Detective Mysteries Kids

An innocent man's life hangs in the balance - can Jeffrey and his friends solve the crime he's accused of and rescue him from jail? It's a hot summer and 14-year-old Jeffrey is grounded - again. It doesn't matter that he and his best friend Pablo solved a baffling crime and helped catch a burglar. What upset his father was the danger Jeffrey put himself in. Now he's sentenced to an endless summer of mowing lawns and cleaning out dusty, cobweb-covered garages for cranky old Mr. Kozlowski. Then the brother of the cute girl next door is arrested for stealing a valuable painting. And Jeffrey ...

An invitation to be extras in a Hollywood movie sounds like a terrific adventure to the Accidental Detectives. But when secrets threaten not just an actor’s career but also the lives of Ricky and his friends, they must find answers. And avoid a savage mauling by lions.

Meet Jasmine, Zack, Dondre, and Abbie – a third-grade detective foursome from the Cozy Chess Club after-school program. Join them as they embark on a quest to find a priceless chess clock that goes missing just before their epic Halloween party. If they can't find it in time, their celebration will be ruined! Using strategic and logical thinking, they tackle the mystery, but the minutes are ticking away. Are they headed toward a grandmaster disaster? Enjoy this journey packed with unexpected twists, heart-pounding teamwork, and a surprising solution. Plus, learn a beginner's Halloween-...

George Bailey, because of his teams great detective work in helping to capture a murderer in Bucket of Fish, has been offered a summer job as a Police Cadet for the new Chief of Police on Hamilton Island. In looking through some old unsolved crimes he soon finds one for a Stolen Diving Suit. Soon George Bailey and his "associates" Walt and Sharon are off on another adventure. The story is set on Hamilton Island and the kids find themselves researching the tragic sinking of an old Steamship full of gold. The George Bailey series consists of four books including Bucket of Fish, Wreck of the ...

What could possibly go wrong during a weekend in the countryside with an art collection to look at? Everything, when a Van Gogh disappears. When her most treasured painting mysteriously vanishes from the hallway wall of Matt’s grandmother, her only hope to catch the thief is Project Adventure, the kid-detective agency. Ethan, Matt, and Lisa embark on a train journey to the small town where Mrs. Sharkey—Matt’s grandmother—curates her beautiful estate and valuable art collection. Caught in a terrible storm that sets the garage ablaze and almost kills them, Ethan, Matt, and Lisa ...

Don Kane lost his long time job as the go-to guy for detective fiction at the Who Done It bookstore in Pasadena, California. With three young daughters and an ambitious wife to support him, he applied his knowledge of the classics to remake himself in the tradition of his fictional heroes. With no clients beating a path to his door and mounting bills to pay, Kane's on the verge of calling it quits when his kindly landlord is mugged by a kid with an ivy tattoo, propelling Kane, ready or not, into the real world of private investigation.

Set sail on a thrilling journey where the sun-kissed Caribbean meets chilling suspense in the sixth installment of the riveting Project Adventure series by award-winning author David Konrad. Lexi Weber, the daughter of a crime-fighting politician, is sent on a Spring Break cruise to escape the threats looming over her family. Accompanied by her uncle and bodyguard, Phil, she anticipates a journey of relaxation and fun. But the tranquil Caribbean waters hold more than just the promise of a good time. By a twist of fate, Lexi crosses paths with Ethan, Matt, and Lisa, seasoned adventurers of ...

Get ready for the next group of five stories of the exciting and humorous exploits in "The Remarkable Tales of the Home Town Heroes - Book #2 - Chronicles of Courage and Friendship". This five-story series is perfect for children aged 9 to 12, but readers of all ages will be captivated by the stories of four best friends (Tom, Jack, Alex and Ben) who navigate challenges together. Here's a peak at what to expect: The Hidden Treasure of Old Oak Hollow: Tom, Jack, Alex, and Ben discover a cryptic treasure map that leads them on a thrilling adventure around their small town. As they solve ...

Book 2 - The Midnight Carnival's Vanishing Act The book immerses readers in a whirlwind of mystery and adventure in Eldertown. The story unfolds with the arrival of a mesmerizing carnival, igniting the town with colors, laughter, and a hint of the unknown. Young detectives Lucy, Jasmine, and Ethan are drawn into a deeper enigma as they encounter a series of unexplainable events, from vanishing acts to mysterious tents guarded by enigmatic figures. Their investigation leads them through a labyrinth of mirrors, revealing glimpses of other worlds and historical secrets of the carnival. As they...

Thirteen-year-old October Schwartz is new in town, short on friends, and the child of a clinically depressed science teacher. Naturally, she spends most of her time in the Sticksville Cemetery, which just happens to border her backyard. And that backyard just happens to be the home of five dead teenagers, each from a different era of the past. Soon, October befriends the five dead kids. Together they form The Dead Kid Detective Agency, committed to solving Sticksville’s most mysterious mysteries.

Johnny Bensinger, fifth grader at East Side Elementary, has “borrowed” a few books from the school library. He had his reasons. Now the principal is requesting, over the intercom, information about the missing books. His teacher, Mrs. Bass, is giving him the eye. That’s when the adventure begins. Soon it will involve a long dead Confederate General, gold coins, a cemetery full of clues, an angry relative of the General from Spain, local thugs, a priest, a dog named Ratty and a very mysterious French lady who used to be a police detective. There are also the Marshal boys, who seem to ...

Disillusioned, with their dreams of running an island hotel shattered, the McInnes family return to Glasgow. Hugh and Annabella are planning to go travelling, leaving Leger in the care of the Goldsworthy family while they are gone. He wastes no time on self-pity though and throws himself back into his work. Shortly before arriving back in the city, he learns Nicole has been attacked. With the police taking too long to track down the culprit, Leger and Bob get on the case. However, Isabella can't stop flirting, Ginger is acting out of character and Amber is taking risks that put lives in ...

Two days before Hogmanay, after the Christmas glitter has settled, a mysterious new neighbour is poisoned. Knowing that Amber and this young man could not have met the same fate by coincidence, Leger begins the investigation into what happened, with Lily's help. When that leads him to the newly opened Queen Languoreth pub, he comes face to face and clashes with the new manager. To put his own safety and Annabella's happiness first, he resolves never to go back to the pub, even if this means that another life could be at stake. However, Lily has other ideas.

Leger witnesses the kidnapping of a small child and pursues the victim and the perpetrator onto a long-distance train. Unknown to Leger, he is followed by Annabella and Nicole who are determined to get him off the train. Leger must uncover the truth about this kidnapping and put right the wrongs, with a little help from another non-human passenger. What Leger doesn't realise is, he isn't the only one watching this situation closely...

He thought she was lost forever but he has finally tracked her down. Leger reunites with his friend, former housemate and fellow detective, Lily and she's back in his life just in time to help him solve a mystery. When John, the man of the house in Leger's temporary home, unexpectedly vanishes, Leger initially is not concerned. After all, he and John have never really seen eye to eye. Why would he care if John went for a really long walk? But, Lily suspects that John is in danger and with very little in the way of clues, something Lily heard might transpire to be invaluable to the ...

What can Bitcoin, the revolutionary human-made tech, have to do with volcanoes-Mother Nature's oldest, fiercest, and most unpredictable weapon? Ethan, Matt and Lisa are back, in the seventh installment of the exciting Project Adventure series by award-winning author David Konrad. Our young sleuths join local twelve-year-old Jenny Kim for a geology club science project in a nature park located in the foothills of an active volcano. But Jenny has other things on her mind. Her brother, Luke, has gone missing, and she thinks there's more to it than the local authorities are willing to accept. ...

Ellie “Scaredy Bat” Spark is a 12-year-old vampire who loves solving mysteries but is afraid of...everything. She's afraid of spiders, lakes, and loud noises - just to name a few. And her pesky sister, Penny, never lets her forget it. But with a little courage and help from her friends, Ellie just might achieve her dream of becoming a real detective.

If someone you loved committed murder, how far would you go to cover up the crime? A mysterious, blood-written note leads 15-year-old Jeffrey and his friends to suspect that a girl from their school who committed suicide was actually murdered. Their investigation leads them to a haunted library, the long-buried secrets of a dark and mysterious past, and a list of murder suspects that includes their own high school principal. Just when they're ready to give up, a prime witness turns up dead. Unable to interest his parents, the police, or anyone else in their case, Jeffrey hatches a plan - a ...

Kid Detective's Julie, Jason, and Luke are looking forward to some fun, and taking it easy, on the school holidays, A message delivered by a strange man changes their plans. It looks like God has some more work for them. A boy working for crooks, seems to be part of the puzzle. A painting has been stolen from the City Art Gallery. The kid's don't want to get mixed up in Adult crime - the problem is they seem to be the only ones who know who stole the painting. The Police will want proof. To get evidence means risk and danger for the kid detectives. Fortunately a mysterious man arrives each ...

Marie's world is turned upside down when her beloved dog, Max, mysteriously vanishes. Determined to bring him home, Marie transforms into a detective, setting up her bedroom as her command center and scouring the neighborhood with her friend, Sarah, by her side. Together, they piece together clues, interview quirky neighbors, and follow leads that keep hope alive. As the trail grows colder, and her heart sinks deeper into despair, a retired detective offers his wisdom, rekindling Marie's determination. With the help of new friends and renewed focus, the team uncovers a series of surprising ...