Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

Mysteries abound in this exciting race through Rome Beatrice Archer may love history, and Rome may be chock-full of it, but that doesn't mean she wants to move there Too bad Beatrice's father got a job as the head of the history department at...

A heartfelt, beautifully written novel of love, loss, and math--perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Sharon M. Draper. This "tangible allegory of grief through the eyes of a struggling 12-year-old boy" has been cited by Brightly.com as a book about sadness and grief...

In the second book of the action-packed Double Vision series, ordinary twelve-year-old Linc Baker must go undercover in Washington, DC, to stop a CIA mole from assassinating the president. With an unforgettably funny voice, high-stakes espionage, and real American spy history dating back to...

Gerald Wilkins never considered himself a particularly exceptional thirteen-year-old. But that was before he inherited twenty billion pounds, a Caribbean island, a yacht, and three estates from a mysterious relative he never knew. But that's not all--because, as we discover, Gerald's great aunt was...

Why is Bernard the Bear baffled? Well, for one thing, he has lost his whistle and he can't figure out where it is. For another thing, he has just met Jack Jones-one of the High-Rise Private Eyes and a very fine detective in his...

The third adventure in this sharp-witted mystery series with a magical twist.Lord Grave is hosting a special ball at Grave Hall, and Lucy Goodly can't wait to see powerful magicians from all over the world gathered in one place. But alarming events in Grave...

Dot, her best friend Beans and her dog McClusky all love sniffing out a good mystery and together they will solve the case and save the day . . .It's the last week of school term and the children are looking forward to the...

Everyone is quite enthusiastic when the suggestion is made that a merry-go-round be one of the main attractions at Shoreham's Lincoln School Fair. Pete Hollister volunteers for the job, in spite of the obvious difficulties of the task. It turns out to be more...

A missing letter is the key to the whereabouts of Fort Freedom, the stockade that disappeared after the Revolutionary War. The fort is located somewhere within the boundaries of Shoreham and has been sought after for many years, not only for its historic value,...

The story of an adopted dog that started it all! Pansy is a chocolate brown toy poodle rescued from an animal shelter by a young girl named Avery. Pansy's new home is the Palace Hotel in Beverly Hills. The two best friends become alarmed...

"A sweet, heart-squeezing story!" -- Jaleigh Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of The Mark of the Dragonfly When seventh grade enemies research a missing set of jewels for a class project, they realize that the answers to the unsolved case might be much...

Lorien Lawrence's The Collectors is the second young readers novel in the Fright Watch series. The Ladies in White want you to join their family--forever . . . After defeating the Oldies, Quinn and Mike thought that things would settle down on Goodie Lane....

2023 Illumination Book Awards Gold Medalist, Juvenile/Young Adult Fiction 2023 Independent Press Awards Distinguished Favorite, Middle Grade 2023 Independent Press Awards Distinguished Favorite, Book Cover Design Fiction 2023 Catholic Media Association Book Awards, First Place, Books for Youth 2023 Association of Catholic Publishers Excellence...

Aliens, sassy hedgehogs, and unexplained disappearances . . . Oh, my! Discover the secrets of the universe in this hilarious, highly illustrated middle-grade series from New York Times bestselling author Julie Buxbaum. "Epically fun!"--Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last...

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! If convenient, come to Baker Street at once. If inconvenient, come anyway. Holmes When Watson rushes to Baker Street only to find...

In this second book in the Little Bad Book interactive series, young readers will be dared to solve tricky puzzles and funny riddles and to become part of the plot in eerily funny stories in order to reveal the Little Bad Book's secret! HEY,...

Enroll in this boarding school thriller about a group of prep school elites who would kill to get into the college of their dreams...literally. "The Plastics meet the Heathers in this murder mystery about ruthless Ivy League ambition." -Kirkus Reviews Everyone knows the Ivies:...

Thirteen-year-old Maddie just wants her classmate Lucas to leave her alone. He keeps asking her out--as if she hasn't already said no a thousand times! Focusing on her competitive swim team, the Electric Eels, Maddie tries to ignore him, hoping he'll stop harassing her....

She's a clever tween vampire. But she's terrified of everything. Can she find some courage, or will stage fright be her doom?Twelve-year-old Ellie "Scaredy Bat" Spark would give her fangs to prove herself and become a real detective. So when she learns of a...

Windy Lake First Nation is hosting the annual Trappers Festival, and the four Mighty Muskrats are excited about the sled-dog races and the chance to visit with family and friends from far and wide. But during the Teen Sled Race, the lead dog is...

In this riveting mystery, an old photo found in a box of Nancy Drew books could be the key to unraveling a family secret--perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Trenton Lee Stewart. Maizy always assumed she knew everything about her grandmother, Jacuzzi. So when a...

Another exciting adventure for this happy family comes about through their new friend Indy Roades, a former baseball player and a Yumatan Indian. He tells them about his pueblo in the mountains of New Mexico, and his tribe's lost turquoise mine. When Mr. Hollister...

Determined to be the world's greatest detective, Zaiba is always on the lookout for a crime to solve!Zaiba is excited to visit an historical shipwreck and attend the reveal of its mystery cargo! But the big event is ruined when the priceless artefact goes...

Determined to be the world's greatest detective, Zaiba is always on the lookout for a crime to solve!Zaiba is excited to visit an historical shipwreck and attend the reveal of its mystery cargo! But the big event is ruined when the priceless artefact goes...

It wasn't the diamond as big as the Ritz, but it was a pretty big chunk of ice, and it got the precocious pranksters of The Mad Scientists' Club entwined in an international intrigue only the intrepid investigators of Interpol could unravel.Take the seven...

New York Times Bestseller National Book Award Nominee Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery It's wintertime at Greenglass House. The creaky smuggler's inn is always quiet during this season, and twelve-year-old Milo, the innkeepers' adopted son, plans to spend his holidays...

A twisty, terrifying supernatural mystery about twelve-year-old, her creepy new home in Florida, and the territorial ghost of the young girl who lived there before her. "A fiendishly creepy ghost story."--Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of Dust & Grim "Hide-under-the-covers terrifying, I...

This enchanting picture book about a map-making boy who is stumped when a girl asks him for a map of the "perfect place" helps readers appreciate the charms of their own neighborhood--and even shows them how to make a map of it! The Mapmaker...

Kids, saddle up and get ready to join the search in this historical fiction western set in present day! The four intrepid Botanic Hill Detectives--Lanny and Lexi Wyatt, Moki Kalani, and Rani Kumar--travel to the Mayfield family's rural California horse ranch east of town...

Claire, Ryan, Kendra, and Nathan are together again, enjoying their summer holidays in the village of Maple Harbour on the BC coast. But a controversial condominium project is tearing the small town apart, and the four children are drawn into the fray. How far...

Join Minnie Mouse and her friends as they solve three mysteries in this die-cut Disney Classic! Daffodils are disappearing! A pet is missing! And there's a riddle at the museum that needs to be solved! Why? Minnie and her friends will find out! Disney:...

The body of Noel Chapman, the manager of the Blue Parrot Apartments, is found floating face down in the king tide flood waters that have flooded the basement laundry. The police call the death an accidental drowning. The next day, Charles Sturgis, whose family...

Their favorite campground is opening for winter break, so Cooper, Packrat, Roy, and Summer are excited for snowy fun while helping plan a winter festival. But when they see a lynx kit wearing a pet collar, watch a reckless snowmobiler dash across the ice,...

From the award-winning author of A Boy Called Bat comes a new young middle grade series in the tradition of Ramona and Clementine, starring an unforgettable girl named Harriet.There are a few things you should know about Harriet Wermer: She just finished third grade....

Rachel moves to a new school and things start to get weird pretty fast. The Saint Magnivincent school series has a comical view of the frustrations that elementary school children go through. Co-authors Rachel and Roxanne remember back to the everyday problems that other...

"A prize winning Siamese Cat has been stolen, and all evidence points to the Find-Outers' friend Luke. Fatty Larry, Daisy, Pip and Bets know Luke is innocent, but how can they prove it?"--Author: Enid BlytonISBN-10: 1444960318ISBN-13: 9781444960310Publisher: Hachette Children'sLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/14/2022Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize:...

Originally published: London: Methuen, 1948.Author: Enid BlytonISBN-10: 1444960431ISBN-13: 9781444960433Publisher: Hachette Children'sLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/12/2022Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.72h x 4.96w x 0.79d

Originally published: London: Methuen, 1949.Author: Enid BlytonISBN-10: 1444960466ISBN-13: 9781444960464Publisher: Hachette Children'sLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/12/2022Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.72h x 5.04w x 0.87d

Originally published: London: Methuen, 1953.Author: Enid BlytonISBN-10: 144496108XISBN-13: 9781444961089Publisher: Hachette Children'sLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/12/2022Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.72h x 5.04w x 0.87d

A brilliant mystery series from bestselling author Enid Blyton, perfect for fans of The Secret Seven. Mr Goon has received strange messages and is convinced it's one of Fatty's tricks. But the Find-Outers know a mystery when they see one! Where are "The Ivies"...

Fresh off a "too close" encounter with the terrorist group, the Ghost Cell, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Q and Angela head to San Antonio, Texas. As their parents' band, Match, prepares for a concert at the Alamo, the two discover that the Ghost...

Twelve-year-old Sam Parsons tries to scheme his way out of a 500-mile journey to attend a funeral for his mom's reclusive but beloved Uncle Buster. After all, Sam has important business going on at home. He's close to being part of Joey Sabatini's elite...

Book 1 of 21 in the bestselling standalone middle grade mystery series!★★★★★ Over 4,000 five star series reviews/ratings on Amazon and Goodreads! Are you up for a thrilling adventure? When twelve year old Joe and his two younger sisters visit Smugglers Cove for the...

Book 2 of 17 in the bestselling standalone middle grade mystery series!★★★★★ Over 4,000 five star series reviews/ratings on Amazon and Goodreads!Are you up for a thrilling adventure?When twelve year old Joe and his two younger sisters, along with their friend Will, go camping...

Miller and Smith are back with another wild Monster Files case. This time they are helping a girl named Amber, who believes her neighbor is a werewolf.After Miller goes on a stakeout with Amber, they find out the man has plenty of secrets. For...

A mysterious visitor, a secret parcel, and globe-trotting spiesAuthor: Matthew WeigeltISBN-10: 1946638854ISBN-13: 9781946638854Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/11/2018Pages: 136Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d

Unbeknownst to ten-year-old Wil Wychwood, he comes from a long line of mages.But with the death of his grandmother and his world upended, Wil moves to live with "the Aunts" and finds himself in MiddleGate - where buses drive through brick walls and leaning...

Do you LIKE unusual ADULT COLORING BOOKS and PUZZLES? Then this 1st book from the "Color By Number Quest" series is FOR YOU!We hid 50 amazing ANIMALS in HEXAGONAL GRIDS with NUMBERS in cells. Each number means a particular color from a Many-color palette....

READERS' FAVORITE 5-Star Review ★★★★★ "A smart, twisty adventure mystery that will keep young readers simply spellbound until the remarkably unpredictable conclusion."Midwest Book Review Ethan and Jacob had always constructed forts in the nearby forest, crafted treasure maps, and envisioned spectacular adventures. This time,...

My mind is not my own. I look in the mirror, and don't recognize the girl staring back with cruel eyes and a malicious grin. She's after me. I know it. Even with my grip on sanity slipping, I'm determined to stay awake and...