Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

Rocky Point Beach has seen many shipwrecks caused by the curse of Captain Cutler's ghost. The Mystery Inc. gang puts their day of fun in the sun on hold and dives in to investigate. Scooby-Doo and friends are ready to wade through rough waters...

As World War II rages on, fifteen-year-old Anna Teresa Martin is sent to her grandfather's cattle ranch in Arizona for safety. But the sleepy town she expected is now a thriving supply depot and military training center. Eager to assist the war effort, Anna...

In his latest merry misadventure, Henry the Duck travels the world to unravel the mystery of his rare speckled feather in this energetic and hilarious picture book from beloved author Robert Quackenbush! Henry the Duck wonders why just one of his many feathers is...

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...

3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . BLAST OFF! The Mystery Inc. gang is headed to the Air and Space Museum when they run into a foggy phantom. Can Scooby-Doo and friends crack the case of the Spooky Space...

Eliza Boom--assistant inventor, junior spy, and full-on fantastic--investigates a case of puppy love in this second book of a chapter book series packed with jokes, doodles, and dear-diary secrets! When Einstein, Eliza's faithful (and furry) lab assistant and best friend (and dog), falls in...

"This lush, high-stakes, adventure tale has it all--a rollicking plot, a sweet slow burn of a romance, and a heroine on an epic journey filled with ciphers, curses, and twists that kept me guessing at every turn. A delightful read from start to finish,...

In the dramatic conclusion of the bestselling Confessions series, Tandy Angel's next murder case could be her own! Tandy Angel is losing her mind--or so she thinks. Even as she's forced to fight for the family company, she's imagining new dangers in every shadow....

Author: E. J. RohlyISBN-13: 9798231584314Publisher: E J RohlyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/04/2025Pages: 150Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.35d

Author: Brittany J. ThurmanISBN-10: 006332654XISBN-13: 9780063326545Publisher: StorytideLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/10/2026Pages: 208Format: Hardcover

The Kingdom keepers discover they are in possession of unusual powers as they work together to rescue their friend and discover the truth about how this real magic has entered their lives.Author: Ridley PearsonISBN-10: 1368101623ISBN-13: 9781368101622Publisher: Disney HyperionLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2026Pages: 320Format: PaperbackAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

Emil and the Detectives by Erich Kästner is a timeless children's classic of courage, teamwork, and youthful ingenuity. When twelve-year-old Emil travels from his small town to Berlin, he's robbed on the train by a mysterious man in a bowler hat. Determined to get...

Author: E. J. RohlyISBN-13: 9798230689904Publisher: Esther RohlyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.13d

A meatball has been separated from its friends."Oh no! Call the food police!" Never fear, because Detective Danny is always readyfor to solve another mystery! Follow along as Danny finds the clues and attempts tofind the culprit behind this meatball madness. Someone is responsible,...

A mirror that watches. A ghost that hums. A hotel that dreams in frost...When Mia, Leo, and Zoe arrive at the Stanley Hotel in Colorado, they expect creaky floors and ghost stories-not whispered warnings, haunted journals, and cold footprints leading straight to Room 217.But...

Duncan Dewey (code name: Gluestick) leads the team against a supervillain who used to be a member of NERDS. But has the team become too dependent on their supergadgets? It will take old-fashioned brainpower and bravery to save the world again. Illustrations.Author: Michael BuckleyISBN-10:...

The Poppy Jones MysteriesMystery. Magic. A Dog with a Nose for Nonsense.Welcome to the village of Amberwood-where secrets hide in plain sight, the stars sometimes whisper, and the library might just be alive...Twelve-year-old Poppy Jones is no ordinary girl. With a notebook full of...

Author: Ridley PearsonISBN-10: 1368101631ISBN-13: 9781368101639Publisher: Disney HyperionLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2026Pages: 320Format: Paperback

Inspired by the global phenomenon of the Murdle puzzle books comes the first novel in a new thrilling mystery series, for fans of Mr. Lemoncello's Library and The Swifts. It's a cloudy day on the Sacred Kidney playground, but Jake likes it that way--dark...

Ollie receives a frantic call from his cousin Claire, who is in a state of panic. Her best friend, McKenna, has disappeared without a trace. She has not been seen for days, and all attempts to contact her have failed. When Claire recruits the...

Follow the brilliant Bridget Vanderpuff on another action-packed adventure as she heads to the Swiss Alps in this middle grade novel perfect for fans of The Great British Baking Show and Beth Lincoln! Bridget and Tom are bound for Butterälp, on their way to...

Ocean's Eleven meets The Secret Life of Pets in The Great Pet Heist series that follows a ragtag group of pets who will do whatever it takes to avoid being sent to the pound--the first four books now together in a collectible hardcover boxed...

The Shockoe Slip Gang is back in a thrilling new adventure in the wintry wilds of Wyoming. When Sally and Andrew's mother takes a three-month job at a wildlife museum, they all settle at a ranch in the small town of Wilson in the...

Royal Tragedy Unfolds: Noble Lady Meets Untimely End, Humble Herdsman Discovers Remains. Guilty Royalty Apprehended, Expresses Remorse, Receives Pardon in Unprecedented Turn of Events.In the heart of a grand kingdom, a tale as old as time takes a shocking twist in The Princess's Bone....

Something strange is happening in the neighborhood... and Cookie the Detective is on the case!When Cookie, a clever Beagle with a sharp nose for mysteries, hears barking at midnight, she knows something isn't right. With the help of her goofy but lovable brother, Blaze,...

A Secret Hatch The restaurant is called Plaza Patatta. Luna and Lisa are thrilled that their dad is building a kids' restaurant in their giant new house. There's just one problem: he can't cook at all. While helping out, Luna and Lisa discover a...

Strange things are going on with the San Antonio ghost tours! the guides are upset. They don't want to lose business.When the incidents keep getting worse, the tour guides realize something must be done. This needs to stop before someone gets hurt!Pedro, the night...

From the author of Coop Knows the Scoop and The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle comes a quirky whodunnit that explores friendship, small town secrets, and a twisty mystery that will keep readers guessing.In the small, southern town of Everson, goats can run for...

For graduates of Percy Jackson comes the "tongue-in-cheek...pleasantly goofy" (Publishers Weekly) adventure-filled story of an average boy offered a life of villainy that's about good vs. evil, mischief vs. mayhem, and making your mark on the world, by acclaimed author Alex Evanovich. If you've...

Having entered his thirties, former great detective Keiichiro Nagumo has lost every last glimmer of his former shine. Supporting him with a ray of light (and youth) is high schooler Mashiro, and the pair lead a pleasant private-eye life. But the appearance of mysterious...

This edition features black-and-white illustrations.A Christmas party, a missing ruby, and a house full of suspects-Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis are on the case in A Rudolph Christmas Mystery!Alexis has just launched her French restaurant, Le Poof, serving clients right from her bedroom window. After...

Unleash your inner genius with Team Kaboom in this electrifying middle school adventure!They may be just middle schoolers, but Aiko, Dex, Emily, and Jayden are not your average kids. As Team Kaboom, they've conquered the Mastermind Competition, but that's just the beginning of their...

This edition features vibrant, full-color 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...

This edition features vibrant, full-color illustrations.Three teens, a missing parrot, and a treasure hunt-welcome to the quirky world of Ripley Kool and the Investigators!Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis are called upon by Mrs. Cornthumper, an elderly woman with an unusual case. Her beloved parrot, Thaddeus,...

Is the pizza place haunted? Scooby-Doo and the gang will find out! Picture Clue books are based on the traditional "rebus Reader" - using a picture as a tool for learning a word. This gives readers a sense of pride that they are "reading"...

The next evolution in interactive storytelling is here!A must-read from New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Warga!For the first time, Teddy is actually excited for the school year to start. His new neighbors, Lila and Caleb, are transferring to his school, which means he'll...

The second book in this all new KINGDOM KEEPERS INHERITANCE trilogy follows our young heroes to parks around the world as they work to stop the most villainous villain of all--Ursula--from taking over for good! In this latest book in the series that has...

Join the Breakfast Club Adventures for another exciting mystery!Author: Marcus RashfordISBN-10: 1035053942ISBN-13: 9781035053940Publisher: MacMillan Children's BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/10/2024Pages: 272Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.61d

The bestselling series from Marcus Rashford is back! Highly illustrated and perfect for reluctant readers, this is a big adventure packed full of humour and heart.Author: Marcus RashfordISBN-10: 1035025574ISBN-13: 9781035025572Publisher: MacMillan Children's BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/14/2024Pages: 250Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.57d

A big adventure packed full of humour and heart from #1 bestselling author Marcus Rashford! The third book in The Breakfast Club Adventures series - highly illustrated and perfect for reluctant readers.Author: Marcus RashfordISBN-10: 1035022672ISBN-13: 9781035022670Publisher: MacMillan Children's BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/28/2023Pages: 252Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize:...

Return to the thrilling skies with "The Silver Ring Mystery," the thirteenth installment in the beloved Vicki Barr Flight Stewardess Series by Helen Wells. This classic juvenile fiction mystery follows Vicki Barr as she navigates intrigue and suspense in her role as a flight...

Christina and Mimi are uber-excited to visit a famous castle in Germany. They call it the Crystal Castle. I think it looks like a fairytale castle, says Christina. Little does she know dark mystery's afoot! Grant and Papa are less excited. But that's until...

A mysterious greyness has descended on Whitehaven. Something has happened to the colour. Rumours start flying around all over the place. Is something wrong with the sun? Is it because of the chemicals the farmers are using? Mrs Rafferty announces that God is punishing...

Twelve-year-old Marnie Price thought losing her grandfather was the hardest thing she'd ever face-until a mysterious crossword puzzle shows up in the mail, followed by a cryptic note, and eventually a key. Suddenly, Marnie is unraveling a trail of secrets left behind by the...

Twelve-year-old Marnie Price thought losing her grandfather was the hardest thing she'd ever face-until a mysterious crossword puzzle shows up in the mail, followed by a cryptic note, and eventually a key. Suddenly, Marnie is unraveling a trail of secrets left behind by the...

What do a missing trophy, a glitter trail, and a vanishing backpack have in common?They're all waiting for YOU to solve them!Join Jake, Emily, Amy, and Max-the Young Investigators from United Middle School Mysteries-as they invite you into their casebook. With over 10 mysteries,...

It's called a mystery!When Rowlie, his puppy sister, Lotta, and their humans move to Dogwood Drive, everyone begins to settle in well, but it doesn't take long for something interesting to pop up!Can Rowlie and Lotta work with their new friends to solve their...

A mysterious dollhouse and dolls that move on their own lead Amy, twelve, and her mentally-disabled sister Louann, eleven, to investigate the mystery surrounding grisly murders that occured years before.Author: Betty Ren WrightISBN-10: 0823440303ISBN-13: 9780823440306Publisher: Holiday HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/04/2018Pages: 160Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.30h x...

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes his first ever murder mystery - with thrills, spills and laughs galore. A Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year Dilly loves a good murder. Not a REAL murder. A made-up murder. One you would find in...

Grandfather's friend, Mr. Yee, has broken his arm and can't tend to his beloved vegetable plot in the community garden. The Alden children gladly offer their services to help him with his prize-winning veggies. But they soon learn something mysterious is afoot at the...