Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

1 Legendary Lizard, 1 Curious Cache, 1 Cryptic Lake, and 2 Dastardly Dudes equals one ominous outdoor adventure. Ella and her friend Kiara are excited about a weekend Girl Scout campout with big sister Avery and her friend Pari. But when Ella's sash goes...

A group of generous girl scouts volunteer at an animal shelter]] and end up in a doggone puzzling mystery full of twists, turns, and lots of perky puppies The Puppy Rescue Girl Scout Mystery is great for grades 1 - 6.Author: Carole MarshISBN-10: 0635131366ISBN-13:...

Batter up Baseball action and exciting whodunits star in this series Next up is Washington D.C. and the Nationals team Mike and Kate are about to face their biggest, most important mystery yet Why? It involves the president of the United States The president's...

When Sargent Singer discovers that the paintings in his father's gallery are alive, he's pulled into a captivating world behind the frame he never knew existed.Filled with devious plots, shady characters, and a grand art heist, this inventive mystery-adventure celebrates art and artists and...

Ottoline and Mr Munroe go on a secret city safari in the fourth book in the award-winning Ottoline series, from 2015-2017 Children's Laureate, Chris Riddell.Author: Chris RiddellISBN-10: 1509881557ISBN-13: 9781509881550Publisher: MacMillan Children's BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/17/2018Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 7.20h x 5.30w x 0.60d

"The weirder this mystery gets," said Grace, "the more determined I am to solve it . . ." Newly qualified warden Grace Griffin is excited to be using the amazing teleport technology of the Griffin map to travel throughout Moreland fighting crime. But her...

"Ravens and a witch and a haunted house?" said Grace. New recruit Tom Eely has joined warden Grace Griffin and her family as they use their amazing map to teleport through the country of Moreland fighting crime. Grace and Tom are keen to get...

"Warden Griffin at your service. Can I ask if you've seen a monster in the area . . . ?" Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Although Grace is still too young, she...

Mystery of the Caribbean Pearls, 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 republishing...

Nancy investigates a string of accidents at the theater in the twenty-sixth Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series. When Ned is cast in a stage production of Macbeth, led by the famous but peculiar director Bear Larouche, Nancy volunteers to...

Author: Franklin W. DixonISBN-10: 0486852873ISBN-13: 9780486852874Publisher: Dover PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/17/2024Pages: 160Format: Paperback

Author: Franklin W. DixonISBN-10: 0486853896ISBN-13: 9780486853895Publisher: Dover PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/14/2025Pages: 160Format: Paperback

In the twelfth book in Stuart Gibbs's New York Times bestselling Spy School series, superspy middle schooler Ben Ripley gets lost on a perilous mission with one of his greatest enemies.Ben Ripley is recruited for a top secret mission to bring down his nemesis,...

The Missing Chums is a thrilling mystery novel in the iconic Hardy Boys series, written by Franklin W. Dixon. In this captivating story, Frank and Joe Hardy, along with their friends Chet Morton and Biff Hooper, find themselves embroiled in a puzzling case involving...

This is the original 1929 story of The Secret of the Caves: The Hardy Boys book 7. The book has undergone one major revision since originally published in 1929, resulting in two different stories bearing the same title. While enjoying a summer day boating...

Knives Out meets Finding Orion in this funny and heartwarming middle grade mystery by award-winning author Kristin O'Donnell Tubb about a girl investigating the recent death of her uncle only to find the healing power of family.Chloe Alvarez has never been to the reading...

It's 1942, and the United States is at war. Henry Hamilton is an inquisitive twelve-year-old who dreams of being a reporter. Pursuing a story for his school newspaper, Henry's investigation soon leads to a mysterious room inside his town's famous Biltmore Mansion. The mystery...

Maven and Reeve have only three days to solve the mystery of the theft of the precious Fire Star gem. They've only just met each other -- and not under the most auspicious circumstances. Will they be able to work together? And how will...

Prepare to be captivated by a riveting tale of young detectives and a cold case that refuses to stay buried.In Case File 2: Karla Jenkins, Ava, Carol, and Derik-the brilliant minds behind a True Crime podcast-receive an anonymous plea to reexamine the haunting disappearance...

When a very valuable pin goes missing, twelve-year-old Eiffle Jeunesse from France, along with her shy neighbor, thirteen-year-old Sam Grey, team up to find it, bringing danger and adventure their wayAuthor: Jessica Amertil Ling, Vilia AmertilISBN-13: 9798223765233Publisher: Vilia AmertilLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/21/2022Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize:...

It's a hot afternoon and Murilla Gorilla, jungle detective, is back on the case. This time, one of Mandrill's mops has disappeared. Will Murilla be able to help her friend in the middle of a sticky mess? Or will she get distracted by thoughts...

Wesley Johnson, a 6th grader at Fish Creek Middle School who is in serious trouble. The Taco Tuesday incident has been labeled as the WORST food fight in the school's history and he's alleged to have started it. Every kid at the school is...

It is AD 79 and Mount Vesuvius has erupted, destroying Pompeii. Among the thousands of people huddled in refugee camps along the bay of Naples are Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan the Jewish boy, Nubia the African slave-girl, and Lupus the mute beggar...

Author David Aretha introduces readers to the "baseball geeks" characters: Joe, Kevin, and Omar. In their first adventure, they find themselves in a crazy situation when they find out one of their family members stole something extremely important from the Baseball Hall of Fame....

Batter up! Baseball action and exciting whodunits star in this chapter book series! Next up is St. Louis Cardinals! It's a special day in St. Louis, and there's a pregame celebration with Clydesdale horses that drive around the edge of the stadium before the...

"The most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)" --Midwest Children's Book Review When Sammy finds out that her mother has changed her name, dyed her hair, and shaved ten years off her age, she knows it's time for Lady...

"A fantastic story, thrillingly told. This book has a superpower--you can't put it down." --Jonathan Stroud, author of the bestselling Bartimaeus Trilogy The truth about the Super children--who have real powers like flight and super strength--is finally exposed, and the town of Noble's Green...

From National Book Award winner Polly Horvath comes a hopping mad mystery that's perfect for Easter baskets everywhere!In this hilarious chapter book mystery, meet a girl whose parents have been kidnapped by disreputable foxes, and a pair of detectives that also happen to be...

From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigt, Book II in the exciting adventures of Mister Max--12-year-old detective in disguise. In Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things, Max Starling proved that he is more than a detective, he's a Solutioneer. His reputation for problem-solving has been...

Thieves smash a cursed Medusa statue and steal the supercomputer Sapphire in a terrifying museum raid. First on the scene, Jazz and Phoenix soon find themselves in the midst of a dangerous mystery. Their friend, museum owner Dr. Zhang, is the prime suspect, but...

Hitch the Hedgehog wants nothing more than to nap. But when his informant, Vinnie the Rat, reveals the City Zoo's panda has gone missing, Hitch is (reluctantly) on the case. Author Heather Preusseur expertly weaves witty and playful text in this chapter book series...

Four brave siblings were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of Surprise Island in the second book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.The Aldens spend...

Four brave siblings were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they set out on their own in the first book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. Henry, Jessie, Violet,...

Simple text and illustrations introduce readers to Mira's friends, both animal and human, her family, and the tools she uses to solve mysteries. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Leveled Readers is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.Author:...

A maze of underground tunnels. Ten puzzles that lead to treasure. Can you solve them all? Legend tells of a priceless treasure hidden in an ancient network of caves. Lucia and her best friend Anup are determined to find it. But Pierce, the class...

The sequel to the USA Today bestseller! The Inheritance Games and One of Us is Lying for middle grade -- beloved author Alyson Gerber's new series is an unforgettable mystery featuring a secret society, a mysterious island, and dangerous family secrets.Deadly stakes, dangerous secrets,...

After searching all over the house to discover what an adventurer does, Olivia's mom sends her out to locate her calm! Olivia quickly gathers everyone and sets out on a new quest! Will she, Taylor, Daisy, and Miss Kitty locate her calm? You will...

Author: Kathryn RobersonISBN-13: 9798989113804Publisher: Kathryn RobersonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2023Pages: 74Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.15d

"What's that smell in the Dell? It comes from a cheese, a great big cheese, a smelly, scrumptious cheese, if you please, made from the milk of a cantankerous cow--oh, wow! The one-horned, two-eared, three-legged Cowabunga!"But the Cowabunga cheese has gone missing, and Sherlock...

Join Cora and her magnificent magnifying glass as she searches the garden high and low for her lost charm bracelet. Take a look through the magnifying glass!Author: Elizabeth CampbellISBN-10: 8865566809ISBN-13: 9798865566809Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/26/2023Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.08d

Janie Query and her friend, Prudence Leery help her small town uncover a drug operation.Author: Adda Leah DavisISBN-10: 1540345904ISBN-13: 9781540345905Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/03/2017Pages: 138Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.30d

The B.T. and Jimmy Adventure Series continues with this page-turning sequel toAuthor: Stephanie L. C. Perkins, Raymond C. Perkins JrISBN-10: 1463570589ISBN-13: 9781463570583Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/26/2012Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.39d

Intrepid eight-year-old detective Nancy Spector and her talking dog, Jinx, search high and low for an invisible dog in this laugh-a-minute, fast-paced graphic novel perfect for fans of Dungeon Critters and The Mighty Jack. The Invisible Man has a problem. His dog, Spot, is...

Lost and Found is the third book in the Rooster and Squid series, and things are really heating up. It is the hottest part of the summer, and the family heads to the mountains for a much-needed camping vacation. Rooster, who loves the outdoors,...

Buried treasure lays deep within the mysterious caves of Bigfoot Mountain. Alex and Ace, 11 years old and best friends, gear up for another adventure that will require courage, teamwork, and persistence. The well-being of hundreds of animals is at risk, and the kids...

The #1 New York Times best-selling series by Robert Beatty is now available in one spooky hardcover boxed set. Follow the brave and beloved heroine through her hair-raising adventures at the Biltmore estate in Serafina and the Black Cloak, Serafina and the Twisted Staff,...

Izzy Wong's got a new podcast--and this time she's going to uncover the whole story. A sixth-grade student with a purpose, Izzy wants to start her own hit investigative podcast. When the girls' washroom at her school mysteriously floods, she's finally got the perfect...

"A well-paced, exciting story in which stalwart heroes attempt to outwit inscrutable villains...Readers who love mysteries and adventure stories are sure to enjoy the experience." --ALA Booklist (starred review)"A tantalizing playground for inquisitive minds." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A bold and thrilling reimagining of Arthur...

Author: Xavier GarzaISBN-10: 1558859659ISBN-13: 9781558859654Publisher: Arte Publico PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2023Pages: 67Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.43h x 5.43w x 0.47dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 07/21/2023 pg. 1

A beautiful new cover look for the paperback edition of Chris Riddell's Costa Award-winning Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse. Illustrated in black and white throughout, full of adventure and dark humour, it is perfect for children aged 8 to 11! Ada...