I would definitely add to your list Encyclopedia Brown Series by Donald J. Shod as well as GreenGlass House Series by Kate Milford. children's mystery books 2000swhat is the indirect effect of temperature on orcas. They think that he kidnapped Josephine Bakers pet cheetah. Next we meet Petra Andalee and Calder Pillay, students in the same sixth grade class who arent exactly friends. I consulted various sources to come up with the best estimates: Scholastics handy Book Wizard tool; the Renaissance Accelerated Reader Bookfinder; conversations with local librarians and, of course, input from parents. Each book includes an afterword with facts about the book's subject; Dot & Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery, for example, includes easy-to-understand tidbits about oak trees and acorns. Isnt that cool? It reads like a crime noir comic, the story of a plumed private investigator whos come out of retirement to pursue a birdnapping case. Stilton embarks on all sorts of wild adventures with his sister Thea, cousin Trap, and nephew Benjamin, keeping a diary of his travels as inspiration for his books. She doesnt say a word and leaves just as quickly as she came. Note: this book is one in a series, but this is the only one Id classify as a mystery. Its a great lesson on the importance of honesty, sharing, and the joys of a yummy slice of cake. And except for the mysterious business with the glue. Skunk discovers the aforementioned cookie jar and dang it, hes going to find the thief. The friends advertise but no one shows up except a mysterious pug who doesnt belong to them. She must try to solve this case while also figuring out whats become of her mother. The letter asks each of them to solve a crime that has wronged one of the worlds greatest painters. Jamila wants to be part of Bones crime-solving and together, they investigate a stolen gecko at the swimming pool, finding that misunderstanding and jealousy can turn into understanding and friendship. They soon make a startling discovery: someone has buried a box of bones behind their clubhouse! Let your kid enjoy this audiobook and more by checking out theentire collection on Epic. 1 Alice in Wonderland 2 Ballet Shoes (Noel Streatfeild) 3 Goblet of Fire 4 Half Blood Prince ADVERTISEMENT 5 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 6 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (J.K. Rowling) 7 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 8 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 9 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 10 Scooby and Shaggy are playing with their friend Billy when his tooth mysteriously goes missing! Well, except for the fact that her teacher was out sick and Smashies class was stuck with the worst substitute in the world. By: Katherine Applegate (2012) See full review Read or buy BOOK Just before shes about to be sent to an orphanage, she learns that she just might be a rich someones heir and have the chance to live happily ever after. Copyright Epic Creations Inc. All rights reserved. Celebrate the joy of reading this month with our special collection filled with f, March is here! While traveling down the river on a houseboat, they notice a strange car at every dock an suspect theyre being watched. Of course, theres a mystery afoot andRollie and Cecily are determined to get to the bottom of it. Emma Is On the Air Party Drama! Hit the comments to share your favorites. 2000 children's books (94 P) 2001 children's books (94 P) 2002 children's books (90 P) 2003 children's books (105 P) 2004 children's books (118 P) 2005 children's books (137 P) 2006 children's books (143 P) When she discovers that the family guppy is missing from the fish bowl, shes determined to discover what happened. The kids go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened to succeed. Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs Was the FunJungles hippo murdered? Unable to resist the urge to sniff out the mystery, off they go to the barn. It seems she can travel inside the paintings to a creepily silent place called Elsewhere! I love, love, love that he never begins a case before stopping for a snack and how laborious an effort it is for him to put on pants. There are at least eight books in the series, my favorite of which is Meg Mackintosh and the Mystery in the Locked Library. Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. 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. During the parade, someone steals the priceless Goblin Pearls right from under Lilys face. The line drawing illustrations are lovely and helpful in understanding the developing plot. The 30s! Then, they discover a ballet show that leads them to uncover the true story of Claras mom, a rising ballet star who died mysteriously. Theyve built a clubhouse in Ziggys backyard to serve as their headquarters and decide to call themselves the Black Dinosaursbecause whats cooler than dinosaurs? Yes please! Twelve-year-old Jin is studying at her grandparents Harlem bodega when a classmate named Alex walks in. A mystery bookstore. If you have a special . Why is he known as Encyclopedia Brown? AlamanderArt. The Haunted Library by Dori Hillestad ButlerMy 9-year-old daughter and I loved this entertaining new series about a boy ghost, Kaz, who is blown away from his family and into a new haunt a library. But it isnt long before the curious boy realizes that the tricky part isnt entering the enormous buildingits getting out. 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! The Very Best Chapter Books for Kids Of All Ages Whether you're looking for book suggestions for your independent reader, or a title to read aloud to your class or children at home, you are sure to find a chapter book that you and your children will love in this collection of the best chapter books for kids of all ages. The concept of this series is just so, so brilliant. Harold steps in to save the party and the day by putting the pieces together to find the culprit of this cake caper. But long before Agatha Christie and Alan Bradley filled my bookshelves, I was a kid enraptured by spies named Harriet and kids living in boxcars. You should read these books because there are three talking cats in the series. The rest of the books in the series arent mysteries, but this one finds Ike putting on a detective hat to solve a string of canary burglaries in the neighborhood. The Multiplying Mysteries of Mount Ten by Krista Van DolzerNot only did I love this fun-filled adventure, but I also enjoyed that it showed the fun of problem-solving math puzzles. He proves to be every bit as helpful. When Tiger Lil invites Lily to be in Chinatowns New Years Parade, she of course jumps at the chance. She puts together the evidence, follows the trail of clues, and tries to get a confessionand, with hard work and persistence, solves the case! Nope, no adventurous pursuit of villains here, folks. uses math, science and deductive reasoning to solve a mystery surrounding a stolen heirloom. Basil is a mouse, but not just any mouse: hes the mouse who lives in the cellar of Sherlock Holmess house on Baker Street. An ostracized girl narrator befriends a winged boy, as Myers uses both words and pictures to demonstrate that one person, appreciating another's true qualities, makes life complete. In addition, you can see the most watched/liked stuff amongst your friends. 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. Do you want to find more excitingbook recommendationsfor kids of all ages? I'd like to receive the free email course. Check out the collectionhere to get started! We have two more from the series on our platform! FREE delivery Wed, Mar 1 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. When Eddies dad becomes the primary suspect in the theft of a stolen Mayan mask so, Eddie and Jonah decide to solve the mystery themselves. Low is actually a husband and wife duo! (Next in the series: Mr. Lemoncellos Library Olympics.). The Sisters Grimm chapter book series is suspenseful with lotsof secrets, magic, mystery, and adventure. This firstmysteryis about a jewelry store robbery. He follows clues, asks questions, makes a list of suspectsyou know, all the stuff great detectives do. Its a sweet story of animal love and family closeness. One without a cure. Bonus: readers can get their hands on collectors cards that correspond to each book. 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. 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. In. West Meadow Detectives: The Case of the Snack Snatcher by Liam ODonnell, illustrated by Aurelie GrandMyrons new school isnt too bad because theres a mystery who is stealing the snacks every morning? Start with. Boy, did I want to find that magic treehouse. Maisie is our reimagined Holmes and her sidekick Eddie is her Watson; Eddie just so happens to be a dog, but hey! He looks every bit the detective as one can as a pigeonhes got a fedora on so you know he means business. Success! Smashie is a well-written, relatable book on the easier side of middle-grade chapter books. There, she discovers a magical book, a sinister couple, a family mystery, and a new friend who loves puzzles as much as she does. It begins when a marine biologist from the Bayport Aquarium invites the two on a mission to save sharks in the archipelago. There are so many fantastic mystery series and standalone works out there by a diverse mix of authors and illustrators. Theres only one thing for Ike to do when the local police force cant seem to get the job done: break free and take matters into his own hands. : The Moo-serious Disappearance of Cow, The 39 Clues: The Cahill Files, Book #1: Operation Trinity. Follow her adventures in the 17 other books in this series. , this girl duo reminiscent of Holmes and Watson (yep, more Holmes stuff!) They decide theyre going to nab themselves a bank robber but get in the way of the police. In the first book, , the kids learn that they have a grandfather but initially run from him, believing him to be a cruel and scary old man. A fun, feminist branch-off with six books in the series. Tons of cool tech, amazing friendships, plot twists, plus an intriguing premise make this entire series a must-read hit. Includes Everything. And did I mention that there are talking cats?? Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Pup Detectives by Felix GumpawSomeone keeps stealing all the lunches at Pawston Elementary, and its up to this group of mystery-solving dogs to investigate! Sam and Dudley are often hilariously clueless and love to dress themselves in some pretty ridiculous disguises. As a book fiend with over a dozen books on my "must read" list, there are times where I'm like, "To hell with it!" Isabel Feeney, Star Reporter by Beth FantasyIn Chicago, 10-year-old Isabel sells the newspaper she wants to be a writer during the days of speak-easies and the Mob. This is the second book in the Dear Mrs. Larue series about a dog named Ike Larue with a knack for mad-cap hijinx. Told in a series of letters, a friendly dog named Baxter and a very jealous first petSimon the cat butt heads over their shared human: a boy named Andy. Start with. Shes traveling to London to track down her missing mother, but shes pulled into a kidnapping and murder case when she arrives. Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek LandySkulduggery is a skeleton but hes also a detective who solves crimes in the magical world. Its a reimagined 1826 where Ada Lovelace and Mary Shelley are BFFs and have come together to form a secret detective agency in London. As the girls search, they form a bond that helps them navigate the clues, a poisoning, and getting locked in the basement. 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. My personal favorite is. It requires readers to pay attention to clues, make and revise predictions using those clues, and attempt to solve the mystery before the main character does. See? Low is actually a husband and wife duo! Although the trio has different hobbies, they all share a love for solving mysteries. The writing is mesmerizing, the mystery is fascinating, and the characters are enchanting. A.J. As the friends explore, more than one sinister plot is uncovered and all the family secrets are revealed. He proves to be every bit as helpful. Its up to the three amigos to find out where he went. 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. Lockwood and Co. by Jonathan StroudDangerous ghosts and spirits are appearing everywhere in London but only certain kids can see them and thus, eradicate them. Today is the perfect day for solving mysteries and eating cheese, thinks Harold, tucked up warm in bed. Its an excellent, page-turning mystery with important themes about family, forgiveness, and friendship. Nate the Greatis a book series consisting of more than two dozen childrens detective stories. Theyve moved to a mysterious plant shop where something very creepy is happening! Once at the Countesss home, she must use her detective skills to figure out what is going on with the disappearing kids and scary Countess. Its up to them to discover the person behind it. The Great Mouse Detective. Lawn Mower Clinic, 4:30-6 p.m. Open to youth in grades 4-6 who want to learn about lawn mowing and the business of lawn care. The pair become friends and solve ghostly mysteries while they search for Kazs family. But did you know that theres a newer series out for middle grade readers? My frequent trips down memory lane often leave me thinking about all the books I read in my youth and how they impacted my formative years. of mystery books for kids like to riff off the Sherlock thing. In. When the Monroe family finds a peculiar little bunny at a screening of. Ive gone ahead and included those since they do at minimum work for fifth graders. Ive broken this list up into two broad sections, picture books and chapter books, with the chapter books listed in a mostly ascending order based on grade level. Well there is! I love this fast-paced mystery! They have after all rescued a neighborhood dog, saved a small child from drowning but these kids have their sights set on solving some serious crime. Readers want to believe the mysterious authors vacationing in the small town really could be vampires. Her best friend has ghosted her right at the start of seventh grade and a new baby is about to end her reign as an only child. Readers can join Sherlock and his sidekick John Watson as they help the Prime Minister of England and secretary of foreign affairs solve a seemingly unsolvable case. I can not wait for the next book!! Organized according to age levels, each chapter provides standard bibliographical citation, discussions of child development, norms for evaluating books, and suggested activities for each set of books. The police think theyve solved the case, but they dont have all the facts straight. (the Theory of All Small Things) to notice things that others have missed. The illustrations are half the fun. These mysteries are both fun and informative for young readers, introducing them to the wonders of science with the help of some cute little critters. Here are some of the most nostalgic replies: What are some books you remember from your childhood? He and Percy visit the fancy Hotel Splendide. 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. The series features 26 books, one for each letter of the alphabet. This means that Warren is the bellhop, valet, groundskeeper, and errand boy for very few hotel guests in the once-popular hotel. Great illustrations and an interesting story. Luckily, the Lady Spies come to the rescue! And who will he live with now? Rescue Princesses by Paula HarrisonThese princesses love animals and solve mysteries. Cant get enough of Sammy? Good, right? This bilingual story is a funny, lighthearted lesson on immigration and how words sometimes mean more than one thing. How many of these books do you remember from your childhood? And except for the fact that Patches himself had become Smashies new archenemy. Patches, naturally, is her classs best hamster, and Smashie is rather, distraught about his disappearance. 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. This wonderfulchildrensmysterybookchronicles the story of three friends:DinkDuncan, Ruth Rose Hathaway, and Josh Pinto of Green Lawn, Connecticut. Nancy, Bess and George are sure that theres another explanation for the strange occurance. doing something with soybeans in Uzbekistan. about a couple of eleven-year-olds chasing a missing magician. Each one is a really fun, keep-you-guessing detective story AND a math lesson! His uncles new wife and her witch sisters are up to something. Start with The Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye where Geronimo and Thea find a mysterious map that leads the pair on a hunt for treasure. Recommended Historical Fiction Books for Kids. Wolfgang is the only suspect in the destruction of the Little Pigs house. Then one day he meets Claire, a young girl who can actually see him! Its about a library-lurking ghost named Kaz who gets separated from his family and fears hell never see them again. Flavia de Luce is absolutely my best friend in my head, Sherlock Holmes in the Hound of the Baskervilles, Detective Larue: Letters from the Investigation, Inspector Brunswick: The Case of the Missing Eyebrow, The Great Pie Robbery and other Mysteries, Sherlock Sam and the Missing Heirloom in Katong, Meg Mackintosh and the Mystery in the Locked Library, Me, Frida and the Secret of the Peacock Ring, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Friday Barnes: Girl Detective by R.A. Spratt, illustrated by Phil GosierFriday thinks like Sherlock Holmes in the sense that shes brilliant and observes her surroundings to draw conclusions. Leroy Brown is his towns star detective, solving cases for all of the kids in the neighborhood. I couldnt compile a list of mystery books for kids without this classic. Or, at the very least, readers will think about the clues they missed and how they fit together to solve the puzzle. Nothing to see at all. Dont let the format fool youwhile it looks like a chapter book from the outside, the easy, sparse language reads like a picture book. Join other teachers, parents, and librarians who receive FREE book reviews and learning resources. The festivities are soured when the birthday burros cake is stolen during a game of monster tag. Framed! The Frame-Up by Wendy McLeod MacKnight, illustrated by Ian SchoenherrCelebrating artwork, this magical mystery chapter book reveals that paintings are alive. Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose are three friends who solve mysteries in this much loved collection. So fun! He looks every bit the detective as one can as a pigeonhes got a fedora on so you. Peril awaits as she tries to unravel the mystery shes unwittingly stepped into. The story is interesting enough to keep reading with fascinating Amelia Earhart trivia. Constable & Toopby Gareth P. Jones In this ghost world, some ghosts work for the Ghost Bureau a predictably stuffy governing agency that does nothing. Your kid will be hooked from start to finish as they crack codes, decipher riddles and hone their crime-solving skills. TheMysterious Benedict Societytells the tale of the most inventive children who are put to the test to prove their intelligence. Will he end up at the Rainbow Street Animal Shelter? Delightful! By: Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo (2016) See full review Read or buy BOOK The One and Only Ivan age 8+ Heartwarming story of a heroic, artistic, captive gorilla. $17.50 + $5.05 shipping. Let youryoung readerdive into adventure with Violet and her aquatic friends as they solve the mystery of the disappearing playground. (Parents, its a mild YA romance, but her friend gets drunk and shares a brief story about having sex.). While out delivering food to a womans shelter, the girls meet Elvin, a homeless boy whose grandfather was attacked in a community garden. But the Cahills have finally opened their vault to reveal the story of the most coveted work of art in the world, and the many attempts through the centuries to steal it. The Case of the Left-Handed Lady: An Enola Holmes Mystery(series) byNancy Springer This Sherlock series follows the detective adventures of Sherlocks sister, Enola which I dont think is the real name of his sister. The first book. She searches for clues and interviews suspects. You might take a look at that title and think, Is this about Vanessa in her twenties when Mr. Tweezer went rogue and defiled her face? But no, this picture book is about cat detective Inspector Brunswick. 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. $32.36 $35.96. How great for critical thinking, right!? Secret and societies and kid espionagewhats not to love? She just knows shed be good at it, she only needs a case to prove it! But they neglect to tell her that their dad is in jail for the theft! Please try again. 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. Kids will love these suspenseful beginning reader mysteries narrated byBasils friend, Dr. Dawson. Each volume is a collection of seven graphic stories from seven different comics creators around a central theme. A Cat Called Buster (Rainbow Street Shelter), Snoop Troop It Came from Beneath the Playground, The Seals That Wouldnt Swim, Field Trip Mysteries, The Legend of Diamond Lil: A J.J. Tully Mystery (J. J. Tully Mysteries), Thea Stiltons The Secret of Whale Island, The Whodunit Detective Agency The Diamond Mystery, Me, Frida, and the Secret is the Peacock Ring, The Case That Time Forgot (Sherlock Files Series), Warrenthe13th andTheAll-Seeing Eye: A Novel, Eddie Red Undercover Mystery in Mayan Mexico, What Parents Need to Know About Kids Reading Ebooks, Logic 3D Four-in-a-Row Game: Stratos Spheres, Picture Books to Teach Sequencing & Beginning, Middle, and End, Writing Contests for Kids (and Other Ways To Get Published). When they arrive on the scene, they find the store owner unconscious; whats more, his prized Claymore diamond is missing too! Then one day, shes shocked to discover that someone has started writing back. A.J. Connect the Dots by Keith CalabreseMiddle school is even weirder when a girl named Matilda arrives. 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. 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. Good, right? The Agency 3: The Traitor in the Tunnelby Y.S. where Geronimo and Thea find a mysterious map that leads the pair on a hunt for treasure. Someone has stolen the pastries! Its one of my favorite books, I probably read this twenty times when I was a kid. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thank-you for all your suggestions! Horace must figure out who the culprit is in the eleventh hourwhich of his friends has dunnit?! Every year, her guardian puts an ad in the papers to find her real parents. And that source is the 39 Clues (ingredients to a serum that can create the most powerful person on Earth). The Secret Starling by Judith Eagle, illustrated by Jo RiouxReaders, dont miss this heartwarming mystery about a lonely orphan girl whose unfeeling uncle abandons her. Nancy puts on her detective cap to help a classmate find a stolen item of priceless value. This mystery story is one of thebest booksforyoung readerswho seek the challenge to solve seemingly unsolvable cases. Julian and his buddies Huey and Gloria consider themselves some pretty sweet secret agents. Another Sherlock book, but with a few twists! Though, for Harold every day was the perfect day for solving mysteries and eating cheese. And. 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! Theres no way I was going to forget to include this series in a list of mystery books for kids. Each book includes an afterword with facts about the books subject; for example, includes easy-to-understand tidbits about oak trees and acorns. Basil is a mouse, but not just any mouse: hes the mouse who lives in the cellar of Sherlock Holmess house on Baker Street.