So its up to a bumbling ghost named Mr. Lapsewood to find out how to stop it. Then she discovers the homes long-lost missing heir lurking around the shadows and hiding in a secret part of the house. The Boxcar Children books were first published back in 1942 and are pretty much considered classic mystery books for kids. But who is the library ghost? Their sleepover turns into a mystery when famous valuable goggles disappear. [TOMT][Book][2000s] Children's nonfiction book series talking about the history of aviation in one, and the history of geography/jungles in the other . Check out our posts: BestMystery Booksfor Kids on Epic., Epic!s digital library includes many of the best kids books, popular ebooks, and videos such as Fancy Nancy, Big Nate, Warriors, and National Geographic Kids. Thing is, Obaasan miiiight not be wrong. Right now, the Black Rot is killing the haunted house ghosts. If your children or students havent yet read the mystery genre, these are fun reads because theyre so immersive and engaging. children's mystery books 2000swhat is the indirect effect of temperature on orcas. a super fun caper set in the New Orleans French Quarter aboutyou guessed it! If youre looking for a binge-worthymystery seriesto keep your kid coming back for more, look no further than this list. That lock is a voracious . It seems she can travel inside the paintings to a creepily silent place called Elsewhere! Yes please! In The Shadows, eleven-year-old Olive and her parents move into a crumbling mansion filled with all sorts of weird and interesting paintings. Julian and his buddies Huey and Gloria consider themselves some pretty sweet secret agents. Sherlock & friends set out to find his aunties stolen cookbook. Want more? By: Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo (2016) See full review Read or buy BOOK The One and Only Ivan age 8+ Heartwarming story of a heroic, artistic, captive gorilla. In thisfirst bookin this action-packed, interactiveseries, twins Zach and Evie and their friend Vishal start the GeminiDetective Agency. Classics like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys still have a healthy readership, but the genre has come a long way. Luckily, the Lady Spies come to the rescue! 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (16,084) Paperback. 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. Required fields are marked *. How many have you read? Smashie is a well-written, relatable book on the easier side of middle-grade chapter books. Delightful! Today is the perfect day for solving mysteries and eating cheese, thinks Harold, tucked up warm in bed. Yes, I am sneaking in one final Sherlock book but hear me out! Theyre also just plain fun. Meet Dot & Jabber, a pair of teeny mouse detectives who solve a different mystery in each of the books from this adorable series. The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure (Secret Lake Mystery Adventures) Book 1 of 2: Secret Lake Mystery Adventures. And he doesnt have an alibi. Fun fact: A.J. They call him Bunnicula and introduce him to pets Harold the dog and Chester the cat. I'm a mom, writer, & former elementary teacher & literacy trainer. Let youryoung readerdive into adventure with Violet and her aquatic friends as they solve the mystery of the disappearing playground. West Meadow Detectives: The Case of the Snack Snatcher by Liam ODonnell, illustrated by Aurelie GrandMyrons new school isnt too bad because theres a mystery who is stealing the snacks every morning? Manhunt by Kate Messner At midnight all over the world, works of art vanish from houses and museums. When Tiger Lil invites Lily to be in Chinatowns New Years Parade, she of course jumps at the chance. This mystery story is one of thebest booksforyoung readerswho seek the challenge to solve seemingly unsolvable cases. Basil of Baker Street is, yes, a mouse detective who investigates the disappearance of a local toymaker and must launch into a battle of . Will they find the culprit? The premise is an orphan, Mary, is recruited by a clandestine detective agency of women, an agency who is very successful because no one would suspect women to be spies. When Tiger Lil invites Lily to be in Chinatowns New Years Parade, she of course jumps at the chance. The friends realize that theres something suspicious with Olivers moms new job and boyfriend and that the bad guys are searching for a reclusive antisocial genius, Preston Oglethorpe, who went to high school with Olivers mom. Im pulling this blurb straight from my shelf talker at the bookstore where I work. Little Claudia Kincaid decides she wants to run away, but not just anywhere: shes going to run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and find a way to live there. Fun fact: A.J. Each book includes an afterword with facts about the books subject; Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery, for example, includes easy-to-understand tidbits about oak trees and acorns. A.J. The plot is really cool, about a ghost-loving girl named Eliza whose mom is a strange plant expert. Who is behind the kidnapping attempt? Only in this story, hes a young boy. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Lot of 11 Vintage Older Children's Books 1970s 80s History Adventure Mystery at the best online prices at eBay! She searches for clues and interviews suspects. (Free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.). A collaboration of authors have written these stories, including Rick Riordan, Patrick Carman, Linda Sue Park and Sarwat Chadda. she notices the same symbol that is on the key her mom left her. When the Monroe family finds a peculiar little bunny at a screening of Dracula, they decide to bring him home with them. The Boxcar Children books were first published back in 1942 and are pretty much considered classic mystery books for kids. Encyclopedia Brown tells of the adventures of Leroy Brown, aboy detectivewho is nicknamed Encyclopedia for his wide breadth of knowledge. Good, right? This series combines mystery, history, magic, and adventure as siblings Jack and Annie adventure through time. You should read these books because there are three talking cats in the series. Adam Jimenez is a Mexican American author who grew up in California and later moved to Singapore where he met wife Felicia Low. Older kids and middle-grade readers can find out in this audiobook. Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery is a middle grade mystery-comedy about a fanged rabbit who might be a vampire. 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. and reread a book from my precious youth. Thesefriendslove math and are proud of it in fact, theyre sure they can use their math skills to solve crimes. A mysterious book brings them together and they soon find themselves wrapped up in an international art scandal. We won't send you spam. He and Percy visit the fancy Hotel Splendide. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Book 1 age 6+ Inspiring, kid-friendly tales of extraordinary women. In this story, they must locate the famous amulet of Throth that is rumored to turn back time. First editions of The Higher Power of Lucky. 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. While in Paris, Nell learns about the strange moldy bread problem plaguing the citys bakeries. She bamboozles her little brother into going along for the ride and pulls off her master plan. The Rainbow Fish by. The clues lead to something about a trip of Marco Polo and spices. Digging Up Danger by Jaqueline West, illustrated by Hatem Aly Read the mystery story that also teaches you specific writing techniques about writing a mystery story. Plus,the mystery hooked me immediately. The Secret Starling by Judith Eagle, illustrated by Jo RiouxReaders, dont miss this heartwarming mystery about a lonely orphan girl whose unfeeling uncle abandons her. This heartwarming story is one of several in the hilarious Dear Beast series available onEpic. Join Rider and her friends as they crack this lunchroom case once and for all. First editions of Angels & Demons. Its puzzling since all the employees are searched before they can leave the store. Reading The Giving Tree was a universal experience for us all. In the Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series, Maisie is a twelve-year-old working in her grandmothers boarding house with dreams of being a big, bad, lady detective. It all starts one day when an ID card falls out of Mamas purse. Shes traveling to London to track down her missing mother, but shes pulled into a kidnapping and murder case when she arrives. Still, Nancy remains ever the resourceful little sleuth and always cracks the case. Note: I dont think this book is usually classified as a mystery. Back in action in chapter book form, Nancy solves mysteries in a pink trench coat and a bedazzled magnifying glass. And, every year, imposters answer the ad. This isnt exactly your typical mysterytheres no crime to be solved, no whodunnit to unravel. Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs Was the FunJungles hippo murdered? 7by Craig Battle and Ramon Perez, created by Liam ODonnell Mystery fans and young detectives, youre in for some fun with this book! Referring to The Great Mouse Detective as something like "Sherlock Holmes but with rodents" does a great disservice to how original and immersive the animated mystery film is. In Lulus Mysterious Mission, Lulu is shocked and appalled to find out that her parents are going on vacationwithout her! 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. Intended as a guide for parents and teachers in choosing books for children at specific age levels, this book provides an annotated list of over 2,000 children's books by 1,200 authors. 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. The Frame-Up by Wendy McLeod MacKnight, illustrated by Ian SchoenherrCelebrating artwork, this magical mystery chapter book reveals that paintings are alive. LeeThis third book in the stellar Mary Quinn mystery series is a delightful story. The animal detectives of Gumshoe Zoo are on the case in this awesome, alliterative comic picture book. Its a delightful, aromatic mystery read! Theyve moved to a mysterious plant shop where something very creepy is happening! In this particular adventure, they are at the aquarium to see a seal show. He looks every bit the detective as one can as a pigeonhes got a fedora on so you know he means business. $17.50 + $5.05 shipping. But the Cahills have finally opened their vault to reveal the story of the most coveted work of art in the world, and the many attempts through the centuries to steal it. by Ida Siegal (series)Emma and her friends are excited about the upcoming costume contest but when Sophias costume disappears mysteriously, the group must investigate clues and interviews witnesses to discover what happened. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow HMH Books 2. You should read these books because there are three talking cats in the series. Its about a boy, Rollie, and his friend, Cecily, whoreceive a mysterious and exclusive invitation to attend a school for budding detectives. Yes, I am sneaking in one final Sherlock book but hear me out! The cards contain a code that when entered online will reveal that books clue. This process was a tricky one! Dont let the format fool youwhile it looks like a chapter book from the outside, the easy, sparse language reads like a picture book. For 500 years, the Cahills have been the most powerful family in the world, carefully and secretively guarding their source of their power. that he never begins a case before stopping for a snack and how laborious an effort it is for him to put on pants. I couldnt compile a list of mystery books for kids without this classic. Obsessed with travel? You see it too, right?! Although the trio has different hobbies, they all share a love for solving mysteries. Other ghosts haunt houses and cant escape. Will Private I put two and two together and solve the problemor is 6 next in line to be subtracted? See? Good, right? Of course, theres a mystery afoot andRollie and Cecily are determined to get to the bottom of it. Youll see meet a LOT of fairy tale characters in this magical town. Constable & Toopby Gareth P. Jones In this ghost world, some ghosts work for the Ghost Bureau a predictably stuffy governing agency that does nothing. The kids go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened to succeed. , introduces us to Amy and Dan Cahill, a brother and sister duo who learn that their family is the most influential in all of history. What begins as mostly an excuse to meet up for pizza and go-karting, turns into bonafide crime-solving operation as they track down a priceless diamond necklace. The letter asks each of them to solve a crime that has wronged one of the worlds greatest painters. See, he chose to hide the fact that hes not so much a mouse as a rat, and rats are not to be trustedor are they? In The Buried Bones Mystery, Ziggy and his friends Rico, Rashawn and Jerome decide to form a club. The first book. 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. Can the young Mike and Kaye find who pinched the bat before their favorite team loses the game? Sign up to The Kids Are All Right to receive news and recommendations from the world of kid lit and middle grade books. Skunk discovers the aforementioned cookie jar and dang it, hes going to find the thief. Olivia Sharp isnt new to mysteryshes Nate the Greats cousin, after all! A T.O.A.S.T. My daughters book club loved this story. Mystery, adventure, and humor will keep your readers on the edge of their seats in this unique story with quirky characters. about a couple of eleven-year-olds chasing a missing magician. When they arrive on the scene, they find the store owner unconscious; whats more, his prized Claymore diamond is missing too! He proves to be every bit as helpful. Free event; snacks provided. Minerva Mint The Order of the Owlsby Elisa Puricelli Guerra Minerva lives in a huge but run-down mansion (that she owns) with her guardian, a quirky artist who found her abandoned at a train station (with the house deed.) These mysteries are both fun and informative for young readers, introducing them to the wonders of science with the help of some cute little critters. Now's the perfect time to learn about some of the amazing women who shaped history, National Reading Month has begun! The series can be a great way to encourage readers to problem-solve with the kid detective and use logical thinking to crack the greatest mysteries! Start with Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective and go from therethere are 25+ books in this series, plenty of leads to pursue! Together, they take care of themselves and play with new village friends. . Pamela Cervantes is eleven years old when she and her mother travel to Mexico City, the birthplace of Pamelas deceased father. The detectivesask around and follow clues and its hilarious! I loved this story and the characters and highly recommend it. This story follows Billy and the gang as they work through various scenarios, introducing kids to deductive logic and basic problem solving along the way. Kids will enjoy thisnew easy chapter book series with friends who find news and share it in video news reports. Kids will love these suspenseful beginning reader mysteries narrated byBasils friend, Dr. Dawson. Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. Amazon.com: mystery books for kids. When the Monroe family finds a peculiar little bunny at a screening of. The Higher Power of Lucky is the first in the Hard Pan trilogy written by Susan Patron. The two end up stumbling upon a headline-making mystery in the process. The problem is Aunt Alice has gone missing, but she has left behind a trail of clues that lead Meg & company to the library. I would have been all over these books as a kid, both because how can you. Why is he known as Encyclopedia Brown? Theyll have to follow a trail of complicated clues and coded messages to get to the truth. Yes please! Even better: he finds out that the rest of the classroom pets are part of a secret society called The Academy whose charge is to keep the students of the school safe. Good for readers ages 10 and up. Each book in the series is interactive and contains ten stories for readers to follow along and solve. You see it too, right?! Keep an eye on your inbox. The problem is Aunt Alice has gone missing, but she has left behind a trail of clues that lead Meg & company to the library. A fun, feminist branch-off with six books in the series. 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. She just knows shed be good at it, she only needs a case to prove it! Connect the Dots by Keith CalabreseMiddle school is even weirder when a girl named Matilda arrives. Includes Everything. Success! Your email address will not be published. Nate the Great is enjoying his morning pancakes when he gets a call from his friend Annie. Sherlock, Lupin & Me: The Dark Ladyby Irene Adler I totally love this mystery story so does my 11-year-old! Big Bad Detective Agency by Bruce HaleThe Big Bad Wolf aka. 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). Mystery by James Ponti Captivating from the first page, 12-year old Florian Bates uses his brilliant, observing brain to implementT.O.A.S.T. Ive been reading mysteries (and trying to live inside a swanky museum, sssh) ever since., The day Patches was stolen from Smashie McPerters class started out like any other day. What is going on? Vintage 1970s Childrens Book, Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Series The Three Investigators Hc SOLD SEPERATELY, Mystery Chapter Book. Isnt that cool? Parents everywhere can revel in nostalgia with this update to the classic series about four orphans who enter a world of freedom, adventure and self-reliance after discovering and moving into an abandoned boxcar. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. (Parents, its a mild YA romance, but her friend gets drunk and shares a brief story about having sex.). Together they collect evidence and make deductions and a play. In this case, theyre determined to discover the cause of the ghostly sounds from an abandoned military fort. Things go from bad to worse when she witnesses a burglary at the hotel across the street, and now the thief is after her. They have after all rescued a neighborhood dog, saved a small child from drowning but these kids have their sights set on solving some serious crime. Though, for Harold every day was the perfect day for solving mysteries and eating cheese. And those, folks, are some words I can relate to. See? 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). Ready to dive into a who-done-it, edge-of-your-seat, detective book? But when Andys class pet goes missing, the two team up to find the beloved animal. Bones is observant and smart and while Jamila plays basketball, kids come to Bones with their mysteries. 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. But as Van Hoof questions the animals and collects clues, the solutions seems obvious to everyone except the bumbling inspector. Sherlock Academy by F.C. Because of all the random facts, figures and trivia stored in his pretty remarkable memory. The concept of this series is just so, so brilliant. If you kid loves this, check out the other four books in the series onEpic. Smashie McPerter and the Mystery of Room 11 by N. Griffin, illustrated by Kate HindleyFalsely accused of stealing the class 11 hamster, who she admittedly doesnt like, third-grader Smashie decides to find the real thief and clear her name. In this remix of the classic tale, Detective Doggedly is trying to catch the huffing, puffing, house-blowing wolf before he eats the three little pigs for dinner. All of this plus mathits woven in throughout to make for a fun and educational treat for bookworms. They dont expect to find themselves involved in an even large mystery having to do with priceless works of art. Neil Flambe and the Marco Polo Murders by Kevin SylvesterArrogant yet endearing, 14-year-old chef Neil Flambe is known for his keen powers of smell especially by the police detectives who need Neils help with a series of mysterious murders of chefs in the area. One mystery story might not be enough for every youngsleuth, and lucky for yours, it doesnt have to be. I think your kids will enjoy these fun-to-read, action, and mystery books with fantastic characters and storylines as much as I did. Secrets of the Manor: Claires Story, 1910 by Adele WhitbyI lovedthis book itsacaptivating story about an orphan girl who moves to France to live with friends of her family. He finds the thieving culprits for everything from an opera singers missing jewels to an astronauts misplaced spaceship using some. In thisfirst bookin this goofball detective series, kids can follow along as a potted flytrap (ahem thatsInspectorFlytrap!) Nothing to see at all. Free shipping for many products! Great Auntie Tiger Lil decides its up to her to find the thieves and invites young Lily along for the ride. While shes at it, shes also supposed to discover what is behind all of Anastasias problems. In Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong, Sherlock & friends set out to find his aunties stolen cookbook. Surprise Mystery Fun Box for Girls! The two end up stumbling upon a headline-making mystery in the process. When Kyle Keeley discovers that the worlds most famous game maker Luigi Lemoncello has made a new library in town, Kyle does everything he can to get in. that his rescue dog is a crime-solving, vampire, genius! Readers want to believe the mysterious authors vacationing in the small town really could be vampires. 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 TheSecret Files of Fairday Morrow by Jessica Haight Fairdays parents move from the city to the country to amysterious Victorian house and the only reason she hasnt died of boredom is shes found a mystery for her and her best friend, Lizzy, who are in their own detective club. Theyre also a fast-paced, page-turnery blend of mystery and adventure. A Kindle Scribe Review. : The Moo-serious Disappearance of Cow on Epic. The Agency 3: The Traitor in the Tunnelby Y.S. Not only is this a delightful story, but its filled with problem-solving, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning. Max Finder, a self-proclaimed fact collector, is a brainy 12-year-oldwho loves nothing more than using his talent for trivia to solve mysteries. Her new Spanish tutor and his sister ask for Palomas help to find Frida Kahlos missing peacock ring. where Geronimo and Thea find a mysterious map that leads the pair on a hunt for treasure. Stilton embarks on all sorts of wild adventures with his sister Thea, cousin Trap, and nephew Benjamin, keeping a diary of his travels as inspiration for his books. King and Kayla and the Case of the Unhappy Neighbor by Dori Hillestad Butler, illustrated by Nancy MeyersKaylas dog King narrates this mystery story about a problem with Mr. Garys messed-up trash cans. Category:2000 Children's Books Category:2001 Children's Books Category:2002 Children's Books Category:2003 Children's Books Category:2004 Children's Books Category:2005 Children's Books Category:2006 Children's Books Category:2007 Children's Books Category:2008 Children's Books Category:2009 Children's Books A The Apple Thief Once at the Countesss home, she must use her detective skills to figure out what is going on with the disappearing kids and scary Countess. A special treat for Nancy Drew fans, and any reader who is new to the series.This stunning box set features the reissued editions of books 1-4, all with gorgeous covers that hark back to the era in which the series was first published. In this book, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden now have a home with their grandfather. Ziggy and his friends Rico, Rashawn and Jerome decide to form a club. Summoning Knells by A. F. Kidd - ASH TREE PRESS, 2000 Ltd to 500 copies. by John Steven Gurney. Little ones may recognize our stylish little sleuth from the. How great for critical thinking, right!? Lizzy and Fairday discover an old diary, a picture, and other clues that lead them to discover an alternative universe where the house hasnt aged. How many of these books do you remember from your childhood? My personal favorite is. She turns to Billiam Van Hoof, the worlds top goat detective (so he says) to find the missing egg. Butterfly Gone Guppy Case #1 by Karen Kilpatrick, illustrated by German BlancoP.I Butterfly loves butterflies and mysteries. Dying to Meet You 43 Cemetary Road by Kate Klise, illustrated by M. Sarah KliseThe 43 Old Cemetery Road early chapter book series is afunnyand punny mystery adventure with a kid, a cat, a grumpy ghost with a cool format comprised of letters, emails, newspaper clippings, jokes, and more. is a search-and-rescue dog who doesnt like that his charges, a chicken and her chicks, want to spend time with the neighbors new dog, Diamond Lil. They live in a small town in Connecticut, called Green Lawn. Bark Park by Brandi Dougherty, illustrated by Paige PoolerScouts life is filled with mystery and adventure as she helps her dog friends. Its up to the three amigos to find out where he went. The Beaverbrook Gallery paintings have strict rules to prevent humans from discovering this truth. Will the kids work together, or will it be every child for himself? Each of the cases, told in comic form like in the Owl Magazine, develops the story and gives you clues. He sets out to prove his theoryis Bunnicula really a bloodsucking bunny, or is it all a big misunderstanding?