Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

Based on true events, this story relates the fictional encounter between a young patient at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children and Djetmattasankh, a 3000-year-old mummy. In 2009, the mummy was sent from the Royal Ontario Museum's Egyptian Display to the hospital, for scanning, under...

Perfect for fans of WISH and BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE comes award-winning author Sarah Guillory's latest middle grade tale of found family and the unshakable bond between a girl and her beloved dog. Twelve-year-old Gloria St. Romain, Glory to everyone who knows her, has always...

Could the fort be...haunted?Twin sisters Owen and Mick keep hearing eerie sounds. Strange clues keep showing up. Has a ghost moved into their backyard hideaway? What's that spooky rustling in the nearby tree? And what's with the weird trash that keeps appearing?The girls decide...

Lorton McCroy returns to take on the Treasure of Oak Island!Summer vacation is off to a great start when Lorton's archaeologist uncle, Tom McCroy, invites him to join in on the search for the legendary Oak Island treasure.After convincing his reluctant parents to let...

The Hansens look forward to a long family trip each summer, usually an RV trip to explore the amazing sites in the US. This year's trip to Washington, DC, however, gives them more excitement than they bargained for. During a visit to Ford's Theater,...

Christina, Grant, and two new friends visit historic Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts, and get mixed up in a mystery involving a couple of troublesome turkeys, plenty of Pilgrims, and the the amazing Mayflower merchant shipAuthor: Carole MarshISBN-10: 0635124254ISBN-13: 9780635124258Publisher: Carole Marsh MysteriesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/26/2016Format:...

EYou could say deadly Diamond Shoals was ground zero for shipwrecks, once upon a time. In the era before lighthouses and before lifesavers, an enormous swatch of sneaky, shifting sandy shoals worked like skeletal fingers to snatch up ships and sink them When Papa...

Dozens of cats and kittens have disappeared from their homes and Elzbeth and her friends are worried. Since the other kids at school don't play with them, the four friends use recess and weekends to figure out a diabolical - and sometimes funny -...

Wednesday Addams' faithful companion Thing appears in his own nail-bitingly delightful Little Golden Book based on the hit series Wednesday! Wednesday Addams' time as a student at Nevermore Academy wouldn't be the same without her faithful--and mischevious--companion Thing. With fun and frights always at...

In the third book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben gets kicked out of the CIA's spy school and enrolls with the enemy. During a spy school game of Capture the Flag, twelve-year-old Ben Ripley accidentally shoots a live mortar...

I'm a huge fan of urban legends, and I've been fascinated by the story of Bloody Mary. I decided to try summoning Mary, so I started chanting her name while looking into a mirror. But I got scared and stopped halfway... The next day,...

Five years, three months, and twelve days.That's how long Wren's mother has been missing.In dreams, Wren can see her again: her eyes, her hair, her smile. She can even hear her laugh. Her mother, one of hundreds of Native Americans considered missing or murdered...

Who ate the blueberries? Sue is on the case! This book focuses on the vowel teams ue, ew, ui.Author: Taryn PainterISBN-13: 9798765640807Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2024Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.60w x 0.20d

Strange things are happening at United Middle School, and when the fire alarm goes off without any fire, it's just the beginning. Jake, Emily, Amy, and Max-four curious friends and sharp investigators-team up to crack the mysteries that leave everyone else stumped.From disappearing lunches...

A stunning collaboration between award-winning and bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin, this middle grade historical adventure follows two siblings at Bletchley Park, the home of WWII codebreakers, as they try to unravel a mystery surrounding their mother's disappearance.Remember, you are bound by...

Trixie Belden's best friend Jim ran away before anyone could tell him that he is the heir to a major fortune. Trixie and her friends set off on a road trip to find Jim--and uncover another mystery along the way! When Trixie Belden's friend...

Trixie Belden first appeared more than 50 years ago in The Secret of the Mansion, which was followed by 38 more adventures as generations of readers grew up with teenage detective Trixie and her mystery-solving friends. Now, Trixie is back with a fresh look...

A golden box has fallen from the sky! This unusual event has now sent Kayla the giraffe and her many animal friends on a mysterious savanna adventure. Will their curiosity unlock secrets or dangers in this thrilling tale of unexpected surprises?Discover long vowels in...

Carla and her camp friends are frightened when they see a stick rise from the ground and write the word help. Is a ghost trying to talk with them? The Campfire Crew must crack these secret messages to save the day. Discover r-controlled words...

As twins Joey and Lana follow a fortune teller's prophecy, their night turns into an unexpected quest that could change everything. Step into the adventure at the thrilling Moonlight Fair, where mysterious fortunes, hidden tunnels, and puzzling clues await! Uncover riddles and puzzles while...

Dive into the thrilling escape-room adventures of Alex and Matteo, two friends who find themselves trapped in a mysterious, high-tech challenge that's practically out of this world. Can they use their wits and teamwork to outsmart the game . . . or is it...

Join Miguel and his friends on the field trip of a lifetime! When they visit the new Deerfield Museum to see a legendary jewel, a mystery unfolds that only they can solve. Can they crack the case before time runs out?Practice phonics with a...

In Mrs. Koke's fifth-grade class, things are going missing. Suspicion swirls around quiet classmate, Rose, but are things really as they seem? Dive into a mystery where words hurt, rumors spread, and a group of young detectives learn the power of kindness and the...

The hilarious first story in the Detective Square Bear Series.Detective Square Bear stories are ideal for curious 2-6 year old's that love asking questions!Detective Square Bear is on the train when he hears a cry for help. Nurse Frog needs his detective skills. Can...

A suspicious bill, a coded plea, and the Graham Quartet are ready for action! Out along the lonely stretches of Old Elm Road, the Graham Quartet feels a mystery brewing. When a string of strange happenings continues to point in the same direction, Elsa,...

People all over Flinkwater are losing their memories--and it's up to Ginger to figure out what's going on--in this sequel to the "quirky, dryly funny" (Booklist) The Flinkwater Factor from National Book Award-winning author Pete Hautman. Absentmindedness in Flinkwater, a town overflowing with eccentric...

Sarah Ramsey's summer at Loon Lake won't be like any of the other summers spent at the isolated lake where her parents grew up. Sarah's parents are barely speaking and her pretty and popular older sister is getting all the attention.Sarah enlists her two...

King takes center stage when there's a mystery to solve at his new doggy day care. When King visits the new doggy day care, he meets lots of new friends, including Houdini, who claims he can escape any situation. King vows to keep an...

Kiaya and the Mystery of the Missing SockBy Tim AielloA missing sock. A team of unlikely heroes. A backyard full of secrets.When Hunter, the quirky and lovable cat, discovers that his most prized possession-a red sock with yellow polka dots-has vanished, he's devastated. Enter...

An ancient monster has escaped, and 13-year-old Deidra Ann Williams must face her biggest challenge yet.A malevolent force, once imprisoned in a mystical chest, is wreaking havoc across the globe. Even the magical forest behind Deidra Ann's home is no longer safe. With her...

The Aldens visit the upstate New York town where the "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was set and discover a headless horseman mystery all their own! Their friend's ghost tour business is threatened by a spooky figure on horseback who is throwing gory pumpkins. Who--or...

The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out--that is until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what's going on and help their friends...

Madeline and Jack's adventures steer them onto mysterious, mist-covered shores when they find themselves aboard a Viking ship-headed for a land where shape-shifting berserkers are stealing Viking gold.But Madeline and Jack soon face even greater danger. A Viking girl is determined to blame the...

This edition features black-and-white illustrations.A missing dinosaur skeleton, a museum on lockdown, and three teen detectives determined to crack the case-welcome to The Vanishing Raptor!Teen detectives Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis are eager to witness the grand reveal of the Utahraptor skeleton-a half-a-million-dollar discovery-at the...

King takes center stage when there's a mystery to solve at his new doggy day care. When King visits the new doggy day care, he meets lots of new friends, including Houdini, who claims he can escape any situation. King vows to keep an...

Bonbon is back in the third installment of the clever and funny illustrated murder mystery series. But tensions run high when she's surrounded by crooks. Bonnie Montgomery (as her case-cracking alter ego Montgomery Bonbon) has been tasked with delivering a priceless diamond to Adderstone...

Join Oliver as his bike ride takes an unexpected turn, transporting him to a desert valley world in the American old-west. Armed with magical mismatched socks and an enchanted compass, he's led by a faithful red-haired dog to an extraordinary encounter with ranch girl...

The Greatest English Detective Club #1 tells the story of stolen money and gold from an old exhibit hall which holds the history of diving and local shipwrecks, and ultimately how a young brother and sister solve it. For Phil Marsden, an eleven year...

There has been a shocking crime at Mary Todd Lincoln Middle School.In a glass case in the front hall, a trophy--the trophy, the first trophy ever won in the school's lackluster competitive history--has been stolen.Even more horrifying, an outraged Principal Van Vreeland has threatened...

Author: Carl HiaasenISBN-10: 0385371942ISBN-13: 9780385371940Publisher: EmberLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2013Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.15lbsSize: 8.10h x 5.40w x 2.80d

Calling all dog and cupcake lovers!The famous Razzle Dazzle Creamy Zazzle cupcakes are missing their magical sprinkles, and Slinky Dinky Doo-the cutest dachshund around-is on the case! With his sharp sense of smell and a nose for adventure, Slinky sniffs out tasty clues around...

Sohrab is the designated "Sherlock Holmes" of the Barnard Star, his spaceship home in outer space, where he has lived his entire life. When the captain of the ship announces someone has been stealing water rations, Sohrab and his brother Bruno are determined to...

After the Great Chicago Fire, people were anxious to know who started it. Despite the newspaper reports, Clara doesn't believe it was her neighbor Mrs. O'Leary's cow. In fact, she has a few suspects in mind! Clara decides to become a detective and get...

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Mamma, how much longer have we got to ride? asked Nan Bobbsey, turning in her seat in the railroad...

It's the middle of the night when Beth Watson sneaks out of the house, steals a car, and drives, desperate to run from what she's seen, what happened to Jack. She drives across several states until she ends up in a sleepy little Michigan...

Author: Mary Graham BonnerISBN-10: 1479416088ISBN-13: 9781479416080Publisher: Wildside PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2024Pages: 188Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.43d

When an escort job arrives from the genius hacker walnut, Chisato and Takina's morals are put to the test! Chisato firmly believes that all life is valuable--whether someone is a friend or foe. Meanwhile, Takina is completely baffled by Chisato's sentiment. When tensions rise...

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 a mysterious house on their family's private island. 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 spend a summer on their aunt's ranch, unraveling mysteries along the way. Perfect for...

Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED mystery story for children aged 5 and up! When the Five see a page ripped from a book, they are soon on the case to find the culprit. But first, there are cakes to...