Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

As Mr. Bing's new pet "doughnut dog," Arnie couldn't be happier. When Mr. Bing joins a bowling league, Arnie gets to go along to practices and competitions. But then Mr. Bing starts rolling gutter balls. Someone or something is behind the madness. Arnie, together...

While at summer camp, Domingo and Carmen Rivera are excited for the big Camp Rivals Race, an annual cross-country running competition. But during the boy's race, one runner trips and knocks over several competitors. Then another runner interferes with Domingo and keeps him from...

No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to the museum. Cam and her class are on a fild trip at the museum when Cam discovers that some bones are...

No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory Can Cam help catch the diamond thief? Cam and her friend Eric are sitting at the mall when the jewelry store is robbed. Cam sees the thief, but the police...

A New York Times BestsellerOctober 11' 1943: A British spy plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are best friends. One of the girls has a chance at survival. The other has lost the game before it's barely begun. As a secret...

"I am Tohko Amano. As you can see, I am a book girl." "You don't have to write. I'll stay with you." Nanase's words may have saved Konoha, but Ryuto's words only trouble his heart once more: "I might break Kotobuki." And just after,...

The unicorns of Sparklegrove Forest have a mystery to solve, in this magical series from the creator of the bestselling Owl Diaries series Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent...

Something is lurking in the woods Is it a dog? A wolf? Or maybe even a bear? Whatever it is, it's causing a lot of trouble in Pembrook -- scaring kids and getting into the garbage. Dog Watch is on the case, but it...

"Bunnicula rules!" --Dav Pilkey, creator of the Captain Underpants series Celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the fluffy and fearsome classic Bunnicula with this pocket-sized edition, perfect for accompanying readers on all their mischievous adventures. This special edition includes bonus content and a deluxe cover...

Cherry's job as nurse to the well-known historical novelist Martha Logan would be an exciting assignment for any young and pretty RN. And it is doubly exciting for Cherry, for when the author goes to England to do research for her next book, Cherry...

Secrets taken to the grave don't always stay buried. In No Time to Die, Jenny is devastated by the recent death of her sister, Liza. Looking for a sense of closure, she secretly signs up for the drama camp where Liza died. Jenny knows...

A New York Times bestseller For twelve-year-old Emily, the best thing about moving to San Francisco is that it's the home city of her literary idol: Garrison Griswold, book publisher and creator of the online sensation Book Scavenger (a game where books are hidden...

Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead, two masterminds of classic, middle-grade fiction come together to craft this magical story about the enduring power of friendship. It's been five years since Livy and her family have visited Livy's grandmother in Australia. Now that she's back, Livy...

Goultown. The sort of place where kids could walk down the street in the middle of the night. Or accept sweets from strangers because strangers were just friends you hadn't met yet. A place where grown-ups got tattoos of smiley faces and if kids...

All Charlie Tickler wants is for his parents to listen. Charlie's parents have left him (again). This time they are off to South Africa to help giant golden moles. And Charlie? He's been dumped with his TV-obsessed grandparents. Lonely and curious, Charlie heads into...

Kendall loves her life in small town Cryer's Cross, Montana, but she also longs for something more. She knows the chances of going to school in New York are small, but she's not the type to give up easily. Even though it will mean...

Four brave siblings were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of Blue Bay in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. The Boxcar Children are on a...

Nancy, Bess, and George's Jiu-Jitsu lessons turn into a takedown of another sort in the twenty-first book in the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series. After a close call, Mr. Drew insists that if Nancy's going to be an amateur...

One Day at a Time meets Mindy Kim in this first book in a charming new chapter book series about Catalina Castaneda, a Mexican American girl with a magical sewing kit! Catalina Castaneda is not persnickety, even though that's what her parents and sister,...

When you can't sleep, there's always NIGHTS. The Night People are safe at last. After all the ugly pranks and vicious murders, things have finally returned to normal. The friends who are left are trying to forget and move on, taking comfort by meeting...

One Day at a Time meets Mindy Kim in this first book in a charming new chapter book series about Catalina Castaneda, a Mexican American girl with a magical sewing kit! Catalina Castaneda is not persnickety, even though that's what her parents and sister,...

Better Nate than Ever meets Love Sugar Magic in this spooky second novel in the Fearless middle grade series from Hamilton and Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez about a group of young thespians who time travel back to 1950s Broadway. Twelve-year-old Relly can't wait for...

Can Nancy solve this chilling mystery? Who wears a blue scarf and old rubber boots, and has broccoli for a nose? It's Sherlock -- Nancy, Bess, and George's snowman The girls are thrilled to be on winter vacation and take part in all of...

Nobbin Swill returns to solve another mystery in the second book in this hilarious middle-grade series that has color illustrations throughout Nobbin is now Prince Charming's assistant, though he's not able to assist him in his prince training when things go awry saving Princess...

A wannabe journalist and reluctant astrologer turns out to be clairvoyant in this charming middle-grade coming-of-age novel; for fans of Rebecca Stead's novels. Clara can't believe her no-nonsense grandmother has just up and moved to Florida, leaving Clara and her mother on their own...

The Cam Jansen series is perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books. The first fifteen books in the series have received updated covers, and the series redesign continues with books 16-22, bringing new life to these perennial bestsellers.Author: David...

Experience the second CHERUB international bestseller in graphic novel format James Adams' mission is to succeed where dozens of attempts by undercover police officers have failed ... When CHERUB kids go undercover, no one suspects that they are trained professionals, working to infiltrate criminal...

No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to the airport. Cam and Eric are greeting Aunt Molly when a young French girl--who can't speak English--disappears. Can Cam find her...

The third boxed set, Cherry Ames Boxed Set 9-12, contains four early Cherry classics: Department Store Nurse, Camp Nurse, Boarding School Nurse, and Cruise Nurse! Cherry Ames, Department Store Nurse In Department Store Nurse, Cherry's first aid center is adjacent to the antiques department...

The Cam Jansen series is perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books. The first ten books in the series have received updated covers, bringing new life to these perennial bestsellers. Now the series redesign continues with five more books,...

No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to the school Green Day assembly. For each can and bottle Cam and her classmates brought in to be recycled, the school...

As a public health nurse in Iowa, Cherry works with federal authorities to quash the manufacture and distribution of a bogus remedy and discovers the secret of a decrepit, abandoned farmhouse.Author: Helen WellsISBN-10: 0826155952ISBN-13: 9780826155955Publisher: Springer Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/2020Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.00h...

The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades. Now the first ten books in the series have updated covers that...

One of the strangest cases of Cherry Ames' absorbing career comes her way while working as a staff nurse at Hilton Hospital in her home town. A young man, victim of a car accident, is brought to Emergency with a broken leg. Shortly after...

The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades. Now the first ten books in the series have updated covers that...

Fans of fractured fairy tales will be delighted to discover the fantasy, mystery, adventure, and humor in the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, now with new cover art. As featured on NBC's The Today Show, the nine wildly...

Solve a new November mystery with the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries kids November is for Night... It's November, and there's a new mystery to solve. 'The twins' new neighbors are up to something It's Thanksgiving, and a mysterious couple has...

From the critically acclaimed author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel comes a thrilling new middle grade mystery novel inspired by Alcatraz Prison. Tori, Marvin, and Noah would rather be anywhere else than on the seventh grade class field trip to Raven Island prison....

No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to the hospital. It's Valentine's Day, and Cam is at school when she learns her mother is about to give birth. Cam...

Help Nancy and her friends solve a sweet mystery at the new Candy Kingdom amusement park in the seventh book in the interactive Nancy Drew Clue Book mystery series. The new Candy Kingdom theme park is opening in River Heights and Nancy, Bess, and...

When a missing surfboard proves to have hidden depths, twelve-year-old super-sleuth Steve Brixton must go undercover--and underwater--to tackle a puzzling tangle of mysteries. Steve Brixton's finally gotten a hang of this super-sleuth thing. After a few months of busting bad guys he finally has...

A stolen flag, a secret society, and three complete strangers . . .Anna, José, and Henry have never met, but they have more in common than they realize. Snowed in together at a chaotic Washington, DC, airport, they encounter a mysterious tattooed man, a...

Robert, Maryam, and Kylie are excited to be at a sleepaway cheer camp. But then their bunkmates--and main cheer competition--try to convince them their cabin is haunted. The three friends laugh it off until some suspicious things start happening. Flickering lights, getting locked in...

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew are off to the beach--and sleuthing for ghosts! Nancy and her friends are headed for the shores of Cape Mermaid, New Jersey, where they are hoping to spend a fun-filled week. But as soon as they arrive at...

In this middle-reader mystery, twelve-year-old Callie's parents send her to South Carolina alone for a spring break visit with her grandfather. Joined by a rambunctious Jack Russell Terrier and a friend with a secret of his own, she's set on revealing what the adults...

The war is over, and Cherry is sent home. Her new assignment is working in a veteran's hospital, where she finds her biggest challenge in raising the spirits of men who have lost arms, legs, or other body parts. Will they be welcomed back...

No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to summer camp. Cam and her best friend, Eric, are spending three weeds at Camp Eagle Lake. It's a summer filled with...

It's a mystery every month from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy! With the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries kids! February is for Friend... In the second book of the Calendar Mysteries--an early chapter book mystery series --it's a...

Cherry reunites with her old Spencer classmates Gwen, Bertha, Josie, Vivian, and Mai Lee, when they all decide to take an apartment together in New York City, and work for the Visiting Nurse Service of New York. Greenwich Village is a far cry from...

After nearly a quarter of a century, Cam Jansen remains a popular character, garnering new fans with each new title. In this newest Cam Jansen mystery, it's a very snowy day outside, so Cam and Eric are running late to computer lab. When they...