Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

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...

A beautiful new cover look for the second title in Chris Riddell's Costa Award-winning Goth Girl series: Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death. This funny sequel to Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse is packed with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout,...

While unicorns usually shimmer and sparkle in the spotlight, Unicorn longs for fame of another kind: he wants to be a cool, case-crackin' undercover agent, just like his hero, Agent Sparrow. And he's finally gotten his big break--a job at Agent Goat's Detective Agency!...

A beautiful new cover for the third title in Chris Riddell's Costa Award-winning Goth Girl series: Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright. This funny adventure, featuring Ada Goth and her friends, is packed with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout, and is perfect for girls and...

Four friends investigate whether their favorite singer is a fraud in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Ameer, Rika, Tim, and Cara have a lot in common, including a devotion to their favorite singer, Self-Akeem. But when the pop star is...

Four friends investigate whether their favorite singer is a fraud in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Ameer, Rika, Tim, and Cara have a lot in common, including a devotion to their favorite singer, Self-Akeem. But when the pop star is...

Author: Heather AlexanderISBN-10: 154761613XISBN-13: 9781547616138Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/03/2024Pages: 80Format: Paperback

Author: Ellen Melissa CohenISBN-10: 1643713736ISBN-13: 9781643713731Publisher: Red Chair Press Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2024Pages: 168Format: HardcoverReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2024

A young boy investigates an online claim about the lost city of Atlantis in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Nick Pendleton's favorite online star, Griff Willis, is lighting up the internet. In a series of social media posts, the star...

Perfect for fans of The Alien Next Door, this second illustrated chapter book in the Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club series is an out-of-this-world adventure! With their trip to Kroon behind them, Mateo, Tina, Booker, and Jennica are back on Earth, Elvis the dog...

No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes... even to the airport. Cam and Eric go with her father to the airport to meet "Spaghetti" Max, her father's best friend...

A young girl uncovers the truth behind an online health fad in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Dalia Gopie is shorter than all her friends. Then she discovers that her favorite social media influencer is promoting a miracle fruit--one that...

Ever since the Backyard Rangers saved turtles in their town, Miles thought his troubles were behind him. But adjusting to his new school hasn't been easy, and now there's a new wildlife problem. Birdwatchers and paparazzi are flocking to see Marsh Hollow's newest celebrity,...

A mysterious note in code shows up on Billie's front porch and the members of the Mystery Club find all their skills as Code Breakers put to the test!Author: Sally RippinISBN-10: 1610673123ISBN-13: 9781610673129Publisher: Kane/Miller Book PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2014Pages: 96Format: PaperbackAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.5Point Value:...

For graduates of Percy Jackson comes the 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 ever lost a sock...

Harriet the Spy meets Small Spaces in this heartfelt new paranormal mystery series for middle grade readers.Danica and her partner Jack are Renley Crow's best kid detectives. Well, they're the only kid detectives . . . until Kennedy Fang moves to town. Kennedy's convinced...

Someone is stealing from the family's mango tree! Could it be a mango monster? After waiting all year for mango season, Marianne is excited that the mangoes on their tree are ripe and ready to eat. She loves mangoes and plans to eat all...

This terrifyingly terrific coloring book is based on the hit series Wednesday! Wednesday is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams' time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Featuring highly-detailed and hauntingly-beautiful black and white illustrations, this coloring book is the perfect way...