mathilda is sick and he has to help take care of her. But when Eddie and his friends visit Mathilda's house, strange things start to happen. Howie sees someone staring at...

Unhappy Penelope Lumley is trapped in unhappy Plinkst! Even the beets for which Plinkst is inexplicably famous fail to grow in this utterly miserable Russian village. Penelope anxiously counts the days and wonders how she will ever get back to England in time to...

For fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events and Trenton Lee Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society, here comes the fifth book in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, the acclaimed and hilarious Victorian mystery series by Maryrose Wood.Lord Fredrick Ashton may not feel ready...

Denali's having quite a day, with first a moose in the front yard and now a frozen body. Was it moosicide? Everyone seems to be writing off Jake's death as a moose attack, but Denali isn't so sure. As she learns more about Jake,...