Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

The tales and travels of the Sugar Creek Gang have passed the test of time, delighting young readers for more than fifty years. Great mysteries with a message for kids, The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the faith-building adventures of a group of fun-loving,...

"Joe," I said, concerned, "hit the brake!" "I am," Joe said, pumping the pedal now. But the car didn't slow at all. The traffic light turned red as we hurtled toward the intersection. And suddenly I saw the one other car out this early...

Brian's world is about to be turned upside down...again. Charles Moon is back to play more of his evil games. As people disappear without a trace from South Toheeden, it's up to Brian and his friends to figure out why. But first, they must...

Author: Tracy Badua, Alechia DowISBN-10: 0063254638ISBN-13: 9780063254633Publisher: Quill Tree BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/13/2025Pages: 352Format: Hardcover

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...

An adventure series filled with suspense, mystery, and fantasy - for kids ages 9-12 and teensAs he begins his second year at The Interstellar Detective Academy, Screed looks forward to concentrating on his studies, participating in the school's annual Sleuth-off competition, and (whenever possible)...

An adventure series filled with suspense, mystery, and fantasy - for kids ages 9-12 and teensWhat 12-year-old wouldn't want to grow up to be an Interstellar Detective? A hero who travels the cosmos, using their intellect and skills to unravel mysteries and save civilizations?Well,...

Do you dare enter Dr. Frankenstein's la-BOR-uh-tree? A fearless quartet of teen sleuths, the Botanic Hill detectives, travel to Llanfair, a fictitious Welsh village in present-day California, to solve the mystery of the Shocking Specter. The green-glowing apparition reportedly roams the countryside, setting fire...

Beware the beasts that walk among us.With a village of longhouses and tunic-clad warriors, Ulfmark is the ultimate Viking experience. But when two sinister-looking outsiders risk revealing its dark secret, Tyler finds himself caught between those who seek the truth and those who will...

In 1936 twelve-year-old streeter Lewis Carter finds himself in Berlin, Germany, at the heart of Nazi territory, on a convoluted trail to uncovering the whereabouts of his long-missing, presumed-dead father, Professor Harold Carter. Lewis is armed with a street map, an address...and of course...

This is the original 1929 story of The Mystery of Cabin Island: The Hardy Boys book 8. The book has undergone one major revision since originally published in 1929, resulting in two different stories bearing the same title. While riding in their homemade iceboat...

Embark on a scrumptious and adventurous journey in "Mamaw Mel's Kitchen: The Case of the Missing Spatula." This delightful children's chapter book, with its engaging storyline, invites young readers into the magical world of Mamaw Mel and her talented granddaughter, Laneigha, and captivates young...

Everybody's mad at everybody on Capitol Hill. Members call each other names on the floor of the House of Representatives. A former Speaker elbows a fellow lawmaker. And anybody who dares to work with someone in the other political party is punished. Now somebody's...

The North Shore Sheriff's Department has a bit of a problem. Someone contacted the local radio station last night and left an alarming confession. Logan and his friends may be gossiping about it but their only concern is getting through the last day of...

If you are looking for an exciting new Kids Mystery Book Series, then look no further Introducing Cora Flash Cora Flash is ecstatic when she finally convinces her mom to let her take a train ride by herself to visit a relative in the...

There's a deep, dark hole in Naji's yard and it's full of secrets. But will the girl's curiosity lead her to answers, or disaster? When Naji wakes to a strange sound she discovers a group of workers digging a hole just outside her room....

Maria is always getting lost in the secret world of her imagination... A ghostly mystery and winner of the Whitbread Award, republished in the Collins Modern Classics range. Maria likes to be alone with her thoughts. She talks to animals and objects, and generally...

Author: David A. KellyISBN-10: 1959378155ISBN-13: 9781959378150Publisher: Curveball BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/10/2024Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 7.63h x 5.19w x 0.25d

Let the mystery begin with three popular chapter books--The Boxcar Children, A to Z Mysteries Super Edition, and Magic Tree House Merlin Missions--all in one collection! Do you love stories full of mystery and adventure? Have you ever wanted to spend a week at...

Minnie loves spaghetti. So much so, that he's too busy eating it to even playAuthor: Rita Golden GelmanISBN-10: 0590457837ISBN-13: 9780590457835Publisher: Cartwheel BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1993Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.99h x 6.03w x 0.14dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 11179 / More...

A boy with Mosaic Down syndrome navigates entering a mainstream classroom, making new friends, and standing up to bullies all while trying to catch a thief and save his home in this thrilling middle grade mystery from New York Times bestselling and award-winning author...

Alex Moore is less than thrilled when his family decides to leave their bustling city life behind for the sleepy, rural town of Grand Darbeth, Vermont. With its quaint charm and serene landscape, Grand Darbeth seems harmless, if a little too quiet for Alex's...

After a magic spell goes wrong, a group of friends find themselves searching an abandoned fairground for a missing friend. They enter a mysterious maze and soon realise that they are trapped.Pushing on, they are confronted with challenges and mythical beasts, and they soon...

Dive into the whimsical world of the famous Beaver Detective Gnawbert Gumshoe, where the scent of fresh wood and the hum of flowing water create the perfect backdrop for a young beaver.. Raised by master builder parents who crafted the renowned Gumshoe Lodge, Gnawbert...

Magical creatures and mystery abound in this lighthearted whodunit fantasy. Princess Lyss can't wait another second to meet the griffin that's joining her father's royal menagerie, so she ditches her lessons and heads for the stables. But the griffin isn't the only new creature...

Missing tooth, a hunk of cheese, and white fur are the clues Tully has to solve the latest mystery at Watson Elementary. With the help of the Gumshoe Gang, she sets off to find out who stole CoCo the turtle. But more importantly, why?...

Perfect for fans of Stalking Jack the Ripper, this historical murder mystery follows the cunning Irene Adler as she teams up with mysterious Sherlock Holmes to discover who is murdering Oxford's elite students in the All Souls class. Irene Adler is no ordinary young...

The Count's magical lamp is missing and Kip and Booger are on the case. There will be some twists and turns but they won't give up on the chase. Solving this puzzle won't be a cinch. Good thing the boys are good in a...

Join the Breakfast Club Adventures for another exciting mystery!Author: Marcus RashfordISBN-10: 1035053942ISBN-13: 9781035053940Publisher: MacMillan Children's BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/10/2024Pages: 272Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.61d

Life is lonely in Queen Victoria's London, especially for a talking vole. Chains may be the equal of any human detective, but there's one case he can't solve: where he came from and why he can speak. Luckily, he has the help of Eldridge,...

A relaxing day at the beach turns into an adventure after Hector spits its binky into to the ocean. Will a simple day at the beach turn into something exciting? Find out in Super Melon.Super Melon was written by Naomi Boren, a 9-year old...

Marcus Tore and Tina Stones have managed to escape from Halebury Prison once more. This time, they've assembled an army of mutants with the aim of conquering Fakertown. However, thanks to the courage and determination of Calvin and the citizens of Fakertown, they were...

Eddie Woo Super Sleuth: a mind for maths and a nose for adventure A cryptic message, a coded menu, ciphers, skateboard spills ...Eddie Woo and his best friends Rusty and DT are on a mission to save a friend's home, thwart the plans of...

Ava, Carol, and Derik may have entered a contest for fun, but they find themselves in a high-stakes chase that goes beyond a simple game. The coveted prize? The long-lost Irish Crown Jewels and a whopping reward of $10,000.As the trio sets off on...

The Russians are coming. Russian Wolfhounds have invaded Chicago, intent on disrupting the looming presidential election. All just part of their diabolical plan for world domination. The four-legged world, that is. Aussie Terrier Moose McGillicutty has gone undercover to ferret out the Russian plot...

Damian Drooth, the one-of-a-kind detective hero, is back. Criminals beware Damian's amazing detective skills are called on when rich boy Calvin Baggington has his super-expensive bike stolen at the Holiday Village. With a brilliant and cunning plan, Damian hopes to solve the crime in...

Damian Drooth, the one of a kind, clean-up-the world hero, has arrived. Criminals beware - and be very afraid In his first case, Damian finds himself in the glamorous world of filmmaking. But it turns out to be a den of deceit. Damian needs...

Tyler, Hailey and Megan didn't plan on time traveling again. Their only intent was to prevent their cousins from finding the old trunk and dagger in the attic, but they were too late. They arrived in the attic just in time to be catapulted,...

Trapped in the time of the dinosaurs, Leah will do whatever she can to help Julie get her time machine fixed so she can make it home. But when Julie's tools begin to disappear one by one, and then her whole tool box is...

Vocabulary, Comprehension, Reading Skills, and Writing activities for the book The Viking Relic by David Feist (Grades 4-5).Author: David FeistISBN-10: 1507890877ISBN-13: 9781507890875Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/07/2015Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.07d

Fifth-grader Adam Hollinger looked forward to an ordinary summer: All-Star baseball practice, reading comic books, begging his parents for a dog, and avoiding his mischievous older sister. But things get crazy when the Hollingers adopt two corgi puppies and the team's star pitcher breaks...

Fifteen-year-old Tom lives in the murky city of London where he helps his father run a print shop. Among the customers is wise old Dr. Harker, a retired physician and seafarer, whose patient demeanor and fascinating tales endear him to Tom. Both Tom and...

Everyone's favorite boy detective is back and better than ever in this new collection of mysteries from the bestselling Encyclopedia Brown series! Includes ten new modern-day mysteries! Leroy AKA Encyclopedia Brown has a secret. His father may be the most regarded and respected police...

During the summer of his second year of university, to find out the truth behind his uncanny ability to detect lies and the "Festival of the Dead," Naoya decides to head out towards the old village of Koyama in Nagano with Takatsuki and Sasakura....

Jane is a wiz at facts and numbers, but she's clueless when it comes to other kids. Her autism and all-consuming love of cats make her a target for bullies. She's nothing like Ashley. Ashley is bubbly and excitable and has always been best...

The Statue, The Silk and The Story is a literary mystery set at a remote boarding school to which neglectful parents send their despondent children. As her most precious possessions disappear one by one, the Headmistress enlists three special students to detect the thief,...

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...

Catch a second Ballpark Mystery at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama!Kate and Mike are excited to visit America's oldest professional ballpark, the former home of baseball legend Willie Mays. But things take a wrong turn when their new friend Buck, who looks just...

The Statue, The Silk and The Story is a literary mystery set at a remote boarding school to which neglectful parents send their despondent children. As her most precious possessions disappear one by one, the Headmistress enlists three special students to detect the thief,...

Lark and Connor are ready for a sunny day at the splash pad when their halmoni (grandmother) gets a call from her friend Miss June. Miss June's handmade quilt has been stolen right from her backyard--and on the day of the quilt show! Lark...