Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

From popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy comes a red, white, and blue mystery perfect for the election season In the fourth book of the Capital Mysteries--an early chapter book mystery series featuring fun facts and famous sites from Washington, D.C.--KC's mom...

One day Arthur Conan Doyle will create the greatest detective of all - Sherlock Holmes. But right now, Artie Conan Doyle is a twelve-year-old Edinburgh schoolboy with a mystery of his own to solve. Artie and his best friend Ham are investigating the strange...

Ridge isn't thrilled about the idea of spending his whole Spring Break with his mom, but when they get an invitation from his mom's billionaire friend to join him on his private yacht for a Caribbean cruise, how can he say no? Karl, the...

If I'm in the game, I play to win. So as captain of my team in the River Heights Biking for Bucks charity road race, my goals are to bring my team over the finish line first -- and to catch a thief along...

One day Arthur Conan Doyle will create the greatest detective of all -- Sherlock Holmes. But right now Artie Conan Doyle is a twelve-year-old Scottish schoolboy with a mystery of his own to solve. While sneaking out to explore Greyfriars Kirkyard by night, Artie...

"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,...

Brother detectives Frank and Joe dive deep into the Florida Keys to find a missing person in the twenty-first book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series. Frank and Joe Hardy have been invited to take part in a conservation mission by a marine...

When a famous show dog "Mr. Binxley" is stolen, Ava and Carol, twelve-year-old detectives, jump at the opportunity to track down the dognapper.A strand of hair, a giant shoe-print - the girls begin putting together a series of clues and suspects that lead them...

The first in a rousing, funny, genre-busting trilogy from bestseller Jaclyn Moriarty This is a tale of missing persons. Madeleine and her mother have run away from their former life, under mysterious circumstances, and settled in a rainy corner of Cambridge (in our world).Elliot,...

"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,...

"I never met a carb I didn't like," moaned Ava.Teen sleuths Ava and Carol were looking forward to a fun, relaxing vacation in Italy. But when they witness a kidnapping and discover half of an ancient ring at the scene of the crime, the...

A warm-hearted, visually intriguing tale of reading and believing, and a world of possibility. A New York City library branch has been designated for possible closure yet the bookish, socially awkward Pearl, the daughter of the librarian, can't imagine a world without the library....

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...

A famous Van Gogh painting has been stolen from the National Gallery of Art. Or was it? Why risk such a brazen robbery in broad daylight? Was the theft a ruse for something more nefarious?Join super sleuths Ava and Carol as they unravel a...

When taking a well-deserved holiday in the beautiful country of Brosnia, Agaton Sax and his faithful dachshund find themselves on the wrong side of the law when the great detective is declared to be an imposter and arrested. Meanwhile, a gang of criminals are...

A cryptic poemThe Math Kids are at it again! When their new friend, Special Agent Carlson, asks them to take a look at a cryptic poem written by a dying bank robber, they know they will need all of their math skills to crack...

When the actor who plays popular comic character Morpho the Morph Monster comes to town for a fan day--along with his famous Morpho Mask and Morph Spork--everyone, including Frank and Joe, is excited to meet the man behind the mask. But at the event,...

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...

The Queen's Colours leadership program is heading to Egypt and Alice-Miranda and her friends are thrilled. There are hidden tombs to explore, a new culture to experience and a lot to learn about the country's ancient past. But something is amiss among the pyramids...

While Andy's neighbors are away, strange things begin to happen in their house. Detective Andy Russell must prove that something suspicious is going on Author: David A. AdlerISBN-10: 0152167196ISBN-13: 9780152167196Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2005Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 7.52h x 5.03w x 0.33dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

Great reads for all ages! The world's greatest classic stories come to life in these expert retellings. Baker Street Readers give an enchanting taste of the original tales, quoting best-known lines and most memorable moments, all supported with wonderfully witty (and sometimes scary!) illustrations.Author:...

"A terrific yarn, full of smart detection and hip good humor" (Stephen King)Behind the Curtain is the second book in the Echo Falls mystery series by bestselling crime novelist Peter Abrahams, following the acclaimed Down the Rabbit Hole. Perfect for middle school readers looking...

It's the new funniest mystery detective series ever, from the genius behind the bestselling Barry Loser books!Melvin, Rhubarb and Yoshi love solving super weird mysteries and writing about them in their newspaper, The Daily Donut. But lately nothing super weird has been happening, and...

In this eighth installment of the Pup Detectives graphic novel series, the sleuths must stop a ghostly saboteur! The local Battle of the Bands gets off to a haunting start as a mystery ghost tries to scare music away from Pawston forever! Can the...

Agaton Sax is Sweden's greatest detective and has solved more than his fair share of difficult cases. But when two men arrive at his office asking for help, Agaton knows that he'll really have his work cut out - particularly because they appear to...

A young girl and her best friend discover a monster. Luckily, it's cutest all-time Unluckily, it's still a monster. With short chapters, easy-to-read text, and enhanced back matter, Boo Books deliver just-right frights (without the sleepless nights) for the earliest readers.Author: Jaclyn JaycoxISBN-10: 1515844838ISBN-13:...

Perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and Mr. Lemoncello's Library comes a rollicking, high stakes adventure! The three Cheeseman children, their father, and their psychic dog are all on the run. After one of Mr. Cheeseman's inventions attracts the attention of some...

One day Arthur Conan Doyle will create the greatest detective of all -- Sherlock Holmes. But right now Artie Conan Doyle is a twelve-year-old Edinburgh schoolboy with a mystery of his own to solve. Artie and his friend Ham are hired to investigate a...

Here's what readers are saying: "It is a real page flipper...a great book for any girl who likes horses.""An instant classic...adventure, mystery, and even some magic.""This book is for ages 8 to 80."A young girl with rodeo dreams. A worn-out mare with an incredible...

When a famous show dog "Mr. Binxley" is stolen, Ava and Carol, twelve-year-old detectives, jump at the opportunity to track down the dognapper.A strand of hair, a giant shoe-print - the girls begin putting together a series of clues and suspects that lead them...

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...

Three heroic middle schoolers face improbable monsters and evil masterminds in the "layered, beautiful, smart, and achingly funny... i]n a word, brilliant" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) Pals in Peril series from National Book Award winner M.T. Anderson, now available in a collectible boxed set...

If you enjoy Nancy Drew, historical fiction and crime-solving mysteries, you'll love the 'Ava and Carol Detective Agency' series, a thrilling mystery series for children of all ages.Praise for The Ava and Carol Detective Agency Series: 'I enjoyed the pacing, resolution and how they...

When Queenie Bee goes missing, Ace Lacewing is hot on the honey trail. With his trusty sidekick, Sergeant Zito the Mosquito, Ace combs Motham City for clues. But the suspects are piling up, including Motham enemy number one, Al the Drone. Will Ace find...

The Cheddar family are celebrating New Year's Eve in a Scottish castle Surely even Atticus can't find trouble here. But with rumors of hidden treasure, an ancient family curse, and sightings of a mysterious giant cat on the moor, it seems Police Cat Sergeant...

Famous works of art are going missing. Atticus is on the case. The prime suspect is Ricardo Butteredsconi -- Italian theme park entrepreneur and art connoisseur. Then Inspector Cheddar goes missing from the Tate Modern, and Atticus and his friends suspect Butteredsconi and his...

After a disastrous fire in the village leaves a family without a home, Alice-Miranda and her friends pitch in to help. They decide to hold a music festival to raise funds. The only trouble is, not everyone's as keen on the idea. Things are...

Have you ever needed help solving a mystery? Batman has! Batman is a great detective, but he rarely works alone. His sidekicks Robin and Batgirl, his butler Alfred, and the police of Gotham City all play a role in helping him keep his city...

"A skillfully plotted mystery, bursting with the glare and feverish energy of its summer amusement park setting." --Holly Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder For fans of Sadie and The Cheerleaders comes an all new thriller about...

When a lifelong friendship just isn't long enough, two friends connect from beyond the grave in this heartwarming ghost story from a New York Times bestselling author. One minute, Finn was biking home from school, and the next, he was run off the road...

It's Queen Georgiana's silver jubilee, and Alice-Miranda and her friends are invited. While Evesbury Palace is every bit as magnificent as they'd imagined, some of the staff are behaving strangely. Edgar and Louis, Aunty Gee's grandsons and the palace's resident mischief-makers, don't exactly give...

After Mitch is chased by a giant creature, the Zombie Hunters discover that there are giant groundhogs lurking in their town; and Mitch keeps notes to figure out who is casting spells on the local wildlife. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...

An unsent letter in a first edition copy of Charlotte's Web leads to a hunt for treasure in this heartwarming middle grade mystery from the author of The Mother-Daughter Book Club. Now that Truly Lovejoy's father has been injured by an IED in Afghanistan...

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...

This is the full colour hardback edition of Agaton Sax and the Colossus of Rhodes.There are not many cases, even in the files of Agaton Sax, that involve ancient art, devious dentistry, false Frenchmen and a temporary tooth. The story of the Colossus of...

Move over Scooby-Doo... there's a new dog detective in town! HAUNTED DOG SHOW. JEALOUS RIVALS. SERIOUS SLOBBER. When Honey the Great Dane arrives at a dog show, the last thing she expects to meet is her doggie doppelg舅ger! But things get even stranger when...

It just appeared one day out of nowhere: a dead forest that the partners had never seen before. Carter and Kat think they know every tree, river, and rock within five miles of their homes, but this section of wood, completely devoid of life,...

" It s the start of term at Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale, and Alice-Miranda and her friends are over the moon to learn about one of the school s new charity projects they are going to become the proud carers of a dog rescued from a nearby...

Bernice Peppercorn's imagination fills her mind and her notebooks with adventure and intrigue. She sees crimes where there are none and races to the local police station daily to fulfil her civic duty.When a real robbery is committed in town, Bernice dives into detective...

So I agreed to play the part of Esther Rackham in a film about the heist that gave River Heights its name, and there was all this trouble on the set, and I figured out who was behind it. Case closed, right? Wrong! Once...