Detective Mysteries Kids

The man knocking at the door of 221 Baker Street has lost his head and is out of his mind with worry! A major scandal is brewing at the museum, and only Joe Sherlock can save Mr. Klopper from certain ruin. In this hushed underworld of eerie tombs, pickled kings, and water-filled surgical gloves, Joe finds his creepiest, most wrinkled-up case ever.

The seasons have changed in Scotland and rather than prowl in the cold, Leger has chosen to spend his evenings dining at his good friend Winter's home or sleeping in front of the fire. But peaceful nights watching snow fall from the windowsill will have to wait as there is a new case to solve. His friend Winter has gone missing! Leger has his paws full and is distracted from the job in hand. He has a new hibernation spot to find for an insomniac hedgehog friend, hears news of an unexpected pregnancy and as ever, Leger struggles to communicate with his human companion, Annabella. If he did ...

Ricky’s been anticipating his class’s field trip to New York City for ages, but he hadn’t counted on having to bring his six-year-old brother, Joel. Ricky just knows that Joel will get into trouble, but when Joel disappears, it is more terrifying than Ricky could have imagined! Ricky must brave the streets of Manhattan—and the people he finds there—to locate his little brother before something even worse happens….

What Shall We Do Today?: A Day of Mysteries and Music Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in a captivating adventure that combines mystery-solving with educational discoveries! Perfect for readers ages 6-9, this engaging chapter book in the "What Shall We Do Today?" series follows three curious friends as they embark on an unexpected adventure filled with clues, deduction, and discovery. When Maya needs to buy a new violin, the children find themselves solving a mystery at the music shop that leads them on a journey through a biodiversity exhibition, a lesson in card games, and ends with a sweet ...

Twelve-year-old detectives Steve, Matt, and Jenny agree to help their friend Tyrone with a unique problem –his niece thinks she’s a vampire. Believing the girl simply has an over-active imagination, the trio spends the night at her home, determined to ease her worried mind. But when the young girl vanishes and a bat turns up in her place, the three friends find themselves facing something they never thought possible –a real vampire.

A vacation to Florida is a dream come true for Ricky and his friends. But when their hotel room is robbed, it is only the beginning of a nightmare that leads Ricky, Joel, and Lisa deep into the Everglade. . .and to a man-eating alligator.

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Continue the unforgettable journey with Alex and Lila, two intrepid adventurers. From the very first page, young readers are transported into a world of mystery and excitement that will keep them hooked from start to finish. Set against the backdrop of ancient, puzzling ruins, this book is a gateway to a world filled with secrets waiting to be uncovered. As Alex and Lila delve deeper into the Forgotten City, they discover an intriguing code, hidden for centuries. The code isn't just any puzzle; it's a riddle that bridges the gap between the past and the future. Young readers will be ...

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.

Desmond and his friends Corin and Diego are psyched about their trip to Rome. While Desmond’s parents, world-famous archeologists, are there for a couple of weeks unveiling their latest museum exhibit, the kids figure they’ll see the sights, hang out together, maybe grab some authentic Italian pizza. But when the kids find an ancient treasure map hidden in Desmond’s parents’ exhibit, what had been a carefree romp across one of the world’s oldest cities quickly turns into the quest of their young lives. Do the map and the other clues they find hidden along the way really point to a...

Introducing kid detective Cora Flash! Book 1 in the 'Cora Flash' mystery books for kids series. 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 mountains. Once on board, Cora meets a cast of intriguing characters, and stumbles upon her very own mystery: A valuable diamond has gone missing, and only one of her fellow travellers could have stolen it. It's up to our novice detective to solve the crime before the train reaches its destination - or the thief reaches Cora. If you love Children's Mystery chapter books ...

Satisfied with the result of his first investigation, Leger has settled back into his old life of chasing tabbies, playing with his Labrador room-mate, Bob, when they are alone and recreational catnip use. However, a burglar is at work in his street and Leger's curiosity leads him to witness the theft of three expensive tropical fish from his neighbour's home. Putting his personal feelings for the fish aside, Leger has to break the law himself and endure a white knuckle ride across town in his quest to track down the thief and he will stop at nothing to bring him to justice! The Leger - Cat...

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 ...

Frankie Sparrow is back alongside his Uncle Charlie as the Private Investigator's take on a new case which might just prove to be their most dangerous to date. Mr Crinklebottom will stop at nothing to tear down the trees which nest The Bird Stop Cafe. He always gets his own way no matter who gets hurt and the trees are the only thing standing between him and making a huge pile of cash. Can Frankie and Uncle Charlie stop the Crinklebottom curse and save the trees, or is this a challenge too far? Throw in a massive, angry cat and some mischievous magpies and the Private Investigators have ...

Will Mr. Beaverton solve his first "real" case? When the sheriff is unexpectedly called away to attend to trouble in another town, Mr. Beaverton is left on his own to keep Knotty Pine safe. One piece of property after another begins to go missing, so the residents of Knotty Pine turn to Mr. Beaverton for help. With his secretary, Miss Di, and messenger boy, Oscar, busy, Mr. Beaverton enlists the help of Sir Sly Sepluv, a shady red fox, to help him find the sneaky thief. Interestingly, Mr. Beaverton finds markings as well as pistachios at the scenes of the crimes. Little does Mr. Beaverton ...

Dive into the heart of mystery with "Ghosts of Providence: The Cape Town Enigma," the second captivating installment in the Junior Sleuth Series. Previously enchanting readers on Kindle Vella, this thrilling narrative now continues to unfold the hidden corridors of Providence's history. Join young detectives Andre and Toby as they find themselves entangled in an enigmatic adventure that stretches the fabric of their quiet town. Tasked with solving the disappearance of a priceless artifact from the local museum, our heroes embark on a clandestine journey filled with perilous crawls through ...

Leger's family are taking a trip to a tiny Scottish island and he is looking forward to spending the summer with Annabella, Hugh and Bob. But when he discovers he is to stay in Glasgow with Annabella's niece, Carole, while the rest of the family go on their trip he is outraged. Leger hears there has been a murder on the island and knows he has to somehow travel with them and assist in finding the killer. What he didn't count on was meeting a fellow cat sleuth on the island as well as a clowder of unfriendly gossips. The island way of life proves to be very different from Glasgow. Can he ...

Are you a Law & Order or CSI crime junkie? In these You Solve It mini mysteries, you get to be the lead detective who takes on the case. You will read the case file, collect the evidence and solve the crime. Become an iDetective.

Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, is a crime-solving (and very precocious) little duck. She and her animal pals live on Dogwood Pond, a beautiful pond in New England adjacent to Lazy Days, a human campground. Dogwood Pond has always been a pristine spot with clear water, abundant wildlife, and shady willow trees, but now it is encountering puzzling problems—mysteries that arise from human-caused disruptions in nature, such as water pollution, refuse, warming climate, and human encroachment.

Telly has everything a girl could want: a wealthy family, a luxurious home, and an excellent private education. But she doesn’t want any of that. She wants to be normal, like the other kids. So when her parents enroll her in public school, she’s ready to have fun, make friends, and...solve mysteries? When she meets Sebastian, a new student from London who claims to be a detective, they form an unlikely duo and take on the mysteries of their school.