Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

Z was just the beginning With A to Z Mysteries(R) Super Editions, chapter book readers keep on collecting clues and solving mysteries with Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. Now with over 8 million copies in print, this classic kid-favorite series is back with a...

While most of us discover Sherlock Holmes in our teens there are those fortunate few who encounter the Great Detective even earlier and those benighted souls who discover him later.I wrote this book because I wanted to share my love of Holmes and Watson...

It's Valentine's Day in Green Lawn But Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose just aren't feeling the love this year. Valentine's Day was so much more fun when they were little. Then they each start getting messages and clues from a secret admirer Can the...

Batter up! It's an NYC-themed Super Special! Ballpark Mysteries are fun, accessible early chapter books that cross baseball action with puzzling whodunits! Catch a baseball mystery--in New York City! Mike and Kate are in for an extra special treat! Two hometown baseball teams in...

Nancy finds herself a Christmas mystery in this super special book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series.Nancy is spending her winter vacation at the most beautiful ski resort in Montana. Everything looks perfect, from the spectacular mountain...

Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle's resident zoo sleuth when a rhinoceros is at risk in Big Game, a companion to Belly Up and Poached--which Kirkus Reviews called a "thrill-ride of a mystery." When someone takes aim at Rhonda Rhino, FunJungle's pregnant (and endangered) Asian...

Thar she blows Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are on an Alaskan whale watching adventure. On their first day, they see a mother orca and her calf. But the next day, the baby orca is missing The calf needs its mother's milk. Can the...

Eleven-year-old Arcade Livingston has a problem. Several, actually! The Tolley twins are making Arcade's move to a new city harder than it needs to be and bullying him into doing their homework. And then there's the magical Triple T Token that keeps whisking him...

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve their first four mysteries A is for AUTHOR . . .Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, and invites him to visit Green Lawn. Wonder of wonders, Wallace says yes In fact, the famous...

There's a bear on the loose in Selinsgrove But don't worry -- real-life reporter and media sensation Hilde Lysiak is on the case Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent...

Featuring a perennially popular I Can Read character first introduced in 1965, Big Max and the Mystery of the Missing Giraffe is a humorous adventure that will delight beginning readers. Jake the giraffe is missing, and Big Max is on the case But is...

Z was just the beginning With A to Z Mysteries(R) Super Editions, chapter book readers keep on collecting clues and solving mysteries with Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. Now with over 8 million copies in print, this classic kid-favorite series is back with a...

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose tackle an out-of-this-world mystery--in the twelfth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition Mystery takes off in 3. . . 2. . . 1 Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are in Florida, visiting a space museum, Alice's Space Shuttle. There,...

Nancy, George, and Bess have been invited to an April Fool's Day party at their new schoolmate's house. It sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun -- each guest is bringing a gag to the party, and the best prank will...

When Alice agreed to appear in a reality cooking show with her father, she had no idea she'd find herself in the middle of a mystery! Will Alice and her new friends be able to save the show? A light-hearted and funny middle grade...

Alex Cross's son Ali is an accomplished mystery-solver and #1 bestseller. A crime at a concert near his school sparks his newest investigation, and it gets dangerous fast. Sometimes it's good to have a father in the detective business. ​ Ali Cross just solved...

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for...

Batter up! Baseball action and exciting whodunits star in this chapter book series! Next up is Colorado! Mike and Kate arrive in Colorado to a ballpark covered in snow! Luckily, the stadium has a heater that can melt the fluffy flakes in time for...

Dog looks through a hole in the wall and sees another dog. But when warthog looks, he sees something very different. This Level D book is perfect for new readers. Dog can't wait to tell Warthog, Lion, and Elephant about the other dog he...

Introducing The Critter Club Amy and her friends solve a canine caper in this start to a pet-friendly illustrated chapter book series. It's Spring Break in Santa Vista, and everyone has big plans...everyone except for Amy, that is As her best friends head out...

Named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed over as a Kid" by Buzzfeed.com and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective series is now available to a whole new generation of readers! Basil the mouse detective sets...

With the nation reeling from the recent terrorist attacks, Q and Angela leave Chicago and arrive in San Francisco. Their parents are determined to continue the Match tour but for safety's sake, they have decided to send Q and Angela to boarding school. Not...

*A Junior Library Guild Selection*From critically acclaimed author Ali Standish (The Ethan I Was Before), the story of one girl's journey to a magical seaside town, where she uncovers her family's long hidden secrets and ultimately finds truth and redemption. Fans of Sharon Creech...

James Patterson's blockbuster Alex Cross series has sold over 100 million copies - and now he's bringing those thrills to a new generation Alex's son Ali is eager to follow in his father's footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing,...

There's something dangerous on the prowl at the San Diego Zoo in this latest addition to the beloved A to Z Mysteries Super Editions! Can you SPOT the mystery? Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are visiting the San Diego Zoo. When a rare amur...

Ayesha Dean wants to be a detective when she grows up. But that's still a long while away. So, a trip to Istanbul with her best friends should have meant visits to ancient ruins, exploring magnificent mosques and palaces, and eating the best doner...

In the third installment of this New York Times bestselling series Eva's teacher is getting married -- and the whole class is invited to the wedding! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which...

The Mystery of the Pharaoh's Diamonds is a GOLD recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award!Ruthless international diamond smugglers think they've gotten away with the perfect crime, stealing the famous Ramesses diamonds from the Hancock Museum of Archeology. Until...Twelve-year olds Ava and Carol explode...

Now an animated series on Disney Junior! The Chicken Squad is back for their sixth (mis)adventure, and this time there's a headless bear on the loose and the Chicken Squad's beloved Barbara has gone missing! A "lip-bitingly funny" (School Library Journal) chapter book from...

James Patterson's blockbuster Alex Cross series has sold over 100 million copies--and now he's bringing those thrills to a new generation! Alex's son Ali is eager to follow in his father's footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price...

An average kid with an above average talent for predicting baseball pitches tries to help his favorite player out of a slump in this entertaining novel from bestselling authors Tim Green and Derek Jeter. Jalen DeLuca loves baseball. Unfortunately his dad can't afford to...

Nancy finds herself a Christmas mystery in this super special eighteenth book of the Nancy Drew Diaries series, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series. Nancy is spending her winter vacation at the most beautiful ski resort in Montana. Everything looks perfect, from...

When a world-renowned artist approaches Agaton Sax and asks to have his daily illustrations featured in the Byking Post (the world's smallest newspaper, but also the best) the detective's interest is piqued. Could the detailed patterns and swirls within the pictures hide a secret...

Find out what secrets lurk within the walls of Chatswood Manor in this in this first book of a historical fiction mystery series that explores a family's secrets throughout generations. The Chatswood family tree has many branches--and even more secrets. It's the summer of...

When a world-renowned artist approaches Agaton Sax and asks to have his daily illustrations featured in the Byking Post (the world's smallest newspaper, but also the best) the detective's interest is piqued. Could the detailed patterns and swirls within the pictures hide a secret...

It's a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy With the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries kids August is for Acrobat...In the eigth book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early chapter book mystery series -...

A boy and his ghostly twin sister work together to pass messages from the beyond in this funny paranormal debut. There are a few things you should know about Baylor Bosco: He's thirteen-years-old, he has a twin sister, and he really does NOT like...

Where did the Triple T Token come from? And can Arcade keep the token for himself ... or will sinister forces steal it from his grasp Finally, the answers you--and Arcade--have been waiting for!?Arcade and the Golden Travel Guide?is the second book in the...

The #1 bestselling kid detective is back! Mysteries, crime-solving, homeroom--all in a day's work for Ali Cross. Ali Cross has always looked up to his father, the famous detective Alex Cross. And after helping to solve two big cases, Ali knows he has what...

Unlikely bug buddies bring the science of compost heaps to life Bee is spending another beautiful, boring day pollinating flowers in the backyard when a visitor named Flea gallops onto the scene on a dog's back. Flea is the one and only agent of...

Celebrate 20 years of A to Z Mysteries No foolin' It's the first of April in Green Lawn Mr. Paskey, owner of the Book Nook, plays an April Fools' Day prank on Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. They hatch a plan to get back...

Four brave siblings were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of an abandoned farmhouse in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. The Boxcar Children go on...

In the tenth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose have a sleepover . . . with a Spinosaurus! It's sleepover night at a science museum in Boston. Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose can't wait to settle their sleeping bags...

Arthur's friend Buster is searching for a crime to solve. When the quarters Arthur has collected for Mrs. MacGrady's charity drive mysteriously disappear, Buster is committed to cracking the case. Will Buster be able to prove Arthur's innocence so that he can attend the...

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon--and a mystery--in the eleventh A to Z Mysteries Super Edition Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are visiting the Grand Canyon when they spot Parker Stone--a famous TV star. They can't wait...

Z was just the beginning With A to Z Mysteries(R) Super Editions, chapter book readers keep on collecting clues and solving mysteries with Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. Now with over 8 million copies in print, this classic kid-favorite series is back with a...

The spirit of giving takes a twisty turn as Andy schemes to give Granny Webb the best present ever -- and ends up with a mystery on his hands. It's Andy Shane and Granny Webb's unbirthday, and Andy has thought of just the right...

Named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid" by BuzzFeed and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and ready to find out what happened when two royal princes disappear With Sherlock...

A smart and charming middle-grade mystery series starring young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, inspired by the imagined life of Agatha Christie as a child and her most popular creation, Hercule Poirot. For fans of Lemony Snicket and Enola Holmes. Aggie Morton...

Josephine Cameron's A Dog-Friendly Town is a delightful middle-grade cozy caper sure to excite dog-lovers and gentle mystery readers alike Twelve-year-old Epic McDade isn't ready for middle school. He'd rather help out at his family's dog-friendly bed n' breakfast all summer, or return to...