Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

Sarah Ramsey's summer at Loon Lake won't be like any of the other summers spent at the isolated lake where her parents grew up. Sarah's parents are barely speaking and her pretty and popular older sister is getting all the attention.Sarah enlists her two...

King takes center stage when there's a mystery to solve at his new doggy day care. When King visits the new doggy day care, he meets lots of new friends, including Houdini, who claims he can escape any situation. King vows to keep an...

Kiaya and the Mystery of the Missing SockBy Tim AielloA missing sock. A team of unlikely heroes. A backyard full of secrets.When Hunter, the quirky and lovable cat, discovers that his most prized possession-a red sock with yellow polka dots-has vanished, he's devastated. Enter...

An ancient monster has escaped, and 13-year-old Deidra Ann Williams must face her biggest challenge yet.A malevolent force, once imprisoned in a mystical chest, is wreaking havoc across the globe. Even the magical forest behind Deidra Ann's home is no longer safe. With her...

The Aldens visit the upstate New York town where the "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was set and discover a headless horseman mystery all their own! Their friend's ghost tour business is threatened by a spooky figure on horseback who is throwing gory pumpkins. Who--or...

The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out--that is until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what's going on and help their friends...

Madeline and Jack's adventures steer them onto mysterious, mist-covered shores when they find themselves aboard a Viking ship-headed for a land where shape-shifting berserkers are stealing Viking gold.But Madeline and Jack soon face even greater danger. A Viking girl is determined to blame the...

This edition features black-and-white illustrations.A missing dinosaur skeleton, a museum on lockdown, and three teen detectives determined to crack the case-welcome to The Vanishing Raptor!Teen detectives Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis are eager to witness the grand reveal of the Utahraptor skeleton-a half-a-million-dollar discovery-at the...

King takes center stage when there's a mystery to solve at his new doggy day care. When King visits the new doggy day care, he meets lots of new friends, including Houdini, who claims he can escape any situation. King vows to keep an...

Bonbon is back in the third installment of the clever and funny illustrated murder mystery series. But tensions run high when she's surrounded by crooks. Bonnie Montgomery (as her case-cracking alter ego Montgomery Bonbon) has been tasked with delivering a priceless diamond to Adderstone...

Join Oliver as his bike ride takes an unexpected turn, transporting him to a desert valley world in the American old-west. Armed with magical mismatched socks and an enchanted compass, he's led by a faithful red-haired dog to an extraordinary encounter with ranch girl...

The Greatest English Detective Club #1 tells the story of stolen money and gold from an old exhibit hall which holds the history of diving and local shipwrecks, and ultimately how a young brother and sister solve it. For Phil Marsden, an eleven year...

There has been a shocking crime at Mary Todd Lincoln Middle School.In a glass case in the front hall, a trophy--the trophy, the first trophy ever won in the school's lackluster competitive history--has been stolen.Even more horrifying, an outraged Principal Van Vreeland has threatened...

Calling all dog and cupcake lovers!The famous Razzle Dazzle Creamy Zazzle cupcakes are missing their magical sprinkles, and Slinky Dinky Doo-the cutest dachshund around-is on the case! With his sharp sense of smell and a nose for adventure, Slinky sniffs out tasty clues around...

Sohrab is the designated "Sherlock Holmes" of the Barnard Star, his spaceship home in outer space, where he has lived his entire life. When the captain of the ship announces someone has been stealing water rations, Sohrab and his brother Bruno are determined to...

After the Great Chicago Fire, people were anxious to know who started it. Despite the newspaper reports, Clara doesn't believe it was her neighbor Mrs. O'Leary's cow. In fact, she has a few suspects in mind! Clara decides to become a detective and get...

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Mamma, how much longer have we got to ride? asked Nan Bobbsey, turning in her seat in the railroad...

It's the middle of the night when Beth Watson sneaks out of the house, steals a car, and drives, desperate to run from what she's seen, what happened to Jack. She drives across several states until she ends up in a sleepy little Michigan...

Author: Mary Graham BonnerISBN-10: 1479416088ISBN-13: 9781479416080Publisher: Wildside PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2024Pages: 188Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.43d

When an escort job arrives from the genius hacker walnut, Chisato and Takina's morals are put to the test! Chisato firmly believes that all life is valuable--whether someone is a friend or foe. Meanwhile, Takina is completely baffled by Chisato's sentiment. When tensions rise...

The Alden children were searching for a home-and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader, as they investigate a mysterious house on their family's private island. Perfect for early readers learning...

The Alden children were searching for a home-and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader, as they spend a summer on their aunt's ranch, unraveling mysteries along the way. Perfect for...

Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED mystery story for children aged 5 and up! When the Five see a page ripped from a book, they are soon on the case to find the culprit. But first, there are cakes to...

The tales and travels of the Sugar Creek Gang have passed the test of time, delighting young readers for more than fifty years. Great mysteries with a message for kids, The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the faith-building adventures of a group of fun-loving,...

"Joe," I said, concerned, "hit the brake!" "I am," Joe said, pumping the pedal now. But the car didn't slow at all. The traffic light turned red as we hurtled toward the intersection. And suddenly I saw the one other car out this early...

Brian's world is about to be turned upside down...again. Charles Moon is back to play more of his evil games. As people disappear without a trace from South Toheeden, it's up to Brian and his friends to figure out why. But first, they must...

Author: Tracy Badua, Alechia DowISBN-10: 0063254638ISBN-13: 9780063254633Publisher: Quill Tree BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/13/2025Pages: 352Format: Hardcover

Madeline and Jack's adventures steer them onto mysterious, mist-covered shores when they find themselves aboard a Viking ship-headed for a land where shape-shifting berserkers are stealing Viking gold.But Madeline and Jack soon face even greater danger. A Viking girl is determined to blame the...

An adventure series filled with suspense, mystery, and fantasy - for kids ages 9-12 and teensAs he begins his second year at The Interstellar Detective Academy, Screed looks forward to concentrating on his studies, participating in the school's annual Sleuth-off competition, and (whenever possible)...

An adventure series filled with suspense, mystery, and fantasy - for kids ages 9-12 and teensWhat 12-year-old wouldn't want to grow up to be an Interstellar Detective? A hero who travels the cosmos, using their intellect and skills to unravel mysteries and save civilizations?Well,...

Do you dare enter Dr. Frankenstein's la-BOR-uh-tree? A fearless quartet of teen sleuths, the Botanic Hill detectives, travel to Llanfair, a fictitious Welsh village in present-day California, to solve the mystery of the Shocking Specter. The green-glowing apparition reportedly roams the countryside, setting fire...

Beware the beasts that walk among us.With a village of longhouses and tunic-clad warriors, Ulfmark is the ultimate Viking experience. But when two sinister-looking outsiders risk revealing its dark secret, Tyler finds himself caught between those who seek the truth and those who will...

In 1936 twelve-year-old streeter Lewis Carter finds himself in Berlin, Germany, at the heart of Nazi territory, on a convoluted trail to uncovering the whereabouts of his long-missing, presumed-dead father, Professor Harold Carter. Lewis is armed with a street map, an address...and of course...

This is the original 1929 story of The Mystery of Cabin Island: The Hardy Boys book 8. The book has undergone one major revision since originally published in 1929, resulting in two different stories bearing the same title. While riding in their homemade iceboat...

Embark on a scrumptious and adventurous journey in "Mamaw Mel's Kitchen: The Case of the Missing Spatula." This delightful children's chapter book, with its engaging storyline, invites young readers into the magical world of Mamaw Mel and her talented granddaughter, Laneigha, and captivates young...

Everybody's mad at everybody on Capitol Hill. Members call each other names on the floor of the House of Representatives. A former Speaker elbows a fellow lawmaker. And anybody who dares to work with someone in the other political party is punished. Now somebody's...

The North Shore Sheriff's Department has a bit of a problem. Someone contacted the local radio station last night and left an alarming confession. Logan and his friends may be gossiping about it but their only concern is getting through the last day of...

If you are looking for an exciting new Kids Mystery Book Series, then look no further Introducing Cora Flash Cora Flash is ecstatic when she finally convinces her mom to let her take a train ride by herself to visit a relative in the...

There's a deep, dark hole in Naji's yard and it's full of secrets. But will the girl's curiosity lead her to answers, or disaster? When Naji wakes to a strange sound she discovers a group of workers digging a hole just outside her room....

Maria is always getting lost in the secret world of her imagination... A ghostly mystery and winner of the Whitbread Award, republished in the Collins Modern Classics range. Maria likes to be alone with her thoughts. She talks to animals and objects, and generally...

Author: David A. KellyISBN-10: 1959378155ISBN-13: 9781959378150Publisher: Curveball BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/10/2024Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 7.63h x 5.19w x 0.25d

Minnie loves spaghetti. So much so, that he's too busy eating it to even playAuthor: Rita Golden GelmanISBN-10: 0590457837ISBN-13: 9780590457835Publisher: Cartwheel BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1993Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.99h x 6.03w x 0.14dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 11179 / More...

A boy with Mosaic Down syndrome navigates entering a mainstream classroom, making new friends, and standing up to bullies all while trying to catch a thief and save his home in this thrilling middle grade mystery from New York Times bestselling and award-winning author...

Alex Moore is less than thrilled when his family decides to leave their bustling city life behind for the sleepy, rural town of Grand Darbeth, Vermont. With its quaint charm and serene landscape, Grand Darbeth seems harmless, if a little too quiet for Alex's...

After a magic spell goes wrong, a group of friends find themselves searching an abandoned fairground for a missing friend. They enter a mysterious maze and soon realise that they are trapped.Pushing on, they are confronted with challenges and mythical beasts, and they soon...

Dive into the whimsical world of the famous Beaver Detective Gnawbert Gumshoe, where the scent of fresh wood and the hum of flowing water create the perfect backdrop for a young beaver.. Raised by master builder parents who crafted the renowned Gumshoe Lodge, Gnawbert...

Magical creatures and mystery abound in this lighthearted whodunit fantasy. Princess Lyss can't wait another second to meet the griffin that's joining her father's royal menagerie, so she ditches her lessons and heads for the stables. But the griffin isn't the only new creature...

Missing tooth, a hunk of cheese, and white fur are the clues Tully has to solve the latest mystery at Watson Elementary. With the help of the Gumshoe Gang, she sets off to find out who stole CoCo the turtle. But more importantly, why?...

Perfect for fans of Stalking Jack the Ripper, this historical murder mystery follows the cunning Irene Adler as she teams up with mysterious Sherlock Holmes to discover who is murdering Oxford's elite students in the All Souls class. Irene Adler is no ordinary young...

The Count's magical lamp is missing and Kip and Booger are on the case. There will be some twists and turns but they won't give up on the chase. Solving this puzzle won't be a cinch. Good thing the boys are good in a...