Vintage Series Books for Girls. In thisfirst bookin this goofball detective series, kids can follow along as a potted flytrap (ahem thatsInspectorFlytrap!) A. Aesop's Fables (Pinkney book) Albidaro and the Mischievous Dream; The Amber Spyglass; The Art of Keeping Cool; The Austere Academy; Awful End; B. Only in this story, hes a young boy. This installment ofThe Hardy BoysAdventures series takes detective brothers Frank and Joe deep into the Florida Keys. Hes so good that his own dad picks his brain every night to solve tricky cases, and hes the head of their towns police department! Mystery books for kids are great because they foster logical thinking and deductive reasoning. Shes a neglected 5th child who sends herself to boarding school where she actually (and surprisingly to her) makes friends and solves mysteries. Facts About The Kinkajou by Lisa Strattin: Best-Selling Children's Author, Lisa Strattin, offers a book in her Picture Books for Kids Series as a free download today on Amazon. Teens Lucy, Anthony, and George badly need money for their ghost-hunting agency, Lockwood & Co., so they take a perilous job that, if the ghosts have their way, may just be their last. Ready to dive into a who-done-it, edge-of-your-seat, detective book? The Critter Club by Callie BerkleyThe girls in the Critter Club love animals and want to help them any way they can. This story follows Billy and the gang as they work through various scenarios, introducing kids to deductive logic and basic problem solving along the way. I really dig the witty subversiveness of this seriess secrecy: the titles, the plot descriptions, and even the authors name are all cloaked in an air of mystery thats perfect for young mystery readers and fans of a good riddle. Something big is happening and all their animal friends, from the cows to the chickens, are stirring up a fuss. Many of these book choices are ongoing series, while others are stand-alone novels. Who is behind the kidnapping attempt? middle grade mystery-comedy about a fanged rabbit who, be a vampire. Baby Monkey is just the cutest little gumshoe, sitting in his giant office waiting for cases to solve. In a fresh approach to the classicmystery series, teen super-sleuthNancy, along with her friends Bess and George, must solve a photographic mystery at the local museum. The friends realize that theres something suspicious with Olivers moms new job and boyfriend and that the bad guys are searching for a reclusive antisocial genius, Preston Oglethorpe, who went to high school with Olivers mom. The two embark on a dangerous, twisty, action-packed quest to find the 39 clues, ingredients that are the secret to their familys power. Love this new, grown-up Nancy. This site uses third party cookies for analytics and advertising. Well, except for the fact that her teacher was out sick and Smashies class was stuck with the worst substitute in the world. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. If your kid loves this, check out Books 2-9 onEpic. Although the trio has different hobbies, they all share a love for solving mysteries. Theyve built a clubhouse in Ziggys backyard to serve as their headquarters and decide to call themselves the Black Dinosaursbecause whats cooler than dinosaurs? This wonderfulchildrensmysterybookchronicles the story of three friends:DinkDuncan, Ruth Rose Hathaway, and Josh Pinto of Green Lawn, Connecticut. Stargirl by. Leroy Brown is his towns star detective, solving cases for all of the kids in the neighborhood. When theyfind themselves in some hot water, theyll need to use their super sleuthing and spy skills to save themselves! I love me a good mystery. Then, when a possum tries to steal the chicks, it seems that Diamond Lil is involved. Cousins Mike Walsh and Kate Hopkins manage to get their hands on tickets to the Red Sox game and All-Access passes to Fenway Park. 7by Craig Battle and Ramon Perez, created by Liam ODonnell Mystery fans and young detectives, youre in for some fun with this book! In this case, theyre determined to discover the cause of the ghostly sounds from an abandoned military fort. The boys set off to solve this strange and scary mystery and find themselves on an adventure beyond their wildest imaginations. I love that this mystery story is filled with information about Kahlo (my favorite artist) and has so much Mexican cultural richness from mariachis to paletas. This series features three smart kids who solve crimes and mysteries. Ali knows he has to try to fix things, starting by finding his friend Gabe. You knowthe one you started singing as soon as you read the title, and dont you deny it! a super fun caper set in the New Orleans French Quarter aboutyou guessed it! The concept of this series is just so, so brilliant. and a Few for Boys. 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (16,084) Paperback. A children's book series is a set of fiction books, with a connected story line, written for children. And its up to the kids to figure it out. Totally entertaining and very well-written. Their adventures are funny and exciting, this is a well-writtenchapter book in a new series. , introduces us to Amy and Dan Cahill, a brother and sister duo who learn that their family is the most influential in all of history. Children's detective/mystery type series featuring group of kids - read in the UK early 80s 1 5 r/whatsthatbook Join 9 mo. This content contains affiliate links. This YA mystery chapter book features an independent teen girl and an unusual Sherlock Holmes-type boy who solve crimes in historical New England in 1892. She sneaks back to her uncles dilapidated manor house, where she meets a new friend named Peter. Take a look at our picks for the best kidsmystery seriesbooks below! If your child loves this, check out the next book, Farm Crimes! She and Bree want to solve crimesand have their first case in their very own classroom. Ive read hundreds so that I can help you find the best, most exciting mystery book for your reader. Super Detectives Simon and Chester by Cale AtkinsonA new, funny beginning graphic novel! Jimenez plus Felicia Low = A.J. Boy, did I want to find that magic treehouse. Charming characters and gentle storylines. The three form an unlikely friendship as they join forces to find his attacker. And boy oh boy, does Blue Baillets signature love of beautiful words really sets this work apart. While shes at it, shes also supposed to discover what is behind all of Anastasias problems. In Basil of Baker Street, Basil must try and solve his toughest case yet: a mousenapping (hehe) with seemingly zero clues to go on! Explorer: The Mystery Boxes is a creative, clever collection of stories about boxes of mysterious origin, but the stories could not be more different both in written content and artistic style. At first, Simon isnt happy about Andy adopting Baxter at his second home. Also, see theGeronimo Stilton graphic novels. This turns out happily not to be the case, and the books that follow in the series each revolve around a mystery that the children solve together. Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. Legend has it that two people visiting the town of Shady Oaks went missing one day, only to turn up in old photographs on display, seemingly frozen in time. Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer by Gillian GoerzPerfect for anyone who loves a good mystery story. In The Case of the Claymore Diamond, the foursome hear about the burglary of a local jewelry store. Its one of my favorite books ever! The cards contain a code that when entered online will reveal that books clue. But the facts just dont add up. Melissa Taylor, MA, is the creator of Imagination Soup. Her new Spanish tutor and his sister ask for Palomas help to find Frida Kahlos missing peacock ring. The line drawing illustrations are lovely and helpful in understanding the developing plot. In the school, the young geniuses explore the hidden underground tunnels filled with mind-bending tests. The kids go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened to succeed. Will they solve the mystery before its too late? As such he has observed the genius of the crime-solving mad man upstairs and has picked up a thing or two in the art of sleuthing. When we first meet Sammy in Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief, shes got a lot going onshes managed to make an enemy of the meanest mean girl at school, shes been expelled, and shes living with her grandma in a seniors-only building because her mom is off trying to make it as a movie star. There are five sub-series that make up one big series and each sub-series contains multiple volumes. Theyve built a clubhouse in Ziggys backyard to serve as their headquarters and decide to call themselves the Black Dinosaursbecause whats cooler than dinosaurs? By: Katherine Applegate (2012) See full review Read or buy BOOK They help her find Nell and uncover the truth about her parents and their connection to the moldy bread. The books in The 39 Clues series are a adventure/mystery mashup series. rolls around town on a skateboard solving a series of BIG DEAL mysteries. They decide theyre going to nab themselves a bank robber but get in the way of the police. Theyll have to follow a trail of complicated clues and coded messages to get to the truth. Bones is observant and smart and while Jamila plays basketball, kids come to Bones with their mysteries. Scooby and Shaggy are playing with their friend Billy when his tooth mysteriously goes missing! Nancys adventures include finding her missing City Girls doll at a sleepover and tracking down the thief that stole a special basket of treats from a doggy fashion show. Ziggy and his friends Rico, Rashawn and Jerome decide to form a club. This process was a tricky one! Mr. Gary thinks its a puppy named Thor but Kaya and her friend Jillian arent so sure. A Cat Called Buster (Rainbow Street Shelter) by Wendy OrrJosh always sees the orange cat, Buster, sitting on the porch with his owner, Mr. Larsen. FREE delivery Wed, Mar 1 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. Good, right? Feeling isolated, Bea finds comfort in the haiku she crafts in invisible ink, poems she hides in a secret hiding spot. Theyre also a fast-paced, page-turnery blend of mystery and adventure. Thing is, Obaasan miiiight not be wrong. Meet Dot & Jabber, a pair of teeny mouse detectives who solve a different mystery in each of the books from this adorable series. The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency The Case of the Missing Moonstoneby Jordan Stratford, illustrated by Kelly Murphy I LOVE this fantastically developed historical fiction story for several reasons the girl-centric history is really interesting (and empowering), the characters are very well-developed, and the plot is a grand adventure! There are so many fantastic mystery series and standalone works out there by a diverse mix of authors and illustrators. Check out our posts: BestMystery Booksfor Kids on Epic., Epic!s digital library includes many of the best kids books, popular ebooks, and videos such as Fancy Nancy, Big Nate, Warriors, and National Geographic Kids. They soon make a startling discovery: someone has buried a box of bones behind their clubhouse! (Free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.). TheLondon Eye Mystery by Siobhan DowdA puzzling mystery that only the boy named Ted who seems to be on the spectrum (his brain is different but not explained) can solve. Its up to them to discover the person behind it. I would have been all over these books as a kid, both because how can you. See, he chose to hide the fact that hes not so much a mouse as a rat, and rats are not to be trustedor are they? Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1-4. Jackaby by William Ritter This YA mystery chapter book features an independent teen girl and an unusual Sherlock Holmes-type boy who solve crimes in historical New England in 1892. Yep. Reporting on what you care about. The books in the Babylit Sounds Primer series all use simple word pairings to introduce young minds to classic works of literature, like this one about the famed quirky detective of Londons Baker Street. AttysSproutVintage. Thank you for signing up! She meets new friends who guide her around the underground tunnels of Paris. Children's Science Fiction of the 2000s (2000-2009) Science fiction picture books, novels, or short story collections for children and young adults first published in the 2000s (2000-2009). So fun! With the help of hisbest friendand partner in crime, Alison, he investigates suspects, clues and more to solve 10 tough crimes. But when the lucky bat of the star slugger goes missing, the duo must first crack the case before the game begins. In the Mysteries of Maisie Hitchins series, Maisie is a twelve-year-old working in her grandmothers boarding house with dreams of being a big, bad, lady detective. Unsubscribe at any time. Learn more at. When left to fend for themselves, they discover something very suspicious happening at the old mansion down the street, more than just losing their rocket in that yard. It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume Bradbury Press 3. Unlikely friends, Jamily and Shirley (Bones) join forces so theyll be able to do what they want over the summer. Harold the fox attends a costume birthday party for his friend Donkey. most on-brand/clearly formative YA books that you were obsessed with as a tween. Includes Everything. uses math, science and deductive reasoning to solve a mystery surrounding a stolen heirloom. Things get dangerous when the police dont believe them and they discover the warehouse where the dogs are being taken. The author imagines a friendship between Ada Byron, the genius daughter of Lord Byron and the worlds first computer programmer, and Mary Shelley, the worlds first science-fiction author who almost could have been friends in real life but for about a decade of years. Butterfly Gone Guppy Case #1 by Karen Kilpatrick, illustrated by German BlancoP.I Butterfly loves butterflies and mysteries. A mysterious book brings them together and they soon find themselves wrapped up in an international art scandal. In this collection of three stories, their capers include catching shoplifters, pearl thieves and even more shockingly: pie thieves. she notices the same symbol that is on the key her mom left her. Thismystery seriesshowcases SirArthur Conan Doyles bestsellingSherlock Holmesseries in a thrillinggraphic novelformat. If you like exciting, heartwarming mysteries, youll love this story. The Ultimate List of Classics That I've Actually Read, Four Books Per Letter by a High School Teacher, Jack Edwards' 50 Fiction Books Everyone Should Read, Seen It is a new app from the creators of List Challenges. The heroes? Even better: he finds out that the rest of the classroom pets are part of a secret society called The Academy whose charge is to keep the students of the school safe. The letter asks each of them to solve a crime that has wronged one of the worlds greatest painters. The Explorer series is comprised of three volumes to date, all edited by Kazu Kibuishi. Fast-paced and interesting. Ok, I cant write up a better blurb for this book than whats already been done. Nostalgic Disney Channel Original Logo Pinback Button - 1.5". I probably read this twenty times when I was a kid. She enacts all sorts of elaborate schemes to get rid of babysitter Sonia Solinsky, but Ms. Solinsky has a secret that may just make Lulu see the error in her ways. Well, this picture book certainly isnt helping my theory that all pigeons are tiny cooing spies. Nic and his ghost friend Simon are bored so they dress up and pretend to be detectives. Pamela Cervantes is eleven years old when she and her mother travel to Mexico City, the birthplace of Pamelas deceased father. Follow along as he confronts each of his animal friends to see which one of them nabbed those cookies! I love this fast-paced mystery! Nate throws on a very Sam Spadeish trench coat and gets right on it. The boys investigation gets them involved in the politics around establishing a resort on Lookout Key. Summoning Knells by A. F. Kidd - ASH TREE PRESS, 2000 Ltd to 500 copies. This is the start of a clever, wacky series starring the mastersleuthand his assistant, Nina the Goat, as he cracks unsolved cases in his community. Its an interesting mystery series. Including the FBI when theres an art heist at the museum his mother works at. The keya simple, children's mystery book, filled with creepy characters, spooky settings, suspenseful shenanigans, gaggles of clues, cliffhanger chapters, ripe red herrings, and a few adventuresome, industrious boys and girls to persevere and solve the mysteryopens a lock. Referring to The Great Mouse Detective as something like "Sherlock Holmes but with rodents" does a great disservice to how original and immersive the animated mystery film is. Julian and his buddies Huey and Gloria consider themselves some pretty sweet secret agents. Can they figure out whos following them and what they want? She turns to Billiam Van Hoof, the worlds top goat detective (so he says) to find the missing egg. The book was based on telling the wacky stories about the origin of flight Other ghosts haunt houses and cant escape. Leroy Brown is his towns star detective, solving cases for all of the kids in the neighborhood. Well there is! uses math, science and deductive reasoning to solve a mystery surrounding a stolen heirloom. The problem is that Ikes been accusedwrongly, of course!of a crime himself, and is trapped in doggy jail! I love sharing good books & fun learning resources. I love the series to hook readers on one a highly recommended mystery books because it keeps readers reading. Someone has stolen the pastries! Four sixth graders have banded together to form a detective agency. Theres also a rumor that the photographer was cursed by his former partner. Fun fact: A.J. He finds the thieving culprits for everything from an opera singers missing jewels to an astronauts misplaced spaceship using some. Youlllove the Spanish words throughout, the well-paced action, and the characters. Now Harriet must find a way to fix things with her pals and prove that shes no mean girl. Great illustrations and an interesting story. The series follows the four orphaned Aiden children who decide to live in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. Nate the Great is enjoying his morning pancakes when he gets a call from his friend Annie. As you may have guessed, the book titles in this series follow the alphabet: where Dinks favorite author is a no-show at a book signing. Nate the Greatis a book series consisting of more than two dozen childrens detective stories. The books are about globetrotting mouse Geronimo Stilton, a best-selling author, investigative reporter and editor for the Rodent Gazette in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. But it isnt long before the curious boy realizes that the tricky part isnt entering the enormous buildingits getting out. Nope, no adventurous pursuit of villains here, folks. Mac Undercover (Kid Spy #1)by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Mike Lowery This funny adventure is about a kid who the queen of England uses to solve an important mysteryYoull need to withhold disbelief, or at least I did, but its super cute and popular with many younger readers. Harriet is an astute and spunky little girl who goes around scribbling thoughts and observations in a notebook. It begins when a marine biologist from the Bayport Aquarium invites the two on a mission to save sharks in the archipelago. I loved how the journey for clues develops simultaneously as Truly finds friends and her place in the town! Success! The writing is mesmerizing, the mystery is fascinating, and the characters are enchanting. Sheswell, fancy! TheSecret Files of Fairday Morrow by Jessica Haight Fairdays parents move from the city to the country to amysterious Victorian house and the only reason she hasnt died of boredom is shes found a mystery for her and her best friend, Lizzy, who are in their own detective club.