In thisfirst bookin this goofball detective series, kids can follow along as a potted flytrap (ahem thatsInspectorFlytrap!) Enola Holmes Mysteries chronicles the tales of Enola Holmes, the younger sister of the famous detective ofBaker StreetSherlock Holmes. AttysSproutVintage. And he doesnt have an alibi. GRADE S. 3 - 7. Harold the fox attends a costume birthday party for his friend Donkey. Digby ODay and the Great Diamond Robbery by Shirley Hughes and Clara VulliamyCharming illustrations in red and yellow colors help readers enjoy this story about Digbys memorable vacation. In The Buried Bones Mystery, Ziggy and his friends Rico, Rashawn and Jerome decide to form a club. I love, love, love that he never begins a case before stopping for a snack and how laborious an effort it is for him to put on pants. This is the second book in the Dear Mrs. Larue series about a dog named Ike Larue with a knack for mad-cap hijinx. Nope, no adventurous pursuit of villains here, folks. Good, right? Kazu Jones and the Denver Dognappers by Shauna M. HolyoakKazuko is a likable, smart, and determined main character who loves investigating mysteries despite her mothers rules. $7.99 $ 7. Its not him! Thismystery seriesshowcases SirArthur Conan Doyles bestsellingSherlock Holmesseries in a thrillinggraphic novelformat. This is a delightful mystery with some valuable lessons on acceptance and inclusion. Great illustrations and an interesting story. , Basil must try and solve his toughest case yet: a mousenapping (hehe) with seemingly zero clues to go on! Theyve built a clubhouse in Ziggys backyard to serve as their headquarters and decide to call themselves the Black Dinosaursbecause whats cooler than dinosaurs? The books are about globetrotting mouse Geronimo Stilton, a best-selling author, investigative reporter and editor for the Rodent Gazette in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. The book was based on telling the wacky stories about the origin of flight Edie thinks theres something fishy going on; that someone is trying to make Anastasia believe shes going crazy. But it isnt long before the curious boy realizes that the tricky part isnt entering the enormous buildingits getting out. When she misplaces that notebook, it ends up in the wrong hands. Mr. We have two more from the series on our platform! Note: this book is one in a series, but this is the only one Id classify as a mystery. Its an excellent, page-turning mystery with important themes about family, forgiveness, and friendship. Twelve-year-old Jin is studying at her grandparents Harlem bodega when a classmate named Alex walks in. I want to be Miss Marple when I grow up and, Ive broken this list up into two broad sections, picture books and chapter books, with the chapter books listed in a mostly ascending order based on grade level. Lucky for him, Private I is on the case. Meanwhile, she and the other paintings wonder if the creepy art restorer is an art forger because something is suspicious. Nell cant wait to tag along with her horrid and neglectful parents to Paris so she can search for her beloved former nanny Pear who shes convinced is missing since Pear hasnt written in months. This site uses third party cookies for analytics and advertising. She's a mother, teacher, author, and freelance writer. Peril awaits as she tries to unravel the mystery shes unwittingly stepped into. Jackaby by William Ritter This YA mystery chapter book features an independent teen girl and an unusual Sherlock Holmes-type boy who solve crimes in historical New England in 1892. As you may have guessed, the book titles in this series follow the alphabet: where Dinks favorite author is a no-show at a book signing. titles with a range of grades 57. Explorer: The Mystery Boxes is a creative, clever collection of stories about boxes of mysterious origin, but the stories could not be more different both in written content and artistic style. If thats true, 6s days are numbered. The cards contain a code that when entered online will reveal that books clue. Theyll have to follow a trail of complicated clues and coded messages to get to the truth. . Low is actually a husband and wife duo! Their sleepover turns into a mystery when famous valuable goggles disappear. I loved how the journey for clues develops simultaneously as Truly finds friends and her place in the town! When Tiger Lil invites Lily to be in Chinatowns New Years Parade, she of course jumps at the chance. Written by: SirArthur Conan Doyle, Vincent Goodwin. How great for critical thinking, right!? It reads like a crime noir comic, the story of a plumed private investigator whos come out of retirement to pursue a birdnapping case. . Then one day, shes shocked to discover that someone has started writing back. Just before shes about to be sent to an orphanage, she learns that she just might be a rich someones heir and have the chance to live happily ever after. Why is he known as Encyclopedia Brown? Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are these cute and quirky animal sleuths who do cute and quirky detective things. The boys set off to solve this strange and scary mystery and find themselves on an adventure beyond their wildest imaginations. Hes so good that his own dad picks his brain every night to solve tricky cases, and hes the head of their towns police department! We won't send you spam. Also, you can track what you've seen, want to see, like, or dislike, as well as track individual seasons or episodes of shows. In a fresh approach to the classicmystery series, teen super-sleuthNancy, along with her friends Bess and George, must solve a photographic mystery at the local museum. The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency The Case of the Missing Moonstoneby Jordan Stratford, illustrated by Kelly Murphy I LOVE this fantastically developed historical fiction story for several reasons the girl-centric history is really interesting (and empowering), the characters are very well-developed, and the plot is a grand adventure! Good for readers ages 10 and up. 7by Craig Battle and Ramon Perez, created by Liam ODonnell Mystery fans and young detectives, youre in for some fun with this book! And, every year, imposters answer the ad. In this story, they must locate the famous amulet of Throth that is rumored to turn back time. Now Harriet must find a way to fix things with her pals and prove that shes no mean girl. This year is no different for imposters but this year, Minerva has two friends her own age. If you like exciting, heartwarming mysteries, youll love this story. She sneaks back to her uncles dilapidated manor house, where she meets a new friend named Peter. Also, see theGeronimo Stilton graphic novels. And when their done, they can find several more from this series onEpic. Fun fact: A.J. If your children or students havent yet read the mystery genre, these are fun reads because theyre so immersive and engaging. But the seal show is canceled and the kids discover that two of the seals have been drugged. Crime Biters: My Dog Is Better Than Your Dog by Tommy GreenwaldThis is a funny beginning chapter book about a boy who is convinced (rightly so?!) Because of all the random facts, figures and trivia stored in his pretty remarkable memory. This is one of my top picks for early chapter books! Harriet is an astute and spunky little girl who goes around scribbling thoughts and observations in a notebook. Unsubscribe at any time. Children 2000s Books Showing 1-50 of 1,203 Welcome to the School by the Sea (Maggie Adair, #1) by Jenny Colgan (shelved 1 time as children-2000s) avg rating 3.66 5,580 ratings published 2008 Want to Read Rate this book 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars The Mystery of the Runaway Ghost (The Boxcar Children, #98) Best Sellers in Children's Mystery & Detectives Books Top 100 Paid Top 100 Free #1 The Screaming Staircase (Lockwood & Co. Book 1) Jonathan Stroud 1,549 Kindle Edition 1 offer from $7.99 #2 Lockwood & Co.: The Whispering Skull Jonathan Stroud 1,015 Kindle Edition 1 offer from $6.99 #3 Lockwood & Co.: The Hollow Boy Jonathan Stroud 883 Each book in the series is interactive and contains ten stories for readers to follow along and solve. children's mystery books 2000swhat is the indirect effect of temperature on orcas. Copyright Epic Creations Inc. All rights reserved. Its an interesting mystery series. Early Pearls father is not the kind of man whod leave his family, yet he has. While investigating, she and her turtle friend, Alfred, follow tracksanddiscover the items on the scavenger hunt. Theres only one thing for Ike to do when the local police force cant seem to get the job done: break free and take matters into his own hands. Not only is this a delightful story, but its filled with problem-solving, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning. Again, use your own discretion. He looks every bit the detective as one can as a pigeonhes got a fedora on so you. Bark Park by Brandi Dougherty, illustrated by Paige PoolerScouts life is filled with mystery and adventure as she helps her dog friends. Nancy, Bess and George are sure that theres another explanation for the strange occurance. This is the start of a clever, wacky series starring the mastersleuthand his assistant, Nina the Goat, as he cracks unsolved cases in his community. Isnt that cool? In one story, a young girl hears a tapping noise under her bed and discovers a box with a cryptic note; inside she finds a wax doll who seems sweet at first butAnother story follows a Japanese girl whose grandmother is convinced that spirits are stealing butter from the kitchen. Note: I dont think this book is usually classified as a mystery. ADD TO CART. In the mystery books below, youll find stories with puzzles or crimes where amateur or professional detectives must overcome obstacles, notice clues, follow leads, ignore red herrings, and solve the crime or mystery. This book is Free on February 28, 2023. Each book includes an afterword with facts about the book's subject; Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery, for example, includes easy-to-understand tidbits about oak trees and acorns. There are five sub-series that make up one big series and each sub-series contains multiple volumes. Well, this picture book certainly isnt helping my theory that all pigeons are tiny cooing spies. Then, see if you can figure out the answers. Signed first editions of Angels & Demons. Its puzzling since all the employees are searched before they can leave the store. Well, except for the fact that her teacher was out sick and Smashies class was stuck with the worst substitute in the world. I probably read this twenty times when I was a kid. His uncles new wife and her witch sisters are up to something. Free shipping for many products! Anna, Henry, and Jose are kids of parents in the Silver Jaguar Society, a society that protects priceless works of art, head to Paris to guard the Mona Lisa. My personal favorite is The Mystery Bookstore, a super fun caper set in the New Orleans French Quarter aboutyou guessed it! How are the diamonds going missing and who is taking them? Its up to the three amigos to find out where he went. Children Mystery Books Showing 1-50 of 716 The Westing Game (Paperback) by Ellen Raskin (shelved 9 times as children-mystery) avg rating 4.01 198,432 ratings published 1978 Want to Read Rate this book 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (Mr. Lemoncello's Library, #1) by Ready to dive into a who-done-it, edge-of-your-seat, detective book? He looks every bit the detective as one can as a pigeonhes got a fedora on so you know he means business. In it, Meg, her brother and her grandfather pay a visit to Megs Aunt Alice, the head librarian at a local library. Keep an eye on your inbox. I think your kids will enjoy these fun-to-read, action, and mystery books with fantastic characters and storylines as much as I did. Nancy puts on her detective cap to help a classmate find a stolen item of priceless value. The group is female spies, all historically famous from different time periods, who ask the kids to help them spy on a neighbor. Its set in Singapore, our sleuth Samuel Tan Cher Lock (aka Sherlock Sam) is a 10 year old foodie, and his sidekick is a robot named Watson. Thisfirst bookin the extraordinarychildrens bookseries chronicles the very first attempt in the 1600s. The Lunchnapper: Pipsi Nature Animal Detective by Rick DeDonato, illustrated by Tracy Bishop Pipsi is excited to go on a nature scavenger hunt but it turns into a mystery when someone steals her lunch. Mystery books for kids are great because they foster logical thinking and deductive reasoning. This list may not reflect recent changes. You should read these books because there are three talking cats in the series. Absolutely Truly Pumpkin Falls Mystery by Heather Vogel Frederick Truly and her family now live in her fathers small hometown after her father, a soldier, returns from Afghanistan a changed man. In. A Cat Called Buster (Rainbow Street Shelter), Snoop Troop It Came from Beneath the Playground, The Seals That Wouldnt Swim, Field Trip Mysteries, The Legend of Diamond Lil: A J.J. Tully Mystery (J. J. Tully Mysteries), Thea Stiltons The Secret of Whale Island, The Whodunit Detective Agency The Diamond Mystery, Me, Frida, and the Secret is the Peacock Ring, The Case That Time Forgot (Sherlock Files Series), Warrenthe13th andTheAll-Seeing Eye: A Novel, Eddie Red Undercover Mystery in Mayan Mexico, What Parents Need to Know About Kids Reading Ebooks, Logic 3D Four-in-a-Row Game: Stratos Spheres, Picture Books to Teach Sequencing & Beginning, Middle, and End, Writing Contests for Kids (and Other Ways To Get Published). While you read, youre prompted to flip to the back to learn about writing a spooky setting, using figurative language, creating a culprit, creating clues, and much more. The detectivesask around and follow clues and its hilarious! She meets siblings Lizzie and Gael who ask for her help in finding a ring that once belonged to her fathers favorite artist, beloved Mexican icon Frida Kahlo! The Meg Mackintosh books are interactive solve it yourself mysteriesthey invite readers to analyze visual and written clues throughout the unraveling of the mystery. Harold steps in to save the party and the day by putting the pieces together to find the culprit of this cake caper. Ive gone ahead and included those since they do at minimum work for fifth graders. The youngsleuthhelps his father, the local police chief, solve mysteries while outwitting mean bullies. (the Theory of All Small Things) to notice things that others have missed. The secret poem pen pal and a mysterious labyrinth give it a mystery vibe though. Who is behind the kidnapping attempt? It hooks you from the first page. She sets out to try and figure out who her secret pen pal might be and finds her way back to herself in the process. $32.36 $35.96. Finally, other ghosts are rogues. A T.O.A.S.T. eleven-year-old Olive and her parents move into a crumbling mansion filled with all sorts of weird and interesting paintings. You can view movies and shows in one place and filter by streaming provider, genre, release year, runtime, and rating (Rotten Tomatoes, Imdb, and/or Metacritic). By: Katherine Applegate (2012) See full review Read or buy BOOK Bonus: readers can get their hands on collectors cards that correspond to each book. Thing is, Obaasan miiiight not be wrong. It is just so good! This playfully illustratedchapter bookseriesshows kids that opposites can make great teams. the first in this series, Lily Lew is excited to learn that her Great Auntie Tiger Lil, a famous movie star, is coming to visit her family in San Francisco. Kindle. Snoop Troop It Came from Beneath the Playground by Kirk ScroggsComic-book style illustrations with lots of interactivity in this interesting story totally impressed me. And did I mention that there are talking cats?? about a couple of eleven-year-olds chasing a missing magician. 1 Alice in Wonderland 2 Ballet Shoes (Noel Streatfeild) 3 Goblet of Fire 4 Half Blood Prince ADVERTISEMENT 5 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 6 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (J.K. Rowling) 7 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 9 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 10 The main characters have passion and curiosity and the plot races along with twists and turns. How many of these books do you remember from your childhood? This is going to be another fantastic series by the talented R.A. Spratt with its crisp plotting and characters with big personalities. Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery is a middle grade mystery-comedy about a fanged rabbit who might be a vampire. love the name Smashie McPerter and because the plot is just so Ramona-esquely relatable. What is going on? The Fairytale Detectives (The Sisters Grimm) by Michael BuckleySabrina and Daphne move in with their Grandmother Grimm and learn that they and their grandmother are fairy tale detectives for the town, which is filled with fairy tale people called Everafters. Legend has it that two people visiting the town of Shady Oaks went missing one day, only to turn up in old photographs on display, seemingly frozen in time. This fun book is part of an exciting series about the adventures of Scooby, Fred, Velma, Daphne and Shaggy as they travel around solving (not so scary) mysteries to help their friends. In addition, you can see the most watched/liked stuff amongst your friends. Cant get enough of Sammy? Then she discovers the homes long-lost missing heir lurking around the shadows and hiding in a secret part of the house. A. Aesop's Fables (Pinkney book) Albidaro and the Mischievous Dream; The Amber Spyglass; The Art of Keeping Cool; The Austere Academy; Awful End; B. But he didnt do it either so he partners with the cheerful 4th Little Pig, Ferkel, (who knew!?) (Shes currently enjoying the 2nd.) This installment ofThe Hardy BoysAdventures series takes detective brothers Frank and Joe deep into the Florida Keys. Open 8AM-4.30PM icknield way, letchworth; matching family dinosaur swimsuits; roblox furry accessories; can i use my venus credit card at lascana; who is the most humble player in the world; Warrenthe13th andTheAll-Seeing Eye: A Novel byTania Del Rio, illustrated byWill StaehleA quirky mystery book!