Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

In this Hardy Boys Secret Files mystery, a missing bass guitar causes a few wrong notes at the Battle of the Bands. Frank and Joe are thrilled to learn that the popular band, Crush, is scheduled to perform in Bayport's huge Battle of the...

Named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed over as a Kid" by Buzzfeed.com and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and travelling to Mexico to solve three thrilling mysteries! Basil--the famous sleuth of mousedom--has...

WNBC reporter Ida Siegal makes her debut as a chapter book author with a hilarious look at one girl's journey into journalism, mystery-solving, and fame -- or at least two out of those three This is Emma Perez, and I'm ON THE AIR Today...

Author: Marthe JocelynISBN-10: 0735265518ISBN-13: 9780735265516Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)Language: EnglishPublished: 09/07/2021Pages: 400Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.5Point Value: 11Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 511300 / Peril at Owl Park

Something is wrong with Cooper. He's plagued by a fear he doesn't understand and can't control. Cooper just wants to escape, and a summer vacation aboard the restored cabin cruiser, The Getaway, with best friends Gordy, Hiro, and Lunk seems like the perfect way...

A soaring and heartfelt story about love, forgiveness, and how innocence makes us all rise up.All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is a powerful middle grade novel, perfect for fans of Wonder and When You Reach Me, from Leslie Connor, the award-winning...

Batter up! Get ready to watch the kids' baseball team from Cooperstown compete in this Super Special edition of the Ballpark Mysteries--fun, accessible early chapter books that cross baseball action with puzzling whodunits! Catch a baseball mystery with the World Series Kids! The kids...

"A swift-paced survival tale that's a cool blend of Lord of the Flies and Journey to the Center of the Earth." --School Library Journal "A sharp meditation on the seemingly universal difficulties of being young, smart, and uncertain." --BCCB "A multifaceted journey from darkness...

A smart and charming middle-grade mystery series starring young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, inspired by the imagined life of Agatha Christie as a child and her most popular creation, Hercule Poirot. Aggie Morton lives in a small town on the coast...

Ciphers, Codes and Puzzles Galore in this Math Kids AdventureSecret writing in the margin of an old book gives The Math Kids have a new puzzle to solve. The clues lead the kids into the mysterious old house that overlooks the town. Is it...

An illustrated adaptation of the classic Sherlock Holmes adventure - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!Author: Arthur Conan DoyleISBN-10: 1782265759ISBN-13: 9781782265757Publisher: Sweet Cherry PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2019Pages: 216Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 7.75h x 5.00w x 0.50dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 7.3Point Value: 7Interest Level: Upper...

"Be prepared to learn a lot about the culture while you follow Amanda on her adventure."--Laura Best, author, Bitter, Sweet "What a great way for a young person to learn about a culture and to be inspired to experience other countries themselves."--Irene Butler, author,...

When Alice agreed to appear in a reality cooking show with her father, she had no idea she'd find herself in the middle of a mystery! Will Alice and her new friends be able to save the show? A light-hearted and funny middle grade...

Young spy-in-training Beatrice Bly finds herself in a sticky mess when her latest case pulls her attention away from planning for the science fair. After using her keen observation skills to locate the missing class hamster, Beatrice Bly is eager for a new case,...

When a famous telescope goes missing at the planetarium, Nancy and her friends must zoom in on the culprit in the third book in an all-new, interactive Nancy Drew chapter book mystery series. Includes space for readers to jot down their own ideas and...

The path to victory starts on the sidelines, in this fast-paced new middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling sportwriting powerhouse John Feinstein. Twelve-year-old Jeff Michaels, son of a Philadelphia TV sports reporter, is just learning to play soccer on the new...

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose catch a crypt criminal--in the thirteenth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are headed to the Big Apple They plan to spend time with Ruth Rose's grandmother in Brooklyn. But their plans are foiled...

There's nowhere for crime to hide that these two won't find As ace detectives with advanced hacking, deciphering, and tech skills, Ava and Carol have come a long way in their mission to save the day. Now faced with mysteries even more sinister and...

Was Alice Scarlett a witch? Did she leave behind a secret message that revealed the location of a vast treasure?When Ava and Carol discover an ancient locket, the townspeople of Tempest, Maine begin to act strangely. The girls begin to investigate the story of...

From New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl creators David Soman and Jacky Davis comes the second hilarious Agent Lion picture book "Accessible text and detailed art combine to create a silly, merry frolic. Pure entertainment." --Kirkus"Agent Lion may be clueless but he knows how...

Named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid" by Buzzfeed and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and scurrying off to Paris to discover who's threatening the organizers of the Great...

Tanya is no ordinary girl. She can see fairies. But not the fairies we imagine. Evil fairies who cast spells on her, rousing her from her sleep and propelling her out of bed. At wit's end with her daughter's inexplicable behavior, Tanya's mother sends...

Everyone's favorite cat detective is back Atticus finds a mysterious case in the attic. Inside is a book leading to the treasure of the lost jaguar gods. Get ready for a fun-filled jungle adventure with the Cheddar family.Author: Jennifer GrayISBN-10: 057132178XISBN-13: 9780571321780Publisher: Faber &...

Brother detectives Frank and Joe follow a crooked trail of artistic deception in the fifteenth book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series. The Hardy Boys are visiting Paris! Joe is excited to check out all the street art he's heard about. And Frank...

'a breezy, enjoyable middle grade mystery that pulls off the difficult feat of being both educational and entertaining.' - Foreword Clarion Reviews 'a fun addition to a classroom library' J DenOuden, EducatorFifth Grade Brings New Adventures for The Math Kids!The Math Kids have been...

A gigantic noise makes its way around the world, knocking the stripes off a tiger, flattening mountains, and rallying all of humanity to respond. What could it be? An alien invasion? A meteor that crashed into a foghorn factory? A saxophone extremely out of...

Be prepared to learn a lot about the culture while you follow Amanda on her adventure."--Laura Best, author, Bitter, Sweet "What a great way for a young person to learn about a culture and to be inspired to experience other countries themselves.--Irene Butler, author,...

Alice-Miranda and her friends are heading into the Australian outback for a desert adventure. What mysteries will they stumble upon?Author: Jacqueline HarveyISBN-10: 1760891037ISBN-13: 9781760891039Publisher: Puffin (Au Yr)Language: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2021Pages: 368Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.10w x 1.10d

When Atticus receives a mysterious message asking him to a meeting in a sleepy coastal town, he packs his bags and sets off. The world's greatest cat burglar likes a good mystery and this time curiosity has got the better of him. The writer...

The show must go on--and it's up to Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew to track down a missing performer in this musical mystery! It's opening day of the first Broadway musical to hit River Heights, and Nancy, Bess, and George are thrilled that...

Named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid" by Buzzfeed.com and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and scurrying off to solve the mystery of a Lost Colony in Switzerland. Basil...

Z was just the beginning! With A to Z Mysteries(R) Super Editions, chapter book readers keep on collecting clues and solving mysteries with Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose. Now with over 8 million copies in print, this classic kid-favorite series is back with a...

Named one of "13 Detective Book Series You Obsessed Over as a Kid" by Buzzfeed.com and the inspiration for a hit Disney film, the masterful Great Mouse Detective is back and tackling America's most ruthless outlaws in the Wild West! In this case of...

Fifteen-year-old Christine is visiting her eccentric great-aunt in historic Witcombe, where a pickpocket has been victimizing tourists. Aunt Maude owns an antique store and also runs the town's ghost walk, which allows Christine to meet all the visitors, including a mysterious young man who...

From the New York Times bestselling creators of Ladybug Girl, meet Agent Lion: a charmingly oblivious yet always-on-time detective MS. FLAMINGO'S CAT, FLUFFY, IS MISSING...and there's only one detective who can crack the case Meet Agent Lion--he works at Super Detective Agents Agency, wears...

It's Christmas--so why not accept a dare to explore a creepy old haunted house? Fearless best friends Ava and Carol set out to prove that the Butcher house isn't haunted. Only, Carol is pretty sure she saw something inside one of the windows--and moments...

"There are dangers here . . . Plots are being hatched. People aren't all they seem." Journey back in time to Elizabethan London where schemers lurk and deadly traps await--and meet some real-life characters, including William Shakespeare himself. Alice Fletcher works--disguised as a boy--as...

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...

They're baaaaaack! Autumn Lee's Adventure Academy superheroes are back in action, and this time, they have their own headquarters! Join authors Candace & Autumn Lee as they take you on a new adventure in book two of Autumn Lee's Adventure Academy: Headquarters. After weeks...

Cousins Arj, Tam, and Mira are spending their summer vacation in Elathoor, a little village in Kerala when their family home, Lili Villa, is broken into and some jewelry is stolen. The Terrific Three set out to solve the mystery but soon discover that...

*A Junior Library Guild Selection*From critically acclaimed author Ali Standish (The Ethan I Was Before), the story of one girl's journey to a magical seaside town, where she uncovers her family's long hidden secrets and ultimately finds truth and redemption. Fans of Sharon Creech...

An exciting announcement has been made and Alice-Miranda and her schoolmates are going to camp. There are sleep outs, treasure hunts, and so many other activities to look forward to However, it's not all fun and games. Alice-Miranda and Millie will need to keep...

A determined young girl joins forces with an adventure-loving street boy to save her father's life in this "thoroughly entertaining" (Kirkus Reviews) magical murder mystery. In the spell-powered city of Tarreton, the wealthy have all the magic they desire while the working class can...

Artie the Apatosaurus wants to be a secret agent, but at 40 feet tall he is not very secret He is terrible at hiding, he can't disguise himself, and he is too slow to chase bad guys. In fact, being an Apatosaurus is exactly...

From Emily Calandrelli--Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Outer Space, correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World, and graduate of MIT--comes the fifth novel in a fun illustrated chapter book series about an eight-year-old girl with a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries with technology....

After becoming undead, a boy tries to survive middle school in this quirky, smart adventure for middle grade readers from James Preller. Adrian Lazarus has met with a curious fate. He's returned from the dead (after a bad bike accident, no helmet), yet not...

Twelve-year-old Isaveth tries to take down the man who framed her father for murder in this lively follow-up to A Pocket Full of Murder, which Kirkus Reviews called "thoroughly entertaining." The city of Tarreton is powered by magic, from simple tablets that light lamps...

Frank and Joe circle a new case in the wilds of Alaska in the twenty-fourth book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series. Frank and Joe Hardy are excited when their parents' friends, the Adenshaws, invite them to come visit their home in Alaska....

This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah get to help the bongo keeper. The kids have never heard of a bongo before, but they are quickly smitten with the gentle, striped antelope. Sadly, they also learn that the species is almost extinct...

Do you like to crack cases? Uncover clues? Identify suspects? If so, look inside this book! You'll find an all-new collection of mini mysteries waiting for a super sleuth like you. Team up with BFFs Brooklyn, Alex, and Charlotte for four seasons of fun,...