Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah get to help the bongo keeper. The kids have never heard of a bongo before, but they are quickly smitten with the gentle, striped antelope. Sadly, they also learn that the species is almost extinct...

It's the new funniest mystery detective series ever, from the genius behind the bestselling Barry Loser books!Super Weird Mysteries is a hilarious new series, perfect for readers aged 7 and up, and fans of DogMan, Pamela Butchart and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Melvin, Rhubarb...

On the last day of elementary school, eleven-year-old Anna finds a leather-bound book about handwriting analysis. Anna could use help deciphering people. Her best friend has started wearing mascara and plans to spend the summer with a more fashionable classmate. And her parents threaten...

The 13 Treasures have become the 13 Curses. When fairies stole her brother, Red vowed to get him back. Now trapped in the fairy realm, she begs to be seen before the fairy court where she strikes a bargain: Her brother in exchange for...

The path to victory starts on the sidelines, in this fast-paced new middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling sportwriting powerhouse John Feinstein. Twelve-year-old Jeff Michaels, son of a Philadelphia TV sports reporter, is just learning to play soccer on the new...

Nancy, Bess, and George look for Nancy's missing father in the twenty-second book in the Nancy Drew Diaries series, a fresh approach to a classic series. While Nancy's dad is away at a conference in Washington, DC, she invites Bess and George over for...

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to D in this starter boxed set of the first four A to Z Mysteries(R) books Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are just regular kids with a knack for solving mysteries. In their first...

In the seventh novel in New York Times bestselling Stuart Gibbs's FunJungle series, Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle's resident sleuth to solve the disappearances of endangered bison and an irreplaceable necklace. Teddy Fitzroy, his family, and some other FunJungle employees have been invited to...

The inspiration for a hit Disney film and named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid" by BuzzFeed, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and ready to investigate a library haunting Basil of Baker's Street, the masterful mouse...

Happy with life at Elvesden Manor, Rowan is doing her best to put the past behind her. But it's tough to forget the past when fairy messengers won't leave her be, no matter how many magical boundaries are put in place to keep them...

Sasspants, PI(G), the world's fluffiest detective, is back on the case―or she will be, if her sidekick Hamisher can convince her there's really a mystery afoot. Hamisher has made up so many stories, Sasspants doesn't believe him. But one by one the mice in...

Readers who love Percy Jackson, the Unwanteds, and Beyonders will discover that 100 cupboards mean 100 opportunities for adventure The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 Cupboards series starts here. What dangers are locked behind the cupboard doors? Henry isn't brave, but when he hears...

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 is back and scurrying off to solve the mystery of a Lost Colony in Switzerland. Basil...

The book that inspired the animated movie classic! When Dearly's Dalmatians have their first litter of pups--fifteen in all--everyone is delighted. But their joy is shortlived, for the pups are kidnapped! Scotland Yard is baffled, but the keenest canine minds are on the case--and...

A battle of wits between the nimblest French thief and the shrewdest British detective. This book, translated for the first time into English, is a must read for all readers of mystery and suspence. A battle of wits between the nimblest French thief and...

In the twenty-first book of the Critter Club series, Amy discovers she has a real knack for training puppies. But when she takes on too many puppy clients, things get out of hand--or paw When Amy meets the owner of a brand-new puppy at...

Horrified at having witnessed her father's murder and fearing that the killers are agents of Queen Elizabeth I, eleven-year-old Alice Tuckfield hides in the Yorkshire cathedral by disguising herself as one of the choirboys.Author: Beth HilgartnerISBN-10: 0395616190ISBN-13: 9780395616192Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/1992Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight:...

From Emily Calandrelli--Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Outer Space, correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World, and graduate of MIT--comes the fifth novel in a fun illustrated chapter book series about an eight-year-old girl with a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries with technology....

Come one Come all Barnstorm's Big Top Circus is in town, and Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang can't wait to see it But thanks to the Ghost Clown, things under the big top are a big mess. Can Scooby-Doo and the gang put...

Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure through Mouseford Academy Anna Winmouse, the fabumouse editor-in-chief of Cosmouse magazine, is renting Cheddarton House, a cottage that overlooks Whale Island's Seashell Beach. She's trying to get away from the media for a while,...

It's been three months since Alexis helplessly witnessed Lydia Small's violent death, and all she wants is for her life to return to normal. But normal people don't see decaying bodies haunting photographs. Normal people don't have to deal with regular intrusions from Lydia's...

For young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, Christmas becomes a lot more exciting when a dead body is found in this second book in the Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen series, inspired by the life of Agatha Christie as a child and her...

Ayesha, Sara, & Jess are back in an exciting adventure, and this time they're off to Spain! Ayesha and her friends are drawn into a world of greed and hidden treasure when a friend's grandpa strangely disappears on a holiday to Seville. As they...

6 has a problem. Everyone knows that 7 is always after him. Word on the street is that 7 ate 9. If that's true, 6's days are numbered. Lucky for him, Private I is on the case. But the facts just don't add up....

Cousins Arj, Tam, and Mira are spending their summer vacation in Elathoor, a little village in Kerala when their family home, Lili Villa, is broken into and some jewelry is stolen. The Terrific Three set out to solve the mystery but soon discover that...

"The world's greatest detective" follows the clues that lead to the King of Pooka Pooka's missing prize elephant. "The character of Big Max, a kind of miniature Sherlock Holmes, is well drawn in both words and pictures." --SLJ. Author: Kin PlattISBN-10: 0064440060ISBN-13: 9780064440066Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage:...

Bestselling writer Audrey Wood and artist son Bruce present a second alphabet book with a twist: a fun mystery that will let young readers learn their lower case letters without having to study Engaging alphabet books are perennial bestsellers with unlimited demand. As in...

Tom and his friends expose the truth when a friendly rivalry becomes a cutthroat competition in this sixth novel in Tom Swift Inventors' Academy--perfect for fans of The Hardy Boys or Alex Rider. To increase interest in Swift Academy, the school's new PR rep...

"A dazzling debut novel about resilience, courage, home and family."--Rebecca Stead, Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach Me SoHo, 1981. Twelve-year-old Olympia is an artist--and in her neighborhood, that's normal. Her dad and his business partner Apollo bring antique paintings back to life,...

In this Hardy Boys Secret Files mystery, a missing bass guitar causes a few wrong notes at the Battle of the Bands. Frank and Joe are thrilled to learn that the popular band, Crush, is scheduled to perform in Bayport's huge Battle of the...

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 is back and travelling to Mexico to solve three thrilling mysteries! Basil--the famous sleuth of mousedom--has...

WNBC reporter Ida Siegal makes her debut as a chapter book author with a hilarious look at one girl's journey into journalism, mystery-solving, and fame -- or at least two out of those three This is Emma Perez, and I'm ON THE AIR Today...

Author: Marthe JocelynISBN-10: 0735265518ISBN-13: 9780735265516Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)Language: EnglishPublished: 09/07/2021Pages: 400Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.5Point Value: 11Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 511300 / Peril at Owl Park

Something is wrong with Cooper. He's plagued by a fear he doesn't understand and can't control. Cooper just wants to escape, and a summer vacation aboard the restored cabin cruiser, The Getaway, with best friends Gordy, Hiro, and Lunk seems like the perfect way...

A soaring and heartfelt story about love, forgiveness, and how innocence makes us all rise up.All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is a powerful middle grade novel, perfect for fans of Wonder and When You Reach Me, from Leslie Connor, the award-winning...

Batter up! Get ready to watch the kids' baseball team from Cooperstown compete in this Super Special edition of the Ballpark Mysteries--fun, accessible early chapter books that cross baseball action with puzzling whodunits! Catch a baseball mystery with the World Series Kids! The kids...

"A swift-paced survival tale that's a cool blend of Lord of the Flies and Journey to the Center of the Earth." --School Library Journal "A sharp meditation on the seemingly universal difficulties of being young, smart, and uncertain." --BCCB "A multifaceted journey from darkness...

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. Aggie Morton lives in a small town on the coast...

Ciphers, Codes and Puzzles Galore in this Math Kids AdventureSecret writing in the margin of an old book gives The Math Kids have a new puzzle to solve. The clues lead the kids into the mysterious old house that overlooks the town. Is it...

An illustrated adaptation of the classic Sherlock Holmes adventure - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!Author: Arthur Conan DoyleISBN-10: 1782265759ISBN-13: 9781782265757Publisher: Sweet Cherry PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2019Pages: 216Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 7.75h x 5.00w x 0.50dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 7.3Point Value: 7Interest Level: Upper...

"Be prepared to learn a lot about the culture while you follow Amanda on her adventure."--Laura Best, author, Bitter, Sweet "What a great way for a young person to learn about a culture and to be inspired to experience other countries themselves."--Irene Butler, author,...

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...

Young spy-in-training Beatrice Bly finds herself in a sticky mess when her latest case pulls her attention away from planning for the science fair. After using her keen observation skills to locate the missing class hamster, Beatrice Bly is eager for a new case,...

When a famous telescope goes missing at the planetarium, Nancy and her friends must zoom in on the culprit in the third book in an all-new, interactive Nancy Drew chapter book mystery series. Includes space for readers to jot down their own ideas and...

The path to victory starts on the sidelines, in this fast-paced new middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling sportwriting powerhouse John Feinstein. Twelve-year-old Jeff Michaels, son of a Philadelphia TV sports reporter, is just learning to play soccer on the new...

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose catch a crypt criminal--in the thirteenth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are headed to the Big Apple They plan to spend time with Ruth Rose's grandmother in Brooklyn. But their plans are foiled...

There's nowhere for crime to hide that these two won't find As ace detectives with advanced hacking, deciphering, and tech skills, Ava and Carol have come a long way in their mission to save the day. Now faced with mysteries even more sinister and...

Was Alice Scarlett a witch? Did she leave behind a secret message that revealed the location of a vast treasure?When Ava and Carol discover an ancient locket, the townspeople of Tempest, Maine begin to act strangely. The girls begin to investigate the story of...

From New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl creators David Soman and Jacky Davis comes the second hilarious Agent Lion picture book "Accessible text and detailed art combine to create a silly, merry frolic. Pure entertainment." --Kirkus"Agent Lion may be clueless but he knows how...

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 scurrying off to Paris to discover who's threatening the organizers of the Great...