Law & Crime - Kids Fiction

An Edgar(R) Award Winning Series Before the train has left the station, England's most accomplished new detective already is on a suspect's trail, and readers will be delighted to travel along. Myrtle Hardcastle has no desire to go on a relaxing travel excursion with...

A bold and striking graphic novel adaptation of the sixth novel in Anthony Horowitz's acclaimed Alex Rider series. After a chance encounter with the son of billionaire Nikolei Drevin, Alex Rider finds himself in the middle of an international plot to destroy the Pentagon....

Alcatraz Island in the 1930s isn't the most normal place to grow up, but it's home for Moose Flanagan, his autistic sister, Natalie, and all the families of the guards. When Moose's dad gets promoted to Associate Warden, despite being an unlikely candidate, it's...

Theodore Boone is back on the case in an all-new adventure Bestselling author John Grisham delivers a page-turning legal thriller for a new generation of readers. Theo has been worried about his good friend Woody Lambert. Woody is struggling at school and making bad...

Nicki Demere is an orphan and a pickpocket. She also happens to be the U.S. Marshals' best bet to keep a family alive. . . . "Jake Burt is a storytelling magician. Partcoming of age tale and part spy thriller, Greetings from Witness Protection...

Book 4 in the thrilling young mystery series from intrenationally bestselling author John Grisham Theodore Boone is back in action As all of Strattenburg sits divided over a hot political and environmental issue, Theo finds himself right in the thick of it. The county...

Teen superspy Alex Rider faces a pop star bent on world destruction and a lethal group of assassins in graphic novel adaptations of two of his thrilling adventures. When his relaxing holiday with Sabine Pleasure and her family is interrupted by a ruthless attack,...

One day, an alien orphan crash-lands on Earth and is adopted by a human couple, the Kents. Many years later, that little baby becomes Superman, protector of Earth But how did the Man of Steel go from orphan to super hero? Experience Clark Kent's...

In this quirky and heartfelt middle-grade debut, a girl determined to free her mother from wrongful imprisonment discovers saving grace in the form of her estranged aunt, an ornery silent nun. Twelve-year-old Ruby Clyde Henderson's life turns upside down the day her mother's boyfriend...

In this spine-tingling sequel to Elizabeth Webster and the Court of Uncommon Pleas, young Elizabeth has a client and case of her very own, but things quickly become bloodstains-on-the-courtroom-floor messy.After her grand success in the courtroom against the demon Redwing, Elizabeth thought life would...

Patrol the streets with some cool animal drivers in this cheerful picture book all about police cars. Lively wordplay, vibrant art, plus a visual dictionary, make this title a must-have for bookshelves everywhere. This book is filled with humorous rhyming text by the award-winning...

From The Case of the Stolen Diamonds to The Case of the Stolen Money, here are fifteen of Encyclopedia Brown's best mysteries, carefully selected from the entire series. Included is a never-before-published article written by Don Sobol about his reasons behind writing the Encyclopedia...

The first and most successful in the Baroness's series of books that feature Percy Blakeney, who leads a double life as an English fop and a swashbuckling rescuer of aristocrats, The Scarlet Pimpernel was the blueprint for what became known as the masked-avenger genre....

When their parents steal a Hollywood star (a white poodle) to hold it for ransom, our young heroes leap into action. Too bad the spoiled star will not raise a paw to help. Barks and howls will be the result of anyone reading Book...

Love is dangerous and trust is priceless in Holly Black's "powerful, edgy dark" fantasy series (Publishers Weekly). Cassel Sharpe knows he's been used as an assassin, but he's trying to put all that behind him. He's trying to be good, even though he grew...

A new member of CHERUB gets the chance to avenge the death of his family in the eleventh book of the CHERUB series, which Rick Riordan says has "plenty of action." CHERUB agents are highly trained, extremely talented--and all under the age of seventeen....

When Nancy receives a letter informing her she's heir to a fortune, she decides to track down the sender, as well as the other Nancy Drew.Author: Carolyn KeeneISBN-10: 0448489082ISBN-13: 9780448489087Publisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2015Pages: 192Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 7.40h x 4.90w x 0.70d

Alex Cross's son Ali is an accomplished mystery-solver and #1 bestseller. A crime at a concert near his school sparks his newest investigation, and it gets dangerous fast. Sometimes it's good to have a father in the detective business. Ali Cross just solved his...

Danny is scared to tell the truth. After he saw someone steal some bikes, now he has to see that person in court and tell what he did. To help calm Danny's fears on the big day, his parents call the Helper Hounds--and there's...

Introducing Atticus Peale A debut middle-grade novel featuring a savvy sleuthing heroine sends a powerful message about standing up for others. Atticus Peale is desperately trying to save the life of a dog in the animal shelter where she volunteers. And an alligator in...

When Harley stars in a reality TV show, she hatches a plan to boost her viewership. By hook or by crook, she's going to convince Batgirl to co-star! Will the caped crime fighter's role of a lifetime lead to a ratings bonanza or a...

"A dazzling tale of wild hope, lingering grief, admirable self-sufficiency, and intergenerational adoration." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Vita tests her own limits, and readers will thrill at her cleverness, tenacity, and close escapes." --Booklist "A satisfying adventure." --Kirkus Reviews From award-winning author Katherine Rundell...

Tiger King meets Ocean's 8 in this slick second book in the Infamous Frankie Lorde series as potentially reformed international thief Frankie dives into the dangerous and political world of trafficking exotic animals. Perfect for fans of Ally Carter's Gallagher Girls and Heist Society....

Welcome to Elizabeth Webster's world, where the common laws of middle school torment her days . . . and the uncommon laws of an even weirder realm govern her nights. Elizabeth Webster is happy to stay under the radar (and under her bangs) until...

Bruce Wayne is in the rainforests of Brazil in this comics and chapter book hybrid, but there's trouble in the local villages - people are disappearing Corporate developers are tearing down the forest, and a legend tells of a giant bat creature that will...

Nurturing an orphaned lamb pays an unexpected benefit when sheep rustlers come to town in this exciting episode in the Jasmine Green Rescues series. It's lambing season at Oak Tree Farm When a little lamb loses his mother, Jasmine names him Lucky and steps...

"Wow, Joe, I can't believe there are actually people out there who would mess around with all these awesome ancient ruins." "Yeah, but Frank, it's because of them that ATAC sent us here to Rome, and nothing beats this Italian food!" "Nancy, I can't...

The hapless Crim family sets sail on their final adventure in the zaniest installment of the Crims series, perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket and Caroline Carlson Imogen Crim has been terribly bored since she returned to Blandington. So when her nemesis-turned-best friend Ava...

From Jarrett J. Krosoczka comes Last Panda Standing, the third installment in the hilarious, high-action illustrated middle grade series featuring two platypus detectives, perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, and Jarrett's own Lunch Lady series.The Kalamazoo City mayoral race...

Have you wondered what other scandals occur behind the walls of elite private schools besides what we hear in the media? Look no further. Nancy Drew, meet CSI. CSI High follows the adventures of three bright and determined high school students who solve a...

They start chasing a mystery--then it chases them.Twelve-year-old cousins Sophie and Jessica are solving mysteries in small town Pine Hill. Each book is filled with fun, excitement . . . and a dash of danger. Join them and their friend Tony as they solve...

The Robber Hotzenplotz is a merry tale of two scoundrels, two friends, a toad-fairy, and an unforgettable escapade. The Robber Hotzenplotz works hard at his job, waking early to hide in the woods and waylay new victims. One morning Kasperl's grandmother is sitting in...

Got a sixth sense for trouble? Read on, buster. Our favorite girl detective calls on her gut instincts in an exciting grand finale of the Ruby Redfort series. Ruby Redfort: you can count on her when the ice starts to crack. Falling through the...

Nancy must figure out the connection between a mysterious diary and a suspicious house fire.Author: Carolyn KeeneISBN-10: 0448489074ISBN-13: 9780448489070Publisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2015Pages: 192Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 7.40h x 4.70w x 0.80dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.5Point Value: 5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 5604 / Clue...

A thrilling cyber-doomsday action/adventure novel that's Ally Carter meets GAMER ARMY.Ada Genet's father, Remy Genet, was one of the most infamous criminals in the world, specializing in infiltration, theft, and cybercrime. As far back as she can remember, Ada had been his accomplice. She...

A new action-packed adventure series for young fans of Alex Rider and Jason Bourne--with the first four books publishing simultaneously. Binge read for summer! Teenage kickboxing champion Connor Reeves is determined to do his father, a former special forces soldier, proud. Recruited into the...

Teen agents take on a group of radical animal rights activists in this riveting CHERUB novel. CHERUB agents are highly trained, extremely talented--and all under the age of seventeen. For official purposes, these agents do not exist. They are sent out on missions to...

In London, 1872, a man named Phileas Fogg makes a bet with his friends that he can travel across the entire planet in eighty days. The wager? More than half his sizable fortune -- and the exact same amount of money that was stolen...

Gang warfare gets gruesome in this thrilling eighth book in the action-packed young adult CHERUB series perfect for graduates of City Spies and Spy School. Rival gangs Mad Dogs and the Slasher Boys are enacting a violent turf war for control of the Luton...

Barbara Gordon, the secret super hero Batgirl, has been invited to the biggest Halloween party of year. Unfortunately, she already agreed to spend time with Robin, her younger crime-fighting partner. Instead of arguing with her mentor, Batman, Barbara decides to bring Robin along. That...

Nancy is looking forward to a fun-filled vacation at Shadow Ranch, but she soon finds herself involved in solving a baffling mystery.Author: Carolyn KeeneISBN-10: 0448489058ISBN-13: 9780448489056Publisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2015Pages: 192Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 7.40h x 4.90w x 0.80d

Alex Cross's son Ali is an accomplished mystery-solver and #1 bestseller. A crime at a concert near his school sparks his newest investigation, and it gets dangerous fast. Sometimes it's good to have a father in the detective business. ​ Ali Cross just solved...

"Going to the Grand Jury" is a companion book for children that have been asked to testify at grand juries in US courts of law. It explains the process in easy-to-understand language for children and their caretakers, and provides a departure point for important...

"Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist." --The New York Times Thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone thought the danger had passed, but he's about to face off against an old adversary: accused mur­derer and fugitive Pete Duffy. On a...

Surfing champion and bodyguard Charley Hunter must protect a teen rock star from one deadly fan. Perfect for fans of Alex Rider, Tom Clancy's The Division, and James Bond! When surfing champion Charley Hunter is assigned to protect teenage rock idol Ash Wild on...

Teen superspy Alex Rider faces a pop star bent on world destruction and a lethal group of assassins in graphic novel adaptations of two of his thrilling adventures. After learning a terrible secret about his father, teen spy Alex Rider travels to Venice to...

Nancy and her friends must unravel the secrets of mysterious conspiracy and track down a ring of counterfeiters.Author: Carolyn KeeneISBN-10: 0448489066ISBN-13: 9780448489063Publisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2015Pages: 192Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 7.40h x 4.90w x 0.70dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.7Point Value: 5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name:...

Gabby Woods loves a mystery, but is breaking into an abandoned lake house going too far to uncover the truth?Gabby Woods is looking forward to another summer vacation at her family's lake house, even though she would rather bury herself in a mystery novel...

When their parents steal a monkey from the zoo to help them pick pockets, our heroes rush into action and return the wily animal using disguises, inventions, and old-fashioned shoe leather. They also learn what a monkey can do in 11 minutes: 1) Stick...

With informative text and engaging illustrations, readers can follow along as a class meets a police officer and learns what police officers do. Comprehension questions, fun facts, and critical thinking questions keep readers engaged and introduce them to thinking about what they're reading.Author: Gina...