Mysteries & Detective Stories - Kids Fiction

The Aldens visit South Carolina and learn a friend of theirs has an ancestor who was a pirate! They hunt for the pirate's hidden treasure, but someone else is looking for it too. Can the Boxcar Children find it before the next big storm...

Tabitha is thrilled to be attending a summer forensics camp, even if she has to go with her sort-of friend Mason. Soon she is learning to dust for fingerprints, photograph a crime scene and take footprint impressions. Even though the camp instructors have set...

If I told you I was worried about George's health because she's taken up fencing, you's laugh. Foils today are totally safe, and the gear is padded besides. Right? Well, if so, why did I see blood at George's first meet? Skewering isn't in...

The third chapter in the Berge Sisters series!In the woods of Stone Hollow, a town where dense trees shade the sidewalks and glowing mushrooms grow wild, a strange artifact has appeared as if out of nowhere.Stepsisters Lacey and Cal are excited to study the...

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...

Best friends Kim and Kelly love mysteries and it shows: just look at their favorite fictional detectives like Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes. But a weekend with their parents at a peculiar resort which specializes in staging murder mysteries for the guests to solve...

Gremlins and fashion don't mix! Summer vacation before seventh grade should be awesome. Instead, Dotty Morgan's favorite clothes don't fit; her mother constantly embarrasses her with bra-talk; and she's growing in places she would rather not. She can't even talk about it with her...

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...

A new title in the bestselling series about the world's greatest supersleuth in sneakers A slippery salamander, a banana burglar, a judge who's run away, and a presidential toothbrush . . . these are just some of the clues that the world's greatest young...

In an uncertain world filled with electrical devices, we can often find ourselves getting addicted to the different types of games and their music. Arthur Kelsey, Anne Watson, and the famous Sherlock Holmes must find whoever is responsible for this and help the world...

The LaRue Detective Agency has gained a reputation at The Biltmore as the investigators to call, so it's no surprise when they are asked to solve the catnapping case. What is a surprise: being asked to keep this investigation top secret! Will the LaRue...

From a rising stand-up comedian and exciting new talent in children's fiction comes a brilliantly funny murder mystery series that BBC Radio called "Knives Out meets Poirot--but for children!" Bonnie Montgomery is the world's greatest detective. Not that anyone--other than Grampa Banks--has heard of...

Bonbon is back in the second installment of this illustrated murder mystery series. The gentleman detective can't get away from murder--even on vacation. Bonnie Montgomery is finally getting a vacation from cracking cases as her alter ego, Montgomery Bonbon. But something terribly fishy happens...

A girl who has spent her life in disguise tackles a mission that uncovers lies and surprises around every corner. Nothing is as it seems in the next cozily creepy monster mystery from acclaimed author Shaun David Hutchinson. Sam Osborne may have helped her...

Step into the foggy streets of 1900s London and embark on a mind-bending adventure with Aria and Liam.When the daughter of the renowned author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, seeks help from Aria and Liam, they find themselves racing against time to prevent a perplexing...

A young girl uncovers the truth behind an online health fad in this installment of the Cyber Sleuths chapter book series. Dalia Gopie is shorter than all her friends. Then she discovers that her favorite social media influencer is promoting a miracle fruit--one that...

Something's rotten at Jolly Roger's Pumpkin Patch. Three crimes have been committed, all on Halloween. Who can solve this mystery?Enter Detective Ryan Holiday and his trusty assistant, Bo the basset hound. He's the man (and the dog) for the job. But can even this...

Charlie is the first of his kind...a dog and an environmental investigator! He loves nature and knows that every little action counts. What is supposed to be a fun day at the beach turns into a crisis for Charlie's ocean friends. In the end,...

Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and the gang are having a blast at the Funland Amusement Park. But when the machines suddenly switch gears, fun turns to fear. Will the Mystery Inc. gang be able to restore the fun at the Funland Amusement Park? Find out in...

Slobbers may be just a puppy, but he's pretty smart. Which comes in handy when the stinky, slimy snails that live in the gardens start growing way bigger than they should. And Slobbers is growing, too. He's a Saint Bernard, so he's supposed to...

The Candy Fairies can't sugarcoat their dilemma--they need to find the Fairy Code Book, and fast! There's a mystery to be solved in Sugar Valley: the Fairy Code Book is missing! Raina, the Gummy Fairy, is frantic. She keeps the book with her at...

From critically acclaimed author Willo Davis Roberts comes an Edgar Award-winning classic mystery about a twelve-year-old girl on the run with her family.Pack up and leave? Tonight? When Megan has just one week of school left before summer vacation? Something doesn't seem right. Megan...

Author: Natalie Y. BenjaminISBN-13: 9798330333158Publisher: Nourish with NatalieLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/29/2024Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d

Author: Elizabeth DuivenvoordeISBN-10: 1777447895ISBN-13: 9781777447892Publisher: E.D. PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2024Pages: 178Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d

Author: Bobbee MellorISBN-10: 1836150083ISBN-13: 9781836150084Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing LimitedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/29/2024Pages: 114Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.27d

Author: Andrea BeatyISBN-10: 1419777718ISBN-13: 9781419777714Publisher: Amulet BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/11/2025Pages: 144Format: PaperbackSize: 7.63h x 5.25w x 0.85dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.9Point Value: 2Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 508224 / Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion

Author: Andrea BeatyISBN-10: 1419743511ISBN-13: 9781419743511Publisher: Amulet BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/11/2025Pages: 160Format: PaperbackAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.3Point Value: 2Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 509196 / Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote

Dive into the fun and mystery with Detective Square Bear and the Pee-Pee Problem!Have you ever lived in a house with little kids? Then you know how messy the bathroom floor can get, and this is the book for you.When Detective Square Bear receives...

Get ready for an enthralling adventure in middle-grade fiction with "The Bird Caper," the captivating debut in The Crow's Tales series by Victoria E. Pannell and Thorir Sigfusson. This delightful new novel, a tale of unexpected twists and burgeoning friendships, is set to steal...

Fourteen-year-old Ben Ostman's lack of respect for authority has gotten out of hand, and now he is one mistake away from landing in juvenile detention. Having run out of options, Ben's mother turns to her brother-in-law for help, leaving Ben no other choice but...

In this hilarious, high-stakes companion to The Great Pet Heist, The Great Ghost Hoax, and The Great Vandal Scandal, the pet friends take matters into their own paws--and tentacles--to rescue Walt and the white cat when they get catnapped. The white cat, famous for...

From the Edgar-nominated author of Coop Knows the Scoop comes an exciting mystery perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and Holes. When Grady and his dad learn that the town oddball, Eudora "Kooky" Klinch left something for them in her...

For fans of Fish in a Tree, Because of Winn-Dixie, or Pippa Park Raises Her Game comes an unforgettable story of bullying, friendship, and taking responsibility.*Best Middle Grade Novel Selah Award Winner*Two best friends. One impossible choice.Twelve-year-old twins Lillie and Ellie Liles think middle...

Chet Gecko's investigations often show him the seamy underbelly of school life, but this case throws him for a loop. A deadly stink bomb is unleashed, a school building falls to rubble, money goes missing from the principal's office, and that's just a start....

Is your partner making you second guess yourself? Are you having difficulty making a simple decision? Have you lost confidence in your judgement? Do you often feel anxious and gloomy? Is this because of the worry that nothing you do seems to make your...

Spending three weeks in rural Maine listening to the sound of bagpipes isn't 12-year-old Kim Hanlon's idea of fun, but her father has signed up to attend classes in playing that instrument at the estate of an eccentric millionaire and he's brought his family...

After solving the mystery of the stolen treasure, Edison is all set to return to his alchemy, when his friend Omar shows up at his door pleading for help. There is something or someone living beneath the blocks of Omar's town, and things have...

It's a Scooby-Doo reunion when Scooby and the rest of the Mystery Gang gather at a circus carnival under the big top. But when the clowns enter the ring, things go from merry to mayhem: clowns turn into robots, Scooby Snacks are snatched, and...

Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. gang visit an archeological dig, but the camp is deserted, including Professor Cosmo Dinkley. The professor's journal reports a series of frightening encounters with something called the Gator Man, and the gang is convinced that the creature has kidnapped the...

Scooby-Doo and the rest of the Mystery Inc. gang are excited to be going to an airshow at their friend Kevin Ryan's airfield. The grand finale features a replica of the mysterious Silver Hawk, a World War II B-17 bomber plane famous for mysteriously...

Author: Laura Lee HopeISBN-10: 1434400336ISBN-13: 9781434400338Publisher: Wildside PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/30/2024Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.6Point Value: 5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 85451 / Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island

When the Dearly's dalmatians have their first litter of puppies -- fifteen in all -- everyone is delighted. But their joy is shattered when the pups are kidnapped The humans don't have a clue as to who the culprit is, but the smartest dogs...

The Hardy Boys meets Alex Rider in this second novel in a brand-new series starring everyone's favorite inventor--Tom Swift Tom gets to take all sorts of cool classes at the Swift Academy of Science and Technology, but robotics may be the one he is...

Author: Nathan W. LandrumISBN-13: 9798986530000Publisher: Alienjest PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/2022Pages: 294Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d

Harriet is impressed to learn that the girl she has befriended, now called Annie Smith, is the person who not only created three names-Rosarita Sauvage, Yolanda Montezuma, and Zoe Carpaccio-but also three distinct personalities to match. This girl has potential. Being a spy has...

A chatty rabbit dares you to solve how he keeps escaping his hutch in this whimsical detective story perfect for reading aloud with animal lovers ages 5 to 9. When Joãozinho the rabbit scrunches his nose 15,000 times, he finally comes up with an...

Jon and Tara have moved to the East Coast of America. Tara is making the best of it. Jon is thoroughly fed up. The continuous noise of screaming gulls and crashing waves is enough to drive a guy nuts - and there's nowhere he...

Author: Mark MulleISBN-13: 9798330341429Publisher: Mark MulleLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/09/2024Pages: 132Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d

Author: Mj MurrayISBN-10: 1963477030ISBN-13: 9781963477030Publisher: Melinda MurrayLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/26/2024Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.20d

Mystery Wings; A Mystery Story for Boys, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation...