Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

Something is haunting the Laingford Pioneer Village Park, a mysterious presence that seems determined to get Alan and his two friends in trouble. They are spending the tail-end of the summer working as costumed helpers at the historical site, and when things get weird,...

"Lorna is making stories that revolve around women's hockey the norm to write, and she captures glimpses of its history with great stories like this mystery. This story featuring Rap also reminds me about my relationship with my Gram as she always supported me...

A middle-grade detective uncovers the hidden depths of her supernatural powers in this enthralling paranormal mystery series.Danica dela Torre has a new case on her hands--and this time, it's personal. Danica has lost her relikaryo, a powerful amulet that keeps her safe from evil...

In this laugh-out-loud companion to The Great Pet Heist, The Great Ghost Hoax, The Great Vandal Scandal, and The Great Catnapping, the pet friends rescue a group of street puppies and try to find them new homes, with hilarious results. Butterbean is in a...

Lindsay Currie's Scritch Scratch meets The School for Invisible Boys in this fun romp of a middle grade novel about a newly dead boy who faces a spooky new school hiding an unearthly mystery. After an unlucky collision between a coconut and the top...

An exciting, humorous, and rhyming detective chase set at Christmas, perfect for children ages 3-7. When a mysterious someone steals the town Christmas tree, Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel are on the case! Will the two sleuths be able to track down the thief...

Purrlock and Marlowe have been invited to Paris by Marlowe's Aunt Foo Foo to see the unveiling of M. Henri Porcupine's painting. It's his first painting in ten years and highly anticipated. But, when the detectives arrive, they find out that the painting has...

In his latest merry misadventure, Henry the Duck's new exercise plan leaves him more frazzled than fit in this energetic and hilarious picture book from beloved author Robert Quackenbush! Henry the Duck it out of shape and needs to exercise! Where should he begin?...

Peggy is off to a Viking site in North America where she unearths the remains of a brave young warrior. It's a dream come true for Peggy Henderson when her friend, Dr. Edwina McKay, lets her tag along to the Viking settlement at L'Anse...

Venture into a world of intrigue with "The Puzzle in the Pond," the 34th installment in the beloved Judy Bolton Series by Margaret Sutton. Dive into a classic juvenile fiction mystery starring Judy Bolton, the resourceful girl detective. This meticulously prepared edition ensures the...

Thirteen-year-old Jane Covington doesn't want to go to Sky Lake to visit her grandmother for the summer holidays - she wants to visit her father in the north. But when she returns to the cottage on the lake with the tall cliff, she is...

An indomitable heroine who believes she is destined to find her kidnapped neighbor leads this warm, big-hearted story with irresistible characters and a captivating mystery. Almost-eleven-year-old Josephine is NOT pleased to be moving into the Happy World trailer park over the summer of 1974....

Enter the spellbinding world of a retirement home for witches in this tale of mischief and magic for children. Grab your broom and get ready for an adventure like no other, because things do go bump in the night-and they live at Anderson House!...

Two podcasting sleuths help their neighbor solve a cold case--one that's literally etched into the walls of their Brooklyn apartment building--in this cozy, twisty-turny middle grade whodunnit from the author of The Queen of Ocean Parkway. Twelve-year-old globetrotter Thea Lim-Lambert is spending a rare...

For fans of Gillian Flynn, Caroline Cooney, and R.L. Stine comes Nightmare from four-time Edgar Allen Poe Young Adult Mystery Award winner Joan Lowery Nixon. Emily has never fit in with her overachieving family. Instead of getting straight As, she sits in the back...

For generations, treasure hunters have targeted a rundown mansion in the Scottish Highlands, intent on plundering its hidden riches.When the Adventurers arrive for Uncle Logan's surprise wedding just days away, the clock is ticking to unravel Hideaway's ancient secrets and save the estate from...

Missions, mixers, and midnight snack runs-there's never a slow day at Café LycoReco! Find out what's new on the menu for Chisato, Takina, and company in this official comic anthology!Author: Spider Spider Lily, Imigimuru, IkraISBN-13: 9798855414981Publisher: Yen PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/26/2025Pages: 160Format: Paperback

A thought provoking mystery unravels as an Elephant suddenly disappears from the middle of a circus parade. It's up to the novice detective team; the "3Gs" to solve the case of the disappearing elephant. Logical thinking George, the more lateral thinking Gina and the...

Centered around an old, eerie graveyard, this novel pulls the reader into the suspense of a twisted thriller and the spiral of internal turmoil experienced by twelve-year-old Lacey Tracey as she journeys through middle school drama. Enduring her family's move from the metropolis of...

The Rainbow Frogs' eggs are disappearing one by one until each frog has only one egg left! Join us on a mysterious adventure to find out who took the eggs. Discover how the frogs' friends each play a special part in saving the last...

Jackson and his friend Lisa are ready for a fun bike ride--but Lisa's bike is missing! In this action-packed early chapter book, Jackson's imagination takes over, wondering if international bike thieves or aliens might be behind the mystery. With the help of his AI-powered...

Join Four girls, Amira, Zuri, Sofia, and Mei as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime! When the four best friends stumble upon a mysterious old map in their treehouse, they find themselves caught in the middle of a thrilling treasure hunt. Together,...

Benjamin loves being a treasure hunter. But learning he is a pirate is even better. Ben discovers a treasure map left by his late grandfather and embarks on a treasure hunt with his Nan's help. But does someone else know about the location of...

When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!Geronimo solves another mystery!Author: Geronimo StiltonISBN-13: 9798225027865Publisher: Scholastic PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/06/2026Pages: 128Format: Paperback

���� Dad, Someone Took the Moon! - Book Description ���� A MISSING MOON... A LITTLE DETECTIVE... A BEDTIME MYSTERY FULL OF WONDER!In the early morning sky, the moon is gone! Ignacio looks up and gasps-"Dad! Someone took the moon!" Determined to solve the mystery,...

Red Riding Hood's Cake was Stolen!Can Jack use evidence to find it?Little Red Riding Hood was bringing Jack a special Snickerdoodle cake, but halfway to his house, it went missing, and Red thinks the Big Bad Wolf stole it.Private Investigator Jack B. Nymble is...

Foreword by Christopher P. Semtner - Curator, Poe Museum.Seeing is believing.Why couldn't winter break be an actual break?My schedule's been packed with emotionally and mentally draining events for weeks. Lenore's birthday. Poe's birthday. A visit to the Prophets for Disaster Mitigation Center. I'm exhausted!On...

Books eight through twelve in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series by Stuart Gibbs are now available together in a collectible paperback boxed set! With SPYDER defeated, Ben Ripley is looking forward to his life returning to normal, or as normal as...

Glass Onion meets Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library in this twisty, laugh-out-loud middle grade mystery about an inexperienced detective who plans to solve a local murder to achieve greatness. Only you can solve the mystery of my murder. Grady Jones has spent nearly all...

Saddle up for this horse-themed early chapter book, featuring Malibu and Brooklyn--the Critter Detectives! It's summer vacation, and the pet-sitting business has slowed down a lot! Now Barbie "Malibu" Roberts and Barbie "Brooklyn" Roberts are off to help Farmer Frankie and her grumpy horse,...

This edition features black-and-white illustrations.Three best friends. One laugh-out-loud detective agency. Countless mysteries to solve!Get ready for a hilarious and action-packed crime-solving adventure with Ripley Kool and the Investigators! Perfect for ages 8-12, this chapter book series is packed with thrilling mysteries, quirky characters,...

The third book in 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...

GREAT MYSTERY FICTION FOR YOUNG READERS--OR ANYONE ELSE WHO LOVES A GOOD STORY! Here is a fast-paced mystery introducing a trembling but intrepid young hero. Derek Morgan lands in London eager to meet for the first time his pen pal, Sydney Pomeroy. After an...

"Spencer Quinn speaks two languages -- suspense and dog -- fluently." -- Stephen KingA bull shark in the swamp? No one in the Louisiana town of St. Roch believes it at first, but when a local boy has a face-to-face encounter with the toothy...

This middle-grade novel loosely based on a true heist story will keep readers turning the pages as they follow Liberty Jacobs and her friends on her mission to save her father's insectarium from bankruptcy and stop a planned "buglary" of the insectarium's rarest insects.Author:...

Clue meets The Baby-Sitters Club in this heartwarming middle grade graphic novel perfect for fans of Kayla Miller and Terri Libenson.Amy has always loved a good mystery.So when her classmate Reagan invites her to a murder-mystery-themed birthday party, she should be ecstatic. But...she's not....

Derailed trains, sinister welders, an abandoned warehouse, and a junkyard dog - join Josephine and Francesca Hardy as the twelve-year-old cousins scramble to solve The Mystery of the Derailed Train.Meet Josephine and Francesca - the Hardy Girls! The year is 1975. Frank and Joe...

Author: Anna Maria PrezioISBN-10: 1960995979ISBN-13: 9781960995971Publisher: Anna Maria PrezioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/05/2025Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Author: John R. EricksonISBN-10: 1591885833ISBN-13: 9781591885832Publisher: Maverick Books, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 05/02/2025Format: CD

Something sinister is happening in Crooked Oak. Ever since the fracking site closed, Nancy's parents have been acting weird. Their eyes are blank, they won't eat--it's like they're no longer themselves. Before she knows it, the symptoms begin affecting others as well. Nancy enlists...

What's creeping around the farm? When an unidentified plane crashes into the fields next to Dunwick Farm in Crooked Oak, it quickly becomes clear that it was carrying some unusual cargo. As the townspeople fall suddenly ill and animals start behaving strangely, best friends...

What's hiding in Harwood Forest? When best friends Pete, Nancy, and Krish arrive at Heathland Camp for a school trip, they're in for an adventure--just not the kind they were expecting. Nearby sits the abandoned Harwood Institute. Mystery shrouds the grounds, with strange screams...

Cat Duran and her friends are suspicious when their classmate, a champion bowler, only bowls gutter balls during a bowling field trip.Author: Steve BrezenoffISBN-10: 143425979XISBN-13: 9781434259790Publisher: Stone Arch BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2013Pages: 88Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.30w x 0.50dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.3Point Value: 1Interest...

Samantha Archer, also known as Sam, couldn't be more excited about her class trip to Scrub Brush, the cool frontier town. But from the second they arrive at the historic village, it's clear someone's trying to make the whole town disappear. Can Sam and...

Catalina Cat Duran and her class are off to the recycling center for what seems like the worst field trip ever. But when they arrive, they find out that the recycling plant has been sabotaged! Only Cat and her friends can save the day...

When middle-school mishaps happen, five friends form the S.M.A.R.T. Squad and use their collective skills and the power of STEM to bring order to their school. Join Izzy Newton in the second adventure of this fun new fiction series, where science reigns supreme. With...

Demolition looms in the third Keepers of the School adventure from Andrew Clements, the master of the school story. Benjamin Pratt is running out of time--and if the old Oakes School gets torn down by greedy developers, his hometown by the sea will be...

"The Clue of the Gold Coin," the twelfth installment in Helen Wells's beloved Vicki Barr, Flight Stewardess series, offers a thrilling mystery set against the vibrant backdrop of Tampa, Florida. Join Vicki as she encounters intrigue and adventure, navigating clues that lead to a...

The little girl disappeared in a blinding snowstorm one hundred years ago. Only her bloodied red cape was found on the estate of the wealthy Vanderbilt family. But now...the arrival of paranormal Lillia Pameroy stirs the old spirits. A local detective reopens the cold...

Sid Fleischman Humor Award WinnerHarriet sets out to solve a poisoning on Marble Island in the third book in the acclaimed cozy mystery series from award-winning author Elana K. Arnold.There are some things you should know about Harriet Wermer: She used to lie a...