Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

It's a big week at Cogwheel Stadium--the baseball team the Clayton Cogs are playing for the pennant The Aldens are helping out at the ballpark, and they're glad to be part of the excitement. But the other team's batters seem to know the pitches...

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...

Crack the case with the world's most famous detective! But before he became the great detective, who was young Sherlock Holmes? The eighth book in a series of mystery adventures featuring a teenage Sherlock and endorsed by the Conan Doyle Estate.Author: Andrew LaneISBN-10: 1447294572ISBN-13:...

All that stands between an evil villain and world domination is a pair of twelve-year-olds who just learned they're time travelers. What could go wrong?!?! This Revolutionary, action-packed adventure is perfect for fans of City Spies, Treasure Hunters, and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. Twins...

Three sleuthing sisters find unanticipated self-acceptance in book two of this hilarious mystery series, now available in paperback It's summer, and the Weird Sisters are convinced that the residents of Covenly aren't visiting their pet emporium--and newly opened detective agency--because the sisters are too...

The day of the field trip to Midville Museum for Cedar Creek's 8th grade class should have been ordinary, but some force in the Egyptian exhibit, determined to get paranormal detective Mallory Gilmartin's attention, violently shakes the ground floor when their class tries to...

Fifteen-year-old Fran rescues an abused horse from a gypsy traveler and nurses him to health. She names him Charlie and realizes he is a horse of rare quality. She and her mother suspect that he was stolen, but Fran's love of Charlie grows. Then...

Shay is a teenage foster child who wants nothing more than to belong and she believes she has found her place at a run down stable. Her sense of belonging is threatened when the stableowner is hurt by a mysterious attacker and in the...

The Aldens take an RV trip to Arizona, where they learn about the Lost Dutchman Mine. An old legend says the mine is filled with gold! When an old prospector goes missing while searching for it, the Boxcar Children must find him before someone...

The Aldens are visiting Grandfather's friend, Amy, at the Ogopogo Retreat in Canada. Amy rents cabins to tourists who hope to see the mysterious underwater creature, the Ogopogo, swimming in the lake. Henry, Jesse, Violet, and Benny can't wait to try to spot the...

September AD 80. Flavia and her friends go to Rome to celebrate the Festival of Jupiter at Senator Cornix's town house. When a famous racehorse goes missing, Nubia sets out to recover it. The four friends find themselves caught up in a plot against...

A new highly illustrated chapter book series set in both a Minecraft-style video game world and the real world of elementary school where friendships will be tested, courage will be discovered, and teamwork will always win!Kat, Tai, and Alex are obsessed with the video...

Ella is growing up and has started at her new boarding school, and Eden College is everything she hoped it would be. An engaging new series with a touch of mystery for the slightly older reader and fans of the Ella Diaries. Ella is...

My friends and I are headed to the Big Apple George, Bess, and I continue our investigation of the Miss Pretty Face Beauty Pageant in New York City, where the next round of competition is being held. When I get there, Pretty Face Cosmetics...

Author: David GormanISBN-10: 1038321069ISBN-13: 9781038321060Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/27/2025Pages: 126Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.30d

A charming chapter book series about a young Orthodox Jewish girl out to discover the truth about all the magical mysteries in her world, perfect for fans of Marya Khan and Zoey and Sassafras Miriam is the youngest in her family, but she's not...

A girl tackles a vacation filled with mystery, treasure, and learning to be her true self in this middle grade "frothy summer adventure...which bristles with gentle thrills and chills" (Publishers Weekly) that's a modern-day Holes set on a dusty dude ranch in Montana.Becca Soloway's...

Em is the normal countryside girl, until she wasn't. When her parents divorce, her life changes - for good. She and her Dad move to New Jersey. She meets a boy named Jason. Jason is perfect for Em, except for one little thing. Jason...

A pint-sized Only Murders in the Building meets Land of Stories in this fantastical middle grade mystery where three kids' search for a missing mother leads them to a world where every story ever told is real--making a hit web series about their search...

Sixth grader Riley Abercrombie is determined to win--even if she has to gulp down her nerves and speak in public. The Historical Society is having a contest with a cash prize and an all-expenses-paid trip to where her great-grandma once lived. But a winning...

A sleepover at an amusement park turns into a night of terror in this scary middle school read from the New York Times bestselling author of Mine and Camp Scare. Tonight is Brie's chance to finally be accepted by the Ems--the most popular girls...

Quail season has just begun, and already there's trouble on the ranch. When a wayward bird dog goes missing, Hank takes off in search of him-and finds himself face-to-face with an angry mother hog and her litter. If that isn't bad enough, before Hank...

Hank is helping the cowboys with the dangerous mission of rounding up a very angry bull when a strange twist of events brings a yellow Labrador onto the scene. The entire ranch quickly becomes enamored with this new addition to the ranch's Security Division....

Everyone knows that bears live in the mountains and there are no mountains in the Texas Panhandle. So, when Slim claims to have seen a bear cross the road, no one knows what to believe, that is, until Deputy Kile spreads a report that...

When an odd twist of events brings a parrot to the ranch, Hank and Drover are not worried. After all, what harm can one mimicking bird do? So Hank decides to go about his business and do whatever Sally May and Loper ask him...

For twenty-five years, readers have enjoyed watching Drover - Hank's trusty sidekick - try to finagle himself out of every dangerous situation that arises on the ranch. But what happened before Drover came to the ranch? Well, it's all here - from his early...

When Hank hears a rumor that the sky is going to fall from the ranch's resident rooster, he is naturally a bit skeptical. But when a report from Pete the Barncat and a strange dream seem to support the theory, Hank knows that he'd...

This is no ordinary, run-of-the-mill ranch intrigue. No sir, this is a real, honest-to-goodness archaeological adventure When an old friend of Slim's starts an archaeological dig near the ranch, it doesn't take long before little Alfred gets caught up in the excitement, and it...

Wonder if cattle rustlers still exist? Well, they do. Hank and Slim go on a camping trip to see if they can catch the mysterious stranger who is stealing calves by night.Author: John R. EricksonISBN-10: 1591882192ISBN-13: 9781591882190Publisher: Maverick Books (TX)Language: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2017Pages: 113Format: HardcoverWeight:...

The next evolution in storytelling from New York Times bestselling, Newbery Medal Winning author Erin Entrada Kelly!Twelve-year-old Lila has two goals for the summer: 1. Win back the friends who ditched her for being "too dramatic"2. Stop being so dramaticBut then Lila's estranged Grandpa...

Danger at the Drawbridge by Mildred Wirt follows the intrepid young reporter Penny Parker as she investigates a series of mysterious events surrounding a historic drawbridge. When a local festival is threatened by strange accidents and acts of sabotage, Penny is determined to uncover...

Hone critical thinking skills while learning about animals, friendship, and the importance of generosity.Pets are disappearing from Lemon Tree Heights. With her family's petting zoo at stake, Kassy has to stop the dognapping ring, and fast.Hot on the trail of a missing cockapoo, Kassy...

Their reputations as Lycoris are on the line! Chisato and Takina face down Fuki and Sakura in a mock battle, but can the dysfunctional duo defeat the agents from HQ? It might take more than a single successful mission under their belts for Chisato...

Now in paperback. Twins race to find the thief stealing valuable historical artifacts before their family's framed for the crimes in this high-octane middle grade action-adventure series starter for fans of City Spies and Alex Rider. Ten-year-old Ike Carter has committed large chunks of...

The perfect series for kids who loved THE LEMONADE WAR series and are ready for more mysteries! "With wit, cunning, snappy dialogue and superior math skills, The Red Blazer Girls represent the best of girl-detectives while still feeling relatable and real. Nancy Drew would...

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 some suspicious happenings at their favorite pizza parlor! 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 investigate the mystery of the mummy's curse! Perfect for early readers learning to read...

From New York Times bestselling author Jessie Burton comes a stunning debut middle grade novel and a story of friendship, priceless treasure, and powerful magic. When Bo Delafort finds treasure on the muddy bank of the River Thames, her life turns upside down. A...

Nunu Malone was looking forward to a carefree summer of gaming, but thanks to his bossy twin sister, Nandi, he's stuck in a wildlife detective camp in the heart of the African bush. Their first assignment? An anti-poaching mission in Limpopo National Park. When...

Patrick Picklebottom is out in the neighborhood and on the case - can YOU help him solve 12 different mysteries? Patrick Picklebottom has a knack for critical thinking. So it's not too surprising that he and his best friend, Claire, keep coming across everyday...

In Kitty and the Missing Pumpkins, Kitty is excited about the upcoming Fall Festival. It's going to be a real feast for the whole community, and Kitty has worked hard all week to help prepare for it. But when she arrives to help set-up...

The Case of the Missing SockIn the lively home of Detective Stinky Paws and his feline siblings, chaos erupts when one of the humans' favorite socks goes missing from the laundry! While the humans search high and low, Stinky Paws suspects there's more to...

An exciting pick-your-path adventure series for kids to practice making good choices and learn character-building skills and principles. You've Got This! Maya Pyramid Mystery is part of the new You've Got This series, a captivating collection of pick-your-own adventure stories for children aged 8-11....

Not everyone abides by the same moral values. Not everyone agrees that a smile can fix up a bad day. At the end of each day, there might be a great moral attached, and on some days there may be none. Sometimes, it needs...

Til Death Do Us Part isn't always as long as you'd think it should be. A cozy mystery from #1 Bestselling author Danielle Collins. Henrietta has finally met her long-lost nephew and is intent on making sure he is safe. Unfortunately, she can't focus...

A VISION OF DECEIT AND LIESOne missing girl. No credible clues. And a past that refuses to stay buried. Just as life slips into a normal routine, Heather Reiner gets an unexpected visitor. The uninvited and seriously unwanted guest is seeking help solving a...

Some things are best left unseen... A Mystical Encounters NovelHeather Reiner has always felt like an outsider. And she doesnAuthor: Kimberly ReadnourISBN-10: 1791567371ISBN-13: 9781791567378Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/13/2018Pages: 214Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.49d

Katz Pajamas is an extraordinary detective. In fact, he's the best in New Purrt, Catifornia. When there's a mystery to solve, he's the cat to call. In The Miss Kitty Mystery, Katz has been hired to find out why Miss Kitty Cat, the featured...

Tiffany Donovan has a lot of responsibility as class president, not the least of which is the annual bake sale. When she finds a new bakery to buy cookies from, she is thrilled with how much the people of the school and the town...

Before the Baudelaires became orphans, before he encountered A Series of Unfortunate Events, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket was a boy discovering the mysteries of the world. I should have asked the question "How could someone who was missing be in...